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NGIQ Contact Details
Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland
Corner Orange Grove & Riawena Roads
PO Box 345
SALISBURY QLD 4107
Tel: (07) 3277 7900
Fax: (07) 3277 7109
Email: info@ngiq.asn.au
Website: www.ngiq.asn.au
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Sharon Ible
Business Skills
Development Officer |
John McDonald
Nursery Industry Development Manager |
Background
The Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland (NGIQ) is the peak representative body for the Nursery & Garden Industry in Queensland and consists of members from many sectors of the industry including:
- Growers and producers of plants who on-sell to other growers or producers e.g. tissue culture, seed merchants, tube stock, plugs, trays, etc;
- Growers and producers of plants who sell to end users, e.g. interior plantscapers, landscapers and retail nurseries/garden centres etc;
- Wholesalers who buy and sell plants but undertake only minimal growing;
- Retailers whether as a retail nursery, garden centre or specialised plant outlet;
- Landscapers, flower growers, interior plantscapers, etc; and
- Allied trade suppliers of media, fertiliser, chemicals, containers, building products, equipment, transportation, other services, etc.
NGIQ Structure
The Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland, through its antecedent bodies, was formed in 1934 to provide a professional body for growers and sellers of quality plants - it has since expanded to provide the only representative forum for the entire Nursery & Garden Industry - wholesale and retail nurseries, garden centres and allied traders.
By joining NGIQ you ensure that your business has a loud voice when dealing with government and other organisations. With the current trend of governments towards self-regulation of industry, and the inherent involving of associations like NGIQ in the regulatory process, membership by all nurseries and allied trades in this peak industry body will become increasingly necessary. You can only be of influence if you are part of the system.
Member benefits
Branch and group meetings
Communication with members is achieved through branch meetings in the Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Wide Bay, Townsville and Cairns areas. Specialist groups also meet under the auspices of NGIQ.
Management of NGIQ
The management of NGIQ rests with an Executive and Management committee elected from the membership. The committees meet regularly to determine NGIQ policy. Members of these committees are elected for a two-year term.
Staff
Six full-time staff based at Salisbury handle the day-to-day affairs of NGIQ. Staff are happy to receive your enquiry or answer your questions. Please call during office hours (8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday).
Development Officers
Nursery Industry Development Manager (NIDM): John McDonald is available to provide guidance on the professional development of nurseries. He regularly convenes seminars, field days and workshops. Close liaison is kept with many government organisations, especially in relation to water, quarantine and environmental issues. Administered by the NIDM, NIASA, the adoption of industry 'best practice' has becomes a priority item for nurseries in today's competitive marketplace.
Business Skills Development Officer (BSDO): Similar to the role of the NIDM, Sharon Ible provides guidance and assistance on business skills developement. Workshops and field days are held covering topics on business and retail skills. The BSDO administers the Retail Accreditation scheme (AGCAS).
Nursery & Garden Industry Australia (NGIA)
NGIQ is affiliated with the Nursery & Garden Industry Australia, which represents the interests of the industry at a national level. Members of NGIQ are automatically members of NGIA.
Publications
The monthly "Leaflet" magazine provides members with regular news and information.
Trade Register
Your own listing in the official Nursery Trade Register.
Website
www.ngiq.asn.au
All members are listed on the NGIQ website and NGIA website. Hyperlinks to your website can be established.
Trade shows/garden shows
Members are entitled to participate in these events. Expos are held twice a year while Trade Days and Garden Shows are held in various Branch areas. Queensland Home garden Expo held at Nambour each year is a premier event conducted by the NGIQ Sunshine Coast Branch. Tel:07 5441 4655. Brisbane Trade Day is held monthly and for details Tel:07 3277 7900
State Conferences
State Conferences are held regularly focusing on State based and localised industry issues. The State Conference is designed to provide stimulus, focus and introduce innovation, ideas and infomation to members.
Awards/industrial matters
Members receive wage rates and details on industrial matters.
Insurance
Through negotiations at the state and national level, some very competitive and valuable insurance deals are available to members.
Membership Benefits
These include access to a range of discount purchasing opportunities such as telephone, hotel/motel discounts, airline corporate clubs and concessional credit card rates, etc.
Education and training
Seminars and workshops for members are held regularly throughout the state.
Export and other enquiries
NGIQ receives enquiries about particular products or ranges of products, which are passed onto members.
NIASA
Members may join the Nursery Industry Accreditation Scheme Australia open to all involved in the industry.
AGCAS
Retail or retail/wholesale members of NGIQ may join the Australian Garden Centre Accreditation Scheme - a national initiative developed to increase the professionalism of garden centres to the ultimate advantage of the consumer.
Recognition
Members vie for a variety of awards - the prestigious Nursery Person of the Year, Certificates of Recognition and various industry awards.
Government liaison
NGIQ maintains contact with state ministers including Primary Industries, Small Business, Environment and Natural Resources for members, dealing with issues that affect your business.
Links with other related groups
Nursery & Garden Industry Australia (NGIA); Queensland Association of Landscape Industries (QALI); Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA): Flower Association of Queensland (FAQI); and Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF).
Membership application
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