Confront the Crisis in the Illawarra summit

Join us for the Confront the Crisis in the Illawarra summit, so together we can find practical solutions to the growing housing crisis in our region.

23,000 households are living in housing stress in the Illawarra, and there’s a vacancy rate of 0 in our region. There’s no question we are in the midst of a housing crisis – and it’s having major social and economic impacts.

The summit, facilitated by ABC Journalist Melinda James will bring together land owners, the business community, state and local government representatives and the community sector. We will discuss real solutions and latest research to CONFRONT THE CRISIS.

Housing Trust and the Confront the Crisis campaign are inviting you to be part of the Confront the Crisis in the Illawarra summit.

We’ll talk about the effects of the housing emergency, but also discuss practical, workable solutions to bring our community out of the housing crisis. We need to act now to build a sustainable region for the future.

At the forum, you’ll hear from leading industry experts and have an opportunity to join the conversation.

Will you join us for this important forum, and join us calling on each and every State MP, each and every party, to Confront the Crisis.

The campaign is putting pressure on all parties to commit to real, long-term investment in community and affordable housing in the Illawarra, ahead of the NSW State Election.

At the event you’ll hear from:

• Local housing experts
• Major employers
• Business community
• Developers and land owners
• Key workers living in the region

Register now to help be a part of the solution.

More details to come on the speakers, but register now to make sure it’s in your calendar!

This event is brought to you by Housing Trust and the Confront the Crisis campaign.

‘Confront the Crisis’ Campaign Launch

Join us for the launch of the Confront the Crisis campaign, hosted by journalist Sarah Harris.

NSW is in the midst of a housing crisis.

With interest rates and rental prices rising, more people are struggling to keep a roof over their heads.

Vacancy rates have plummeted across the State – in many areas, rental housing is neither affordable or available.

There are 50,000 families and individuals on the social housing waitlist.

The housing market is broken, with supply falling well short of housing demand.

And the people on low to moderate incomes are most affected by these changes.

They are pensioners, young people, women and children, and the unwell.

They are also the workers that keep our communities running – teachers, nurses, cleaners and many more.

That’s why we’re launching a campaign calling on each and every State MP, each and every party, to Confront the Crisis.

The campaign will put pressure on all parties to commit to real, long-term investment in community housing ahead of the NSW State Election.

Hosted by journalist Sarah Harris, who grew up in social housing, you’ll hear from:

• A panel of people with first-hand experience of the housing crisis who are on the social housing waitlist, or now living in community housing
• Mark Degotardi, CEO of Community Housing Industry Association NSW (CHIA NSW)
• More speakers to be announced!

Register now to be part of it. We’ll send you an email with details on how to join the online event after you register.

Community Housing 2023

The team at the Community Housing Industry Association NSW are excited to announce the dates for the 2023 Community Housing Conference. Community Housing 2023 will be held on 10-11 May 2023 at the Sydney Masonic Centre.

Community Housing 2023 will showcase the latest evidence, policy debates, and best practice examples underpinning the delivery of social and affordable housing solutions by the community housing industry and our dedicated partners.

Further details including how to register and speaker lineup will be announced soon. In the meantime, if you would like to receive email updates about Community Housing 2023, you can subscribe to the conference mailing list via the website.

If you have any questions about Community Housing 2023, please contact our conference secretariat at [email protected]. 

Conference website: www.communityhousing2023.com.au