A project enabling the development of op-shops in remote First Nations communities has been honoured at the prestigious 2024 Australian Good Design Awards. The Remote Op Shop Project was awarded the Good Design Award Gold accolade in the Fashion Impact category at the awards ceremony held at the International Convention Centre Sydney. The project was recognised for exceptional design and innovation - making clothing and homewares accessible in remote Aboriginal communities around northern Australia.
The judging panel praised the social enterprise for promoting self-determination by minimising waste and turning excess into valuable opportunities for Australia’s remote communities. “The Jury was deeply impressed by ROP’s scalable and circular approach, which has evolved through years of development to offer a win-win solution,” they said. “The model’s foundation of self-determination and its significant economic and social ripple effects within remote communities set a high standard for impactful social enterprise.
“This project exemplifies how sustainable practices can drive positive change on a broad scale.” This year’s theme “The Design Effect” highlighted the vital impact of design in creating improved products, services, spaces, and experiences, while also promoting a shift toward a more sustainable, low-carbon future. The 2024 awards highlighted excellence across 12 design disciplines, covering more than 32 categories.
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