At Rork Projects, we are dedicated to creating spaces that resonate with cultural significance and meaningful design. For this reason, we are excited to announce our latest project win to come out of Melbourne. We are proud to be working alongside Swinburne University of Technology and talented indigenous architect, Jefa Greenaway RAIA MDIA, to create three remarkable learning circle landscape areas, across three …
RECONCILIATION – ASKING THE DIFFICULT QUESTIONS
Last week, Rork Projects joined forces with NAWIC ACT and Westpac to host a thought-provoking panel discussion that delved deep into the world of Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) and Indigenous Procurement Policies. The event was not only an opportunity to explore these vital topics but also to engage in conversations about strategies and shared experiences that are driving meaningful progress …
Connect Conference 2023
In a significant step towards fostering growth, collaboration, and inclusivity within the business landscape, Rork Projects once again proudly participated in the Supply Nations Connect Conference this year. The conference, held on August 8th at Sydney’s International Convention Centre on Gadigal Land, aimed to empower Indigenous businesses and promote positive change within the industry. Rork Projects was proud to have …
Influencing a Nation
In recent weeks, our Co-Owner John Paul Janke has been busy across the country truth telling, knowledge sharing, and educating our community by speaking at a number of events; including the 2022 Australian Reconciliation Barometer Launch at Parliament House in Canberra, BLP’s Interrupting the Everyday series, and GJK’s Thought Leadership Lunch in Sydney. In Canberra, he joined Senator Patrick Dodson, …
PCA Donates to Wa Initiative
For the last two years we have partnered with the Property Council of Australia to bring our ‘Reconciliation Series,’ to each of our four states. This year, Rork Projects is excited to announce that the Property Council of Australia has donated $3,960 to the Wa Initiative! Thanks to almost 400 of you that attended our events, we have been able to raise …
Indigenous Pathways in STEAM
Rork Projects was very proud to collaborate with our friends at GHD Engineering earlier this month to help to deliver a brand-new initiative for Indigenous students that are a part of the Melbourne Indigenous Transitioning School (MITS). GHD contracted Rork Projects to act as the client in an educational scenario where students are tasked with building a fictional 4-level contemporary …
Annual Yalari Dinner
Last week Rork Projects attended Yalari’s annual Brisbane dinner to celebrate the achievements of the many students that Yalari supports. Through Rork Projects’ Wa Initiative, we have partnered with Yalari – a not-for-profit organisation offering secondary education scholarships to Indigenous children at leading Australian boarding schools. One of these students is Nevaeh, who through the Wa Initiative, is supported to attend Clayfield …
Inspiring the Future with WIDAC
At Rork Projects we get particularly excited to see our team members achieving great things both in and out of the office. Recently in Queensland, our Bid Manager Lisa Ferris was invited to speak on a panel to the Year 10 students at St James College, Brisbane in Spring Hill. Lisa spoke about her experiences as a woman in the construction industry, her career …
Rork Projects wins Award for Diversity
Rork Projects is proud to have received the Award for Diversity (< 250 Employees) at the Property Council of Australia’s Innovation and Excellence Awards in Sydney last Friday. This award truly personifies what Rork Projects stands for: diversity of people, diversity of thought and diversity of experience. At Rork Projects we have more than 50% of our employees representing cultural …
Canberra Raiders Corporate Networking
Our team in Canberra held a fabulous a Corporate Partners Networking Event in collaboration with the Canberra Raiders last week. The event discussed how we can provide pathways for Indigenous students in the building and construction industry. We heard from Jefferson Taylor from the NRL School to Work Program, and our Canberra Business Development Manager Kristy Xerri. Rork Projects has …