Episode Six – Possibilities and Planning

Welcome to the final episode of UNHOUSED - voices from the threshold. In this episode we look back at some of the suggestions from participants, and acknowledge the work done by citizens active in our community around homelessness and housing. We speak with local and state politicians, researchers and the Director of Community, Environment and Planning for Bega Valley Shire Council Emily Harrison, about what is on the table in the Bega Valley, and what is still to be done. Also, how we as home owners, builders and developers can think outside the box. NB: Emily Harrison mentioned RU4 zoning: The RU4 Primary Production Small Lots zone is described by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (the Department) as 'land which is to be used for commercial primary industry production, including emerging primary industries and agricultural uses that operate on smaller rural holdings'. https://aboutregional.com.au/plans-for-much-needed-100-house-project-in-bega-due-for-public-display-this-year/485945/?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=ar https://scch.org.au/general/proposed-bega-development/ https://bend.org.au/ https://tinyhomesfoundation.org.au/gosford-project/ This podcast has been produced by the Bega Valley Shire Library Service in collaboration with Sapphire Stories, a local story-telling platform. It has been made possible with funds achieved through the NSW Premier’s Department’s Social Cohesion Grant for Local Government, as obtained by the Bega Valley Shire Council. Theme music has been created by Candy McVeity on a Marimba made from housing materials. Our main Sandcastle Image is by Cobargo artist Ronnie Ayliffe from her ‘Ash Alchemy’ series. If you need help or know someone who does, here are some local support organisations and links: SEWACS (South East Women & Children Services): https://sewacs.org.au/about/ MISSION AUSTRALIA: https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/servicedirectory/211-homelessness/homelessness-housing-support-bega-valley Katungul Women’s Healing Centre, Bega: https://www.katungul.org.au/ Twofold Aboriginal Corporation: https://www.twofoldjigamy.org.au/housing SAPPHIRE NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES:  Non-housing support for children & young people under 18 years. Parents & families. https://sapphireneighbourhoodservices.org.au/ WELLWAYS: Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI)  1300 111 400 LINK2HOME: Link2home is a 24/7 statewide telephone service in New South Wales (NSW) that provides information, assessment, and referrals for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The service is available on 1800 152 152 and is free to call.