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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190529T080000
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SUMMARY:FURNITEX Commercial
DESCRIPTION:Co-located with the Australasian Hospitality Industry Exhibition\, Furnitex Commercial will appeal to those businesses looking to fit out\, design\, refurbish\, upgrade or modernise their commercial property. \nSydney Showground\, Sydney Olympic Park \n29-31 May 2019 \nOpening Hours:  Tues-Thurs 9am – 6pm
URL:https://australianfurniture.org.au/event/furnitex-commercial/
LOCATION:Sydney Showgrounds\, Sydney Olympic Park\, 1 Showground Rd\, Sydney Olympic Park\, NSW\, 2127\, Australia
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190308
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SUMMARY:Australasian Hospitality Industry Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:5-7 March 2019 \nSydney Showground\, Sydney Olympic Park \nShowcasing the latest developments and innovations from Australia and overseas\, the Australasian\nHospitality Industry Exhibition and Conference is the one-stop trade exhibition for fit out\, design or\nrefurbishment of new and existing hospitality facilities.
URL:https://australianfurniture.org.au/event/australasian-hospitality-industry-exhibition/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190223T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190226T170000
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SUMMARY:FURNITEX Home
DESCRIPTION:Held alongside the AGHA Sydney Gift Fair and attracting thousands of qualified buyers\, Furnitex Home will cater to the retail market\, looking to source furniture or furnishings for their retail stores.
URL:https://australianfurniture.org.au/event/furnitex-home/
LOCATION:Sydney Showgrounds\, Sydney Olympic Park\, 1 Showground Rd\, Sydney Olympic Park\, NSW\, 2127\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190223T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190226T170000
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SUMMARY:Sydney Gift Fair
DESCRIPTION:23-26 February 2019\nSat-Mon 9am-6pm | Tues\, 9am-3pm \nSydney Showground\, Sydney Olympic Park \nSydney Gift Fair at Sydney Olympic Park is the essential trade exhibition for buyers and sellers\nacross the gift and homewares industry in Australia. Located in Sydney’s retail heartland\, this event\nattracts thousands of retailers\, interior designers\, stylists and business owners looking to source\nmarket-leading brands and thousands of new products\, all on one level\, under one roof. \nsydneygift.com.au
URL:https://australianfurniture.org.au/event/sydney-gift-fair/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181122T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T194727
CREATED:20181104T222135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181107T042427Z
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SUMMARY:Australian Contemporary & Emerging Design Awards
DESCRIPTION:RSVP YOUR TICKET HERE  >
URL:https://australianfurniture.org.au/event/australian-contemporary-design-awards/
LOCATION:The Ultimo Centre\, Level W2\, Unit 6\, The Ultimo Centre\, 42 Wattle Street\, Ultimo\, NSW\, 2007
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181017T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181017T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T194727
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SUMMARY:Australian Furnishing Community of Practice Network  AFCoPN Meeting & Tele-Conference 2/2018
DESCRIPTION:17 October 2018 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm (Melbourne Time)\nFollowed by Networking to 4.30pm \nNo Charge \nDate: Wednesday 17 October 2018\nTime: 1.00pm – 3.30pm Melbourne time – Afternoon Tea will be provided \nVenue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne – Flinders Street\n270 Flinders Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\,3000\, Australia \nDIAL IN DETAILS FOR REMOTE ATTENDEES WILL BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF BOOKING. \nThe 2015 Australian Skills Quality Authority Users’ Guide of Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s). Explicitly outlines the requirements for RTO’s to consult with industry on development of training programs\, assessment strategies\, and resource development (Clauses 1.5 – 1.6 *). \nIn response to this requirement the Australasian Furnishing Association (AFA) introduced the Australian Furnishing Community of Practice Network (AFCoPN) to assist in providing direct access to a community of practice for RTO’s. AFCoPN Membership will help to ensure that RTO training and assessment practices are well informed and relevant to the needs of industry as required by the Standard. \nDraft Agenda: \n\nRound Table Member Updates – All\nGuest speakers – TBA\nTraining: Update on Furnishing Training Package Review including Cases for Endorsement or Change to AISC – IBSA\nEngagement Activities : Events and Work Placements – All\nEngagement: Opportunities for emerging skills and emerging technologies in schools and industry – All\nCollaboration: Industry updates on current and future skills needs\nACE Awards – AFCoPN Sub Committee: update on memberships\, criteria\, time\, judging panel\nOther business\nFuture Meetings – Proposed\n\n 
URL:https://australianfurniture.org.au/event/australian-furnishing-community-of-practice-network-afcopn-meeting-tele-conference-2-2018/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel\, 270 Flinders Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181010T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181010T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T194727
CREATED:20180923T232352Z
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP - How Do Specifiers Select Furniture and Furnishings for Major Projects?
DESCRIPTION:  \nBUY TICKETS HERE \nIn this workshop learn how furniture and furnishing products are identified\, selected and specified in an architectural and interior design project. \nWe’ll work through each of the stages that architects and specifiers use to make their choices. Starting at the design development stage within an architect’s office and the point at which the project’s compliance requirements are considered\, through to how 3D models are sourced to when the client signs off and the project is real. We’ll compare the processes for commercial projects and domestic retailing and provide designers and manufacturers with a pathway to enter this specifier process. A must for any business looking to diversify access to its product range. \nDATE: 10 October 2018\nTIME: 9.30am – 12.30pm followed by Networking Lunch\nWHERE: Holmesglen Institute\, Building 5\, Batesford Road\, Chadstone\, Victoria\nCOST: $189.00 \nPRESENTER:\nJonathan Muller Barch. is a graduate of architecture\, designer and experienced visualiser. More recently he was Associate at a health planning and architectural practice. His expertise is in architectural and Interior concept design and software rendering working in the healthcare sector on projects ranging from low rise aged care facilities to major hospitals\, both public and private. Jonathan has also designed furniture for a number of local manufacturers. He was an assistant to Fred Lowen at Module International and has been an Australia Council awarded designer/maker of timber furniture. \n  \nBUY TICKETS HERE
URL:https://australianfurniture.org.au/event/workshop-how-do-specifiers-select-furniture-and-furnishings-for-major-projects/
LOCATION:AFA HQ\, Holmesglen Institute\, Building 5\, Batesford Road\, Chadstone\, Victoria\, 3148\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180804T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180808T170000
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Gift Fair
DESCRIPTION:4-8 August 2018\nSat-Tues\, 9am-6pm | Weds\, 9am-3pm \nMelbourne Convention Exhibition Centre (MCEC) \nMelbourne Gift Fair is the pre-eminent trade exhibition for or buyers and sellers across the gift and\nhomewares industry in Australia. Held at the MCEC\, this five day event attracts thousands of retailers\,\ninterior designers\, stylists and business owners seeking a huge portfolio of brand new season ranges\,\nall at one exciting venue. \nmelbournegift.com.au
URL:https://australianfurniture.org.au/event/melbourne-gift-fair/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180718T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T194727
CREATED:20180626T064208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180626T064208Z
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SUMMARY:GRANTS AND REBATES FOR BUSINESSES: FROM STARTUP TO EXPORT
DESCRIPTION:Be prepared to grow your business in FY19 with grants. AFA Partners\, Treadstone\, is pleased to invite you to an information session on GRANTS AND REBATES FOR BUSINESSES: FROM STARTUP TO EXPORT. \nFind out what grants and rebates apply to businesses and how get maximum rebates. What expenses are eligible? What entity structures are eligible? How to prepare your business to grow by using grants. \nSession Time:  Wednesday  18th July 2018\,  Starting at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nLocation:  The Cluster\, L20\, 31 Queen St\, Melbourne\, Vic 3000 \nBookings essential – limited space \nCost:  $40.00 \nBOOK NOW
URL:https://australianfurniture.org.au/event/grants-and-rebates-for-businesses-from-startup-to-export/
LOCATION:The Cluster\, L20\, 31 Queen St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180530T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T194727
CREATED:20180516T234520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T051152Z
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SUMMARY:Red Points & AFA Webinar
DESCRIPTION:LIVE WEBINAR \n\nFake design furniture on ecommerce platforms\nREGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR NOW > \n\n\nAt Red Points we specialise in Intellectual Property protection and defend brands online\, using a combination of our expert legal team\, experienced analysts and our proprietary technology. Our technology is the core of our protection solution\, it employs machine learning algorithms that scan the internet and identify all IP infringements. We then validate and remove infringements\, all the while reporting the details of each infringement in real time for our clients. \n\n\nRed Points has partnered with the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) to debate the problem of counterfeits and illegal replica products on ecommerce platforms\, and consumer behaviour towards these products. \nAre buyers of design items aware of the risk of fake and imitation items on ecommerce platforms? A study conducted by Red Points found that 82% of design consumers on Amazon favour replicas over original products. Furthermore\, most of them do not feel confident they can identify non-genuine products online. These buying habits directly affect furniture brands. Both their reputation and consumer loyalty is potentially at stake. \nLearn:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPractical tips for brands that need to protect themselves.\n\n\n\n\nLatest trends in counterfeiting and solution to it.\n\n\n\n\nHow to protect your brand and consumers in and outside the main ecommerce platforms.\n\n\n\n\nDo customers care about designers or brands? How new customers’ buying habits favour copycat products.\n\n  \nREGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR NOW >
URL:https://australianfurniture.org.au/event/red-points-afa-webinar/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180524T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180524T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T194727
CREATED:20180514T063415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180514T063621Z
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SUMMARY:Global Design Trends Direct From WA
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to learn about great Australian Design for Global Markets! \nMichael D’Andrea\, AFA Member and Director of Artifex Australia\, generously hosts this West Australian event for the furniture design and maker community. \nSpecial Guest Speakers Peter Kitely & Kianoosh Kavoosi from Kitely Kianoosh Design in Perth will talk on their most recent international experiences in China\, Malaysia and Italy. \nWHEN\nThursday 24th May @ 5pm\nDrinks & Nibbles Provided \nWHERE\nArtifex Australia\nLevel 1\, 244 Welshpool Rd\, Welshpool\nRSVP is required as numbers are limited by 17th May 2018\, RSVP HERE
URL:https://australianfurniture.org.au/event/global-design-trends-direct-from-wa/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180524T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T194727
CREATED:20180520T234452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T050932Z
UID:4098-1527170400-1527177600@australianfurniture.org.au
SUMMARY:Help! Where Has My Customer Gone? - A Guide for Furniture Suppliers
DESCRIPTION:In this two hour workshop we’ll work through how to identify new opportunities based on your business strengths and who your REAL customer is.  Learn easy\, actionable tips for learning more about your customers and where they are buying and what motivates them to purchase products.  Plus we’ll workshop a range of real world ideas that successful companies are using to maintain and grow their customer base. \nPresenter:\nCarlinea Williamson\, CEO & Founder\nHouse of Home  www.houseofhome.com.au \nDate: 24th May 2018\nTime: 2pm – 4pm\nVenue: Level 4\, Board Room – 180 Hay Street East Perth\, WA\nCatering: Afternoon Tea will be provided (dietary requirements) \nProudly sponsored by the Australasian Furnishing Association. \nRSVP BELOW. \n*Please note\, you will be sent a follow up email once you have RSVP’d with questions regarding dietary requirements. Please respond to this to ensure you are catered for.
URL:https://australianfurniture.org.au/event/help-where-has-my-customer-gone-a-guide-for-furniture-suppliers/
LOCATION:Event Location\, Level 4 Board Room\, 180 Hay St\, East Perth\, WA\, 6004\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180524T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20180524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T194727
CREATED:20180521T001353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T050840Z
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SUMMARY:APPRENTICESHIPS : How can your business attract candidates and what funding incentives are available to help you?
DESCRIPTION:Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA) helps build workplace capability using the Australian Government’s funded apprenticeships program. Apprenticeship Support Australia provides advice to employers\, free of charge\, to develop and maintain apprenticeship programs. \nASA maximise the benefits available to AFA Members nationally with advice on what incentives and training options are available\, linking employers to Registered Training Organisations\, registering apprentices as required and providing mentoring services. \nDate: 24th May 2018\nTime: 12:30pm – 2pm\nVenue: Level 4\, Board Room – 180 Hay Street East Perth\, WA\nCatering: Afternoon Tea will be provided (dietary requirements) \nProudly sponsored by the Australasian Furnishing Association. \nRSVP BELOW. \n*Please note\, you will be sent a follow up email once you have RSVP’d with questions regarding dietary requirements. Please respond to this to ensure you are catered for.
URL:https://australianfurniture.org.au/event/apprenticeships-how-can-your-business-attract-candidates-and-what-funding-incentives-are-available-to-help-you/
LOCATION:Event Location\, Level 4 Board Room\, 180 Hay St\, East Perth\, WA\, 6004\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180412T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180412T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T194727
CREATED:20180328T062729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180409T060502Z
UID:3763-1523538000-1523547000@australianfurniture.org.au
SUMMARY:Australian Furnishing Community of Practice Network  Meeting 1/2018
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 12 April 2018\nTime: 1.00pm – 3.30pm Melbourne time\nVenue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne – Flinders Street\n270 Flinders Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\,3000\, Australia \nThe 2015 Australian Skills Quality Authority Users’ Guide of Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s). Explicitly outlines the requirements for RTO’s to consult with industry on development of training programs\, assessment strategies\, and resource development (Clauses 1.5 – 1.6 *). \nIn response to this requirement the Australasian Furnishing Association (AFA) introduced the Australian Furnishing Community of Practice Network (AFCoPN) to assist in providing direct access to a community of practice for RTO’s. AFCoPN Membership will help to ensure that RTO training and assessment practices are well informed and relevant to the needs of industry as required by the Standard. \nAFCoPN will also work with RTO’s who must implement a range of strategies for industry engagement. It will systematically use the outcome of that industry engagement to ensure continuous valid industry feedback is provided for: \n\na)Its training and assessment strategies\, practices and resources\n\nand \n\nb)The current industry skills of its trainers and assessors.\n\n\nDraft Agenda:\n1. Round Table Updates – All\n2. Furnishing Package IRC Updates – Skill Sets and National AISC Updates\n3. Vocational Education Practitioner Currency Opportunities – VDC\n4. Apprenticeships – Apprenticeship Support Australia\n5. Traineeships – VCAA/IBSA\n6. ACE Awards – AFCoPN Sub Committee\n7. Engagement Activities: Events and Work Placements – All\n8. Any other business?\n9. Future meeting dates
URL:https://australianfurniture.org.au/event/australian-furnishing-community-of-practice-network-meeting-1-2018/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel\, 270 Flinders Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180320T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180320T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T194727
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SUMMARY:House of Home Custom Makers Event
DESCRIPTION:House of Home\, together with the AFA are launching three great new initiatives to support custom makers and their work. \nPlus great food\, really good beer\, a guest speaker and our wonderful hosts Fiona and Christian Cole.
URL:https://australianfurniture.org.au/event/house-of-home-custom-makers-event/
LOCATION:Christian Cole Showroom\, 5 Dairy Drive\, Coburg North\, Victoria\, 3058\, Australia
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