We undertake community specific projects in the Newcastle, Hunter Region and Regional NSW area. In a study conducted by the Australian Government ‘Workplace Gender Equality Agency’ in 2014-2015, data presents minimal shifts (2.3% rise in last two years) towards obtaining workplace equality. Although employers are slowly implementing strategies to gain a balanced gender composition in the workforce,
eliminate gender pay gaps and promote equal employment arrangements and career advancements, further strategies can be implemented to raise awareness of these inequalities. Within the Architecture profession, the ‘Parlour’ website was established in2012 as a space for discussion, debate, resources and research, providing a firm evidence base for the need to change views towards
women, equity and architecture in Australia (Parlour Website, accessed 2016). Sharing similar views and ambitions to the Parlour movement, the out(fit) project is a self initiated and hands-on, design-research project-based program, focused on providing equal opportunities for women within the design and construction professions. The bottom-up, DYI procurement methodology primarily focuses on social ambitions, community and equity. Through a series of design-build demonstration projects built by women from multiple disciplines, this design approach aims to showcase women within these professions as self-empowered project initiators and builders. The out(fit) initiative encourages the support of the community, local government and industry professionals with many opportunities to get involved. All project supporters will have their logo implemented within all marketing material associated with the initiative. In addition, project supporters will have the opportunity to contribute to and be part of vital research outcomes. Sponsorship & support can be contributed through the below opportunities:
* Material Donation -
All material and tool donations will help enable and support the physical transformation and building of various projects
* Financial Contribution -
All financial contributions will support the physical transformation, material and administrative costs and building of various projects
* In Kind Service -
All In Kind services such as event catering and space leasing will support the physical transformation, lifetime and building of various projects
* Become a Team Player -
All hands on support of skilled and unskilled professionals will assist with the physical transformation and building of various projects
Any further enquiries or interest in getting involved and supporting out(fit) please do not hesitate to contact us by following the contact details provided.
