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 …
NBL RAP Working Group’s New Co-Chair
Rork Projects is proud to share the appointment of a new Co-Chair for the National Basketball League (NBL)’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group, our very own John Paul Janke. This significant role further solidifies our commitment to meaningful Indigenous partnerships and advancing reconciliation. “Basketball’s growth provides an excellent platform for First Nations communities to be involved across so many aspects of …
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 …
Every Change Starts With A Conversation
As an Indigenous Business, Rork Projects has proudly committed to providing a strong focus on First Nations’ cultural understanding to not only our key stakeholders – but importantly to our staff. Together we can all learn from, connect with and proudly celebrate the oldest continuous culture on earth. One of the core components of our annual National Conference is engaging with …
Supporting Indigenous Education Pathways
At Rork Projects, we are proud to support the education and career pathways of Indigenous youth in Australia. Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting a work experience program, for Yalari Graduate Scott Taat. Yalari is a remarkable organisation offering secondary education scholarships at leading Australian boarding schools for Indigenous children. Through this program Scott attended Scott’s College in Warwick, …
Yalari Orientation Day
On the Gold Coast today, Co-Owners John Paul Janke, Brian O’Rourke and Angela O’Rourke took part in the Yalari Orientation Camp to meet with new students as they begin their Yalari scholarships. Winanggaay Nguurrang – meaning the camp of thinking of understanding, in the Wiradjuri language – is an important step in each young Yalari students’ journey, bringing together new Year 7 students with their Year 8 …
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 …