Homes NSW Long Discussion Paper December 2024
Elizabeth Street & PCYC Redfern Plan Explained REDWatch Meeting 26 Nov 24 Flyer
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Homes for NSW discussion paper – Have your extended until 17 January 2024
Homes NSW released on 3 December 2024 its much awaited discussion paper on its future operations. Tenants and agencies now have until 17 January 2025 to comment on a range of important questions. The close off date has been extended from 20 December which was a very short period in normal circumstances, but ridiculous during the silly season. This timeframe over Christmas and new year still makes it difficult for many agencies to consult and prepare submissions on the important questions raised and an extension of the time will likely be requested.
Homes NSW Long Discussion Paper December 2024
This is the Long Discussion Paper released by Homes NSW on 3 December 2024 for feedback until 20 December 2024. Homes NSW say this 28 page document is most relevant to to partners and housing or homelessness providers and contains 10 questions Homes NSW wanted feedback on.
Homes NSW Short Discussion Paper December 2024
This is the Short Discussion Paper released by Homes NSW on 3 December 2024 for feedback until 20 December 2024. Homes NSW say this 2 page document is most relevant to community and consumers and contains 5 questions Homes NSW wanted feedback on.
Elizabeth Street / PCYC Redfern Plan Public Meeting 26 Nov 2024 at 6pm
Bridge Housing will explain its development to the community for this Homes NSW site. Come along to find out how your suburb is about to change and bring your questions. The proposal is On Exhibition until 4th December. It proposes 355 social, affordable and disability homes, Bridge’s head office and a new community building (including PCYC). Building heights are 14, 10, 5 and 3 storeys.
Elizabeth Street & PCYC Redfern Plan Explained REDWatch Meeting 26 Nov 24 Flyer
Bridge Housing will explain its development to the community for this Homes NSW site. The proposal is On Exhibition until 4th December. It proposes 355 social, affordable and disability homes, Bridge’s head office and a new Community building (including PCYC). Building heights are 14, 10, 5 and 3 storeys. This is the flyer for the public meeting.
New DA with ambition to deliver more social and affordable housing in Redfern
The following media release was issued on behalf of Bridge Housing and Homes NSW on 8 November 2024 regarding the 660 Elizabeth Street Development Application which is on exhibition until 4th December 2024.
660 Elizabeth St Redfern (PCYC site) Redevelopment - Exhibition until 4 December 2024
The documents for the Bridge Housing / Homes NSW redevelopment of the PCYC site opposite Redfern Oval have gone on exhibition today for 28 days until December 4 2024. This is the initial advise REDWatch supplied to its supporters about the exhibition.
Resources on Loneliness and Social Prescription
On 3 October 2024 REDWatch held a meeting on Loneliness Social Prescribing and Wellbeing (see link to slides below). In preparation for this session REDWatch spoke to a number of people with experience in Loneliness and Social Prescription. Below, based on our preparation for this meeting are some suggestions for resources people can access if they need specialized help or need to find activities. This list was correct as at 31 October 2024.
Ending Loneliness in the City Community Forum Summary Report
On June 8 2023 at the Sydney Town Hall around 60 people including representatives of resident action groups, social and community organisations, and researchers from the City of Sydney Local Government Area, attended a forum about loneliness in the city. This report summarises some of the main points from the discussion on the day, along with some highlights from relevant research about loneliness and examples from other countries about what is working to address loneliness, including local councils. It includes recommendations and suggestions for action that could be taken at the local level to address loneliness and increase social connection. The forum was co-hosted by Councillor Sylvie Ellsmore (City of Sydney), Sydney Alliance, Wayside Chapel, the Coalition of Caring for Community Centres (4CCCs), Inner Sydney Voice and the Greens. The forum focused on three themes: • What is known about loneliness, particularly as it impacts those in the inner-city? • What works to prevent loneliness? • What opportunities are there at the local level, for those living and working in inner city, City of Sydney Council, to address loneliness?
Nomination for Office-Bearer Position Form
This form is used by REDWatch members when nominating for Office-Bearer positions with in REDWatch.
Loneliness Social Prescribing and Wellbeing - Presentation to REDWatch 3 October 2024
This presentation on Loneliness Social Prescribing and Wellbeing was made by Jane Massa from Sydney Local Health District (SLHD). Jane is based at the Redfern Health Centre and is the Coordinator Suicide and Depression Prevention, Older People which is part of the Towards Zero Suicides Program. File is 2.7 MB PDF. More information on Loneliness Services and resources from the REDWatch meeting can be found at www.redwatch.org.au/RWA/humanservices/wloohs/241003redwr
Homes NSW to bring Tenant Participation and Community Engagement inhouse
In the following statement on 27 September 2024, Homes NSW announced that from January 2025 that Homes NSW will take over responsibility for Tenant Participation and Community Engagement (TPCE) activities. This role has previously been provided by independent third parties who has been responsible for facilitating tenant voices. For the last five years TPCE has been run statewide by Mission Australia for government. Prior to that program tenant participation was facilitated locally by Inner Sydney Voice who ran the Tenant Participation Resource Service (TPRS) and Counterpoint Community Services who ran the Redfern Waterloo Housing Communities Program Project (CDP). A complimentary project which was responsible for the community gardens, the University of NSW Community Development Program (UNSW CDP) ended in 2017.
RedWater Montage - Volunteers ... The Heart of Our Community (2019)
This booklet was produced by Counterpoint Community Services in 2019. It collects stories of volunteers in the Redfern and Waterloo area and information about where they volunteer. These stories both show the importance and strength of volunteers and groups in our community. Hopefully the stories also encourage others to volunteer some time to help others in the community. File is 8.4MB PDF.
Waterloo 2017 Human Services Website
In January 2024 the Waterloo Human Services Collaborative established its own website. This is the link to that site where you can stay up to date with the Collaborative and its activities including the implementation of its Waterloo Action Plan.
Creating Opportunities to end loneliness - Oct 3 2024 flyer
Loneliness is a big challenge in our community but there are things that can be done to help people build connections and end isolation. Join us and our guest speakers as we explore some of the resources and programs that can help tackle social isolation and understand how we can be part of the solution to this challenge in our community. This is the flyer for the REDWatch meeting on Loneliness on 3 October 2024.
Homes NSW presents on North Eveleigh Clothing Store Precinct
On Thursday 5th September at 6pm Homes NSW will discuss the future of the North Eveleigh Clothing Store Precinct. Homes NSW is taking over responsibility for the development of housing on this precinct to deliver around 500 homes, half of which would be social and affordable housing.
Council letter recognising REDWatch's 20th Anniversary
This letter date 5 August 2024 from Lord Mayor Clover Moore, follows Council on 24 June 2024 unanimously endorsing her Mayoral Minute acknowledging and thanking REDWatch on its 20th anniversary. A copy of the Lord Mayoral Minute is attached.
REDWatch Overview: Why, How and What we Do
REDWatch is a bit different from many resident groups. This document seeks to provide an overview of REDWatch’s activities and how they fit within the organisations objects. While this guide was prepared for REDWatch Members and for those thinking of becoming involved on the REDWatch Coordination Group or taking on Officer Positions in REDWatch Incorporated, it also provides a good overview to any interested party into why, how and what REDWatch does.
REDWatch Unpacks the Stockland Consortium Waterloo Redevelopment Announcement
A few days on from the announcement that Stockland, Link Wentworth, City West Housing and Birribee are Homes NSW's preferred partners for developing Waterloo, REDWatch has provided the links and some analysis of that announcement.
Homes NSW Advise Tenants Stockland Consortium is Waterloo South Developer
In keeping with undertakings to tenants, Homes NSW Minister Rose Jackson advised Waterloo tenants that a decision has been made on the successful consortium to develop Waterloo South. A message to tenants read: Dear Residents of Waterloo. Rose Jackson, the Minister for Housing has some important information to share with you regarding the Waterloo South Renewal Project. Please click the link to read the letter. The text of the letter is provided below. A media statement was issued the next day along with further information for tenants and agencies. These are also provided below.
Stockland ASX Announcement: Waterloo Renewal Project Preferred Proponent
Below is the announcement at 6:50pm on 8 August 2024 by Stockland to the Australian Stock Exchange that its consortium was the selected by Homes NSW as the preferred proponent to deliver the Waterloo Renewal Project with Homes NSW
Waterloo Connect – Community Update (newsletter) July 2024
This newsletter was distributed in July 2024. The Homes NSW newsletter was rebranded as Waterloo Connect. This issue advises tenants that "The successful consortium is expected to be announced in mid to late 2024." It provides no new timeframe for relocations which were due to start mid year according to earlier Homes NSW material.
Clothing Store Precinct North Eveleigh - Now Homes NSW Social and Affordable Housing Development
On 1 July 2024 following the statewide audit of government land, a former clothing store precinct in the heart of Sydney is among the first of four sites identified as being suitable to deliver much needed social and affordable housing stock. This is the media release for that announcement.
Homes NSW Planning for Clothing Store Precinct
On July 1 2024 the NSW Government announced that the Clothing Store precinct was being transferred to Homes NSW for a 500 housing redevelopment with 50% earmarked for social and affordable housing.
North Eveleigh Clothing Store Precinct
This is the part of North Eveleigh to the Newtown side of Carriageworks. I contains the affordable housing Platform Apartments. In 2024 the balance of the site is being transferred to Homes NSW.
North Eveleigh Paint Shop Precinct
This is the precinct between Carriageworks and Redfern Station that was rezoned in 2003.
Carriageworks Precinct
Carriageworks was developed prior to the RWA being established but was expanded subsequently. The conversion of the Blacksmith's Shop into Eveleigh Markets is included in this precinct.
Planning Across all of the North Eveleigh site
Currently disused railway land between Wilson St and the railway line with the old Carriage Workshop renovated as a Contemporary Performing Arts facility in the middle of the site. This site has had many studies done across the entire site and this section contains that material. Within this site there are sub precincts for The Paint Shop, Carriageworks and the Clothing Store Precincts and where planning relates specifically to these precincts we have included this work under the different precincts. There are also issues relating specifically to the Chief Mechanical Engineers building and to the proposed connection across the rail line at Carriageworks that we have also given their own sections on the website.
Homes NSW Explains Maintenance changes – REDWatch 4 July 6pm
On July 1 a new maintenance system starts for public housing. Some changes are immediate some will roll out over the next few months. Homes NSW will attend the REDWatch meeting on 4th July to explain the changes.
Homes NSW Explains Maintenance changes – REDWatch 4 July 2024 6pm flyer
On July 1 a new maintenance system starts for public housing. Some changes are immediate some will roll out over the next few months. Homes NSW will attend the REDWatch meeting on 4th July to explain the changes. Come and hear Homes NSW so you know what to expect and can explain it to others. Please spread the word using this flyer to public housing tenants. The July REDWatch meeting will be held at 6pm on Thursday 4th July 2024 at Counterpoint’s Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan St Waterloo and it will also be available on Zoom via http://tinyurl.com/RedwatchMeetingZoom .
REDWatch 20 years - How did we get here?
This PDF is based on the presentation made to celebrate REDWatch's 20th Anniversary on 6 June 2024. It covers the context and formation of REDWatch and the evolution of Government development authorities in Redfern Waterloo. The second part of the presentation looks at some of the campaigns and achievements of REDWatch over these 20 years. The some actions and campaigns section was recorded and is on REDWatch's YouTube. This also includes the reflections of some of the people involved over the years.
REDWatch Submission on Draft Waterloo South People and Place Plan
This is a copy of the REDWatch submission on the Homes NSW Draft Waterloo South People and Place Plan which was open for comment in May and June 2024.
City of Sydney Submission on Draft Waterloo South People and Place Plan
This is a copy of the City of Sydney submission on the Homes NSW Draft Waterloo South People and Place Plan which was open for comment in May and June 2024. It can also be found at https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/city-of-sydney-submissions/people-and-place-plan-waterloo-south-redevelopment
Counterpoint Community Services Submission on Draft Waterloo South People and Place Plan
This is a copy of the Counterpoint Community Services submission on the Homes NSW Draft Waterloo South People and Place Plan which was open for comment in May and June 2024. This submissions includes feedback from tenants and agencies from consultations with a tenants only meeting of the Waterloo Redevelopment Group, workshops run by REDWatch and a workshop held by Groundswell agencies.
Shelter NSW Submission on Draft Waterloo South People and Place Plan
This is a copy of the Shelter (NSW) submission on the Homes NSW Draft Waterloo South People and Place Plan which was open for comment in May and June 2024.
Inner Sydney Voice Submission on Draft Waterloo South People and Place Plan
This is a copy of the Inner Sydney Voice (ISV) submission on the Homes NSW Draft Waterloo South People and Place Plan which was open for comment in May and June 2024.
