Events & Awards, People & Collaborations.

Supporting Pathways to Opportunity Through Indigenous-Led Partnerships

GH Commercial, in partnership with Dreamtime Flooring, is proud to support On-Country Pathways through sales of the Here Before carpet tile and plank collection.

Creating Opportunities Through Culture, Connection and Community

GH Commercial is proud to support the Australian Indigenous Alpine Sport Foundation (AIASF) through a donation of sales from the Here Before Collection, featuring Designer Jet® carpet tiles, carpet planks and 2m wide carpet, created in partnership with Dreamtime Flooring.

Allie Brant Joins WIMN Summit Panel

Former WIMN mentee Allie Brant represents the next generation of women in manufacturing, joining industry leaders on the Regional Summit panel.

Celebrating Australian Made

Locally made and designed flooring. Crafted for contemporary commercial spaces. This May we're celebrating our Australian Made Carpet Tiles and Broadloom Carpet.

GH Commercial Proudly Supports Ooops! I Bought a Pub!

Locally made flooring takes centre stage in new prime-time TV series

Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026 X GH Commercial

We’re thrilled to return as the Official Carpet & Flooring Partner of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for the fourth consecutive year.

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the talented and dedicated women across our business who continue to shape our company, strengthen our culture and lead with integrity.

Godfrey Hirst & GH Commercial Awarded Clean Economy Grant for Circular Manufacturing Research

Godfrey Hirst and GH Commercial are proud to be part of a new research partnership exploring innovative ways to transform carpet manufacturing waste into durable, large-scale infrastructure products.

Designing for regeneration: Geo Stratum partners with Landcare Australia

As part of our ongoing Believe in Better® framework and commitment to creating positive change in the communities where we live, operate, and partner, we’re proud to announce a meaningful new collaboration with Landcare Australia’s Tree Planting Fund.

Nyaal Banyul - Geelong Convention and Event Centre

As we celebrate 160 years of local manufacturing, we launch Enviro Grip™, a new world-leading flooring technology now installed at Geelong’s landmark new Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre.

Continued Support of the 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards

The Australian Interior Design Awards recognise and celebrate interior design excellence via a credible, industry-based program, which is backed by the Design Institute of Australia, the professional body representing Australian designers.

GH Commercial - Regional Manufacturer of the Year

GH Commercial is proud to announce that we have been named Regional Manufacturer of the Year at the 2025 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards

genU Arts Programme

Originally founded in Geelong in 1952, genU is a profit-for-purpose organisation that empowers people of all abilities through employment, training, education, and social inclusion programs.

Faces of Local Manufacturing: Scott Stewart, Tufted Designer

Scott Stewart is one of our amazing Tufted Designers, bringing over 40 years of knowledge and innovation to Godfrey Hirst.

GH Commercial x National Wool Museum: Partnering for We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize 2025

Godfrey Hirst is proud to be a principal partner of the National Wool Museum and the We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize 2025 - a globally significant initiative spotlighting the next generation of fashion designers committed to creativity, ethics, and environmental innovation.

Proud Supporter of the Australian Interior Design Awards 2025

Since 2004, the Australian Interior Design Awards has provided an unmatched platform for celebrating the inspired and ambitious work of the nation’s interior design community. In 2025 we are proud to support the Best of State for Commercial Interior Design category for a second year, which encapsulates the best of interior design across all commercial primary categories.

Designing with Nature: A Q&A with Biophilic Design Award Winner Carolin Friese

Perched at the edge of a beech forest in Bob’s Cove, Queenstown, Tall Tree House is more than a home - it's a harmonious response to the natural world. We spoke with award-winning designer Carolin Friese about the inspiration, philosophy, and values that shaped this biophilic sanctuary.

GH Commercial Celebrates Tall Tree House as Winner of the 2025 Biophilic Design Awards

GH Commercial is thrilled to continue our support for the Living Future Institute of Australia (LFIA) as a proud sponsor of the 2025 Biophilic Design Awards in the Interior and Renovation category.

Continuing Our Commitment to genU Through Design with Purpose

At GH Commercial, we believe in going beyond the floor - creating products that not only perform but also make a positive impact.

Reimagining Interiors through Art and Design at Rydges Melbourne

Rydges Melbourne proudly concluded Spectra, an immersive exhibition redefining the intersection of art and design, as part of Melbourne Design Week 2025.

Championing Product Transparency: A Conversation with Laura Hamilton-O’Hara, CEO of LFIA

GH Commercial recently sat down with LFIA CEO Laura Hamilton-O’Hara to explore the growing importance of product transparency and the impact of Declare labels.

Leading with Purpose: Our Clear-Eyed Approach to Sustainability

Architecture & Design recently sat down with Lachlan McMurtrie, our Chief Sustainability Officer and General Counsel, to discuss where GH Commercial stands today, where we’re headed, and how we’re navigating sustainability challenges with clarity, science, and integrity.

Take 3 For The Sea: Eastern Beach Clean-Up 2025

On 4 April 2025, the GH Commercial team proudly took part in our annual Take 3 for the Sea clean-up event, held this year at Eastern Beach, Geelong.

Godfrey Hirst Commercial Renews Commitment to Geelong Connected Communities

GH Commercial is a supporting sponsor of Geelong Connected Communities.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025 X GH Commercial

We’re thrilled to be an Official Carpet & Flooring Festival Partner for the third consecutive year at the world-renowned Melbourne International Comedy Festival!

PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2025 x GH Commercial

GH Commercial, alongside Godfrey Hirst, was proud to be an Official Partner of PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2025 for the third consecutive year.

Supporting Future Pathways: GH Commercial and Dreamtime Flooring’s Donation to The Pavilion School

The Pavilion School provides tailored education plans for students aged 13 to 21, with a focus on academic development, social-emotional wellbeing, and cultural enrichment.

Give Where You Live Foundation

GH Commercial is proudly supporting the Give Where You Live Foundation, an organisation dedicated to building a fairer and more equitable community across the Geelong region.

Proudly Supporting Beyond Blue

As one of Australia’s most well-known, trusted and visited mental health organisation, GH Commercial are proud to continue our support of Beyond Blue, aligning with our ‘Better for People’ core value.

Artist Rone x GH Commercial

GH Commercial, supporting Rone with his latest exhibition Time, in Flinders Street Station Melbourne.

Proud Supporter Of The Australian Interior Design Awards 2024

Winners announced!

Award Winner Wild Design Awards 2024

GH Commercial awarded Silver in the Product Design of the Better Future Wild Design Awards 2024.

Proud Partner of the Sustainability Awards 2024

Proud supporters of the Architecture & Design Sustainability Awards in 2024.

Melbourne Design Week – Design Knows No Borders

Presented by Lorena Gaxiola, in partnership with The Local Project and Indesignlive.

Celebrating Australian Made Week

Since 1865 – Celebrating Australian Made Week at Godfrey Hirst.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival x GH Commercial

Supplying a range of custom carpets throughout selected venues for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2024.

Proud Sponsor Of The Biophilic Design Awards 2024

Sponsoring the Living Future Institute of Australia’s (LFIA), National Biophilic Design Awards, in the Interior and Renovation category in 2024.

Joy x GH Commercial

Proud supporters of the Joy exhibition at the Immigration Museum as the Flooring Partner.

PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2024 x GH Commercial

GH Commercial along with Godfrey Hirst are proud to be an Official Partner of the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2024 for a second year.

Talking Architecture & Design Podcast With Judy-Lea Engel

Good flooring design can have a major impact on the health and productivity of occupants, acoustics and colour are two notable considerations.

Faces Of Australian Manufacturing

Celebrating the incredible faces behind our local manufacturing.

Together We Are Stronger - Dreamtime Flooring Partnership

Coming together with Dreamtime Flooring in a unique alliance.

GH Commercial Design Discussion Event

Design Discussion Event - a night to bring industry professionals together to explore design challenges and opportunities.

Geelong Arts Centre Donation

Supporting the Geelong Arts Centre through a donation to The Church Giving Campaign.

Talking Architecture & Design Podcast with Lorena Gaxiola

Listen to Episode 176: Lorena Gaxiola on the changing trends and challenges of hospitality design.

Better Future Awards

Recognised at the Better Future Sydney Design Awards 2023.

Lorena Gaxiola Q&A

GH Commercial sits down with Lorena Gaxiola exploring the inspiration behind her Terra Collection.

Talking Architecture & Design Podcast With Callie van der Merwe

In this interview, Callie van der Merwe reveals the secrets of designing a successful & vibrant restaurant.

FIFA Women’s World Cup

A great night to support the Matildas and women’s soccer.

Q&A With Jebb Hutchison From On-Country Pathways

Supporting On-Country Pathways’ programs to assist future generations of First Nations People.

Carpet Baggers Charity Golf Day

Supertee - We're investing in local.

Joshua Haddock - Dreamtime Flooring

GH Commercial is a proud partner of Dreamtime Flooring.

Design Partnership

We speak to Design Partnership, specialists in design behaviour.

Surfing To Flooring: Q&A With Lachlan Howell From GH Commercial

Lachlan talks with Architecture & Design Magazine about sustainability.

160 Years Of Local Manufacturing

160 years manufacturing experience in Australia and New Zealand through Godfrey Hirst operations.

Talking Architecture & Design Podcast With Laura Hamilton-O’Hara

We speak with Laura Hamilton-O'Hara about the importance of biophilia in the built environment.

Sustainability Awards 2023

Proud to be a platinum partner with Architecture and Design’s Sustainability Awards again in 202.

Talking Architecture & Design Podcast

Our first podcast for 2023, our commitment to biophilic principles in design.

International Women's Day

Our Chief People Officer Lee Carney and what International Women's Day means to her.

PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2023 x GH Commercial

GH Commercial a proud supporting partner of the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2023.

Q&A With Joel Williamson

Architecture & Design Magazine catch up with our National Commercial Sales Manager Joel Williamson.

Biophilic Design Awards 2023

GH Commercial, proudly sponsoring the Living Future Institute of Australia’s, inaugural National Biophilic Design Awards.

Dreamtime Kinaway Awards

Honoured to partner and win the Best Collaboration Award alongside Dreamtime Flooring and Bynm Flooring at the Kinaway Business Awards 2022.

Living Future Institute Of Australia Partnership 2023

Renewing our commitment to climate action by supporting the Living Future Institute of Australia.

A Hub Of Hope For The Community

Doing Better Together we joined our partners Westfield Carindale and Carpet Court in Stones Corner to create a safe haven for women dealing with domestic violence.

Living Future Institute of Australia (LFIA) Sponsorship

LFIA and GH Commercial Believing in Better together.

Designers unite to ground a 'shifting' space

They dreamt it. We made it. Our custom flooring solution for ACCA really pulled this public exhibit together.

Lendlease Supplier Awards 2021, Winner In Sustainability

GH Commercial are proud to have won the Lendlease Supplier Award in the Sustainability category.

RONE In Geelong Exhibition

Local Geelong-born artist Rone has spent two decades building an exceptional reputation for large-scale wall painting and immersive installations.

Celebrating Our Community With Mural Art

Local wildlife artist Geoffrey Carran, creates a striking mural for the GH Commercial carpet tile and plank plant Geelong.

Proudly Australian Made

Godfrey Hirst is proud to announce our partnership with the official Australian Made campaign.