Project Examples
Here’s a selection of projects we’re currently working on, along with legacy work and past experiences that shape what we do at Good Projects Australia.
Warmun Art Centre
A comprehensive, multiple-project engagement with a remote Aboriginal Arts and Culture Centre.
Dates
2024-present
Partners
Australian Government
WA Government
University of Melbourne Bower Studio
FRRR
WAITOC
Location
East Kimberley, WA
Funds Raised
$3,000,000+
Highlights
Strategic Planning
Capacity Building & self-determination
Connecting to Country
Indigenous Languages
Men’s Wellness Program
Master Planning
Design & Construction
University of Melbourne
Bower Studio
A collaboration on numerous high-impact projects in remote and regional Australia, with the award-winning Bower Studio.
Dates
2014-present
Partners
Australian Government
WA Government
NT Government
ARUP
AMP Foundation
FRRR
WAITOC
Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation
Gurindji Aboriginal Corporation
Location
Multiple sites
Highlights
Warmun Art Centre
Uncle Ricks Shed
Wave Hill Walk-off Track
Kalkaringi Child & Family Centre
Men’s Sheds Modular
Design Solutions
The Gija Men’s Place
A multi-year men’s wellness program, featuring a wide variety of community-led initiatives.
Dates
2024-present
Partners
University of Melbourne Bower Studio
AMP Foundation
Location
East Kimberley, WA
Funds Raised
$2,300,000+
Highlights
Men’s empowerment
Local jobs and training
Connection to Country
Family and community wellbeing
Uncle Rick’s Community Shed
Consultation, design and construction project, providing much-needed additions to a First Nations community shed in regional Victoria.
Dates
2024-present
Partners
University of Melbourne Bower Studio
ARUP
AMP Foundation
Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation
Location
Chewton, Vic
Funds Raised
$50,000+
Highlights
Community empowerment
Improved infrastructure
Skills transfer and jobs
Connection to Country
Mutitjulu Community Aboriginal Corporation (Uluru)
Supporting the self-determination vision of a leading Aboriginal Corporation in Central Australia.
Dates
2024-present
Partners
University of Melbourne Bower Studio
AMP Foundation
Location
Mutitjuli, NT
Funds Target
$2,000,000+
Focus Areas
Capacity Building & self-determination
Wati (Men’s) Shed
Infrastructure Planning & Design
Modular Men’s Shed solutions
Consultation, design and construction of modular solutions to support Men’s Places, matched to the unique needs of communities.
Dates
2024-present
Partners
University of Melbourne Bower Studio
ARUP
AMP Foundation
Location
Multiple sites
Funds Raised
$250,000+
Highlights
Community empowerment
Improved infrastructure
Community enterprise
QLD Sea Farms
Supporting an innovative aqua farmer transform the oyster farming industry to create sustainable economic opportunity.
Dates
2022-present
Partners
Stradbroke Association of Oyster Farmers
Bribe Island Research Centre
Location
Moreton Bay, QLD
Funds Target
$1,000,000+
Highlights
Sustainable industry
Biodiversity protection
Blue water economy
First Nations economic opportunity
Lipanangku
multi-purpose court
This legacy project highlights our team’s prior experience designing and constructing a game changing community facility.
Dates
2018
Partners
Australian Government
NT Government
Gurindji Aboriginal Corporation
Location
Kalkaringi, NT
Funds Raised
$750,000 +
Highlights
Lasting community health and wellbeing
Freedom Day Festival
This legacy project highlights our team’s prior experience managing an iconic First Nations land rights celebration over a decade.
Dates
2012-2022
Partners
Australian Government
NT Government
Gurindji Aboriginal Corporation
Karungkarni Art and Culture Aboriginal Corporation
Location
Gurindji Country, NT
Funds Raised
$3,000,000 +
Highlights
Major 50th and 55th Anniversaries
Community empowerment
Event sustainability
Wave Hill Walk-off Track
This legacy project highlights our team’s prior experience managing a nationally significant heritage project.
Dates
2014-2016
Partners
Australian Government
NT Government
University of Melbourne
Bower Studio
ARUP
Karungkarni Art & Culture
Gurindji Aboriginal Corporation
Location
Wave Hill, NT
Funds Raised
$350,000 +
Highlights
2016 Yali-McNamara Award, Australian Institute of Architects
2018 Venice Architecture Biennale
Good Cycles
This legacy project highlights our team’s prior experience establishing and managing a successful employment-based Social Enterprise.
Location
Melbourne, Vic
Highlights
Youth training programs
Apprenticeship program
Refugee engagement activities
Retail outlet
Corporate volunteering
Dates
2011-2017
Partners
PwC
Westpac
Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation
Gurindji Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC
This legacy project highlights our team’s prior experience establishing and managing a successful remote community Aboriginal Corporation.
Dates
2012-2022
Partners
Australian Government
NT Government
University of Melbourne
Bower Studio
Location
Gurindji Country, NT
Funds Raised
$5,000,000+
Highlights
Capacity Building & self-determination
Community Enterprise
New & Improved Housing
Child & Family Centre
Freedom Day Festivals
Multi-use Court & AFL Oval
Wave Hill Walk-off Track