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The Council of Textile & Fashion Industries of Australia (TFIA) has been successfully representing Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) industries since the 1940s

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  • Festivals

Design is much more than the aesthetic. It encompasses thinking, innovation and process.

  • Programs & Grants
  • Standards
  • Labelling
  • Advocacy
  • Sustainability
  • Employing in TCF

Our focus is on high value added products

  • E-Learning
  • TCF&L Industry Advisory Body

TFIA is focused on workplace learning in highly specialised and advanced technology areas to deliver flexible, formal and customised solutions for managers, workers and professional educators

  • Conferences
  • ISS Fellowship reports

Through TFIA, Australian firms have access to the latest market intelligence - both at a national and international level

TFIA began when the Textile Council of Australia was formed as an umbrella organisation to provide a focal point for a number of sector-specific associations

TFIA engages in many activities on behalf of its members and the wider TCF industry

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There are many competitions available to Australian fashion and textile designers and design students

Australian fashion festival schedule

Over the years, TFIA has devoted a lot of resources to lobbying Government for TCF funding and support programs

TFIA plays a number of important roles in advocating the need for quality standards in the TCF industry

There are many labelling requirements for Australian TCF products

  • TCF Review
  • Initiatives

Were you aware that amendments were made on 22 March 2012 to the Fair Work Act (FWA), TCF provisions? The modern award TCFAI MA000017 is also under review.

As highlighted in the 2008 TCF Review by Professor Roy Green, the survival of the TCF industry is reliant on businesses being innovative - both in new technologies and business models

  • Victorian Training Guarantee
  • TCF Careers and Qualifications

Australian & international TCF conferences

TFIA supports innovative research and development in the TCF industry through the ISS Institute Fellowship program

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Membership levels

TFIA has many levels of involvement for all kinds of TCF businesses, including the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) especially for fashion designers.

TFIA MEMBERSHIP

Bronze Member

Established as an entry level to help industry remain informed.

  • Networking opportunities at meetings and AGM to help grow your business and secure representation
  • Be kept informed on lobbying & policy updates
  • 20% discount on TFIA Business Intelligence Market Research publications
  • Invitation to all TFIA seminars
  • New Innovative Education, Research and Development Products and Services
  • Information updates (local, national & international news & trends)
  • Information on flexible workplace learning programs
  • Listing in TFIApp
$1,500 + GST
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Silver Member

Established for companies and education institutions who wish to be directly involved in improving the industry as well as receiving all of the benefits of participation and introductions to Australian TCF industry.

  • Eligible to be nominated to Executive Committee, which has the power to:
  • Set industry standards you expect and need
  • Shape and direct industry
  • Create policy to support the industry standard
  • Organised opportunities to meet with industry leaders, participate in forums, seminars and events
  • Complimentary TFIA Business Intelligence Market Research publications and access to statistical information services
  • Technology transfers (3rd party research companies matched with members)
  • Discount admission to TFIA seminars
  • An allocated seat in the skills exchange program
  • Participation in new flexible workplace learning programs
  • Includes bronze membership benefits

 

$5,000 + GST
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Gold Member

Established for CEOs to participate and be recognised for their contribution in the improvement of the industry.

  • Monthly Executive Director briefings
  • Free admission to TFIA seminars and opportunity to be a guest speaker
  • Opportunity to represent the TFIA at official meetings
  • Coordinated CEO network meetings and the opportunity to request special guests
  • Includes silver and bronze membership benefits
$12,500 + GST
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Platinum Member

Established for textile and fashion industry leaders who invest in the betterment of our industry.

  • TFIA lobby representative for Federal & State negotiations
  • Seat at ministerial table
  • Present your views at national & international forums such as trade negotiations, trade shows & committees
  • Opportunity to receive media exposure at award ceremonies and special events
  • Includes gold, silver and bronze membership benefits
$25,000 + GST
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AFC MEMBERSHIP

Professional Member

Fashion designer with over three years design experience; other fashion related business.

  • Invites to participate in AFC membersonly opportunities and competitions
  • Access to free information and advice on the wide range of government grants & assistance programs
  • Access to AFC standard agreements
  • Invitations to free business workshops and training sessions
  • Invitations to AFC networking events (Melbourne & Sydney)
  • Updates on policy issues as they occur
  • Seat & voting rights at Annual General Meeting TFIA
  • 20% discount on TFIA Business Intelligence publications
  • AFC newsletters and email updates
  • Access to website with information & resources
$500 + GST
Join

Associate Member

Fashion designer with under three years design experience.

  • Invites to participate in AFC membersonly opportunities and competitions
  • Access to free information and advice on the wide range of government grants & assistance programs
  • Access to AFC standard agreements
  • Invitations to free business workshops and training sessions
  • Invitations to AFC networking events (Melbourne & Sydney)
  • Updates on policy issues as they occur
  • AFC newsletters and email updates
  • Access to website with information & resources
$300 + GST
Join

Student Member

Currently studying.

  • Invitations to AFC networking events (Melbourne & Sydney)
  • AFC newsletters and email updates
  • Access to website with information & resources
$60 + GST
Join

About TFIA

TFIA has been successfully representing the Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) industries since the 1940s - from big business to small and medium enterprises.

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Win More Defence TCF Business workshops

Defence TCF tender training; 2-day workshops in MELBOURNE 10 & 17 MAY and SYDNEY 9 & 15 MAY

Seminar: Understanding your TCF Award obligations

Come along to gain a valuable insight into your obligations and responsibilities as a result of recent amendments to the Fair Work Act and the TCFAI Award. TEXTILE & FASHION HUB, Thursday 17 MAY

Tips & Traps for Successful Small Business

KPMG will offer insight into how to maximise commercial success through RELEVANT business plans, USEFUL cashflow and budgeting tools, and the importance of ACCURATE financial records. TEXTILE & FASHION HUB, Tuesday 29 MAY

Australia-China Business Week 2012

Comprises a one-day forum, financial services summit, luncheon, networking function and business matching sessions. For existing and potential investors to gain an understanding of the Chinese market - MELBOURNE 30-31 MAY, SYDNEY 29-30 AUG

Linda Jackson Bush Couture

Linda Jackson played a fundamental role in the development of a distinctly Australian approach to fashion design. Features seminal works created by Jackson from the mid-1970s to the 1990s - NGV, MELBOURNE, 26 JAN - 09 SEP

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