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 and are in a strong position to make substantial progress. To meet a key milestone of incorporation as a Not-For-Profit CLT by the end of 2025 we have established a Road Map forward.
Governance & Incorporation
The importance of a culturally specific CLT constitution that embeds Edler leadership and governance has no legal precedent in the Australian context. The process is non-linear and involves a process that is open and inclusive. To do this we are engaging a skilled Indigenous Governance expert Michael Limerick to develop a strong and transparent governance structure for the organization that embeds First Nations leadership and values and a constitution that embeds Darug and Gundungurra leadershipGoal: Adopt a constitution and incorporate as a Not-For-Profit company limited by guarantee, establishment of clear roles and responsibilities, and regular reporting to the community by July 2025.
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 are covening a Housing Round Table with key Government partners and Stakeholders.
Theory of Change
Developing a theory of change for the organisation is the first step towards meaningful change. We are already demonstrating a theory of change through collective grassroots action but the formation of a collective theory of change to drive our organisation towards our goals is a key first step.
Strategic Business plan
By June 2025 we aim to develop a 3-5yr Strategic Business Plan with detailed costings and budgeting, setting targets for diverse fund-raising activities.In 2025 we are untertaking a detailed needs analysis to develop our understanding of our local communities housing ambitions and needs. As Aunty Jacinta has said, we are housed by the whole environment, so an inclusive and wholistic approach is critical to our work going forward. Wisdom Gathering Yarning Circles led by Alison Barnes, a Wiradjuri woman, Registered Nurse, Educator and Researcher, will bring local First Nations community together to talk about their experience, their housing ambitions. Working with a co-design approach that includes the community in the design process is critical for building literacy, community and impact.
In 2025 we will be developing a strategic plan and a culturally specific vision and masterplan for the our organisation with Darug Designer Bernadette Hardy of Hardy & Hardy. This will embed data sovereignty into our vision and mission and create a Country centred vision for the CLT.