Much of our work involves HARD YAKKA

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1 One of the things I enjoy the most is writing the monthly newsletter. I take the time to reflect where we have been, where we are going and how to do things better Typically I showcase the latest project story, show and tell any new furniture releases and profile what we do away from work. Whilst I am working away in my pleasantly cool office, I will often receive s with snapshots of our on-site team, a gentle reminder of what they do and here are some snaps Much of our work involves HARD YAKKA A Kodak Moment Moving tons of furniture This snap says it all

2 We are pleased to be able to provide the young ones with the opportunity for paid work with the added benefit of learning additional skills and keeping fit. We provide a nurturing environment and are always happy to provide guidance and support. We have a dedicated insurance cover for casual work. For our work experience program, student insurance is by the School 2

3 MIWATJ story We recently supplied furniture to MIWATJ Health Aboriginal Corporation. I learnt that MIWATJ is an independent controlled health service for the MIWATJ region to improve the health and wellbeing of the locals. The MIWATJ Health Aboriginal Corporation is run by the Aboriginal community and is successful in the management of their programs. Vystan was contacted by Mariana to supply new furniture. Mariana donated her time and provided our office with her design concepts, along with the selection of fabrics and finishes. MIWATJ have kindly sent their photos of the installation as our team at Vystan was interested to see the end result. I gathered from Mariana there are a lot of good people working to support the Corporation and it is a great success story. We thank Mariana and MIWATJ for the opportunity to supply the furniture for their new office NHULUNBUY NT MARIANA DYASON is a Lecturer of Architecture & Design at the Charles Darwin University MIWATJ provides health services to Aboriginal communities and homeland areas throughout East Arnhem Land JOHN BEDWELL MANAGEMENT Builders extent, removal of existing office partitions to create open space assisting with the installation of new furniture 3

4 MIWATJ story / continued A well deserved refurbishment for the dedicated staff. The original fit-out with the multiple offices in the small space lacked natural lighting. Furniture for the new office was selected to allow for maximum natural light. MIWATJ team members chose to mix straight and 120-degree clusters to create a less structured feel to the office space. Hot desks with low height acrylic screens were selected for the field team members as most of the MIWATJ teams are on site and at remote locations, the low screens allowed for collaboration and team work once back in the office. Floor boxes were chased in for electrical and data services. For the administrative office staff, fabric covered screens were used. 4

5 MIWATJ story / continued Furniture for the Office of the Chief Health Officer Doctor LUCAS DE TOCA selected simple furniture for his office. Mariana designed a floating credenza with flush front and knob handles. A desk with A-Frame legs was selected to enable cabling to be housed through the leg system. Images for the Chief Health Officer are conceptual >>> Below staff member quickly settled into the new open plan office 5

6 MIWATJ story / end BREAKOUT A corner space in the open plan office was used for the breakout furniture. Fabric finishes for the tubs and ottomans selected by Mariana. Mini ottomans Warwick Pronto (Jade and Turquoise) Ribbed Tubs Warwick Pronto (Pewter) Bench Ottoman Instyle Sleek Glossy Coffee Table Custom made hair-pin legs and black compact top with beveled edge For the straight desks and 120 degree clusters, opaque white acrylic was selected for the desktop screens For the freestanding desks the feature fabric for screens was James Dunlop Zambesi (Teal) The straight hot-desk worktops were Oyster-Linea with all other tops Parchment 6

7 New Release Sometimes along comes a chair that I just love and the UNIFY is one of the seating collections that I really think is a standout Just released by our brand partner ADVANTA is UNIFY a family collection of mesh and leather seating featuring a refreshing take on mag wheels UNIFY is a premium executive chair with beautiful detailing. Suitable for meeting, boardroom and executive seating UNIFY provides a seamless collection of medium and high back chairs in black or white and finished in leather, mesh or a combo of both. For a brochure please contact our office 7

8 Our news At the start of this newsletter I wrote how I enjoyed writing our newsletters and at the end of our newsletters I like to share other news. Darwin is typically laid back and when you go to any major event you are likely to bump into friends or acquaintances you have not seen for a while. Russ and Loren who went to the Adelaide River Races with separate groups of friends and of course bumped into each other. (I was sent this photo by default. My girlfriend found the photo on face-book and knowing I don t have face-book sent me a copy). The Adelaide River Races are an annual event where the race goers do not take themselves to seriously. Once the night is done you can see the morning in or swag it This was Loren s first time at the Adelaide River Races. She thought the crowd was chilled and well behaved. The night was cool and it was a great event to catch up with everyone. ^ Here is the snap of Russ and Loren taken at the Adelaide River Races held late August 8