Upcoming Event: South West Initiatives to Solve Housing
Community Foundations Australia, CEO Dylan Smith will discuss how a people can build a locally owned resource that grows over time into a forever fund. Community’s own deep understanding and experience directs income back into place-based needs. Hear from James Leiper about Albany’s growing Community Foundation.
When: Friday 23rd October, 9.30am Registration & Coffee 10am – 4pm
Where: Council Chambers, Shire of Augusta Margaret River, 41 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River
Morning includes:
- Brief Connections Week Reflections – the current local housing & homelessness challenges
- Explore how a community can create its own permanent source of giving that becomes a for-
ever foundation for community driven, place-based needs
Afternoon includes:
- Community Foundation workshop – formation, governance, giving & return on investment
- Collaborations to workshop ideas & practicalities towards:
Establish crisis housing
More diverse homes for locals
Housing to suit seasonal workers
Provision for hardship relief
Light lunch & refreshments included. Please tell us any dietary & access requirements.
RSVP to communitydevelopment@amrshire.wa.gov.au
