Interim Report Inquiry into issues relating to Redfern/Waterloo

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Foreword and Chapter 1 Introduction: Table of contents / Chair's foreword x / Summary of recommendations xv / Acronyms xix / Chapter 1 Introduction 1 / Background to the Inquiry 1 / Conduct of the Inquiry 1 / Events of 14-16 February 2004 2 / Other inquiries 3 / The suburbs of Redfern and Waterloo 5 / The structure of the Interim Report 7 / The second stage of the Inquiry 8 /
Chapter 2 Redfern/Waterloo Partnership Project: Overview of the Redfern/Waterloo Partnership Project 9 / Management and funding 11 / Differences between Redfern and Waterloo 11 / Complexity of issues in Redfern and Waterloo 12 / Current major projects - Human Services Review and the RED Strategy 13 / The notion of `partnership' 14 / Progress to date 16 / Slowness in implementation of programs 20 / Consultation and communications 21 / Overview of RWPP consultation and communication mechanisms 21 / Criticism of the consultation processes 23 / Consultations with Aboriginal people 25 / Criticisms of communication processes 27 / Improving consultation and communication processes 28 / The future for the Redfern/Waterloo Partnership Project 30 /
Chapter 3 Redevelopment of the Block: History of the Block and the Aboriginal community in Redfern 34 / The Aboriginal Housing Company 37 / Company structure and funding 38 / The Block and other properties owned by the AHC 39 / Current financial and management status of the AHC 39 / The future of the Block 44 / Options for the future of the Block 44 / Redevelopment in the context of broader social change 46 / Pemulwuy Redevelopment Project 47 / Overview 47 / Preparation of the site for redevelopment 48 / Social Plan and previous consultations 49 / Current concept development stage 50 / Type of housing that is appropriate 51 / Need for hostel accommodation 52 / Community consultation and communication 53 / Employment of Aboriginal people in the redevelopment 54 / Allocation of housing to tenants 56 / Ongoing maintenance and tenancy management issues 58 / State Government involvement in the redevelopment 59 / Funding for the redevelopment 60 / Conclusion 63
Chapter 4 Policing strategies and resources: Policing in Redfern and Waterloo 67 / Redfern Local Area Command 67 / Crime in Redfern and Waterloo 68 / Violence against police 70 / Incidents of violence 70 / Extent of violence and recording incidents 72 / Preventing violence against police and minimising harm 76 / Police resources 78 / Redfern Police Station 78 / Staffing 80 / Proposal for an Operational Support Group 95 / Policing robberies 100 / Conclusion 105
Chapter 5 Mobile needle and syringe service: Addressing drug and alcohol issues in Redfern and Waterloo 107 / Drug use in Redfern and Waterloo 108 / Principles of harm minimisation 111 / Redfern and Waterloo fixed and mobile needle services 112 / The effectiveness of the anti-drug strategy and harm minimisation 114 / Concerns about the mobile needle and syringe service 115 / Health and Police views on the mobile needle and syringe service 115 / Location and operating hours 118 / The image of a drug culture at Redfern 122 / `Honey pot' effect 123 / Number of needles provided to users 124 / Referral services and other drug related services 128 / Other options to the needle van 130 / Different approaches to drug and alcohol issues 131 / A way forward for the mobile needle and syringe service 132
Appendix 1 & 2 Submissions and Witnesses: Appendix 1 Submissions 137 Appendix 2 Witnesses 140
Appendix 3 Maps of Redfern and Waterloo: Appendix 3 Maps of Redfern and Waterloo 143
Appendix 5 Redfern Local Area Command: Appendix 5 Redfern Local Area Command 145
Appendix 4 The Block and surrounding area: Appendix 4 The Block and surrounding area 144
Appendix 6 Crime statistics: Appendix 6 Crime statistics 146
Appendix 7 Redfern/Waterloo Anti-Drug Strategy Update - March 2004: Appendix 7 Redfern/Waterloo Anti-Drug Strategy Update - March 2004 147
Appendix 8 Minutes: Appendix 8 Minutes 162
Appendix 9 Dissenting statements: Appendix 9 Dissenting statements 187

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