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ARE YOU COVERED WITH THE RIGHT INSURANCE?
JAMES MILNER
AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF FLORAL DESIGNERS MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW GOLD DISPLAY 2015
There are many hazards in a florist shop that should be considered when making decisions about insurance, a critical aspect of the floristry industry. For example, a client could slip in a store on water, flowers or foliage. In one case in 2014, a customer tripped over some boxes in an Australian retail store, resulting in a broken leg and a claim that settled for over $100,000. It is vitally important that a business is adequately covered with the right insurance.
The experts at Edgewise Insurance Brokers have tailored insurance specifically to the floristry industry. A new electronic resource is now available to help florists find the information they need. By entering data about their business into the Floristry Insurance website, the user can obtain an instant quote and potentially save substantial amounts on their insurance.
The Floristry Insurance resource is an initiative of the Australian Association of Floral Designers (AAFD) for members. The AAFD is a voluntary not-for-profit organisation with an aim to assist the industry to grow and prosper. The AAFD has just launched a new website, and is always looking for passionate florists to get involved to better the industry. If you have some innovative ideas for the future of the industry, please send us an email. The AAFD run several workshops during the year. Details can be found on the AAFD website.
www.floristryinsurance.com.au
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://www.marjoriemilner.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Floristry-Traralgon-Journal-2016-300×293-1.jpg” _builder_version=”4.0.7″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.7″]Laura Cavallo has also commenced training for the National Competition. Hailing from Narre Warren North and studying at Chisholm Institute, Laura won a gold medal in Beauty Therapy at the Regional Competition and looks forward to the National Competition.
“I feel honoured to be representing my region at the National Competition,” says Laura. “I am practicing as much as I can on my family and friends so I can learn as much as possible before the competition.”
WorldSkills Australia Chair Brian Wexham commented, “Opportunities like the National Competition are vital to ensuring that Australians keep up with the demands of modern industry. Employers are increasingly seeking highly-skilled workers with the ability to be flexible, responsive and adaptable to the requirements of their professions and technology. Vocational education and training provides young people with practical, hands-on knowledge to meet these demands.
“With a wide range of competitions, skills demonstrations and WorldSkills Australia’s popular Try’aSkill events on show, the National Competition will highlight the career opportunities available through Vocational Education and Training into stunning visual examples to inspire new generations of the Australian workforce.”
For the young hopefuls gearing up to compete, this is an opportunity to reach their potential and achieve greatness.
“I’m feeling very happy and proud to be representing my region at the National Competition,” says Kathleen. “Sometimes it’s about giving everything you have. I’m putting everything into it, reminding myself of all the reasons I’m doing floristry and that anything is possible if you believe!”
Key Facts and Figures
* 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Competition, Melbourne – Thursday, 6 to Saturday, 8 October 2016, Melbourne Showgrounds
* Over 500 competitors from 31 regions across the country
* Over 50 skill categories in Automotive Services, Building & Construction, Client Services, Computing & Business, Hospitality Services, Metals & Engineering and Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS)
* 25,000sqm floor space – greater than the playing surface of Melbourne Cricket
Ground
* $10mil worth of materials and equipment, including:
* 8 tonnes of steel
* 10km of cabling
* 80 mannequin heads
* Over 600kg of flour
* Close to 3,250 stems of flowers and foliage
* 300 Judges
* 100 Volunteers
* Estimated economic impact of $20mil on the Victorian economy
About
WorldSkills Australia is a national, not-for-profit organisation that provides young Australians aged 23 and under the opportunity to gain new skills, compete against their peers in their chosen trade and fast track their skills and career development. Established in 1981, their purpose is to promote and build a skills respect culture by celebrating skills excellence, inspiring young people and providing them with an opportunity to showcase their trade and skill talent. This is achieved through competitions held on a regional, national and international level.
WorldSkills Australia is a member of WorldSkills International – the global network of over 70 countries who participate in skills competitions.
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