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REDWatch Submission on Metro Quarter Second Amending Concept SSDA January 2026
This submission covers REDWatch's objections to the proposed removal of community facilities space in the revised proposal and the proposal to only provide childcare facilities when the project scope does not generate the need for additional childcare facilities according to its own Social Impact Assessment (SIA). REDWatch also raises concerns about the SIA not assessing the potential impact of the project on the surrounding public housing community and how that impact might be managed. The submission draws on demographic analysis, the Planning Departments SIA Guidelines and earlier studies to raise concerns about the SIA and the proposal based on it.
Waterloo Metro OSD Changes - Exhibition Until 15 January 2026
2026 kicks off with the Metro Over Station Development (OSD) proposed changes exhibition closing on 15 January 2026.
Social Impact Assessment (SIA) Concerns raised by Metro OSD
REDWatch is concerned that the Over Station Development (OSD) Social Impact Assessment for the proposed Second Amending Concept DA on exhibition until 15 January 2026, does not accurately assess the area and its needs. In particular it does not deal adequately with the impact of the development on the most disadvantaged in the area and their interaction with the project.
North Eveleigh Film Studio Proposal a possible frontrunner
The North Eveleigh Paint Shop precinct is one of the contenders for new sound studios intended to being more film productions to NSW according The Sydney Morning Herald article Bring us blockbusters: Frontrunners emerge for Sydney’s second film studio on December 20 2025.
Waterloo South Stage 1 Demolition Notice REF - REDWatch Submission
Below are the details of REDWatch's submission to Homes NSW regarding its Demolition Notice for Stage 1 of Waterloo South. The demolition is being done via a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) which requires early input in the preparation of the proposal rather than feedback on an exhibited proposal. The REF process is running in parallel with the Concept Plan pre-lodgement consultation requiring a separate raising of concerns with Homes NSW. REDWatch has raised a number of recommendations we have asked Homes NSW to consider.
Healthy Waterloo: A Study into the Maintenance and Improvement of Health and Wellbeing in Waterloo (2019 HIA)
Back in 2019 Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) did a Waterloo Health Impact Assessment (HIA) with a focus on impact of redevelopment announcements and relocations. There were a number of tenants involved along with some NGOs (including REDWatch), Council, SLHD, Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC). When the HIA was being finalised DCJ and LAHC met with SLHD and wanted a number of changes which were made. One of those was to change the report name from Health Impact Assessment to Healthy Waterloo. The final report then went up to the Health Secretary for sign off but the DCJ Secretary pushed for report not to be issued and there it sat in limbo until it was shaken out in 2025. This post links to the final report.
Counterpoint EO statement on Barnardo's Closure of Yurnguai Learning Centre Waterloo
Barnardo's have decided to close the Yurnguai Learning Centre that operates out of Counterpoint's Factory Community Centre in December 2025. This is a statement from Counterpoint's EO about the proposed closure in response to a video about the Yurnguai centre and a campaign to get Barnardo's to keep the centre going. You can see the video at https://vimeo.com/reviews/3d2d24ff-432c-494b-9884-fda51deae152/videos/1143310916
Waterloo South Stage 1 Demolition Notice
Attachment is notice including four maps of the proposed demolition of buildings in Waterloo South, Stage 1 that has been distributed to tenants and those around the site. All feedback on the proposed demolition needs to be received by Wednesday 10 December to CommunityEngagement@homes.nsw.gov.au . This is the only opportunity to comment on the demolition as Homes NSW are notifying it as a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) which is an environmental impact assessment conducted by Homes NSW itself that does not require public exhibition. The final documents will be posted on line after approval. Homes NSW also indicate that two buildings on John Street may be used for temporary housing as meanwhile use.
Friends of Erskineville responds to Liberal Party inner-city plans
On 23rd October the NSW Liberal Party released its plan to deliver up to 15,000 additional dwellings across Erskineville, Macdonaldtown, Newtown and St Peters if elected. The Macdonaldtown location would have implications for parts of Darlington and Eveleigh in the REDWatch area. The Friends of Erskineville (FOE) have written to Mark Speakman setting out their concerns about the Liberal's proposal especially as it relates to the delivery of infrastructure. This is a copy of FOE's detailed letter setting out the issues of concern.
Stockland Consortium Waterloo South Concept Plan with REDWatch comments
The Stockland Consortium have released an outline of the Waterloo South Concept Plan on its website. Below REDWatch has provided the text and links from that website along with some initial comments.
Waterloo South Concept Plan combined maps
This is a combined PDF of the maps made available by the Stockland Consortium for the 2025 consultation. Each map is currently linked to individually on www.waterloorenewal.com.au REDWatch will update this compilation if more maps become public.
Some Issues for consideration in the Waterloo South Concept Plan
Below REDWatch has outlined some issues that tenants and the broader community might like to consider as they prepare for the consultations in late October 2025 about the Concept Plan and zoning changes proposed by the Stockland consortium. This document will be updated as issues arise and as more information becomes available. The date of the latest changes is shown at the bottom of this page.
REDWatch primer for Waterloo South Concept Plan and Rezoning Consultation – October 2025
Stockland will release a draft Concept Plan for Waterloo South in late October 2025 for pre-lodgement consultation. In preparation for the consultation, REDWatch has pulled together background material about this more detailed Concept Plan, what it covers and some of the issues that will need to be considered. This document brings together material REDWatch and Stockland have previously made public as well as the latest consultation information.
REDWatch concerns on final Waterloo South People and Place Plan
REDWatch has analysed the changes made by Homes NSW in its final high-level Waterloo South People and Place Plan released 16 October 2025. Of major concern is the removal of recommendations on access to affordable health care and the need for low cost or free options for community spaces and shops. Other recommendations have had language watered down such as earlier "deliver" replaced with "explore" - you can see all the changes in a document comparison. The plan remains only for Waterloo South rather than dealing with the entire estate, however there has been an improvement in demographic figures where they more closely reflect Waterloo South rather than all of Waterloo.
Scoping: What Changes do Stockland want to make?
With the release of the Stockland and Homes NSW Scoping Proposal for a Rezoning and Concept SSDA for Waterloo Estate (South), we have our first detailed look at some of the changes the Homes NSW and the Stockland consortium wished to make to the proposal in the outlined in the 2022 rezoning and how they plan to proceed. This is a snapshot of what Stockland proposed on 20 August 2025 to Planning NSW and thinking may have changed since this document as a result of further work and consultation.
People and Place Recommendations 2025 Changes from 2024 Draft
The Waterloo South People and Place Plan provides a high-level outline of key recommendations to help deliver positive outcomes for Waterloo people and places. There were a number of changes made to the recommendations in the final version. Many of those changes softened the recommendations by qualifying language as well as removing recommendations relating to access to affordable health care and the need for low cost or free options for community spaces and and shops. This document is produced from a text comparison by REDWatch of the recommendations proposed in the Draft 2024 People and Place Plan with the Final released in October 2025 and shows all changes.
Indicative location of housing types across Waterloo Estate (South)
Figure 6 in the Scoping Proposal shows the proposed concept SSDA Scope and shown possible locations for different housing types. This version does not differentiate between in perpetuity affordable housing and that which may not be in perpetuity.
Waterloo South Staging Blocks - Scoping Proposal Fig 5
This map shows Development Blocks within Waterloo Estate (South) colour coded. The report text says “The first detailed SSDAs will relate to Block 8 and Block 9, being the first of six indicative stages of the Waterloo South development illustrated at Figure 5”. This figure comes from the Scoping Proposal for Waterloo Estate South p17.
Stockland Update on Waterloo South Planning and Design - 2 October 2025
This presentation on Waterloo South by Stockland provides an overview of Stockland's commitments for Waterloo South as well as an planning and design update on how Stockland plan to manage consultations and applications over the next year or so. It is aimed at people with an understanding of the planning system and provides a base for the upcoming Concept Plan consultation on planning and design. The file is a 2.2 MB 30 page PDF.
CoS Presentation on Housing Delivery Authority for Resident Action Group Briefing 27 Aug 2025
This is a presentation made by City of Sydney Planners on the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) and the Council's concerns about its impact on planning within the City of Sydney Local Government Area. The presentations shows some examples of sites going to the HDA to gain increased floorspace at the expense of the delivery speed that the HDA is supposed to be facilitating. This presentation was made to Community Groups on 27 August 2025 prior to the NSW Government introducing the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Planning System Reforms) Bill 2025 which proposes to make the Housing Delivery Agency a permanent part of the Environment Planning and Assessment Act.
Stockland Presentation to REDWatch 7 August 2025
This is a PDF of the presentation made by Stockland to the REDWatch meeting on 7th August 2025. This presentation provides a high level view of what Stockland have committed to and they expect during October November to start detailed consultation with the community about their plans. The presentation is not commercial in confidence that was there in error.
DCJ Housing / Homes NSW response to 2025 Performance Audit of Social Housing
This is a copy of the DCJ response to Audit found in Appendix A of the June 2025 Performance Audit of DCJ Housing now Homes NSW. The letter provides the DCJ acceptance of the Audit recommendations and makes comments on each recommendation. This PDF includes the image of the DCJ Letter appearing in the Audit Report with an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) overlay so it can be more easily copies and searched. The version in the Audit report PDF is not searchable and the web version of the report did not link to the Appendices at the time of posting. Please check any text taken from this file against the underlying image as errors often occur when OCR processing documents.
REDWatch Submission - Changes to reduce Homes NSW exhibitions to 14 Days
These changes were proposed by changes to Community Participation Plan in June-July 2025. The proposed changes were to reduce public exhibition timeframes from 28 to 14 days for certain residential State Significant Development (SSD) applications Submission which included Homes NSW developments. This is REDWatch's submission on that proposal.
Changes to NSW Tenancy Laws – Tenants Union @ REDWatch 3rd July 2025
The Tenant’s Union have been leading the push for these changes so come along to the REDWatch meeting on Thursday 3rd July to hear from the Tenants' Union NSW and learn more about these changes that impact both private and social housing tenants. Everyone welcome and bring your tenancy questions.
REDWatch Meeting on Change of Tenancy Laws with Tenants Union - 3 July 2025
This is the flyer for the above meeting
REDWatch Refresher on the Waterloo South Planning Proposal - 18 June 2025
At the 5 June 2025 REDWatch meeting with Homes NSW and Stockland, REDWatch provided a quick presentation on "Waterloo South Redevelopment: What is already in place". This presentation was updated for the 18 June Waterloo Redevelopment Group. This is a PDF of that presentation that reminds people of what was put in place in November 2022 when the Planning Proposal was approved as well as what has changed since that time. This is a starting point for assessing what happens next with Homes NSW and Stockland.
Homes NSW and Stockland Presentation to REDWatch 5 June 2025
This is a PDF of the presentation made by Homes NSW and Stockland to the REDWatch meeting on 5th June 2025. While 8 weeks had lapsed since the signing of the agreement, many logistics remained to be worked out between Stockland and Homes NSW. As a result the presentation lacked the detail REDWatch had hoped for but it did enable initial conversations to occur between Stockland and informed Waterloo community members.
Waterloo Estate From Rezoning to Consortium appointment 2022-2025
For information about the 2022-2025 period preceding the commencement of relocations for Stage 1 and the appointment of the Consortium see LAHC / Waterloo Estate post zoning planning.
Some background for the community and the consortium on the Waterloo Redevelopment
On 5th June 2025 REDWatch organised a meeting around the next steps in the Waterloo redevelopment. We invited the consortium to brief the community and encouraged the community to bring their questions. The material below was circulated in the REDWatch email update before the meeting to provide the local community and the Consortium with some background prior to the meeting.
Initial Questions for Homes NSW Portfolio and Consortium Partners – Waterloo South Redevelopment May 2025
These questions were prepared by REDWatch following a call out for what people wanted to know now the Consortium agreement has been finalised with Homes NSW. These questions are being circulated prior to the proposed REDWatch Meeting on June 5th 2025 where Homes NSW and the Consortium partners have been invited to brief the community on the proposal and the approach agreed between Homes NSW and the Consortium.
What should planners, architects and development professionals learn from Redfern-Waterloo?
REDWatch Spokesperson, Geoff Turnbull, was asked to join a panel for the Australian Architecture Conference 2025 in May. The panel was titled “Shaping Perspectives: How Architects Lead Public Opinion” and included Emma Williamson, Government Architect Western Australia; UTS A/Prof H.Y. William Chan ex City of Sydney Councillor; Jocelyn Chiew former Director City Design at City of Melbourne; and Michelle Tabet from Left Bankj Co. Below is Geoff’s 5 minute input to the panel based on his experience in Redfern-Waterloo.
Confirmed Waterloo South Consortium delivers homes from 2031
The article below was produced for the South Sydney Herald and it sets out what has been learnt about the Waterloo South Redevelopment now that the Consortium and Homes NSW have finalised their redevelopment agreement. On 3rd June 2025 it is hoped that more information will become available when the Consortium presents to a REDWatch public meeting.
Retain Repair Reinvest Waterloo high-rise refurbishment and infill draft proposal
This is a draft proposal from OFFICE that was shown to people on 5th April at the BBQ held by OFFICE of how the Waterloo high-rises could be refurbished and in-fill buildings included around them to meet the Waterloo redevelopment goals stated for Central and Northern areas of Waterloo Estate. You can provide feedback on this proposal to hello@OFFICE.org.au - The RRR project is independent from Homes NSW and separate to the redevelopment plans for Waterloo South. Homes NSW say that it will be many years before they develop this area and 10 years before people have to relocate.
Waterloo renewal reaches new milestone to deliver Australia’s largest social housing project - Media Release
The following media statement was released to announce the signing of the of contracts for the redevelopment of Waterloo South on 10 April 2025
Waterloo Relocations start in south west of estate
Waterloo South tenants living in the two block surrounded by John, Cope, McEvoy, and Mead Street to the South of the estate were hand delivered relocation notices on 27 February advising them that they will be relocated within the next six months.
Waterloo South Stage 1
On 27 February 2025 tenants in the first stage of the Waterloo South Public Housing Estate Redevelopment received their relocation notices. On 10 April 2025, Homes NSW announced that they had finalised contracts with the Stockland Consortium to undertake the redevelopment. These events marked the the introduction of the consortium to the community and the commencement the next stage in the planning of the redevelopment. This section of the site covers events since February 2025. For information covering Waterloo Estate from 2022 to this point see http://www.redwatch.org.au/RWA/Waterloo/lahc22-23
Some background for the community and the consortium on the Waterloo Redevelopment
On 5th June 2025 REDWatch organised a meeting around the next steps in the Waterloo redevelopment. We invited the consortium to brief the community and encouraged the community to bring their questions. The material below was circulated in the REDWatch email update before the meeting to provide the local community and the Consortium with some background prior to the meeting.
REDWatch Meeting with Homes NSW and the Consortium – Thursday 5th June 2025
Homes NSW and the Consortium partners are invited to update the community about their agreement and plans for Waterloo South. REDWatch has collected some of the questions looking for answers on our website. All welcome to bring your own questions.
Initial Questions for Homes NSW Portfolio and Consortium Partners – Waterloo South Redevelopment May 2025
These questions were prepared by REDWatch following a call out for what people wanted to know now the Consortium agreement has been finalised with Homes NSW. These questions are being circulated prior to the proposed REDWatch Meeting on June 5th 2025 where Homes NSW and the Consortium partners have been invited to brief the community on the proposal and the approach agreed between Homes NSW and the Consortium.
What should planners, architects and development professionals learn from Redfern-Waterloo?
REDWatch Spokesperson, Geoff Turnbull, was asked to join a panel for the Australian Architecture Conference 2025 in May. The panel was titled “Shaping Perspectives: How Architects Lead Public Opinion” and included Emma Williamson, Government Architect Western Australia; UTS A/Prof H.Y. William Chan ex City of Sydney Councillor; Jocelyn Chiew former Director City Design at City of Melbourne; and Michelle Tabet from Left Bankj Co. Below is Geoff’s 5 minute input to the panel based on his experience in Redfern-Waterloo.
Landcom's Stakeholder Consultation Workbook 0905
You will see references to this report online but the report itself disappeared in late 2015 so we have put it up for easy access. In the Inner Sydney Voice of Summer 2015/16, Wendy Sarkissian, an experienced engagement practitioner and Life Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), said “For practitioners like me, that Workbook provided direction and reassurance and it is definitely a good starting point.” She suggested the workbook be updated and went on to make some suggestions on how UrbanGrowth NSW could improve their community consultation. UrbanGrowth NSW, who controlled Landcom at the time, did not take kindly to advice and the workbook was removed within days from their website, last being mentioned in the 2016 UrbanGrowth NSW Annual Report.
Federal Election 2025 - Statement on lack of Candidate's Forum
For the 2025 Federal election REDWatch along with Alexandria Residents Action Group (ARAG) and Friends of Erskineville (FOE) attempted to organise their regular candidates forum. The forum in the end had to be cancelled as it was not possible to get participation from the local member. This statement explains some of the difficulties of organising local candidate's forums in safe seats like Sydney and calls for all political players in future to work with local community groups to facilitate local candidate forums.
Confirmed Waterloo South Consortium delivers homes from 2031
The article below was produced for the South Sydney Herald and it sets out what has been learnt about the Waterloo South Redevelopment now that the Consortium and Homes NSW have finalised their redevelopment agreement. On 3rd June 2025 it is hoped that more information will become available when the Consortium presents to a REDWatch public meeting.
Retain Repair Reinvest Waterloo high-rise refurbishment and infill draft proposal
This is a draft proposal from OFFICE that was shown to people on 5th April at the BBQ held by OFFICE of how the Waterloo high-rises could be refurbished and in-fill buildings included around them to meet the Waterloo redevelopment goals stated for Central and Northern areas of Waterloo Estate. You can provide feedback on this proposal to hello@OFFICE.org.au - The RRR project is independent from Homes NSW and separate to the redevelopment plans for Waterloo South. Homes NSW say that it will be many years before they develop this area and 10 years before people have to relocate.
Waterloo renewal reaches new milestone to deliver Australia’s largest social housing project - Media Release
The following media statement was released to announce the signing of the of contracts for the redevelopment of Waterloo South on 10 April 2025
REDWatch Meeting on Waterloo Metro’s new plans – 27 March 6pm
REDWatch has had to move its April meeting forward a week so we can get the relevant people from Mirvac / John Holland to present on their new plans for the Waterloo Metro Over Station Development. These plans will increase overshadowing over the Waterloo Park to the east of the Metro.
REDWatch submission on amendments to Sydney LEP and Sydney DCP including return of some RWA areas.
This is the REDWatch Submission of 14 March 2025 on the Amendments to Sydney Local Environmental Plan and Sydney Development Control Plan. This submission includes issues related to Heritage issues on the Former Eveleigh Railway Workshops including the exclusion of important heritage items from the map and a request for the former yards to be covered by a Heritage Conservation Zone. The submission also objects to the exclusion of Rachel Forster site from the Heritage map, the exclusion of Gibbons Street reserve coming to the LEP and concerns about the 2007 late night trading areas between the Pemulwuy Project and Cleveland Street being retained.
Waterloo Relocations start in south west of estate
Waterloo South tenants living in the two block surrounded by John, Cope, McEvoy, and Mead Street to the South of the estate were hand delivered relocation notices on 27 February advising them that they will be relocated within the next six months.
Waterloo Metro - Developer goes for fourth tower
With only the Southern portion of the Waterloo Metro Over-Station development in construction WL Developer Pty Ltd, the Mirvac and John Holland venture, applied in December 2024 for planning requirements to change the rest of the development.
REDWatch Submission on Homes NSW Discussion Paper - January 2025
This is a copy of the REDWatch submission in January 2025 in response to the Homes NSW Discussion Paper to inform the Homes for NSW Plan. With input cutting off in February for both a Homes NSW Homelessness Strategy paper and an Audit Office enquiry into Homelessness and Social Housing, this submission may assist some people interested in making submissions on this topic. It was not possible for REDWatch to hold a public meeting for this submission as a result of Homes calling for feedback in December and then requiring feedback by mid-January.
Community Tributes
These tributes record the story of key people in the life of REDWatch and the community that have died.
2004-2012 Statements
The Redfern Waterloo Authority operated until 2011-12 when it was taken over by the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority. Here we have captured some of that history as it happened in Redfern Waterloo Issue Updates and statements from REDWatch and Government.
Other Events
While REDWatch seeks to keep community events up to date, we are a volunteer community group and can not cover everything that happens in the area. Below we have provided links to other organisations who also have event listings covering events in the Redfern Waterloo area. So if you have not found the event you are looking for on the REDWatch site we suggest you try some of the links below.
Consultation Links
These are short term links for counsultations
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.
