Member Spotlight – Furniture Contracts Australia

May 11, 2023

Furniture Contracts Australia. The Australian Furniture Association is committed to helping its members with business growth and development. As such, the AFA have engaged a partner, Furniture Contracts Australia, to assist in supporting members within the furniture...

Maximise your exposure – Join the new WoodSolutions Supplier Page

May 10, 2023

Friends of the Australian Furniture Association, WoodSolutions, is a world leading resource for designing and building with wood. Committed to helping allied industries be as collaborative, innovative, sustainable and competitive as possible, WoodSolutions provides...

Member Spotlight: CertAssure

May 10, 2023

Say hello to our member, CertAssure. Recent members of the Australian Furniture Association, CertAssure are an independent product assessment, certification, testing and consulting organisation focused on domestic and commercial products. They are committed to...

New Home for Iconic Design: Easden Boardroom Table for Sale

May 10, 2023

In 1998, the Australian Furniture Association, was governed by a council of twenty from across the nation. At the heart of the Council Meetings was a one of a kind designer Boardroom Table fit for the Knights of the Roundtable. This boardroom table is an amazing piece...

What’s on for Queensland Members – Business Queensland Connect

May 10, 2023

Business Queensland Connect have advised the Australian Furniture Association of some upcoming events and grant applications that may be of benefit and interest to our AFA members, especially those based in Queensland, Australia. Upcoming events include the...

Tenders Open For Application

May 4, 2023

Are you losing well? Did you know that over 70% of lost bids do not follow up and complete a debrief after applying? The Australian Furniture Association adopt a motto of, ‘we never lose, if we learn.’ This is especially important with the tender process, as there are...

Member Spotlight: Workspace Commercial Furniture

May 3, 2023

Say hello to our member, Workspace Commercial Furniture. This week, the Australian Furniture Association would like to showcase our member, Workspace Commercial Furniture. Workspace have been a leader in Australian manufacturing and design since 1911. They specialise...

Sustainability Success for Your Business – Free Online Event

May 3, 2023

Friends of the Australian Furniture Association, Carbon Positive Australia, a leading environmental charity, are running a FREE online event next week, Tuesday May 16. Carbon Positive Australia is an independent Australian Charity that has been restoring degraded...

AFA Workshops – are you interested?

May 3, 2023

The Australian Furniture Association are hearing of the consistent frustration of AFA Members and other industries, in relation to attracting, engaging and retaining quality employees. There are many common issues that arise when managing employees, which is why the...

AFA Presenting at Waste Management Conference

May 3, 2023

The future of all manufacturing across Australia will need to seriously take into consideration its waste output and management, according to NSW EPA Report 2022. 3-5% pre-consumer textile waste is a furnishing standard – with approximately 90,900 metres of textile...

Bridging the skills gap – Apprenticeship Support Australia

May 3, 2023

The Australian Furniture Association attended the 25 year celebration event for Apprenticeship Support Australia in Sydney. With over 70 years collective experience, Apprenticeship Support Australia delivers skills, development advice and solutions to businesses to...

choose Australia first Checklist

May 3, 2023

    The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) makes it simple for consumers to buy Australian-made products that meet the Australian Government’s eligibility criteria Now it’s simple for your business to belong to the campaign. Are you eligible for Choose...

Secure Jobs, Better Pay: Game changer for AFA Members

Apr 27, 2023

In December 2022, the Australian Government introduced changes to the Fair Work Act. Rolling out in 2023 the Secure Jobs; Better Pay legislation will transform the way that Australian Furniture Association members manage employment relations, specifically with changes...

Sneak Peek: choose Australia first Campaign

Apr 20, 2023

One of the many benefits of joining the Australian Furniture Association is that businesses will preview any new campaigns and projects that the AFA is leading or collaborating on. The AFA has heard many complaints from AFA Members regarding the need for stricter...

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Manolo Bossi

Apr 13, 2023

Say hello to our member, Manolo Bossi. This week the Australian Furniture Association would love to showcase one of our International members, Manolo Bossi – Design Studio.  Manolo is a designer and manufacturer based in Verona, Italy. He shares his time travelling...

Timber Industry in Australia: An Overview

Apr 13, 2023

Australia’s forestry industry is a hugely important contributor to Australia’s economy, providing jobs and generating revenue through the production and export of forest products. According to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), in 2018-2019,...

WASTE MANAGEMENT WOES

Apr 6, 2023

Illegal dumping is a significant environmental problem in Australia, with the Commonwealth Government’s National Waste Report* estimating that the cost to the Australian economy is $635 million annually.   Now the rise in the cost of living is resulting in the...

READY, SET, GROW!

Apr 6, 2023

Further to our recent article related to the National Reconstruction Fund and how it could benefit Australian Furniture Association members, the AFA have identified further opportunities to support our members in growing their business in 2023 and beyond....

Building a better future: The Resurgence of Australian Manufacturing

Apr 5, 2023

The Australian Furniture Association are proud supporters of the Australian manufacturing industry and are actively campaigning with various projects to ensure that the industry not only survives, but thrives – now and for future generations. Many AFA Member...

BOATS. CARAVANS. CARS. COUCHES.

Apr 5, 2023

The Australian skilled labour shortage for upholsterers and textile fabricators is being addressed by an innovative new training initiative launching in April. “Take a Seat With Us!” Taster Program embeds the Design Specification and job-ready tasks into the delivery....