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Our best assets are our people.

Whether our team is on the road, in the office or on the factory floor, our aim is to deliver the best possible service to our customers.

 

our values


Design. Design matters, it is in everything we do. Design ensures our solutions are enjoyable, inclusive and lasting.

Caring. The care we put into what we produce, our processes and our people, all combine to ensure we bring lasting enjoyment to the spaces we help create and the relationships that make them possible.

Inclusive. We are inclusive in our work. We strive to make public spaces accessible and enriching for all.

Curiosity. Our curiosity drives a constructive discontent that constantly fuels our desire for positive change and improvement.

Dependable. We will always be there for our customers. Our integrity is seen in our approach to creating and supporting lasting solutions that lead our industry to new standards.

The design approach at Street Furniture Australia has been influenced by the Charles and Ray Eames Office, where Director Darrel Conybeare (shown), worked for a number of years.

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  • 23 sep 2024
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  • 24 sep 2024
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