We admire great sports people when they achieve their aims, and we extol the talents of our great artists and musicians. What they do is set their sights on a goal and use their innate talents, resources and discipline to achieve. They have a passion which drives them. You can see the lights in their eyes. Their goals are not dulled by fear, powerlessness and inertia. For every one who achieves greatness there are thousands who are having a go and setting their own goals for success. Satisfaction does not come alone from public acclaim.

If you sit down and talk to AUSBUY members running businesses, the lights are on in their eyes because they are living an idea; they are working with others to develop a shared vision. Like the sportspeople and artists, one of the attributes they share is a realisation of a dream. Their success is shared as they create jobs and wealth for their people and this country.

Every big business started with someone having an idea to solve a problem, to satisfy a need and a vision which translated into action. They display courage, endurance, make sacrifices and work with others to achieve. They are "the builders and makers" which is the foundation of Australia.

AUSBUY's Corporate Members represent a diverse range of products and services, across a wide range of sizes from small one person operations to major organisations supplying Australians and export markets. These businesses interface with us at every level of our lives.

The stories in these Member profiles are about what drives people to create, to build and to sustain an idea and how we all benefit. It is the essence of what gives these good Australian companies their integrity to deliver innovative, high quality, good value products and services. These stories are the provenance of our AUSBUY members which makes them unique.

We invite you to read these profiles and imagine how one small idea can be developed to produce something which makes a difference in many lives.

Aqualex Gutter Protection is a family owned and run Australian business. We have over 30 years experience in the manufacture and supply of (diamond mesh) expanded metal products for use in the architectural, construction, automotive, mining, fabrication and residential building industries.

Our team has utilised the knowledge and expertise acquired through many years of supplying industrial fire proofing, hail guard and vermin proofing products to a diverse market and used that knowledge to develop the “Aqualex” gutter protection range.

The manufacturing plant was established in Melbourne in 2003 to cater to the domestic demand for a high quality, easy to install, D.I.Y. gutter protection system that was both fireproof and also an efficient filter to enhance existing domestic rainwater collection and storage systems. After two years of product development, testing and trials, Aqualex was launched onto the market in August 2006.

Aqualex products are made from locally sourced raw materials. All stages of the manufacturing and fabricating process take place at our Williamstown factory.

We are committed to providing only the highest quality products and services and are constantly monitoring customer feedback and market developments to ensure that we maintain our high standards of Best Business Practice and maximum customer satisfaction.

www.a12projects.com.au

Gary Underwood combined his experience as a teacher, writer and working with Australian educational publishers before building a business called Aussie School Books.

Frustrated that many education publishers were not keen to publish Australian stories, he decided to publish books for Australians by Australian writers. He is passionate about Australian children learning through our own unique stories, and Aussie School Books publishes up to 20 books a year.

The preservation of a culture is through story telling. Ready access to the web site and mass media has meant we have lost sight of our unique Australian stories as told in our own language and from the perspective our own core values.

Aussie School Books are telling our stories and deserve our support.

Aussie School Books are sold to Australian schools through their distributor, Blake Education.

www.aussieschoolbooks.com.au

Stephen and Kim Roberts established in 1994 at Temora NSW. As a family run business Bundawarrah’s primary focus is on alternatively farmed outdoor pig production and its secondary production, Saltbush grazed prime lamb.

Born and bred free range; the pigs live a stress free life which reflects in the end pork product's eating quality and taste. A winner of several awards including the Riverina Golden Plate award for different categories for two consecutive years and a finalist in the 2008 NSW Farmer of the Year awards, Bundawarrah strives for excellence and diversity in all it produces.

Bundawarrah Pork is sold at select butchers in Sydney, Wollongong, Canberra, the South Coast and the South west slopes of NSW. Bundawarrah Pork and Saltbush Lamb are available at the EPIC farmers markets in Canberra every Saturday morning.

Diversification, attention to detail, welfare focused care for their stock, a personalised relationship with their customers and value adding is the key to Bundawarrah's continued development and success.

The launch of "Razorback air dried pork snacks" adds a new dimension to the Bundawarrah range. This low- fat, high protein snack is light weight and tasty and ideal for the sailing enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, fishermen or just anyone relaxing with a cold beverage.

For more information and supply enquiries email info(at)bundawarrah.com.au or go to www.bundawarrah.com.au

Trevor Burndred started his business in 1993. CD Genius is one of those businesses which make other companies and people communicate better and look good.

With clients around Australia, CD Genius produces short run CDs and DVD, Video and Film, transfers LPs and tapes to CD plus offers scanning services and computer training. The latter in training rooms in Newcastle or wherever the client is based.

Major customers include all levels of government, businesses, musicians, educators.

www.cd-genius.com.au

DAS Certification (AS/NZ) is a small, highly skilled and innovative Company with considerable experience in the third party certification of management systems and provision of advice specifically designed to meet your business requirements. We aim to provide a personalised service that adds value to your business. We are a wholly owned and operated Australian Company.

Our business philosophy is built around developing a long term business partnership where DAS Certification (AS/NZ) works with your organisation to achieve your business objectives through the focussed implementation of effective management systems in an environment of mutual respect. Our auditors have a wealth of business, professional and technical experience which enables DAS Certification (AS/NZ) to apply the requirements of the International Standards in an efficient and effective manner.

Price is always a consideration and DAS Certification (AS/NZ) guarantees to better any competitors price by 10 percent.

DAS Certification (AS/NZ) is internationally accredited to conduct third party certification and training for the following:

• Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2008);
• Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2004);
• Occupational Health and Safety (BSN18001:2007 and AS/NZ4801:2001);
• Information Technology Management Systems (ISO 20000:2005);
• Food Safety Management Systems (ISO 22001:2005); and
• Information Security Management Systems (ISO 27001:2005).

www.dascertification.com.au

Kate and David Worth have a passion for natural quality food, especially organic foods which enhance wellbeing and enjoyment. As a family they choose to lead an organic wholefood lifestyle. This philosophy translated into them starting Go Natural over 20 years ago. They now have over 60 products which are sold all over Australia and exported to over 20 countries.

Their philosophy is about providing the opportunity for everyone to enjoy REAL food (whole food) products, with REAL food value, that tastes great for everyone’s pleasure and wellbeing. Based on fruits and nuts the range comprises both sweet and savoury flavours that are convenient to eat and ideal for a quick snacks, packed for outdoor adventures or lunches.

The integrity of their product includes taking very real steps to lessen the impact they have as manufacturers and marketers upon the environment.

• Actively avoids the use of GE products
• Actively avoids derivatives of GE products including oils
• Actively avoid products fed on GE stock feed.

Other initiatives they have undertaken are:

• Fuel Efficient Vehicles/Biofuels - All new vehicles for their sales staff are now diesel. This gives them greater fuel economy and the option of using Biofuels such as Biodiesel.
• Food Miles - Buying key ingredients from Australian producers close to their manufacturing plant reduces the food miles of our products.
• Office Efficiencies - To save paper their office policy is ‘print only when you need to.’ All of their office printers are set to print both sides.

These might seem like simple things to do, but this attention detail and adherence to producing products in balance with the planet are also in balance with the people who enjoy Go Natural products.

www.gonatural.com.au

GTS Gauges Transmitter Switches is an Industrial Instrumentation company the specializes in supplying instruments for measuring Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Force, Speed and Level.  We supply Gauges Transmitters Switches Load Cells, Flowmeter, Level Indicators, Tachometers and many similar products.  In Australia we represent Tecsis Instruments (formally VDO), Hedland and Blancett Flowmeters, Fozmula Level products, and Deumo Hand Held Tachometers.  Based in Perth, we supply Australia wide as well as export to overseas markets.

www.gtsgauges.com.au

Hepburn Springs Naturals started up when a Holistic Healer decided that it was time the world found out about a special place in Australia which has 80% of Australia's mineral water reserves.

The Holistic Healer's main interests were healing with natural minerals and so this is what prompted the startup of a Natural Mineral Healing and Beauty structure. We have a sanctuary Massage and Beauty Therapy villa in the Main Road of Hepburn Springs, Victoria, Australia and we also wholesale and retail a wide selection of beauty products, soaps, bottled water and food for everyday health and beauty.

Our range is always growing edged on by strong demand for our goods and services.

We hope this message will reach many people who love good food and natural remedies... and of course great beauty products!

www.hepburnspringsnaturals.com.au

David Jackson has a business which everyone should have, but will not tell anyone else about. David supplies Hide Away Safes to every police force in Australia, to the military and government departments and to some of Australia’s biggest and smallest companies and to an ever increasing number of individuals travelling in caravans, mobile homes and vehicles who want their precious items secured while on the move and then again when back in their homes.

Established almost 15 years ago, it’s still a real family business, run from a small acreage in NE Victoria. It’s proudly the most endorsed government/military high security safe system made in Australia. Yet the Hide Away Safe’s unique design is cost effective, simple to install, easy to use and relocate to a secondary secure location – ideal for home owners and travellers alike.

This also means that selling a Hide Away Safe needs to be done with great discretion, usually face to face, ensuring the privacy of the buyer. Only a 100% Australian owned company can offer that level of personalized service.

There are different models of Hide Away Safe for whatever items needs to be kept secure. These can be portable so that goods and information can be transported with safety, and/or fixed in the home or office.

www.hideawaysafe.com.au

At Interspace, Jorgen Hansen combines his engineering skills and an artist's approach to design when creating display, storage, furniture and architectural solutions. For forty years, Jorgen has honed his Danish training in Australia, customizing trend-setting designs, engineered with the finest detail, enduring quality and great value. Clients in Australia and overseas recognise that Interspace's creative solutions are an investment that enhance any project, giving a sense of arrival, of place and of beauty.

Among the range of products Interspace conceives and creates for clients are security doors, sun screens, cladding, partitions, balustrading, ceiling panels, facades, work benches, racking, light boxes and signage. These enhance the interiors and exteriors of commercial buildings, including retail stores, public buildings, clubs and offices; or domestic dwellings, including kitchens, bathrooms, stairwells and gardens. Interspace engages wherever there is a practical structural need, and a desire for a solution with aesthetic result, making the ordinary extraordinary.

Under Jorgen's leadership, his dedicated team converts metal, glass, stone and wood into utilitarian objects of the highest quality and aesthetic appeal. All products are manufactured in Australia, and Interspace collaborates closely with architects, builders and installers to ensure an outcome with excellence.
Interspace reflects a productive, clever and innovative approach to all that it does.

www.interspace-aust.com
Ph: (02) 9791-9300

Origin8 Fine Foods was founded by co directors Elizabeth Simaliak & Issy Bilal. We are a dynamic and innovative company, with academic backgrounds in Marketing and Design. We are professional and experienced in business but we are mainly driven by our passion for the most decadently delicious things in life. We have 4 brands, Nestar chocolates, Miss Sweetie, Coffee Addict and Nestar Cookies.

Based in Melbourne Australia, we design, create + taste test everything that’s made at Origin8 Fine Foods. Picture this, the development of the essence of bliss...We’re at our very best when we experience a new flavour, seductively infused in premium chocolate. As it slowly & warmly melts in your mouth, you crunch your teeth on a freshly roasted Australian macadamia... that’s our daily aim, to excite + surprise your taste buds with amazing flavours that will have you spellbound!

Our philosophy is simple; we add passion, love and dedication to create blissful moments. Our promise to you is the greatest sin of all - Greed! We believe you just will not be able to get enough of our addictive Aussie treats.

So say YES! To an Origin8 Fine Foods moment that will uplift you inside out.

www.origin8finefoods.com.au

Oz Records has been the life long inspiration of Martin Erdman who can claim many firsts in his long career as a record producer and a man who has an ear for talent. Martin is in the history books as producing the first Australian recording to achieve sales of over one million copies in the USA with the 1973 single by Adelaide's Sister Janet Mead singing the rock version of 'The Lord's Prayer'.  He also recorded Peter Allen's original version of 'I Still Call Australia Home’ in 1980. Both recordings gained international acclaim.

Martin’s passion to support Australian talent has presented opportunities for Australians to tell our stories in song. Jimmy Little, Rolf Harris and John Waters are just three of a long list of favourites.

From the age of eleven, Martin showed a natural interest in sound technology and a love of music. His career path has never wavered as he combines high technical skills with creative sensitivity to the words and music. Now at the ripe young age of 73 he is still recording Australian talent and selling recordings all over the world on-line.

www.ozrecords.com.au

Denise and Garry Turner have turned a passion for boating into a business by developing PERMATRIM, a system designed for any sized boat with an outboard motor or stern drive. The Turners have over 300 distributors Australia wide and take every opportunity to travel to boat shows throughout Australia to personally inform customers of the benefits fitting a PERMATRIM will provide.

We all know Australians love to be in or on the water, and as there is a boat for any sized budget then PERMATRIM can be used to make boating more efficient. The Turners manufacture in Sydney using powder coated marine grade aluminium so PERMATRIM will not corrode. PERMATRIM is a bolt on trim tab which improves the performance, steering and turning circle of the boat, prevents cavitation, picks up top speed and also allows a lower planing speed.

Water skiers also notice the difference because with PERMATRIM the wake can be trimmed at any speed from 20kms to 70kms, planes faster with a smoother transition in deep water with softer wakes.

PERMATRIM is used by essential services such as water taxis, Maritime, SES, Waterways, Fisheries, Water Police and Rescue vessels. Many testimonials from satisfied boat owners are an assurance that PERMATRIM improves the performance, fuel economy and stability on all boats and safe and enjoyable use.

Email: permatrim(at)ozemail.com.au

Women have suffered in silence for centuries from period pain. Peter McMurtrie’s daughter also suffered in silence and was medically advised to orally take the pill at 12 years old. As her father Peter saw first hand the pain, anguish she suffered and loss of school time.

Peter is trained in remedial massage including aromatherapy. Dreaming one night he wrote down the elements of a natural blend. It worked. His daughter applied the massage oil and she shared with her school friends.

Now women of all ages purchase Releve™ directly from “Refresh Your Body” company office. His family owned Australian company has been a member of AUSBUY for over 15 years and our natural pain relief oil is Releve™.

www.refreshyourbody.com.au

Seasol International Pty Ltd - a home-grown family company.

In 1968, Redic Pty. Ltd., a small company with just two employees, was founded in Australia by Eric Haynes.

Rapid success enabled a number of acquisitions. One of the companies acquired, in 1983, was Tasbond - a Tasmanian company that had been manufacturing Seasol since the 1970’s. Tasbond was particularly of interest to Eric Haynes as the species of kelp and the manufacturing process used to make Seasol were unique.

After the stock market crash in 1987, Redic was re-privatised. The company divested itself of a number of its divisions but the Seasol division was retained.

In 1997 the new Seasol home garden range was launched and supported with a major advertising and promotional campaign. The distribution network had been completely overhauled and the product was finally made widely available to the public nationwide, via DIY/hardware stores, mass merchants, garden centres and supermarkets.

Seasol’s sales and popularity amongst home gardeners grew rapidly and it soon became by far the top selling liquid garden treatment in Australia. PowerFeed was introduced in 2000.

In 2003 the Seasol division became a separate company - Seasol International Pty. Ltd. The company now employs over 60 people and is still owned by Eric Haynes.

www.seasol.com.au

Promoting Australia's History, Heritage & Culture

TRAVEL AUSTRALIA - EXPERIENCE THE WORLD!

Sip Eat Play and Stay is Jen Haynes’ way of showcasing Australia for the curious traveller who wants unique experiences. AUSTRALIA is an amazing country rich in history, heritage and culture. With hundreds of cultures and nationalities living here Australia is one of the most diverse countries in the world. Australia's multiculturalism is very exciting - there are literally thousands of cultural experiences to be had - A different experience is waiting for you each day from a different part of the world.

From A - Z, as you sip, eat, play and stay, every experience we list has a story to tell with significance due to the people, the history, the heritage and the culture it defines.....if you're looking for something different, travel Australia and you will experience the World!

www.sipeatplaystay.com.au

Over five years ago Andrew Hewes was smitten with the idea to start a clothing manufacturing company here, using Australian grown cotton, woven and designed here. Now his business Smitten Clothing and Work on Work Wear is testament to his passion for keeping clothing industry jobs here despite a concerted effort over the past three decades to send these jobs off shore.

Many consumers may want to buy Australian owned and made, but when it comes to it they will opt for the cheap foreign imports. To address this issue Andrew has focused his business on service, quality and innovation.

It is a team effort. His wife designs garments for corporations who want to support Australian owned businesses and who want quality workmanship and the integrity of the brand and its fabrics.  The Work on Work Wear ranges include vests, polo’s and drill shirts designed and branded for businesses as well as everyday casual wear under the Smitten Clothing range.

www.smittenimagedesign.com.au

Nearly three decades ago Graeme Davis saw a business opportunity to arrest the decline of the clothing industry in Australia from his corner of the world in northern Tasmania. He and his wife started the Tasmanian Clothing Company to make and supply quality Australian sourced and made clothing. The cold winters in Tasmania certainly spurred on their focus on fleece and knitted ranges for schools and sports teams. But their business also includes clothing for corporations or wherever uniforms or casual wear are required. Their ranges are also ideal for outdoors in Tasmania’s pristine environment or anywhere else in Australia.

Graeme’s team includes in-house designers who create designs for clients’ specific needs, as well as his skilled employees who make the garments with attention and care. Integrity, ingenuity and imagination make Tasmanian Clothing Company very competitive in a. unfair trading environment. He understands that service and good supplier partnerships are important so that he can best service his customers.

www.tasclothing.com.au

Barry Green, owner of Western Tourist Radio, recognised the potential of the internet as a powerful tool to promote small tourism businesses. Barry and wife Dale also own Boronia Farm www.boroniafarm.com.au at Donnybrook in the South West of WA.

After facing many challenges in operating the Tourist Radio service and great frustration that government backed tourism websites charged as much to list their one cottage as they charge multinational hotels (the logic of government user pays policy) Barry realised that the internet allowed small businesses to support each other by including links between each others sites. This has been very significant with participants in www.farmstaywest.com.au,  www.petfriendlywa.com.au and www.bandbwa.net.com.au now receiving significant website traffic for a fraction the cost of participation in government operated tourism websites.

Numerically, the majority of tourism businesses in WA are owner operated businesses. The website www.noleavenolifewa.com.au aims to help both West Australians and visitors find the small tourism businesses as well as bigger operators by including links direct to supporter websites as well as to local Visitor Centre websites.

The radio programs, some of which can be heard on line from www.touristradio.com.au tell the stories of the natural and commercial attractions of each region and feature interviews with local characters, the people who have created the history and current attractions of each area.