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New Homelessness Figures Released: It’s Worse than Five Years Ago

On March 14 the ABS released the data on homelessness collected during the 2016 Census. The situation is worse than at our last Census in 2011. Overall national homelessness rates have risen dramatically, and in some of our capital cities, cities often celebrated for their housing booms, the situation is unjustifiably and unfairly worse, especially … Continue reading New Homelessness Figures Released: It’s Worse than Five Years Ago

RIP Kim Hill

It is with saddened hearts that we share the news that Mrs Kim Hill, Executive Officer of Sydney’s Aboriginal Catholic Ministry and much valued member of the JPO’s Advisory Council has passed away. We’ve had the great pleasure of working with Kim over the last few years and we will miss her generosity, kindness, insight … Continue reading RIP Kim Hill

Inclusionary Zoning Still on the Table – But No Shift in Numbers

The Greater Sydney Commission released both its Regional and revised Draft District Plans this week. We are glad to see inclusionary zoning is still in the plans, we are disappointed that the percentages have remained at 5-10%. Please see the press release from Sydney Alliance and Campaign Team Chair, Magnus Linder for a full response. … Continue reading Inclusionary Zoning Still on the Table – But No Shift in Numbers