STRENGTHS
Some of our members make on commission and we therefore [are] professionals.
Level of networking and cooperation is generally very good between members. We endeavour to produce four journals a year.
Some of our members have made instruments for overseas musicians.
WEAKNESSES
We do not have any training system as it is just not possible to give any. Those of us that can guide a new member do so as best we can.
Nil employment as all members are voluntary.
Only Queensland members meet regularly, and these are small in number.
Members are mostly hobby makers, wanting to do something different with wood.
OPPORTUNITIES
Promotion is by exhibiting at various venues in public libraries, and the Working with Wood Show every year.
THREATS
Lack of employment.
Lack of promotion of this industry amongst musicians.
Lack of professional development.