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Exclusive buyers program for the Export Furniture Exhibition and Malaysian International Furniture Fair Events in March
The Australian Furniture Association is calling all Furnishing Industry Leaders and Buyers who wish to participate in the Business Delegation to attend the Export Furniture Exhibition and Malaysian International Furniture Fair Events, in Malaysia from the 8-11 of...
Host of The Block showcases the importance of Australian Apprenticeships in the Furnishing and Design Industries.
The Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, The Hon. Karen Andrews MP has teamed up with Scott Cam, the host of The Block, to showcase the significance of an Australian Apprenticeships. Scott Cam, who is a qualified Carpenter by trade, offers his spare...
10%-20% OFF HR Advisory Services for AFA Platinum and Importer Members:
Back into the swing of things and experiencing some HR glitches after the break? The AFA has negotiated exclusive HR Support Services on behalf of AFA members, with significant discounts for Platinum and Importer Members What Advice and Support is available? · ...
Looking to attend an International Furnishing and Design Fair this year?
Is it time to plan your next business trip and tag on a holiday? Check out the full list of furnishing and design related trade shows around the world on the link below. For information about the AFA’s travel partner discounts and special offers, contact the AFA at...
MIFF and EFE
The Malaysian International Furniture Fair and Export Furniture Expo will be attended by AFA CEO Patrizia Torelli who will be leading an Australian delegation to present on the Australian furnishing industry landscape. Patrizia will be joined by Swinburne University’...
Australia’s Inclusion in International Design Collaboration to be discussed at upcoming International forum
The AFA is currently negotiating the with international partners for Australia to be included in an International Design program. The program has been established for a number of years now and Australia is only the third country to be invited to this prestigious...
Did you know that the supply of Australian Hardwoods to Australian Furniture Manufacturers is at risk?
Thanks to those who completed the AFA’s recent survey about use of Timber in the production of Furniture. It appears that not everyone is in the know. Want to have your say and go into the DRAW to win an Australian Furniture Association (AFA) Individual Membership...
Vale – Wolfgang Schubert (Jan 2017) and Sonja Schubert (Nov 2016)
On behalf of the AFA Board, Management and Members, we observe the sad passings of Wolfgang Schubert, founder of Burgtec Australasia Pty Ltd, who passed way on 9 January, and of Sonja, his beloved wife of 62 years, 9 weeks earlier, on 6 November. Wolfgang and...
Business confidence surges to highest level in past six years
Business confidence among SMEs is now sitting at its highest level since March 2010, following an eight point rise to +46 on a net basis, according to the latest Sensis Business Index (SBI)* survey.Sensis Chief Executive Officer, John Allan said, “Businesses closed...
Women in Consulting Leadership
Sydney Breakfast Forum To bring about change within the upper echelons of the built environment consulting industry would be a significant step in advancing equality in this traditional and male dominated world and these business leaders are taking a big step...