Professor Ong contributed some valuable insights regarding the value of Community-led Housing (CLH) and why it matters, as well as for whom. Rachel and her peers, Professor Wendy Stone and Professor Louise Crabtree Hayes, informed over 40 cross-sector participants at the recent CLH Roundtable. This event was a collaborative effort between HOW M, QShelter, and the Department of Housing. The event was attended by the Hon. Sam O’Connor, the Queensland Minister for Housing and Public Works. The focus was twofold: to share evidence-based information about this type of housing, including its key features and what is needed to advance this affordable housing choice. More than a talk fest, those present participated in mapping a way forward for testing the feasibility of CLH in QLD by designing and developing a CLH demonstration project that will assess this question and determine the policy and program requirements to grow a CLH sector in Qld. HOW M is very excited that there is considerable interest in advancing work towards this possibility.
