We have finally reached the end of 2021! While it's been another challenging year, it's also been one to remember for the entire team.
Despite the extended lockdowns around the country, we had an immensely busy year. We completed a number of important projects, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Rising Events in Mumbai, the Sydney Myer Music Festival and the Australian Open. We also were lucky enough to be involved with this year’s Paralympic Games with Nick being asked onboard as a commentator for the wheelchair basketball events by Channel 7, an experience he won’t soon forget.
We also added thoughts to the ongoing National Construction Code (NCC) debate. Despite over a decade of advocacy work and policy pushes for the inclusion of minimum accessibility standards to the NCC 2022, a number of states and territories have rejected the call to implement these changes. This rejection has potentially devastating consequences, particularly as our population ages and mobility issues remain a reality for millions of Australians.
Nick and I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all our clients – architects, builders, developers, and government agencies. This year, we’ve been provided with amazing opportunities to do what we do best and put accessibility at the heart of every design. Whether it’s a small café or a very large multi-use development, our universal design advice is central to our overall process and successes. It plays a crucial part in our ability to ensure equitable experiences for end users with accessibility needs.
This year, our team has opted to make a charitable donation to Paralympics Australia in lieu of corporate gifts. Paralympics Australia helps Australians with disabilities participate in sports and compete at the Paralympic Games through partnerships with governments, businesses, sporting bodies and the community.
We appreciate your ongoing support throughout 2021 and look forward to our continued relationship. We hope you enjoy the much-awaited catch-up with loved ones around the country.
