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Fashion Exporting: New Changes to the ‘Export Market Development Grant’ (EMDG) Program
The EMDG program has been updated to better meet the needs for fashion exporting, providing short term assistance to help you start, expand, and diversify your exports.
30 August 2024
The new AFC Strategy: Shaping the Future of Australian Fashion and Textiles
We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and work alongside you, secure funding to tackle the programs, advocate for better industry support, create new educational pathways, and build the infrastructure we need for a more sustainable future.
23 August 2024
Why brands should join Seamless: Exclusive AFC member benefits
Participating in Seamless places your brand at the forefront of a collective movement to transform the fashion industry in Australia, setting new standards for responsible clothing and circular technology solutions.
29 July 2024
Discover Global Opportunities - Export & Trade Webinar for AFC Members
Delve into the critical issues and opportunities in the current market landscape with our panel of industry experts who will provide valuable insights and practical advice.
16 July 2024
Unlock Funding Opportunities – Grants & Funding Webinar for AFC Members
We are excited to invite you to the AFC Grants & Funding: Insights & Experts Webinar, which is for AFC members only. Tailored for Australian fashion and textile businesses in collaboration with our partner, Grant Help, this session will be transformative for your business.
9 July 2024
AFC Member Forum for Brands: Shape the Future of Fashion with Industry Leaders and Peers
RSVP for the AFC Member Forums, supported by eBay Australia. This exclusive in-person workshop for fashion brands offers a unique opportunity to voice feedback, network with industry peers, share knowledge and discuss key issues shaping AFC's pathways, policies, and projects.
5 July 2024
AFC Submission Into NSW Government Procurement Inquiry
NSW Government procurement can yield long-term economic benefits, such as job creation, increased taxable income, higher skilled occupations, reinvestment in technology and R & D, and overall industry growth.
21 June 2024
The AFC can now accept donations that are tax-deductible
This is a perfect opportunity for you to support a vibrant Australian fashion industry while also benefiting from potential tax deductions.
20 June 2024
Media Release: AFC Innovation & Sustainability Showcase
The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) with Jodie Haydon, Partner of the Prime Minister, hosted an Australian fashion sustainability event attended by leading Australian fashion designers, industry allies and government officials. Three Australian-made innovations pushing the industry's environmental transition were projected throughout Kirribilli House thanks to Epson Australia, AFC’s print and projection technology partner: Australian Fashion […]
11 May 2024
Jaana Quaintance-James speech at Kirribilli House
The Australian fashion and textiles industry is a collective powerhouse. We employ almost 500,000 people, 77% of which are women...
10 May 2024
Media Release: AFC announces Jaana Quaintance-James as its new CEO
A leader with a strong track record in commercial strategy delivering market advantage through sustainable practices and innovation.
11 March 2024
Our continued support for First Nations people and reconciliation
Looking ahead, in 2024 we are focussed on maximising the opportunity we have through the activation of the AFC’s Indigenous Fashion Fund.
21 November 2023
AFC supports Yes with #FashionForYes
TOGETHER, WE CAN HELP MAKE HISTORY: This is our chance to ‘walk the talk’ and act on our industry’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
18 September 2023
Meet Nathan Mattock
Nathan Mattock is an AFC Board Member and a Partner at Marque Lawyers.
25 April 2023
Our transformation journey
Looking forward to the year ahead with AFC CEO, Leila Naja Hibri
2 March 2023
Bianca Spender X Nobody Denim | Limited edition denim capsule collection
Bianca Spender and Nobody Denim Collaborate to Create a Collection of Sustainable, Australian Made Ready-To-Wear denim.
9 September 2022
An evening with Esse Studios | Edit Collection
The evening saw friends of the brand, media and industry players gather to eat, drink and take in the serene landscape that her clothes and accessories breathed into the space.
26 August 2022
First Nations Fashion + Design opens at Edit Collection
First Nations Fashion + Design celebrates independent Indigenous designers and supports their growth and development in the fashion industry.
23 May 2022
Meet Jordan Gogos | Founder and designer of Iordanes Spyridon Gogos
The highly anticipated event saw ‘wearable art’ and structural pieces featuring bold colours, eclectic prints and a diverse range of models walk the runway amongst painted objects to match - designed by Jordan and a community of creatives.
18 November 2021
Meet INJURY
Meet Eugene Leung, Founder and Creative Director of INJURY. A creative fashion house that focuses on slow designer fashion, creating original music and multi-media art creations.
5 July 2021
Afterpay Australian Fashion Week: A momentous week for the Australian Industry
With the close of Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW), we recap on the first physical fashion week held globally after the impact of COVID-19. With a mixture of digital shows, runways, presentations and talk panels, the five day schedule was an insight into the current state of the Australian industry and showcased the resilience local designers have ensued amidst the turbulent 2020/21.
7 June 2021
AFC Launches New Membership Program
With a renewed and evolved focus, we are very excited to share with you that the new AFC Membership Program is now live!
17 May 2021
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