AJA GODDARD

Director, Access Consultant, Livable Housing Registered Assessor, Accredited SDA Assessor

Having previously worked in the disability, aged care and rehabilitation sectors, Aja now draws on this experience to inform her work and achieve building access solutions. She offers reports and advice on the relevant legislative compliance issues surrounding projects such as schools, community facilities, offices, commercial premises, residential apartment buildings, seniors living developments and health facilities, and works closely with clients during the building design phase. Her work has earned the accolade of winning the 2017 NSW Access Inclusion Awards – Residential Category.

Qualified and accredited, Aja develops performance solutions and provides advice on access action and management plans for projects to achieve suitable access in their specific situations. She also offers training in accessibility legislation and disability awareness for the building industry.

As a practising Diversional/Recreation Therapist from 2003-2011, including employment with Newcastle based disability services, aged care providers and NSW Health, Aja has a comprehensive understanding of the accessibility needs of people with a disability. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Therapeutic Recreation), Certificate IV in Access Consulting, is an accredited member of the Association of Consultants in Access, Australia and is an academic affiliate member of Diversional and Recreation Therapy Australia. She is also a qualified trainer and assessor, a Livable Housing Registered Assessor, and an Accredited SDA Assessor.