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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.

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Blue Mountains Community Land Trust is a First Nations and Community led organisation working towards secure and affordable housing for local people. We are committed to community led solutions to the housing crisis that enable stability and self-determination for those most marginalised by the housing system.




Photo: Tegan Geelie Rose

Our Purpose

  • To steward land for the benefit of both community and Country. 
  • To provide secure, affordable housing and other community benefits.
  • To empower First Nations individuals and communities through self-determination within the Blue Mountains housing sector.
  • To nurture the wellbeing of our community through cultural revitalization and First Nations leadership and governance.

Our Values

  • We value strong, stable governance and leadership. 
  • We believe in social justice, and aim to act with compassion, kindness, and integrity. 
  • We see housing as a human right and are dedicated to participatory action in changing the housing system.
  • We have a deep commitment to community led action. 




Our Establishment Committee. From Left: Douglas Belton, Julie Nelson, Genevieve Murray, Aunty Carol Cooper, Annabel Murray, Alison Barnes, Anada Jones
Also on the Establishment Committee: Nicole Kelly, Teddy Loveny
Photo: Teddy Loveny 

Establishment Committee

Our establishment committee are a dedicated group of local community members and Elders with lived experience of housing precarity and a passion for change. 

Advisory Committee

Our Advisory Committee are an expert group of Elders, planners, architects, economists, and lawyers. They provide us with expert advice and pro-bono contributions to help with the progress of our organisation. 

Auspicing

We are generously supported and auspiced by Belong Blue Mountains. Belong provide a meeting space, administative support and a way for people to make tax deductible donations. 



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