The Australian Furniture Association Ltd is now also trading as The Australasian Furnishing Association. The change reflects the Association’s commitment to belonging to a globally-focused imperative to the quality, high standards and safety of Australian furnishing...
Digital Health Checks for Small to Medium Businesses (SME’s) Small to Medium businesses in Australia are being suffocated by their own business. It is a problem we see time and time again. Businesses get so busy keeping up with the day to day operations that are...
International Exhibitions and Conference Group Pty Ltd (IEC Group) will be organising the inaugural International Furniture Show Australia at the International Convention Centre, Sydney from 12 to 14 July 2018. The International Furniture Show Australia presents a...
The AFA has summarised the latest Ibis World Reports on behalf of its Members. This is second in the series is in relation to Mattress Manufacturing in Australia, the full report is at the bottom of this article or click on any of the (read more) links as well to...
Many organisations, regardless of size and structure, will seek to benchmark themselves. Benchmarking helps with improving processes, approaches and technologies to reduce costs, increase profits and strengthen customer loyalty and satisfaction. Benchmarking is an...
Generally, employees perform their duties well and there is no need to take corrective action. However, where an employee is not meeting either performance or behaviour expectations, it is critical to act. Coaching and retraining are often all that is required to...
Through the PaTH program AFA Members can host an internship placement in their business and see if the candidate is a good fit. You will receive $1000 to help with the costs of hosting an intern, and the intern is covered by insurance through the program. Just 200...
Many AFA Members are looking to export their products, but how do you go about it? The first step is to develop an export plan so you and your business and staff have a clear plan to follow. An effective export plan will help evaluate your strengths and weaknesses...
AFA Members are advised that newly listed WA Public Sector Procurement Opportunities currently exist from Tenders WA that require the supply of Furniture. Request No. (Status) & Type Request Summary Dates BMW0247517 (Current) Tender Department of Health...
The AFA is following developments as the ACCC is continuing to educate business and take enforcement action to ensure that small businesses receive the protections of the new unfair contract terms laws. Since 12 November last year, when the laws were extended to small...
The purpose of this letter is to remind AFA Members of the Federal Court of Australia decision following action taken against Woolworths Limited (Woolworths) relating to the supply of unsafe products to Australian consumers. This case serves as an important reminder...
The AFA has summarised the latest Ibis World Reports on behalf of its Members. The first in the series is in relation to Wicker and Fibreglass Furniture Manufacturing in Australia This sector of the furnishing industry relates to the manufacture furniture or furniture...
There are some fantastic projects announced in the shortlist and worth checking out, even if it is just to keep up to date with any new restaurants etc. These awards support innovation and excellence in the design of hospitality premises of all scales and types,...
A Message to all AFA Members and interested parties from Furnishing Industry Advisory Group – We are holding a special meeting of the Furnishing Industry Advisory Group to discuss important developments relating to the ‘Cabinet Making’, ‘Furniture Making’,...
Corporate governance includes the rules, relationships, systems and processes under which authority is exercised and controlled within a business. It comprises the mechanisms by which businesses, office holders and those in control are held to account. These aspects...
What you wear on your feet is going to make a difference in both your level of comfort while working and your feet may feel a level of fatigue. It’s not a good idea to stand for an extended period of time in shoes that are uncomfortable in any way, which means that...
As manufacturers, you’re no doubt always looking for cost saving ideas that can help grow your bottom line so you can grow your business. Rather than making large cuts to one or two departments, this goal is often best achieved through several small cost...
The seat of the stool is made up of offcuts from the white oak legs that are then set within resin until it cures. The translucent resin fills the splintered gaps, becoming a one-of-a-kind work of art in the process. HATTERN is a South Korean design studio that...
As many AFA Members are small business owners they often don’t have the time or resources to be on top of all of the latest information in regards to legislation, it can be mind boggling! That is where Industry Associations can help. By becoming a Member you...
As a Member of Standards Australia Committee CS-088 Furniture – Domestic and Commercial, AFA CEO, Patrizia Torelli, calls on industry members to comment on the draft of AS/NZS 4442 prepared by the Committee. AS/NZS 4442 covers Office desks, office workstations...
Did you know that from the 29 July 2016, annual leave changes apply to any employee on one of the 112 updated awards or for those who are award/agreement free. Annual leave forms part of the National Employment Standards (NES) which applies to all employees covered by...
