DPIE commit to Human Service Plan delivery for LAHC

In this correspondence from Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) on 18 August 2020 it was confirmed that the Housing and Property Group within the Department of Planning, Industry & Environment will lead the Waterloo Human Services Plan with support from Department Communities and Justice (DCJ). More details will follow on who will be responsible for… Read More…

LAHC Reply on behalf of Ministers re support for tenants and human services

On behalf of Groundswell agencies Counterpoint, Inner Sydney Voice and REDWatch wrote to Minister’s Pavey and Ward regarding a number of matters including the defunding of the support positions for the Waterloo Redevelopment and the future of the promised Waterloo Human Service Plan. The agencies we Read More…

Information for DCJ Tenants in High Rise Buildings 28 July 2020

This information sheet, titled Staying Safe during COVID-19 Information for Department of Communities and Justice Tenants, is in various community languages. OPen the PDF file and find yopur language. This sheet was distributed into the high-rises at the end of July 2020. Download: Information for DCJ Tenants in High Rise Buildings – Combined.pdf »

2020 Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct

This is a map of the area covered by the TRansport for NSW and Department of Planning and Environment Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct notified in August 2020.

Redfern North Eveleigh Place Design Forum – 26-27 August 2020

2020 Planning for Redfern North Eveleigh will kick off with a Place Design Forum – 26-27 August 2020 that REDWatch has been asked to attend akong with other community. business, education and government stakeholders. REDWatch has been involved in discussions about the redevelopment of North Eveleigh Read More…

REDWatch Correspondence with Council regarding release of Waterloo South Documents

Following the June 2020 REDWatch meeting, REDWatch wrote to LOrd Mayor, Clover Moore regarding the release of Land and Housing Corporation’s proposal for Waterloo South. Below you will see our letter to Clover and her response which has addressed the concerns that we have raised with her about the l Read More…

Where is the Waterloo Human Services Plan?

THis is the poster for the August 6th REDWatch meeting on human services. The meeting will look at the takeaways from the Waterloo Impact Report which was based on discussions with service users and both Government and non government service providers. The recomendations provide a starting point for issues to be addressed in a human… Read More…

Have you been impacted by Covid-19 and need a mate?

We know that Covid-19 has been a challenging time, are you in need of a mate? Counterpoint Community Services has put together a flexible response team of “mates” to help. The mates can help with: Job seeking assistance; Emotional and counselling support; Collection of essential shopping, medicines and other household items; Help with navigating and… Read More…

Waterloo Impact Project Report 2020 Recommendations

These are the final recommendation PowerPoint slides to accompany the Waterloo Impact Project Report. The Waterloo Impact Project explores local perceptions to establish what views exist around the local client referral system and coordination between agencies, both government and non-government, and the needs for any improvement. The consultation consisted of interviews and focus groups with… Read More…