Aurifer – Australian Steiner Supplies is a Social Enterprise launched in 2023 offering materials to support the education of head, heart and hands while practising Social Threefolding.
This initiative arises out of an abiding commitment to Steiner Education, to support schools and families with the very best experience as they make their choices for products used in early childhood settings, the classroom and work.
We are here to serve your needs, whether you are a large well established school, a new endeavour in Steiner education, a small playgroup, or a homeschool educator.
The core principles at the heart of Aurifer are to:
Our logo is inspired by the latin term “Aurifer” meaning “bearer of the gold” and comprises of a Wattle branch in the shape of a grail containing within three Wattle blossoms.
In forming our business we asked ourselves: Whom does this organisation serve? In our case the answer informs our aim to provide schools and educators with the resources and materials needed to do their work while returning the profits generated by these resources back the communities from which they were generated. We serve Steiner education in Australia.
Our logo is twofold: on one hand the grail shape illustrates the heart of our business dedicated to holding the space of Social Threefolding, the three Wattle flowers represent the gold in the form of income that is given back to community. On the other hand the grail shape also represents the space in which Steiner education honours and nourishes the life of it’s students, and the “eternal gold” that resides in each and every individual; whom we ultimately serve that their unique purpose may unfold and authentic self be fulfilled.
At Aurifer we live and work on the lands traditionally owned by the Wurundjeri people. The Wurundjeri people hold great symbolism for muyan (wattle). When the Silver Wattle blooms it is time to remember William Barak, the great leader of the Wurundjeri people, who died on August 15, 1903. All past Elders are now honoured on this day. It is also eel season. As Muyun blossoms fall on the surface of Yarra (Birrarung) river at this time of year, they provide food for eels which feed on a tiny grub that lives in the flowers. This is the perfect time for catching fattened eel.
– Rudolf Steiner
Melissa McGroarty, founder of Australian Steiner Supplies, has been committed to the philosophy of Dr Rudolf Steiner for over 30 years and is a member of the Anthroposophical Society. Together with her partner, Brendan, they have been committed to Steiner education for 20 years being valued members of several school communities and initiatives with their children attending primary and secondary Steiner education.
Since 2004 we have provided wooden toys and resources to families across Australia through our retail arm: Honeybee Toys, as well as Steiner stores throughout Australia and New Zealand through our wholesale arm: Treelight Toys. Aurifer is our chance to give back to Steiner education which has been an integral part of our lives.
We enjoy long term and abiding relationships with suppliers and manufacturers of Steiner resources throughout Europe, the USA, and South America, and have 35 years experience in freight forwarding.
It has been our long held vision to bring to life an organisation built on the principles of Social Threefolding that can return profits to the community from which they are generated.
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”
– Nelson Henderson
Veil Painting © Miyuki Kimura, used with kind permission.
Contact us
Tel: 03) 70681117
Email: support@australiansteinersupplies.com.au
5A The Crossway
Campbellfield VIC 3061
Aurifer acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
