Working Behind the Seams

Did you know most workers in Australia’s textile, clothing and footwear industry are from migrant, refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds?

As part of Ethical Clothing Australia Week, come along to a commemorative exhibition celebrating the people whose skilled hands make Australia's uniforms, PPE and clothing.

Explore the rich history underpinning Ethical Clothing Australia’s accreditation program, intimate worker stories and powerful accounts from the Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Union. The exhibition traces the movement that protects workers’ rights and sustains local ethical manufacturing. Archival video captures the conditions, reforms and milestones that shaped the industry, showing why Ethical Clothing Australia’s mission for fair, safe and transparent workplaces matters.

This is a rare opportunity to understand the vital contributions of Australia's garment workers and learn about the importance of ethical supply chains.