What's on...

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Members of the IDA regularly come together to attend industry events, supplier showcases, professional development sessions and social get-togethers.

There is always something happening in this vibrant community.

Upcoming events

See below for the list of upcoming IDA member exclusive events.

Friday 24th April 2026

Reece Bathroom Life

Reece Bathroom Life welcomes you to morning tea hosted their new Design Lab at their Fortitude Valley showroom.

Friday 24th April 2026

Thursday 14th May 2026

The Build and Design Centre

Take a tour and find out what’s new at The Build and Design Centre

Thursday 14th May 2026

Thursday 28th April 2026

Drinks and Artist Preview

Jan Manton Gallery Teneriffe – Drinks and artist preview – Flynn Hodgson Artist and Architect

Thursday 28th April 2026

Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Bookkeeping and Accounting Event

A development session about day-to-day financials and planning

Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Past events

Here’s a sneak peak of what we’ve been up to recently…

Barrack Broking Insurance workshop

The Barrack Broking team took members through the ins and outs of Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance for design professionals. This presentation was part ...

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Members Lunch

The IDA is focused on building community for our design professionals. Designers, stylists, decorators, trade and supply partners are welcome at our bi-monthly member lunch. ...

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Legal Tips for Design Professionals

Tracey Mylecharane from TM Solicitor presented a workshop on business-related legal risks, with a focus on design professionals and our unique industry.

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Andersens Showroom Tour

Members met at the Stafford Showroom for a presentation from Karndean Flooring and the Andersens team.

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Quin & Co launches the new Frida & Blu outdoor range

Frida & Blu specialise in the design, manufacture and distribution of outdoor furniture, handcrafted in Java, Indonesia. Born out of passion for honouring traditional craftsmanship ...

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Highgrove Bathrooms presentation

The Newstead team hosted a showroom tour and presentation about cost-effective bathroom design, focusing on their buildable product range of vanities and tap ware.

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