The partnership will see Cushman & Wakefield work alongside What Ability Foundation across Australia to increase visibility and support for families living with disability, while creating opportunities for meaningful connection, participation and shared experiences.
As part of the collaboration, Cushman & Wakefield teams across the country will engage with What Ability Foundation initiatives that focus on empowering individuals with disability through accessible experiences, while also supporting broader awareness and education across staff, clients, partners and the property industry.
The partnership aligns closely with Cushman & Wakefield’s values and its ongoing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) journey, with a focus on continuing to learn, evolve and drive positive change both within the business and across the communities it serves.
Noral Wild, CEO, Australia, New Zealand and North Asia of Cushman & Wakefield, said the partnership represents a natural extension of the firm’s commitment to inclusion.
“Partnering with What Ability Foundation reflects our commitment to inclusion and community impact. At Cushman & Wakefield, we believe the spaces we help shape should be accessible to everyone.
“This partnership allows us to support people living with disabilities and create meaningful opportunities for connection, participation and belonging” she said.
Through the partnership, Cushman & Wakefield will support What Ability Foundation’s mission to create more inclusive environments and experiences for people with disability, while helping to amplify awareness and engagement across a national platform.
Steve Dresler, Founder of What Ability, welcomed the partnership and its potential to drive meaningful impact.
“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Cushman & Wakefield as a National Partner. Their commitment to inclusion and genuine desire to make a difference aligns perfectly with what we stand for at What Ability Foundation.
“By working together, we can reach more families across the country, create more opportunities for people living with disability to get out, have fun and be part of their communities, and continue building awareness in the broader business community” he said.
The partnership will roll out nationally, with a series of initiatives and activations planned throughout the year aimed at driving engagement, education and long-term impact.