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Member Spotlight: CertAssure
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
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
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
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...