Tiaki Objects Conservation

Gratitude, reflection, and a full-circle moment.
Ten years on, we’re deeply thankful to the Australian Sports Museum - our very first client at Tiaki Objects Conservation.
That first project sparked an enduring relationship and entrusted us with the care of some of Australia’s most cherished sporting history. From supporting the redevelopment of the gallery and preparing objects for display, to caring for items that carry profound national and cultural meaning - it’s been a privilege every step of the way.
Among them, Cathy Freeman’s flags from the Sydney 2000 Olympics - carried together after her gold medal win in the 400m, symbolising unity, pride, and Indigenous strength. An object that holds far more than fabric.
From cycling sashes to gold medals, spandex suits to bespoke crate construction, stitch-mounting significant flags and the ongoing care of trophies and cups — we’ve grown alongside the collection, the team, and the institution itself, witnessing its evolution from the National Sports Museum to the Australian Sports Museum.
And yes - even the quiet privilege of sitting in the stands of the Melbourne Cricket Ground on a lunch break, taking it all in.
Ten years of trust. Ten years of learning. Ten years of growth.
We’re grateful for the relationships, experiences, and shared care that shaped our early years - and continue to shape what comes next.