January 2025
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HAPPY NEW YEAR - GET SET FOR SUCCESS!
Happy New Year - we hope it will be a successful and satisfying year for all. As 2025 gets underway, ASGA Membership can help you meet the challenges - and capitalise on the opportunities with one of the largest suites of member resources ever offered in our industry. Over the past few weeks we've been working hard to update, refresh and expand these online resources and they're now live. Add to that the Signage Bootcamps and Visual Impact coming up in Sydney in May, new webinars and much more, there's never been a better time to join. Let's get set for success in 2025! FIND OUT MORE AND JOIN TODAY! |
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SEE US AT SIGN CHINA SHENZEN!
ASGA will be on the ground at the upcoming SIGN CHINA 2025 exhibition, which will be held in Shenzhen from 17-19 February. Damian Nielsen will be on hand to provide connection and
support to Australian businesses - including hosting an exclusive get-together at 2pm on Tuesday 18 February. More details about the show can be found via the link below, and the location of the gathering will be confirmed soon. If you are interested, please get in touch with Damian at mande@signs.org.au or call him on 0448 274 211
GET THE FULL DETAILS HERE |
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MAKE IT HAPPEN BOOTCAMPS COME TO AU
We are excited to announce that we are bringing the Make it Happen Signage Bootcamp program to the Sydney Showground at Sydney Olympic Park in May. The dynamic Sam Armstrong from Make it Happen Signage Consultancy will be running a full-day Signage Bootcamp on Monday 19 May at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. This is the first chance for Australian businesses to benefit from these practical, informative and fun sessions - and attend Visual Impact Sydney at the same time! Don't miss out - spaces are limited, so reserve your place today! |
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FEE-FREE TAFE FOR SA, QLD & NSW IN 2025
Great news for aspiring apprentices with TAFEs in SA, Queensland and NSW confirming that training the Certificate III in Sign & Graphics will be fully funded for apprentices who commence their indentures this year – and that funding will apply for their entire qualification. The move is thanks to Federal Government funding for State-based initiatives. The detail and eligibility requirements vary from State to State so anyone interested is urged to check the details as soon as possible, so they can take advantage of this offer. For all the latest information, click on the link below. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY |
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SOCIAL BOWLS TO KICK OFF IN MELBOURNE
Melbourne will be the first to enjoy a fun, social game of barefoot bowls while catching up with industry friends and colleagues at one of Australia's oldest bowling clubs. Get the team together for a night of barefoot bowls, nibble, beer, wine and good times! This is the first Social Bowls Events for 2025 and is brought to you with the support of our 2025 Bowls Series National Sponsor, ORAFOL - we thank them most sincerely for their generous support of our industry. Registration is $10 for ASGA Members and their guests, and $45 for non-members - get all the details by clicking below. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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DIGITAL SIGNAGE WEBINAR KICKS OFF 2025
The ASGA Webinar Program kicks off at 12 noon AEDT on Tuesday 11 February with a session on how digital signage can elevate your business offerings. If you are in the signage industry and curious about how digital signage can elevate your business offerings, this webinar, featuring James Ingram, co-founder and MD of Fusion Signage, will explore the growing opportunities in digital signage and what your business needs to add this lucrative stream to your product portfolio. CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS AND TO BOOK
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CHAOTIC YEAR PREDICTED BY EXPERTS
With a number of global conflicts, changes of leadership in key allies like America and Canada, continued pressure from China to further its interests, and the 'will they, won't they' guessing game on borrowing rates at home, 2025 looks anything but certain. We've reviewed the latest forecasts in a summary which can be read in under five minutes: just click below. Meanwhile, ASGA is always on hand to support members with the resources and advice you need to navigate challenges and capitalise on opportunities - if you're not already a member, there's never been a better time to get on board! GET THE OVERVIEW HERE |
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NEW MEMBER RESOURCES
As the hub for our Member resources, the signs.org.au website is a very important destination for ASGA Members. Over the past few weeks, we've added extra documents and templates to take the number of downloadable resources for Members to more than 750. At the same time, we've revised and improved several areas of the website, to make it easier for you to find what you need, quickly and easily. If you have any issues, or can't find what you need, contact Damian Nielsen on 0448 274 211 or email mande@signs.org.au CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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JOIN THE LEADERS AT VISUAL IMPACT
The industry's favourite trade show, Visual Impact, is returning to Sydney in May, providing a great opportunity to catch up with all the latest innovations in signage, wide-format and textile printing, routing and engraving, laser cutting fabrication and channel letting, LED and illumination technologies...and much more. The show, which is co-locating with PacPrint 2025, will run from 20 - 23 May at the at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. |
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MAKE THE MOST OF MEMBER BENEFITS
As an ASGA Member, you have access to member benefits worth more than $5,500 - and we want you to make the most of them! The member resources area of our website is now easier than ever to navigate, giving you quick access to everything from HR and legal documents, to regulations and technical support, special member offers, and our new range of WHS documents. If you can't see what you need, or you're not yet a member, please contact Damian Nielsen on 0448 274 211 or email mande@signs.org.au
CLICK HERE FOR MEMBER BENEFITS |
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There's always plenty of news coming across our desk at ASGA headquarters, on everything from legal updates, to work arrangements and business tips and tricks. Here's a selection of the latest stories which may be of benefit to your business.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!
Scott Cronin - Sign Central (General Member) Leanne Warwick - Grafix Group (General Member) Simon Power - DBM Signs (General Member) Brent Singer - Kempsey Signs (General Member) Louis Wang - Shanghai Goodbong Display Products (General Member)
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MEMBER DIRECTORY | CHECK YOUR LISTING TODAY!
As an ASGA Member, you are entitled to a listing in our online directory You can check or edit your listing, including adding your website, by logging in to your account and updating your details in the member portal. Not yet a member? Apply for a listing here. |
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FREE VISUAL IMPACT MAGAZINE
If you're an ASGA Member, don't miss your FREE subscription to Visual Impact Magazine, the leading magazine for the sign, display, engraving, wide-format print and graphics sector. Register for your subscription by sending an email with your contact details to sales@visualconnections.org.au and the subscription team will add you to the list! |
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2025 EVENTS | FOR YOUR DIARY! Planning for our 2025 Events Calendar is now well underway, with dates locked in for some of our most popular events including Golf Days, Social Bowls Events, exhibitions, webinars and other initiatives. We'll be adding more dates as plans are confirmed, but please mark the dates below in your 2025 diary, and watch this space for more detail! |
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17-19 February 2025 28 February 2025 27 March 2025 3 April 2025 19 May 2025 20-23 May 2025 5 June 2025 17-19 September 2025
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SIGN CHINA 2025 - Serial Event for Digital Signage, Shenzhen ASGA Victorian Social Bowls Event
ASGA Queensland Social Bowls Event
ASGA NSW Golf Day
Make it Happen Bootcamp - 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Visual Impact Expo and PacPrint Sydney 2025
WA Golf Day
SIGN CHINA - Shanghai |
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UNLOCK THE POWER OF DIGITAL SIGNAGE
WEBINAR - 12 NOON AEDT, TUESDAY 11 FEBRUARY
Are you in the signage industry and curious about how digital signage can elevate your business offerings? In this webinar, James - co-founder and MD of Fusion Signage, will explore the growing opportunities in digital signage including essential hardware and software solutions, and how adding digital signage to your portfolio can unlock new revenue streams and enhance customer relationships.
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GET ON THE GREEN, VICTORIA!
5:30 - 7:30 PM, FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2025
Come along and enjoy a fun, social game of Barefoot Bowls, while catching up with industry friends and colleagues at the iconic Melbourne Bowling Club in Windsor. Bring along the whole team to kick off the new year in style and enjoy a night of fun, food, drinks and networking. This event is presented thanks to our 2025 Bowls Series National Sponsor, ORAFOL. Registration is just $10 for ASGA Members, $45 for non-members. |
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LETTER TECH OPEN DAY WORKSHOP
Tuesday 4 - Thursday 6 March, 2025
Letter Tech Australia has issued an invitation to industry professionals to join a host of leading companies for an Open Day Workshop in March. The three-day event, at the Letter Tech factory in Carrum Downs, Victoria, will focus on 3D letter fabrication with practical demonstrations of cutting-edge equipment & insights from industry leaders including Letter Tech Australia, Bounce LED, Hexis, Multicam, Spicers, Finance@work, Mimaki,Pulse Laser and ASGA.
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MAKE IT HAPPEN SIGNAGE BOOTCAMP
19 May, 2025 ASGA is pleased to be bringing Sam Armstrong's Make it Happen Signage Bootcamp to Australia for the first time. These workshops never fail to deliver both on sound commercial content and entertainment. Don't miss out - places at the Signage Bootcamp are strictly limited! Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. |
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FIND OUT MORE & BOOK YOUR PLACE
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PACPRINT & VISUAL IMPACT
20-23 May, 2025
See the latest innovations for signage, wide-format and textile printing, routing and engraving, laser cutting, fabrication and channel-lettering, LED and illumination technologies and more at Visual Impact, which is co-locating with PacPrint 2025 and the Label & Packaging expo at the Sydney Showground.
- Tuesday 20 May - 10am – 6pm
- Wednesday 21 May - 10am – 7pm
- Thursday 22 May - 10am – 6pm
- Friday 23 May - 10am – 3pm
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MYBUSINESS WEBINARS AND RESOURCES The Government's MyBusiness website is a great source of information and general resources for businesses. Now, they've introduced a page where you can find all the upcoming networking events and on-demand webinars covering a wide range of topics. |
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ASGA EVENTS | CHECK THE CALENDAR! If you've not already bookmarked it, the ASGA Calendar on our website is the best place to go to make sure you never miss an ASGA networking event, webinar or other important occasion. Events are posted there as soon as details are available, so make sure you check back regularly to stay up to date. If you would like more information about sponsoring or attending any of our events, just contact Damian Nielsen at mande@signs.org.au |
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WAGE COMPLIANCE CODE NOW APPLIES
Sign and graphics businesses of all sizes should check carefully that they are paying all staff their correct entitlements as the new criminal underpayments offence is now in effect. While Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth has said genuine mistakes will not be prosecuted under the new laws, which came into effect on 1 January, she advises all small businesses (fewer than 15 employees) to read and follow the regulator's Guide and follow the Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code to avoid unintentionally underpaying staff.
READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE |
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FREE ABLA WEBINAR - WAGE COMPLIANCE
Tuesday 11 February at 12:00 - 1:00PM AEDT
Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) will be holding a special FREE webinar, Wage and Super Theft - Staying Out of Jail In this session, employment Law Experts Luis Izzo and Tamsin Lawrence will provide you with critical insights into this new legal landscape to help ensure you are prepared and protected, and that your practices are sufficiently robust to safeguard against liability.
FIND OUT MORE AND REGISTER FOR FREE |
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ASGA WORKPLACE ADVICE LINE
Managing issues around issues like training, pay and penalty rates, workplace relationships, performance management and terminations can be a minefield. The ASGA Workplace Advice Line is designed to help you manage and minimise risk, by putting you directly in touch with the experts from Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors - and it's completely FREE for ASGA Members. Log in to the Member Area at signs.org.au to find out more about this, and our many other Member benefits.
LOG IN HERE... |
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ASGA WH&S GUIDES & TEMPLATES
A reminder that if you are an ASGA member, you have access to a range of WH&S guides and templates in the members area of the ASGA website. We've recently revised this area of the website to make it even easier for you to find exactly what you need. To access these, and all our member-only resources, visit the members portal or search the website using the keyword search bar. |
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IS YOUR INSURANCE UP TO DATE?
SMIB is our preferred and recommended insurance broker, and will be happy to help you protect yourself and your business by making sure you get the right advice and cover. For more information, contact Damian Nielsen |
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SEE THE POWER OF CANON COLORADO PRINTERS FROM CURRIE GROUP
Welcome to the Currie Group Colorado 30 in 30 video series! In just 30 seconds over 30 days, Currie Group sign & display expert Paul Whitehead shares key insights into the new Canon Colorado M-series and the power of Canon's UVgel technology. Find out why businesses around the globe are benefiting from the features of this highly versatile technology. Click on the button below to watch the video series, and contact Currie Group for more information. |
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COMPLETE PROJECTS WA READY TO SUPPORT YOU IN 2025...AND BEYOND!
Welcome to 2025! As we embrace the new year, Complete Projects WA
continues our commitment to delivering Western Australia's most comprehensive
signage installation solutions. With roots dating back to 2006 and over three
decades of combined industry expertise, we've established ourselves as the
trusted partner for businesses across WA seeking professional signage services.
Our experienced team has the technical expertise to handle all
your signage needs - from installing new signs and digital displays to
maintaining your existing signage. We take pride in bringing your vision to
life with precision and professionalism. This means you'll never need to
juggle multiple contractors again.
What sets us apart is our investment in our own access equipment -
including elevated work platforms and specialised installation gear - allowing
us to maintain competitive pricing while ensuring the highest standards of
safety and efficiency. Let us help your business make its mark in 2025 and
beyond. |
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NEW, CUTTING-EDGE PRODUCTS FROM ROLAND DG IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Roland DG has exploded off the blocks this year with the launch of two new cutting-edge products. The TrueVIS XP-640 64"eco-colvent inkjet printer combines unmatched image quality and colour accuracy, with outstanding productivity and profitability. It is joined by the TY-300 Direct-To-Film Production Transfer Printer - a full, direct-to-film solution with RIP software, DTF film and powder and an optional shaker/heater unit for automated DTF transfer production. Highly productivity and profitable, it offers vivid and natural output, precise detail and stable use making it a game-changer for businesses looking to customise apparel and textiles. Use the links above to find out more about these new releases, or contact your local Roland DG dealer or click on the button below to explore Roland DG's entire range. .
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SUPPORT THE COMPANIES THAT SUPPORT YOUR ASSOCIATION |
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BECOME AN ASGA MEMBER! There are a host of benefits to becoming an ASGA Member, with resources, information, discounts and special offers to support your business success. Click here for more details, or contact Damian Nielsen to discuss how membership can benefit you! |
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HERE'S WHAT SOME OF OUR CURRENT MEMBERS SAY...
Our ASGA membership not only gives us access to important resources and expertise, it connects us to a network of like-minded businesses who can help to provide the understanding and support which can be so valuable when you are running a business. - Ben Kemp - Sign Effects, Wodonga & Wangaratta In my opinion membership of ASGA is a must. We’ve been part of the Association since Day One, and have used the member benefits on many occasions. In particular, having professional legal and workplace advice and counsel there when we need it is worth way more than the membership fee we pay. Money well spent for sure!”
– Dave, Signarama Redlands.
Amongst everything you are going through, we think you are doing an absolutely brilliant job and we are so grateful to be a part of this organisation, led by you and your team. Thank you for all you do.
- Sue, QLD
Just wanted to say a big thank you to you and team for all the general advice and updates throughout this year. If this isn’t a testament to being a ASGA member I don’t what is.
- Justin, VIC |
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ARE YOU LISTED? If you are a member and your details are missing, or would like to edit your listing, log in to your account and update your details. If you are not an ASGA member and would like to list your business, click here. |
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