Hans Bos at Irene Doutney’s Memorial
We had a beautiful memorial for Irene, many friends came and spoke beautiful things about her, here is Hans Bos’ contribution. Read More…
Community Tributes
These tributes record the story of key people in the life of REDWatch and the community that have died.
Community Memorial for Irene Doutney – Video
Below are the links to the formal presentations made at the Community Memorial for Irene Doutney on 29 June 2018. Read More…
Vale Irene Doutney – Minute by the Lord Mayor
At City of Sydney Council meeting on 25 June 2018, the Lord Mayor, Clover Moore, presented the following Mayoral Minute in recognition of Irene Doutney. Read More…
Remembering Irene Doutney Community Memorial – 2pm 29 June 2018
This is a community event to remember Irene Doutney who recently passed away. This is a community event involves Irene’s family, friends and colleagues. It is supported by The City of Sydney (of which she was an ex Deputy Lord Mayor), The NSW Greens (of which she was an elected member), Counterpoint Read More…
Irene Doutney in her own words
The following description of Irene Doutney is adapted from her old City of Sydney Council Website and provides a good overview of what Irene stood for. Read More…
Details for Irene Doutney’s funeral and memorial
We have received the following details on 14 JUne 2018 evening from Sylvie Ellsmore regarding arrangements for Irene’s funeral which we are passing on. Read More…
Vale Irene Doutney – 4 June 2018
It is with great sadness that I let you know of the death today of Irene Doutney at the St Vincent’s Hospice. Irene has been unwell for some years outliving doctors initial expectations. Plans will be made this week for a celebration Irene’s life probably here somewhere in Redfern and will let you k Read More…
Community gathers to remember Ross Leslie Smith (1941–2016)
Alexandria Town Hall was packed with tenants, friends, agency workers, bureaucrats and politicians for a celebration of Ross Smith’s contribution to his community on November 18 reported the South Sydney Herald of December 2016. Read More…
Ross Smith Cremation – Wed 21 Dec
We have just been informed un-expectantly that despite previous advice that Ross’s remains would not be released till Feb 2018 that in fact someone has organised his cremation for next week. The details advised to us are below in an email from Mike Shreenan at the Factory. Read More…
Ross Smith on why he should be elected to an ALP committee
The letter below was sent to ALP members when Ross Smith stood in 2011 for the NSW ALP Policy Forum. It outlines some of Ross’s involvement and positions in the ALP and more broadly. It provides an insight into the ALP side of Ross’s involvements. Read More…
Ross Smith the Waterloo People’s Precinct Rep
Below is the text of a sheet produced by Ross Smith for the 2016 “People’s Precinct” Waterloo Neighbourhood Advisory Board elections. Read More…
Brett Louat address to Ross Smith Celebration 18 Nov 2016
I have been reflecting on what people before me have said and unfortunately it is often the case that we don’t appreciate what we have until it has gone. And it is certainly a mark of the man that there are so many people here this morning to bid their farewells. I don’t know a … Read more
Jose Perez address to Ross Smith Celebration 18 Nov 2016
I met Ross approximately 18Years ago at the Factory Community Centre where my son had recently begun in before/after day care. I had been asked to join the committee and he was the secretary at the time. He seemed a friendly person, polite, courteous and welcoming. As I became more involved in committees and organisations … Read more
Ross Smith Squatspace Tour of Beauty 2016 video by Clare Lewis
This is the video of Ross Smith talking about Waterloo that was shown at the Celebration of his Life on 18 November 2016. https://vimeo.com/191385262
Ross Smith: A life spent in service to the community – by Garry Mallard
The public housing sector mourns the loss of one of its most colourful characters, long-time Waterloo resident, advocate and activist. Read More…
REDWatch Song Tribute at Ross Smith’s Celebration of Life
Over the last 12 years Ross Smith has been active in REDWatch keeping an eye on what Government bodies do in Redfern, Eveleigh, Darlington and Waterloo – and trying to ensure that what happens works for our diverse communities and not just government. Ross’s encyclopaedic knowledge; his consistently Read More…
Public housing for private profit? – Jenny Leong South Sydney Herald
For more than 100 years, government funded public housing has been available to low income earners in NSW. Read More…
Vale Ross Smith – Tanya Plibersek in South Sydney Herald
It is with great sadness that last month we lost our friend and comrade Ross Smith. Read More…
Vale Ross Smith – Tenants Union’s Brown Couch
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Ross Smith – a tireless advocate for fairness in the housing system, and member of the Tenants’ Union of NSW. Read More…
South Sydney Herald – Vale Ross Smith
Ross Smith SSH Distribution co-ordinator collapsed on Waterloo Green on October 4 as he was preparing to start distribution of the October issue of the paper. Sadly he could not be revived. Ross never spoke to anyone about his family and while he gave much of himself to others, he gave little away a Read More…