Tenders Open For Application
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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.
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....Empowering Local Furniture Manufacturing: The Procurement Taskforce
Empowering Local Furniture Manufacturing by the AFA proposed Procurement Taskforce as a response to the recent surge of furniture imports.
Spotlight on Anlee Industries
Say hello to our latest member, Anlee Industries. The Australian Furniture Association is proud to introduce the latest AFA Members, Anlee Industries, a family owned and operated business, based in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. Anlee Industries are...Featuring the Best of the Best of the Furniture Industry!
Every week, the Australian Furniture Association newsletter lands in the inboxes of over 20,000 members and industry contacts. We encourage all AFA Members to submit relevant articles, news and updates that need to be shared with the industry network and the wider...‘Land-not-so-full’ is the Future of Landfill Diversion – Product Stewardship
Product stewardship is an approach to environmental management in which everyone involved in creating, producing, selling, or using a product is accountable for reducing its environmental impact at all points in its life cycle, including end-of-life management....Join Australian Furniture Industry Stewardship Council
The Australian Furniture Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) is now calling for expressions of interest to join the Advisory Groups that will inform and guide the Council towards a series of strategic milestones…