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At DIA, innovation is at the heart of everything we do, driving us to constantly propel ourselves into the future. We invite you to keep pace with our journey by exploring the latest company updates on this page and connecting with us through our vibrant social media channels. Your active engagement helps us stay at the forefront of innovation.

Online training for drycleaners

Online training for drycleaners

* Online training
* Inspection Perfection
Choice Energy Group Buying

Choice Energy Group Buying

  • Choice Energy is offering an exclusive group buy deal for DIA Members for GAS ONLY
  • A minimum of 40 participants is needed
  • Each business that sends their gas bills through can choose whether or not they wish to sign up
DIA IR/HR Service

DIA IR/HR Service

* Low cost IR/HR for small business
* Included in Level or Level 3 membership
* One-off 12 month payment also available
Association of Wedding Gown Specialists launches Australian website

Association of Wedding Gown Specialists launches Australian website

* AWGS launches Australian website
* New site offers tips about wedding gown care
* Free eBook titled "45 Mistakes Brides Make*
DIA Submission to Australian Bureau of Statistics

DIA Submission to Australian Bureau of Statistics

The DIA was recently invited by the Australian Bureau of Statistics to put forward a submission for a review of ANZSCO code 811512 - Drycleaning. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is continuing 
New resource - Job opportunities

New resource - Job opportunities

We are pleased to launch our new and improved Job Opportunities feature.

Any DIA is welcome to post a job ad on our website if they are looking for staff.  

All you need to do is click on this post to be taken to the New Job Form under Resources, fill it in with as much detail as possible and hit send.

Once it is approved we will post the job ad to our website plus Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
 
Click on the button below to be taken to the online form.
DIA Supplier - CullaChange

DIA Supplier - CullaChange

Rosemary Wright and the team at Cullachange have been long time supporters of the DIA and the drycleaning industry.

CullaChange is a family business that strives to refresh, revive, rectify and recycle the clothing and homewares for the public. From refreshing black clothes, to colour-matching for a wedding; covering up fading on lounges, to changing the colour of curtains for a new decor. CullaChange has decades of experience dyeing all kinds of items, and strives to tweak historical dyeing traditions and techniques to meet the dynamic needs of modern fabrics and fibres.
New resource - Social media posts

New resource - Social media posts

DIA members now have easy access to our catalogue of social media posts on the DIA website under Resources/Business Management/Social Media.

The posts are divided up into months and are all formatted to be used across Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.  

You will also find suggested text and hashtags and you need to right click on the image to download it.

Members can click on this link to be taken to the Social media posts already available for use.
DIA Monthly Wrap Up October 2023

DIA Monthly Wrap Up October 2023

DIA Monthly Wrap Up October 2023
Ron Chowanetz Finance - considering opportunity cost vs asset cost

Ron Chowanetz Finance - considering opportunity cost vs asset cost

Ron Chowanetz Finance - considering opportunity cost vs asset cost
DIA - Monthly Wrap-Up September 2023

DIA - Monthly Wrap-Up September 2023

DIA - Monthly Wrap-Up September 2023
DIA - Monthly Wrap Up August 2023

DIA - Monthly Wrap Up August 2023

An overview of what has been happening at the DIA head office for the month of August 2023
Delamination of fabrics

Delamination of fabrics

An article by Howard Duffy on the different types on bonded and laminated fabrics and the problems that can occur when drycleaning them.
Biogone biodegradable drycleaning bags

Biogone biodegradable drycleaning bags

Biogone are a valued DIA member, thanks for sharing guys
Business Solutions Hub - Navigating the recent changes in workplace relations PODCAST

Business Solutions Hub - Navigating the recent changes in workplace relations PODCAST

The DIA partner with Business Solutions Hub to bring our members the latest information on industrial relations and human resources issues.
Streaks and swales

Streaks and swales

Following on from the bulletin about low levels of solvent in the machine, one of the consequences can be streaks and swales on certain garments.
Update on DIA/LDCT Training Day

Update on DIA/LDCT Training Day

Two new updates on DIA/LDCT Training Day
There are Soaps and soaps

There are Soaps and soaps

Just like washing, drycleaning requires soaps and detergents and there are differences, especially in the way that they work.