Healthcare Furniture Australia (HFA), a division of Eastern Commercial Furniture Pty Ltd (ECF), was established as a specialist company to service the particular requirements of the healthcare sector. Its expertise is in the provision of ‘domestic science’ furniture for a variety of caring environments including hospitals, nursing homes, serviced apartments and retirement complexes.

The directors of the company have a combined industry experience of over 45 years and together with an accomplished sales and administration support team, have developed productive and efficient systems that allows it to provide a level of service and product that has placed it in a position of market leader, and have installed projects in all states of Australia.

As you will see from this website we can supply all your needs to completely furnish your facility.

In our joinery factory located in Dandenong, desking and cabinetwork is specifically made for each project to ensure timber and colour match as much as natural material will allow. This also enables us to incorporate any special requirements to suit your needs. Furniture can be supplied in a range of
timber veneers, laminates and specialist paint finishes.

Furniture supplied to the aged care sector conforms to the pre-purchase selection criteria developed by a Health & Aged Care Industry Working Party for the Victorian Workcover Authority and covers issues such as:
    Design – radius corners, rounded profile edges, light weight, ease of use by patient/resident and suitability
    Customisation - comfort, foam densities, ergonomics
    Occupational Health & Safety Issues – reliability, limitations of use, adaptability
    Safety Issues – flammability, bacteria resistance, jointing & fixing
    Life Span - warranty, back up service

We can assist with space allocation and furniture scheduling and in the design of custom furniture to suit specific individual or building requirements.

We continue to source product and evaluate our services to meet AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000, Worksafe Occupational Health and Safety Commission and AFRDI standards, to ensure that clients requirements are met and to meet the ever changing needs of business environments, taking into account both technological advances and human kinetic developments.

Quality Assurance
HFA is accredited to the latest joint Australian/International Standard AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 – Licence no. QEC 11554 and it is our policy to achieve continuous quality improvements.

Environment
HFA is committed to maintaining and improving the effectiveness of its Environmental Management System Licence No. CEM20596 to the requirements of the International standard AS.NZS ISO 14001 – 2004
We aim to meet the Environmental state and federal regulations and client requirements. Through procurement process we have access to “Environmentally friendly” products and service options for sustainability.
For activities in our control we shall prevent Environmental damage to air, land, water, flora, fauna, property and cultural heritage, including noise reduction and waste management controls.
Wherever reasonably practicable we shall reduce, reuse and recycle our products, services, packaging and waste.

Local Government Supplier
ECF is a preferred supplier under MAPS Group Ltd (trading as Strategic Purchasing)
Contract no. 0909/0805 to local government organisations.

Occupational Health and Safety
To ensure that we provide a safe and healthy work environment, Eastern Commercial Furniture has implemented an Occupational Health and Safety System throughout its organisation.

Guarantees and After Sales Service
Our products are guaranteed for a period of between 2 to 10 years depending on product and manufacturer. We offer an after sales service which includes reupholstery of seating, repolishing of existing furniture and reorganisation of office layout.

Capacity to Meet Timelines
Delivery lead times vary according to products ordered and are subject to availability of materials, in particular nominated fabrics etc. Delivery dates are confirmed at the time an official order is placed.
Deliveries are co-ordinated with agreed schedules of other contractors ensuring an efficient supply of product for the project. If a project manager or similar has not issued a program of works, we can issue the same to ensure the client is fully informed and the project is on schedule. This can be reviewed at regular site meetings or on an agreed periodical basis.

Showroom
At our new offices in Abbotsford Victoria we have 1200 sq.m showroom, allowing you to view and try out our furniture.

If there is something specific you have in mind, or you have a personal design, or would like to view some alternatives in our showroom, please contact us.