Networking Opportunities with Your Peers
FMA Australia holds regular networking events in each state branch. The events usually take the form of a lunch with both a topical speaker and time for networking, but also include golf days, breakfasts, evening functions and site visits.
Professional Development
FMA Australia runs professional development sessions in each state branch. These are usually two hour, half day or full day sessions covering topics that are relevant and important to Facility Managers and the FM industry.
ideaction Conference
The ideaction conference is FMA Australia’s premier annual event. Each year ideaction treats FMA Australia members to a range of speakers discussing the latest FM issues, a number of networking opportunities (including the Gala Dinner), and an exhibition.
Facility Perspectives Magazine
Facility Perspectives is the official magazine of FMA Australia. It is released quarterly and covers the topics that are relevant to the industry.
FMA Online
FMA Online is FMA Australia’s monthly electronic newsletter. It includes topical FM industry features, as well as the latest news about the association itself.
New Certified Facility Manager (CFM) and Facility Management Professional (FMP) Programs
The Certified Facility Manager (CFM) and Facility Management Professional (FMP) credentialing programs are offered by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). If you would like to learn more please click here or contact the FMA Australia national office on 03 8641 6666.
Salary Survey
FMA Australia produces the Salary Survey, an excellent tool for FM professionals, enabling tracking of salary and employment benefits in the facility management industry, as well as the work-life issues so important to today's workforce.
FMA Australia Publications
FMA Australia produces a number of publications.
Website: Members Only Areas
FMA Australia members receive access to the Members Only Areas of the FMA Australia, BIFM and IFMA websites.
Special Interest Groups
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are an initiative of FMA Australia to provide facility professionals with the opportunity to exchange views, share ideas, participate in studies and discussions, develop skills and network for participant's mutual support.
Membership Offers
FMA Australia is working to develop a number of special offers on a range of products that will be exclusively available to FMA Australia members.
Global FM
Global FM is a newly formed international association which seeks to raise the profile of facility management internationally and to create global standards for the industry. As a founding member, FMA Australia will play an important part in the development of Global FM, along with BIFM from the UK and IFMA from the USA.
FM Action Agenda
FMA Australia plays a very important role in supporting the FM Action Agenda. The FM Action Agenda is a government initiative to raise the profile and create a positive culture and high level of standards for what they see as very important development industry.
Member Representation
Through taking a leading advocacy role on behalf of its members, FMA Australia represents the interests of the FM industry to Government and Regulatory Bodies and encourages the development of University Courses in Facility Management.
Increased Recognition of the FM Industry Nationally and Internationally
Through its work with the FM Action Agenda, Global FM, Government, Universities and other related associations, FMA Australia raises the profile of the FM industry with senior management, related industry, the media and the wider community both nationally and internationally.
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