Resources

Visual Connections supports a number of initiatives that are designed to promote a sustainable print, sign and graphics industry.

Please use the links below to find information on a variety of topics including your industry associations; initiatives designed to support and promote the use of print, sign and graphics and encourage sustainability; industry awards; media publications and the industry's leading trade shows - co-presented and organised by Visual Connections.

Associations

ASGA - Australia Sign & Graphics Association
NZSDA - New Zealand Sign & Display Association
FESPA Australia - Federation of European Screen Printers Associations
PVCA - Print & Visual Communication Association
RMC - The Real Media Collective
LIA - Lithographic Institute of Australia

FPLMA - Flexible Packaging & Label Manufacturers Association
PrintNZ - Print New Zealand
ADMA - Australian Direct Marketing Association
AGDA - Australian Graphic Design Association

Industry Promotion

Two Sides - Two Sides - Promoting Sustainability of the Print & Paper Industry
Keep me Posted - A consumer's right to choose
Sign & Graphics Awards for Excellence - ASGA & FESPA
National Print Awards - National Print Awards
VoPP - Value of Paper and Print - Promoting the efficacy and engagement of paper and print as a relevant, effective and modern media channel

Media

Visual Impact Magazine - Visual Impact Magazine is the publication for the print, sign, graphics and display industries.
Australian Printer - publishes hard copy magazines: Australian Printer, New Zealand Printer, Asia Pacific Packaging and Inky Fingers
ProPrint - is the leading monthly magazine for the Australian printing industry
Print21 - is the premier online news and information portal for the graphic arts and printing industry
Labels Plus Magazine - Labels Plus Magazine is ANZ’s only dedicated publication to inform, educate and advance the label and and flexible packaging sector.

PKN Packaging News
Image Magazine
Wide Format Online

Trade Shows

Visual Impact - Visual Impact is Australia's leading show for the sign, display and graphics industries.
PrintEx - PrintEx expos bring the latest innovations for the print, sign, display, wide-format, engraving, labels and packaging sector to Sydney every four years.
PacPrint - Since 1970, PacPrint has been Australia's premier industry exhibition for the print and wider graphic communications sector. PacPrint 2021 will be held in Melbourne from 28 September - 1 October 2021.