Behind the scenes of the Australian Made Week TV Commercial

The new Australian Made Week commercial is flooding our screens with green and gold. Australian singer-songwriter and Australian Made Week Ambassador is Jess Mauboy encouraging everyone to buy Australian Made products and support local makers and growers.

This commercial wouldn’t have been possible without the help of so many incredible Australian Made licensees who generously donated their time and products for the shoot. Read on to find out more about the businesses who were a part of this amazing project!

Haymes Paint
The iconic green and gold colours were custom mixed by Haymes Paint for the Australian Made Week commercial, and coated the set and props in vivid colour. Proudly Australian Made and Owned since 1935, Haymes Paint creates innovative paint and coating products for all Australians, from its facility in Ballarat.

RØDE Microphones
The mint green NT1 Signature Series microphone from RØDE was a perfect match for the green set. Designing and manufacturing products in Sydney, RØDE Microphones is a global leader in audio technology. The company is renowned for its innovation, passion, and obsession with quality.

Select Staging Concepts
Even the very stage that Jess Mauboy is standing on is genuinely Australian Made! The stage was created by the team at Select Staging Concepts, who make staging solutions for community-focused organisations from their workshop in Melbourne.

Stereotech
Stereotech's iconic Metric 550 Acoustic Diffusers were featured in the stage setup with Jess. Stereotech's range of audio industry furniture products are designed and manufactured in Brisbane, and the team use as many locally-sourced materials as possible.

Maton Guitars
The beautiful guitar you see was made by Maton Guitars in Melbourne. Established in 1946, the family-owned business specialises in creating high quality guitars from Australian timbers such as Blackwood, bunya, Queensland Maple and Queensland Walnut.

La Source Australia
The Golden Wattle art print from La Source Australia gave us a pop of colour and some iconic Aussie imagery. Mother and daughter duo Isabelle and Melanie create their artworks in Sydney, sharing the joy they experience when connecting with nature.

Workspace Commercial Furniture
Workspace supplied its sleek dining chairs, table and occasional chair to create a fully realised indoor setting for the 'gold' set. Established in 1911, Workspace creates solutions for all fields including commercial, educational, hospitality, aged care and more - all from its Adelaide facility.

Sandy Snoots
Even our doggy model was decked out in Australian Made fashion! Designed by an Australian artist and handmade in Brisbane, the linen Dog Bandana from Sandy Snoots looked adorable on screen.

Snooza
The luxurious and fluffy Dog Bed was created by Snooza - a proud local manufacturer of designer pet comfort products. Operating in Melbourne’s Bayside suburbs for over 30 years, Snooza aims to create the best comfort products of the highest quality for all pets.

Décor Australia
All the plant pots you see in the commercial, big and small, were made by Décor Australia in Melbourne. Décor has been helping Australian families live easier, more organised lives since 1958, and continues to innovate the designs of a wide array of products.

Lucky Things
The Plant Pin from Lucky Things added a fun and modern look to the set. Handmade in Melbourne from melted-down recycled plastic, Lucky Things Plant Pins are a sustainable and unique way to prop up potted plants.

Bendigo Pottery
Crafted with locally-made clay, the vase and bowl from Bendigo Pottery are as beautiful as they are functional. Established in 1858, Bendigo Pottery is home to six generations of Australian makers and is Australia’s oldest working pottery, attracting visitors from around the globe.

Sureguard Safety Australia
The yellow Hardhat sporting the green and gold triangle was manufactured by Sureguard Safety Australia. Based in Western Sydney, the business is the home of TUFFGARD, the Australian safety helmet made to keep you safe at work.

Sutton Tools
Sutton Tools donated drill bits to be used as props and also as materials to put our colourful sets together! Sutton Tools has been manufacturing quality cutting tools in Australia since 1917, and remains an Australian family business that is renowned for its high-quality power tool accessories for the hardware market and industrial use.

The Farmers Forge
Custom-made just for this commercial, The Farmer’s Forge generously provided a us with a handcrafted Hammer. Specialising in forged axes and hammers, the Farmers Forge hammers are each meticulously crafted by Queensland blacksmith Mick Henricks, with a dedication to both form and function.

ELEVEN Australia
Painted gold to match the set, behind Jess you can see the Haircare Products generously donated by ELEVEN Australia. Co-creative directors Joey Scandizzo and Andrew O’Toole created the ELEVEN Australia range in 2011 to captures the laid-back, fun-loving spirit of the Australian lifestyle.

Life Apparel
Life Apparel created custom T-shirts for Australian Made, and you can see them perfectly placed on the right of screen. Life Apparel is a collective of artists, storytellers, creatives, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander peoples and allies, who make apparel with a meaning and encourage everyone to wear and show their values.

Sisley Clothing Australia
And last but not least, the Coveralls worn by the cheery Australian Makers were made by Sisley Clothing Australia. As a manufacturer of specialised fire-retardant clothing, Sisley makes products used in EMS, SAR, fire bombing, police air wings, ambulances, paramedics, government agencies and general aviation.

You can also check out the behind the scenes video to see how the Australian Made Week 2024 commercial was made!