Our work takes place on Darug & Gungungurra Country. We pay our respects to the Elders in our community who continue to fight for the health and wellbeing of Country and Community. Always Was, Always Will be Aboriginal Land.
We have some exciting opportunities taking shape in 2025. In January we joined forces with WIld Plant Rescue in a campaign to Help Save Clairvaux. Led by Elders and with strong community support we are proposing a Pilot Community Land Trust project at Clairvaux. We want to help keep these important sites in community hands and work towards a community-led vision for the sites.
Governance & Incorporation
The importance of a culturally specific CLT constitution that embeds Edler leadership and governance has no legal precedent in the Australian context. We are working in partnership with Wilya Janta and Michael Limerick to raise funds for a process to embed Two-Way law and governance into our Constitution. To do this we will engage Indigenous Governance expert Michael Limerick to develop a strong and transparent governance structure for the organisation through an inclusive and co-designed process.
Establishing Strong Partnerships
Strong working relationships with local organisations, local, federal & state governments, and key stakeholders is key to our success. In April 2025 we convened a Housing Round Table with key Government partners and Stakeholders. The state government have established a working group to help progress our establishment.
Understanding what the community need
In 2026 we will be holding Wisdom Gathering Yarning Circles led by Wiradjuri Academic and registered nurse Alison Barnes to help understand the housing needs of the community. This will involve a series of focus groups that help us understand what housing people want and how this can be achieved.Community Meeting at Clairvaux to begin the campaign to Help Save Clairvaux. Elders Aunty Carol Cooper, Aunty Bev Eaton, Uncle Ed Walker, members of Wild Plant Rescue, Blue Mountains Community Land Trust and supporters.