CanopyOzChild
A Thoughtfully Designed Support Office
OzChild is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children, young people, and families across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and the ACT. With a purpose to support children, young people and families who are experiencing significant challenges, they strengthen families by providing healing, and preventing abuse and neglect.
Their commitment to care and advocacy is reflected in every aspect of their work, making a positive and lasting impact on countless lives. We wanted to create an office fitout that not only reflected this ethos, but elevated it – creating an inspiring environment to support the entire team.
Creating a Collaborative Workspace
After getting a better understanding of the team’s daily tasks and workflows, we determined that this office should include a mix of spaces to support both teamwork and individual focus.
Starting with collaborative spaces, we installed comfortable booth seating in open areas. These areas were enhanced with acoustic panels to manage noise travel between quiet and collaborative areas. For larger gatherings, we installed meeting rooms furnished with sleek timber tables.
For solo work, we created soundproof quiet rooms with ergonomic furniture. These distraction-free zones are havens for deep work, allowing individuals to escape the office buzz for hours at a time. The quiet rooms are also ideal for 1-on-1 private conversations.
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Human-Centred Design Choices
Inspired by the organisation’s mission, the space features natural timber finishes that evoke warmth and stability, complemented by uplifting orange, dark purple, and grey accents inspired by OzChild’s branding. The blend of wood, soft textures, and sustainable materials brings further balance to this contemporary fitout.
We updated the office with modern touches like flexible workstations and smart technology to support the ever-adaptive nature of modern work. By incorporating biophilic elements like greenery and maximising natural light, the space fosters well-being, productivity, and a sense of calm for everyone that enters the space.
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A Warm & Functional Office for a Team Changing Lives
The final design of the support office prioritises functionality, collaboration, and comfort, ensuring that staff have a welcoming and efficient environment to carry out their vital, often challenging work for children and families.
Consult the Canopy Fitouts team for your next office fitout – we don't mind giving you a little advice on cost, budgets, compliance, and space planning. Call us on 1800 434 868 or email info@canopyfitouts.com.au, and we would be more than happy to chat with you about bringing your vision to life.
