Furnishing and other manufacturing

The furnishing industry designs, makes and installs furniture and fittings for residential and commercial buildings, contributing to Australia’s domestic manufacturing capability and underpinning housing, workplaces and essential care and community services. 

At a glance

  • Designs, manufactures and installs furniture and building fittings, including cabinets, joinery, glazing, upholstery, window furnishings and decorative elements for interior and exterior spaces. 
  • Employs a skilled workforce across design, fabrication and installation, combining trade skills, craftsmanship, machinery operation and on‑site fitting to meet evolving building and client needs. 
  • Underpins the liveability of homes, workplaces and public buildings, shaping the environments where people live, work and access essential services. 

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Ways to get involved  

Industry participation helps ensure training, qualifications and workforce planning reflect real jobs and on‑the‑ground conditions.

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Governance for this industry

Our work to support this industry is guided by a Stakeholder Network that provides expert advice and connects industry priorities through Skills Insight’s governance structures. It is one of 13 Networks that guides our work. Each Network also nominates a representative and a proxy for the Stakeholder Forum.

  • Australasian Timber Flooring Associations (ATFA)
  • Australian Furniture Association (AFA)
  • Australian Glass and Window Association (AGWA)
  • Window Shading Association of Australia (WSAA)
  • G James
  • National Security Screen Association
  • Australian Cabinet and Furniture Association (ACFA)
  • Floor Covering Institute of Australia Ltd (FCIA)

Representative
Melissa Baker, Australian Glass and Window Association

Proxy
Rachel Driessen, G James

More about their governance role and structure

FurnishingWorks, a part of ForestWorks, has a collaborative partnership with Skills Insight to support stakeholder engagement activities and JSC projects for this industry. 

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