Australian Institute of Architects – AIA

Public Realm Challenges Challenges Post Covid-19 – 19 June 2020

Covid-19 Response – Frequently Asked Questions – 25 September 2020

Guidelines to help members keep up with any changes to COVID-19 restrictions affecting their business. Specifically tailored to architects, who “straddle both office-based professional services and services required on construction sites (pre-construction, the construction phase and post-occupancy)”, the Guidelines explain how COVID-19 restrictions affect “different aspects of architectural practice.”

• Worksafe Victoria – Office work and professional services
• Worksafe Victoria – Construction

Information dating from April 2020

COVID-19 response file:

• Free online events (‘Lean-in sessions’) for up to 300 architects on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Information on jobkeeper payments and economic stimulus package
• Information on support provided by state and territory legislation, state by state.
• Advice on remote-working tools and software (zoom, trello etc)
• Working-from-home resource pack for members (in private member area)

COVID-19 advice booklet

Member “check-in surveys”

Policy initiatives include:

• Outline of stimulus measures for the construction sector during the coronavirus pandemic
• Inciting members to rally on advocacy efforts by writing to local MPs