Australian Furniture Removers Association

10/09/2026

Meet the people helping shape the future of AFRA.

This month, we spent 5 Minutes With... David Drezner, AFRA Council Member for Victoria and Business Manager at Fragile Removals & Storage.

David shares how he found his way into the removals industry, what has changed over the past 22 years, why professionalism matters more than ever, and even reveals his favourite holiday destination and dessert!

It's a great opportunity to get to know the people representing AFRA members behind the scenes.

📖 Read David's full profile in the latest edition of On the Move.

07/09/2026

🚨 Are you sick of defect notices?

We all know they’re not working, and we want you to have your say.

Come to TMC and hear from former executive director of statutory compliance at the NHVR and now Managing Director of Lincoln Regulatory Consulting, Ray Hassall who is leading the ATA review.

Book your TMC tickets 👉 truck.net.au/tmc

Tickets close 27 September.

Australian Furniture Removers Association, Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association, Livestock Bulk Rural Carriers, NatRoad Australia, National Road Freighters Association Inc., NT Road Transport Association, Queensland Trucking Assn Ltd, Road Freight NSW, SARTA, Tasmanian Transport Association, Transport Women Australia Limited, Victorian Transport Association, Western Australia Transport Industry Association, Big Rigs National Road Transport Newspaper, Owner Driver

06/09/2026

Membership is about more than accreditation. It provides access to practical resources, training materials, compliance support and industry knowledge designed specifically for removalists. These tools help businesses operate more efficiently and professionally.

The tools you need may already be waiting for you. AFRA's member resource library is packed with practical documents, training and compliance tools ready to download and use. Visit www.afra.com.au

03/09/2026

Being licensed doesn't always mean being fit to drive. Fatigue, illness, hydration, stress and wellbeing all affect decision-making and reaction times. Taking fitness to drive seriously protects drivers, crews and the public.

AFRA members can access Fitness to Drive Toolbox Talks.

Membership is more than accreditation. It's access to practical business tools, training and industry support. Learn more at www.afra.com.au

31/08/2026

Great customer service starts long before the first item is lifted. Communication, planning and professionalism all contribute to a positive customer experience. Customers remember how they were treated just as much as they remember the move itself.

AFRA members can access Customer Service Toolbox Talks.

Save time and improve consistency with resources developed specifically for the removals industry. Discover the benefits of AFRA membership at www.afra

The A2B Removals Group great pic!

26/08/2026

A big thank you to everyone who attended our conference in Cairns!
A great time was had by all, with the perfect combination of learning, networking and catching up with friends and colleagues.
Thank you for helping make the conference such a success. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
To view all the pics - click this link

Photo collection by Neo Creative

24/08/2026

Hazard identification is one of the simplest ways to prevent incidents. Before work begins, take a moment to assess the environment and identify anything that could create a risk. Encouraging crews to actively look for hazards helps strengthen safety culture.

AFRA members can access Workplace Hazards Toolbox Talks.

The tools you need may already be waiting for you. AFRA's member resource library is packed with practical documents, training and compliance tools ready to download and use. Visit www.afra.com.au

20/08/2026

From WHS and Manual Handling to Customer Service and Chain of Responsibility, AFRA's training library continues to grow. These resources are designed to support both new employees and experienced team members.

Membership is more than accreditation. It's access to practical business tools, training and industry support. Learn more at www.afra.com.au

17/08/2026

The Government’s $400 million plan to boost truck productivity will reduce costs for families and our exporters,... Read More

16/08/2026

The most successful businesses don't rely on memory alone. Documented procedures help create consistency, improve training outcomes and reduce mistakes. Systems make it easier for teams to deliver the same professional experience every time.

AFRA members can access a range of practical business resources.

Save time and improve consistency with resources developed specifically for the removals industry. Discover the benefits of AFRA membership at www.afra.com.au.