The South Australian Fashion Industry Association (SAFIA) curates a dynamic calendar of events and programs designed to cultivate connection, accelerate growth, and champion the creative and commercial vitality of our state’s fashion sector. From industry roundtables and curated conversations to business development workshops and flagship networking events, each initiative is designed with purpose: to inform, inspire, and ignite opportunity.

Our programming reflects the full spectrum of South Australia’s fashion ecosystem: designers, makers, retailers, educators, students, and entrepreneurs. Whether you’re an emerging talent seeking mentorship or an established brand looking to scale, SAFIA’s events and programs offer meaningful platforms to exchange knowledge, spark innovation, and build community.

We invite you to explore what’s on, get involved, and be part of a collective vision for a resilient, inclusive, and globally recognised South Australian fashion industry.

SAFIA Circular Fashion Initiative (CFI)

The Circular Fashion Initiative (CFI) is a landmark sustainability program developed by the South Australian Fashion Industry Association (SAFIA), with the support of Green Industries SA. Funded through the LEAP Grant Program, this multi-stage initiative guides South Australian fashion and textile businesses towards a circular, ethical, and environmentally responsible future.

Spanning two years, the CFI offers a dynamic blend of expert-led masterclasses, tailored in-house workshops, personalised consulting, and practical toolkits, each crafted to support businesses of varying sizes and stages in their sustainability journey. From circular design and ethical sourcing to supply chain mapping and fibre sustainability, the program equips participants with the insight and infrastructure to embed long-term, impactful change.

Key features of the initiative include:

• Sustainability Masterclasses: Delivered both in-person and online, these sessions build essential knowledge in areas such as sustainable materials, circular design principles, and packaging innovation.
• Tailored Workshops: Customised sessions designed to address the specific operational needs of participating businesses.
• One-on-One Consulting: Personalised support that translates ambition into actionable strategies, including fibre audits and supply chain analysis.
• Digital Toolkits: Publicly available resources that provide both an introductory and self-assessment pathway into circular practices.
• Circular Fashion Symposium: A culminating event bringing together industry leaders, collaborators, and participants to celebrate progress, share outcomes, and seed future partnerships.

Led by sustainable fashion expert Robyn Wilde, and delivered under the strategic stewardship of SAFIA, the CFI creates a supportive and future-forward environment for innovation. With an anticipated reach of over 150 businesses, the initiative is poised to catalyse a ripple effect of change throughout the South Australian fashion industry.

Whether you’re just beginning your sustainability journey or ready to scale your impact, the Circular Fashion Initiative offers the tools, guidance, and community to help you lead the change.

For more information on the programme and to register to attend, click HERE