The renewed love affair with products manufactured in Australia at risk when the lines are blurred

The resurgence of interest in products that are made in Australia has been significant in the past two years. Australian consumers, buyers and specifiers are willing to pay for products they believe are made in, grown in or product of Australia, or support local jobs and businesses. Even Australia’s Governments’ are beginning to push for ‘buy local’. However, any Country of Origin claim should provide consumers with clear, accurate and truthful information about what they are buying. Significant penalties apply if a product is misrepresented

Raeco

As an Australian owned company, Raeco advocates local sourcing and manufacture of Australian products for best performance and value. All Raeco shelving and shelving accessories are Australian made. The majority of our seating and tables are Australian made and we...

Trilogy Facilities Maintenance Pty Ltd

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION   As a partner of the Australasian Furnishing Association (AFA), Trilogy FM are on standby for any of its members who require a COVID-19 deep clean. Whether you’re looking for facilities staff, to outsource a single service or find a total...

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AFA Recommends Furnishing Industry Restart Roadmap – Members

The AFA continues to lobby and advocate on behalf of Members. The documents found here are for the purposes of informing Members of the activity undertaken by the AFA on behalf of Members and IS NOT for Public Distribution. AFA Members are reminded that they are only...

Coringle Furniture

Drawing on the warmth and beauty of natural Australian timbers, the inspiration of local designers and a workforce committed to excellence, Coringle has been furnishing Australian homes with aspirational furniture for over 35 years.

COVID-19 Deep Cleaning Services

The AFA has secured the services of Trilogy Facilities Maintenance to be on ‘stand-by’ for our Members, for Deep Cleaning or advice.

COVID-19 Notice to Visitors/Contractors for AFA Members

The AFA provides a series of business templates for use during the COVID-19 pandemic for the convenience of AFA Members who may qualify as Permitted Work Premises.
This Template – Notice to Visitors/Contractors – outlines conditions under which Visitors or Contractors may enter your premises.

AFA – Stage 4 Safety Plans and Workers Permit – VICTORIA

COVID UPDATEAFA – Stage 4 Safety Plans and Workers Permit  VICTORIA Victoria is now into Stage 4 Restrictions as of 12 midnight 5 August 2020. There will be an allowance of one trip without a permit over the next 48 hours. As per previous advice the Stage 4...

AFA Update – Coronavirus – Business, Employee and Health Support

AFA Update CoronavirusBusiness, Employee and Health Support   The Coronavirus will continue to be, one of the biggest challenges facing the furnishing and related industries (AFA) in modern times. As governments and health officials provide us with rapidly changing...

AFA ANNOUNCES Australian Contemporary Emerging Design Award Winners

MEDIA RELEASE 14 January 2020 AFA ANNOUNCES Australian Contemporary Emerging design AWARD WINNERS The Australasian Furnishing Association (AFA) has announced the 2019 Australian Contemporary Emerging Design Awards (ACE). The focus for the 2019 Awards for Australian...

WINNER STUDENT CREATIVE VISION – INTERIOR DESIGN

FINALIST IN – Student Designer – CREATIVE VISION – INTERIOR DESIGN Designed By – Justin Lack Registered Training Institution – Swinburne University of Technology         [RF_CONTEST contest=’C23138303934′]...

WINNER STUDENT CREATIVE VISION – PRODUCT

FINALIST IN – Student Designer – CREATIVE VISION Designed By – David Tonini Registered Training Institution – Box Hill Institute, Victoria      ...

Sleep my way by A.H. Beard Product Development Team

FINALIST IN – Master Designer – CRAFTSMANSHIP Designed By – A.H Beard Product Development Team Business Name – A.H. Beard Website – www.ahbeard.com         Design Inspiration There’s no one-size-fits-all when it...