MYO Homes Project Seminar & Workshop
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Women catalysing affordable housing and neighbourhood models- Zola Rose Podcast
The fastest growing demographic who are vulnerable to housing insecurity and unaffordable housing is older women. Many of these women have been valuable contributing members of their communities and working professionally yet find themselves in housing precariousness later in life due to a range of systemic societal and economic factors.
The Housing Older Women Movement believes these women should have a say and be able to participate in creating the kind of housing that meets their needs and aspirations.
What’s happening elsewhere in Australia regarding community-led housing?
Grab a cuppa and check out the links in this summary of housing initiatives at various stages of development of community-led housing initiatives across Australia and who is involved. You will be amazed at the innovation, determination and commitment of those involved. This summary has been prepared by a HOW Movement Core Group participant Tracy Adams. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all that is happening across the nation.
Why New Housing Types Matter
A Video of a Study by Professor Louise Grabtree provides clear evidence of the personal, social and community benefits of collaborative housing types. You will be well informed by Louise work which is highlighted in this video and a report released only a few weeks ago. The Value of Housing Co-operatives in Australia report launch on Vimeo This type of housing will be the focus of the HOW Movements My Home Your Home Our Homes Project.
Share in the creation of the Stellulata Cohousing Development situated in Canberra.
See how this citizen led development chose their solar energy solutions …fascinating. The generous sharing of knowledge and insights gained from being involved in every aspect of the creation of this suburban based demonstration project is appreciated.