Openbook Howden Print & Design

13/10/2026

Starting a new role can be both exciting and overwhelming. The way a school welcomes new staff can shape their experience from day one.
In our latest Education Australia article, we discuss how thoughtful design and print solutions can enhance the onboarding journey, helping schools create positive first impressions while streamlining administration for leadership, HR and operational teams.

First Impressions Matter. Recruiting talented educators and support staff is only part of the challenge facing schools and education providers. Once a new employee accepts a position, the focus shifts to ensuring they feel informed, supported and ready to contribute from day one. Creating a professi...

30/09/2026

Spring has arrived and so have the colours. 💐🎨
From vibrant food and beverage labels to magazines and eye catching school publications, we're seeing some beautiful projects making their way through production at OBH right now.

What many people don't get to see is the project journey before a finished piece reaches their hands. Sheets, labels and covers move through our production floor in every imaginable shade, transforming from digital artwork into something tangible, vibrant and memorable.

It's one of the things we love most about what we do. Every project brings its own personality, and colour is often where that story begins.

For us, spring isn't just outside the window, it's rolling through the presses too.

What colour are you gravitating towards this spring?

22/09/2026

“Treasures from the Australian Bush” by Neville Bonney, new in the OBH online Bookshop.

Neville Bonney’s latest book, “Treasures from the Australian Bush” gives a rare insight into farming opportunities of useful plants native to the Australian Bush.
Fully described and illustrated throughout are some 175 species suitable for home gardens and those with more acres to farm.
This book gives a refreshing look from a person who has had over 60 years of experience in growing most of the species listed.
It is an essential guide for anyone wanting to farm useful Australian Native Plants.

You can purchase Neville’s book from our online bookshop on our website: https://openbookhowden.com.au/bookstore/product/treasures-from-the-australian-bush/

16/09/2026

Your 2027 school diary starts taking shape today!

✨4 brand new school diary designs have joined our collection, giving schools 15 templates to choose from.

Why are so many schools still choosing print?
📖 Easy to use
🏃 Goes wherever students go
👨‍👩‍👧 Keeps parents connected
✅ A trusted tool for planning, communication and organisation

While digital platforms move fast, a school diary remains a stable resource students, teachers and families can keep coming back to.

Now taking 2027 diary orders!

Contact our team today to secure your diary project and be ready for Term 4 delivery this year.
Email: [email protected] or phone 08 8124 0000

👀 Which design is your favourite?

10/09/2026

R U OK? 💛
Today, the OBH team gathered for a yellow themed morning tea, with plenty of yellow outfits and an impressive spread of yellow goodies (easier to find at the supermarket than we expected!).
While we enjoyed some fun together as a team, the message behind the day is an important one.
R U OK? Day encourages us to take the time to check in with the people around us and start meaningful conversations when someone might be struggling.
Because every day is a good day to ask, R U OK? 💛
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R U OK?

07/09/2026

The 2026 Educate Plus Building Futures International Conference was everything we hoped for and more.

Four dynamic days of connection, learning, exploration and celebration, showcasing the expertise, innovation and incredible work taking place across schools throughout Australia and New Zealand. Bringing it all together was Educate Plus, renowned for fostering an inclusive and supportive professional community.

OBH Print is proud to be a long standing sponsor and supporter of Educate Plus. This partnership is particularly close to our hearts, reflecting our deep and enduring connection to the education sector and the valued clients we are privileged to work alongside every day.

A major highlight for our team was attending the 2026 Excellence Awards Presentation, where an incredible seven OBH clients were recognised as finalists across six categories. It was especially exciting to celebrate Strathcona Girls Grammar, who took out the award for Publications (All Streams) with their Strategic Plan. While we were not involved in producing this particular piece, sharing in their achievement and celebrating their success was a truly memorable moment.

Congratulations to all finalists, and especially to our clients whose outstanding work deserves recognition: Pembroke School, Prince Alfred College, Brigidine College St Ives, MLC School Sydney, Pedare Christian College and Strathcona Girls Grammar.

We hope you had the opportunity to connect with OBH's Education Specialist, Trevor Bailey, a familiar face within the Educate Plus community, and perhaps meet Carla Ambrose, our talented Diary Project Manager, making her Educate Plus Conference debut. If you'd like to continue the conversation, Trevor and Carla are always just a phone call or email away and would be delighted to discuss your next project.

[email protected] or [email protected]
or phone 08 8124 0000



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07/09/2026

OBH Print Preferred Supplier of Education Australia.
We are very proud to announce our partnership as a Gold Preferred Supplier of Education Australia, strengthening our commitment to supporting schools, universities and educational institutions across the country.

Education Australia is a national organisation focused on helping educational institutions access funding opportunities, navigate sector changes and connect with trusted suppliers that support positive outcomes for students, educators and communities. Through its network, Education Australia provides schools and universities with access to reputable partners that can help them make informed purchasing decisions and maximise the value of their investments.

As a Preferred Supplier, OBH Print joins a network of organisations dedicated to supporting the education sector with high quality products, services and expertise. This partnership provides schools with greater confidence in selecting a trusted Australian provider for their print, design and communication needs.

For more than fifty years, OBH Print has worked closely with educational institutions, delivering everything from prospectuses, yearbooks and magazines through to student diaries, curriculum resources, signage, marketing collateral and graphic design support. Our team understands the unique challenges faced by schools and works collaboratively to deliver solutions that align with budgets, timelines and strategic objectives.

We are proud to be recognised as a Preferred Supplier of Education Australia. Education has long been an important sector for OBH, and this partnership provides an opportunity to support even more schools and universities with trusted design, print and communication solutions.

We look forward to working alongside Education Australia and its network to support educational institutions with trusted design, print and fulfilment solutions.
Read the Resource Guide here: https://resource.educationaus.net.au/view/116982635/174/
View the EA website here:
https://educationaus.net.au/obh-print/

03/09/2026

This week, our Production Manager, Jim Nickolas, took the opportunity to head interstate to the Fine Food Australia National Expo in Melbourne.
The ultimate industry showcase, Fine Food Australia is the nation's leading trade event for the food industry.
Armed with a good pair of walking shoes and his wealth of print knowledge, Jim toured more than 900 exhibitors alongside 25,000 visitors, reconnecting with many of OBH's South Australian and Victorian food and beverage clients.
Highlights throughout the week included live masterclasses, tailored presentations, guided tours, workshops, awards, and cooking challenges, just some of the many events taking place across the expo.
Jim met with food service and hospitality professionals who had gathered to discover the products, suppliers, and ideas that help move their businesses forward. He explored new products, met innovators, compared solutions, and listened to client needs to gain insights into what businesses are looking for in the year ahead.

Fine Food Australia

27/08/2026

Relationships are at the heart of what we do, and our Education Print Specialists, Trevor and Carla, are looking forward to making new connections and reconnecting with many of our valued clients at the Educate Plus Building Futures International Conference in Brisbane’s beautiful riverfront precinct.

This is a rare opportunity to chat face to face, explore some of our favourite freshly printed education samples, and have your questions answered over four information rich days.

Trevor and Carla combine extensive industry expertise with a genuine commitment to understanding your unique needs. They can provide trusted advice and seamless project management guidance, giving you a personalised experience and exceptional solutions that will inspire.

Grab a coffee and head over to the OBH Print exhibition booth (No. 52) to share your school's print aspirations with us.

📚Trevor Bailey is our Education Print Specialist and trusted school partner.
📖Carla Ambrose is our Publishing Print Specialist and School Diary Project Manager.

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1-4 September.

Educate Plus

24/08/2026

We're looking forward to the 2026 Educate+ Building Futures International Conference this September!
Trevor Bailey and Carla Ambrose will be representing OBH and are always happy to chat about creative print solutions for schools, from diaries and yearbooks to prospectuses, enrolment materials and more.
As a proud sponsor of the conference, we're excited to support an event that brings together education professionals to connect, learn and share ideas for the future. If you're attending, be sure to stop by and say hello. We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane!