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Page Questions about ‘Estates in the balance’ from Shelter NSW 2010 conference by REDWatch, last updated: Aug 03, 2010 01:21 PM
During the Shelter NSW conference – ‘Estates in the balance’ on 17 June 2010 participants were encouraged to write down their questions and place them on the wall outside. Many were not answered at the conference. Many of the questions give a good overview of the concerns of participants and many apply also to Redfern and Waterloo issues even when asked about other locations. Such questions will need to be addressed in the planning for the redevelopment of public housing estates in Redfern and Waterloo.
Page Tenants’ choice or Hobson’s choice: A study of the transfer of tenanted dwellings from public housing to community housing in NSW by REDWatch, last updated: Aug 03, 2010 11:41 AM
The transfer of housing stock from Public Housing to Community Housing is on the Government agenda for the redevelopment of Redfern and Waterloo public housing. In 2000 Shelter NSW requested Michael Darcy and Jill Stringfellow from the Urban Frontiers Program at the University of Western Sydney to investigate the issues. This paper is hence important background reading in the discussion about the redevelopment of Redfern and Waterloo public housing and its possible transfer from the Government to Community Housing administration.
Page The state of Australian cities 2010 report – towards a national research agenda by REDWatch, last updated: Aug 03, 2010 11:28 AM
In response to the Federal "The State of Australian Cities 2010" report AHURI as the national research institute focussed on housing and urban matters is inviting responses to the proposed research priorities. As well, through a series of urban policy seminars occurring across the capital cities AHURI is inviting your participation and provide a further opportunity for your contributions. A breif summary of AHURI statement is below.
Page Social Mix – What is it – What is achieved by REDWatch, last updated: Aug 03, 2010 10:56 AM
Dr Kathy Arthurson of Southgate Institute for Health, Society and Equity, Flinders University raised concerns around the concept of Social Mix and the manner of its proposed implementation by Housing NSW and the NSW Governmentin her presentation to Shelter NSW conference, ‘Estates in the balance’, in Sydney, 17 June 2010.
Page Regenerating Estates – setting the context and scoping the task by REDWatch, last updated: Aug 03, 2010 10:54 AM
Simon Pinnegar of City Futures Research Centre, UNSW, examines the NSW proposals, reviews overseas experiences, and raises concerns around the desired purpose and intent of the current Housing NSW planning. He sets out various areas of concern around arbitrary Estate Regeneration and forced Social Mix in his presentation to Shelter NSW conference, ‘Estates in the balance’, in Sydney, 17 June 2010.
Page Estate redevelopment / regeneration: what are the issues for tenants? by REDWatch, last updated: Aug 03, 2010 10:26 AM
Gregor Macfie, Executive Officer, Tenants’ Union of NSW outlines the five issues that he think will be important to low income and disadvantaged tenants affected by social mix redevelopment in the extract below from his Presentation to Shelter NSW conference, ‘Estates in the balance’, in Sydney, 17 June 2010.
Page Deconcentration, social mix and poverty by REDWatch, last updated: Aug 03, 2010 10:18 AM
"What is the problem that mixed tenure redevelopment policies are attempting to solve?" asks Michael Darcy in the extract below from his Presentation to Shelter NSW conference, ‘Estates in the balance’, in Sydney, 17 June 2010.
Folder Waterloo Concierge Trial by REDWatch, last updated: Aug 02, 2010 10:33 PM
On 19 February 2010 the NSW Premier announced a $12 million three-year program – which includes "concierge" style front desk staff, on the ground maintenance teams, and extra security measures, especially at night - will be trialled at six Waterloo high-rise public housing buildings to improve safety for their 1,500 residents.
Collection Waterloo Green in the News by REDWatch, last updated: Aug 02, 2010 10:09 PM
Information about Waterloo Green apears in many news items and other places accross the REDWatch website. Below are the results of a search of news items on the site which may help you to find more information about Waterloo Green. The most recently posted articles should be at the top.
Folder Training & Employment by REDWatch, last updated: Aug 02, 2010 07:37 PM
Training and Employment projects are important in helping some people in public housing gain the skills to enter the workforce. While there are projects aimed at Aboriginal Employment by the RWA the difficult area of skilling non Aboriginal tenants has tended to be left to initiatives lead by Non-Government Agencies.
Folder Waterloo Green by REDWatch, last updated: Aug 02, 2010 07:09 PM
Waterloo Green surrounds the main Waterloo high rise public housing. The land is owned by HNSW and residents have complained about anti-social activity exacerbated by lack of maintenance in the area for many years. In many respects the issues of Waterloo Green bring together many of the issues facing Redfern Waterloo which require co-ordinated action by various human services government departments and no-government agencies.
Event Waterloo Neighbour Advisory Board Action Group Bi-annual Review - The Gathering Event 2 by REDWatch, last updated: Jul 29, 2010 01:47 PM
For the last two years, the Waterloo NAB has being piloting a new framework of engagement; this was achieved through the establishment of four thematic Action Groups. The time has come to review the progress of this new framework and celebrate the successes, and look at the lessons learnt and plan together for the framework which will take us through the next two years. So we invite all Residents and Agencies to come along and hear the reports of the action groups and help us to set the vision for the coming two years. Lunch provided
Event Redfern Safety Audit Area forum follow up meeting by REDWatch, last updated: Jul 29, 2010 01:39 PM
Over 50 Redfern residents joined staff from NSW Police, the City of Sydney, the Factory Community Centre and Housing NSW to conduct a safety audits in 7 precincts of the Redfern public housing area over the last 8 weeks. The next step is an area forum at which the key findings and proposed action will be presented for comment by the community. We will also draw the prize for a $100 voucher for residents who took part in the audits.
Event What is the future role of the NGO Human Services Sector? by REDWatch, last updated: Jul 29, 2010 01:34 PM
We’ve come a long way in 75 years but what issues still need our attention? How will NSW become a fairer place to live? Days to Go Fairness in NSW
Event Easy Cooking on a Budget by REDWatch, last updated: Jul 29, 2010 01:29 PM
Easy Cooking on a Budget – New course Wednesdays 9:30 – 1pm starting on the 18th August, at our place , Poets corner Shops Redfern Ring to book place in this cooking programme
Event "Colourful Characters of South Sydney" by REDWatch, last updated: Jul 29, 2010 12:26 PM
The historian is also giving a talk during History Week that will highlight prominent historical figures from Waterloo, and Alexandria. This talk is on Saturday 4 September at Customs House Library. 2.30pm. is titled "Colourful Characters of South Sydney".
Event Waterloo's sesquicentenary by REDWatch, last updated: Jul 29, 2010 12:24 PM
The City historian will be giving a talk at Waterloo Library on Saturday 30 October. 2pm for 2.30pm. The focus will be Waterloo's sesquicentenary. There will be a small display associated with this that will be up in the library. It will be promoted in the library newsletter and in the library itself.
Event The Redfern Red Sox Baseball Day by REDWatch, last updated: Jul 29, 2010 12:22 PM
New Baseball Club The Redfern Red Sox is running a try baseball day at National Centre for Indigenous Excellence 180 George St Redfern on the 31st July from 10am till noon for children 5 and over to try baseball free of charge (for the day)followed by free sausage sizzle. Children who enjoy the sport will have the opportunity to join the club and play in a summer baseball competition against other clubs. Every participating child receives a prize.
Event Save Leamington Avenue Meeting - 5 July 2010 by REDWatch, last updated: Jul 27, 2010 06:00 PM
Residents of Leamington Ave have arranged a meeting at Darlington Public School from 5.15pm to 7.15 pm for local residents and supporters to inform people about the Transport NSW Plans and to discuss community action. The text of their leaflet can be found below:
Event REDWatch Meeting with Jim Diers - 8 June 2010 by REDWatch, last updated: Jul 27, 2010 05:59 PM
Following the Forum Jim Diers will be meeting with REDWatch in the evening of 8th June to talk about working with Government from the community perspective. This will be an opportunity for community people to ask Jim their Questions and have a community focused discussion.
 
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