Homelessness Taskforce Shoalhaven

 

 

Meeting Date:     Thursday, 10 March, 2022

Location:            Council Chambers, City Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra

Time:                   2:00pm

 

Please note: Council’s Code of Meeting Practice permits the electronic recording and broadcast of the proceedings of meetings of the Council which are open to the public. Your attendance at this meeting is taken as consent to the possibility that your image and/or voice may be recorded and broadcast to the public.

 

 

Agenda

 

1.    Election of Chairperson           

2.    Apologies

3.    Confirmation of Minutes

·      Homelessness Taskforce Shoalhaven - 14 October 2021.................... 1

4.    Declarations of Interest

5.    Presentations

HT22.1......... City Lifestyles Presentation - Overview of the Homelessness Taskforce Shoalhaven

·     Overview of the Taskforce

·     Terms of Reference

·     Strategic Plan

·     Relevant Policies and Procedures

·     Overview of what is Operational / within the Committees/Boards interest / clarification of appropriate recommendations under the Committees/Boards delegation

 

HT22.2......... Presentation - Governance - Brief Induction

·     Code of Conduct

·     Code of Meeting Practice

·     Delegations

·     Declaration of Interests

·     External Member Reports

 

6.    Reports

HT22.3......... Notification of Council Resolution - Homelessness Taskforce Shoalhaven.............................................................................. 5

HT22.4......... Shoalhaven Homelessness Taskforce Committee Community Membership Expression of Interest - Member Recommendation Report....................................................... 12

HT22.6......... Organisation Membership Recommendation Report............ 15

HT22.5......... Action Table Update............................................................... 17                          

7.    General Business


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Membership

Clr Findley

All Councillors

Chief Executive Officer or Nominee

 

Mitchell Bagou – St Vincent De Paul

Cathy Campbell – Southern Cross Housing

Donna Corbyn – Bay & Basin Community Resources

Patricia David – Unions Shoalhaven

Peter Dover – Salt Ministries

Troy French    Services Australia - South Coast NSW

Bernard Gleeson – St Vincent De Paul Welfare

Belle Grossetti – Mission Australia

Rohanna Holland – Bay & Basin Community Resources

Emilie Martin - Grand Pacific Health

Maria Mitchell – Ulladulla & Districts Community Resources Centre

Nicole Nicholls – Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Justine O'Reilly – Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre

Kristy Puckeridge – Southern Youth and Family Services

Lauren Simpson – Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD

Nicky Sloane – CI Group

Samantha Stiff – Headspace Nowra

Matthew Sutcliffe – The Salvation Army

Olivia Todhunter – Legal Aid NSW

Libby Topp – Shoalhaven Drug and Alcohol Service

Rheanna Williamson – Primary and Community Care Services

Lindy Meeves – Nowra Community Mental Health Team

 

Quorum - 8

 

 

Purpose

To provide appropriate and considered strategic advice on homelessness and related issues that can be dealt with at Council level. The Taskforce will work with Council to address issues, develop options and assist with the identification of preferred solutions as part of Council’s decision making process.

 

Role of the Taskforce

The role of the Homelessness Taskforce is:-

 

 


 

 

 

 

Minutes of the Homelessness Taskforce Shoalhaven

 

 

Meeting Date:     Thursday, 14 October 2021

Location:            Microsoft Teams

Time:                   2:09pm

 

 

The following members were present (remotely):

 

Clr Findley - Chairperson

Clr Jo Gash

Clr Nina Digliglio

Clr John Levett

Clr Patricia White

Stephen Dunshea - Chief Executive Officer

Patricia David – Unions Shoalhaven

Peter Dover – Salt Ministries

Justine O'Reilly – Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre

Capt Matthew Sutcliffe  - The Salvation Army

Olivia Todhunter – Legal Aid NSW

Mitchell Bagou – St Vincent De Paul

Belinda Grossetti – Mission Australia

Emilie Martin – Grand Pacific Health - joined meeting at 2:30pm

Fiona Phillips - Federal Member for Gilmore

Cassie Michaux – Department of Communities & Justice

Cathy Campbell – Southern Cross Housing

Rheanna Williamson – Primary & Community Care Services

Lindy Meeves – Nowra Community Mental Health Services

Libby Topp – Shoalhaven Drug & Alcohol Service

Donna Corbyn – Bay & Basin Community Resources

Rohanna Holland - Bay & Basin Community Resources

Samantha Stiff – Headspace Nowra

Troy French – Services Australia – South Coast NSW

Joanne Grant – AMS Nowra

Mel Brueker – Community Industry Group

Julie Bugden – Shoalhaven Homeless Hub

 

Others Present:

 

Michael Paine – Manager Community Connections

Gordon Clark – Director City Futures

Jane Lewis – Director City Lifestyles

Carly McWalters – Team Leader - Community Capacity Building

Casey Holtom – Social Planner – Community Connections

Jessica Richardson – Community Capacity Builder

Janice Cormie – Senior Governance Officer

 

 

 

Apologies / Leave of Absence

 

Apologies were received from Nicole Nicholls and Kristy Puckeridge.

 

 

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (Patricia David / Peter Dover)

 

That the Minutes of the Homelessness Taskforce Shoalhaven held on Friday 24 July 2020 be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Declarations of Interest

 

Nil.

 

Reports

 

HT21.1       Report - Homelessness Taskforce Introduction and Update on Actions

HPERM Ref: D21/411911

Michael Paine – Manager – Community Connections provided members with an update on the current response strategy of Council.

·    Motions calling for additional housing, in particular social housing, in regional areas will be presented to the LGNSW Conference to be held 28 February to 2 March 2022. 

·    It has been agreed, subject to an agreement being in place with Salt Ministries, that two retired Holiday Haven cabins each year for the next 5 years, be repurposed and be made available for emergency accommodation.

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the Homelessness Taskforce:

1.    Receive this report which provides:

a.    an introduction to the Taskforce.

b.    the current situational analysis.

c.    an update on Council actions.

2.    Endorse the recommendation for the Homelessness Taskforce to join Council staff in planning the Shoalhaven Homelessness Workshop and nominate a Planning Group to support in the development of the above Shoalhaven Homelessness Workshop:

a.    Add name(s) of nominee(s) to be determined at the meeting

 

RESOLVED (By consent)

That the Homelessness Taskforce:

1.    Receive this report which provides:

a.    an introduction to the Taskforce.

b.    the current situational analysis.

c.    an update on Council actions.

2.    Endorse the recommendation for the Homelessness Taskforce to join Council staff in planning the Shoalhaven Homelessness Workshop.

3.    Form a Planning Group to support in the development of the Shoalhaven Homelessness Workshop, made up of the following members:

Lindy Meeves – Nowra Community Mental Health Team

Justine O’Reilly – Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre

Sammi Stiff – Headspace Nowra

Peter Dover – Salt Ministries

Pat David – Unions Shoalhaven

Mel Brueker - Community Industry Group

Julie Bugden - Shoalhaven Homeless Hub

Nomination for the Planning Group will remain open to all members following today’s meeting, by contacting Michael Paine – Manager Community Connections.

carried

 

 

HT21.2       Report - Homelessness Taskforce Membership Expression of Interest

HPERM Ref: D21/411947

Expressions of interest from 3 community members with lived experience of homelessness and 3 community members with an interest in addressing homelessness in the Shoalhaven will be sought to fill the community membership positions.

Clr Findley suggested that a standing invitation be extended to observers with a lived experience of homelessness to join virtual meetings as their contributions will be very valuable to the Taskforce.

Recommendation

That the Homelessness Taskforce:

1.    Endorse the Expression of Interest to be conducted to fill the 6 vacant community membership positions

a.    Expressions of Interest (EOI) will be sought from a maximum of 3 community members with lived experience of homelessness with representation from North, Central and South of the Shoalhaven LGA.

b.    Expressions of Interest will be sought from a maximum of 3 community members with an interest in addressing homelessness in the Shoalhaven with representation from North, Central and South of the Shoalhaven LGA.

2.    Nominate a member of the Committee to be the independent assessor for the next round of Expressions of Interest to the Taskforce.

 

RECOMMENDATION (By consent)

That the Homelessness Taskforce:

1.    Endorse the Expression of Interest to be conducted to fill the 6 vacant community membership positions.

a.    Expressions of Interest (EOI) will be sought from a maximum of 3 community members with lived experience of homelessness with representation from North, Central and South of the Shoalhaven LGA.

b.    Expressions of Interest will be sought from a maximum of 3 community members with an interest in addressing homelessness in the Shoalhaven with representation from North, Central and South of the Shoalhaven LGA.

2.    Patricia David – Unions Shoalhaven - was nominated to be the independent assessor for the next round of Expressions of Interest to the Taskforce.

 

 

HT21.4       Report - Homelessness Taskforce Thrive Together Fair

HPERM Ref: D21/411981

Carly McWalters – Team Leader - Community Capacity Building – provided an update on the Thrive Together Fair which was held on 4 August 2021 at the Indoor Sports Centre, Bomaderry.

·    Over 200 residents attended the Fair.

·    Over 40 local service providers were at event which included vaccination and health clinics, haircuts, showers, and hot meals.

·    Over 300 dignity packs were given away.

·    Very positive and encouraging feedback was received.

 

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the Homelessness Taskforce:

1.    Receive this report providing an overview and evaluation of the Thrive Together Fair

2.    Endorse the recommendation for the Homelessness Taskforce to join Council Staff in planning the Thrive Together Fair in 2022

a.    Nominate a Planning Group to support in the planning of the above Thrive Together Fair 2022

 

RESOLVED (By consent)

That the Homelessness Taskforce:

1.    Receive this report providing an overview and evaluation of the Thrive Together Fair

2.    Endorse the recommendation for the Homelessness Taskforce to join Council Staff in planning the Thrive Together Fair in 2022

3.    Form a Planning Group to support in the planning of the Thrive Together Fair 2022, made up of the following members:

Sammi Stiff – Headspace Nowra

Peter Dover – Salt Ministries

Pat David – Unions Shoalhaven

Lindy Meeves - Nowra Community Mental Health Services

Emilie Martin – Grand Pacific Health

CARRIED

 

     

 

There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the time being 3:10pm.

 

Clr Findley

CHAIRPERSON

 

 

 


 

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HT22.3       Notification of Council Resolution - Homelessness Taskforce Shoalhaven

 

HPERM Ref:       D22/85786

 

Department:       Business Assurance & Risk

Approver:           Kevin Voegt, Director - City Performance 

Attachments:     1.  Homelessness Taskforce Shoalhaven - Terms of Reference   

Reason for Report

Advise of Council’s resolution in relation to the new members and re-establishment of the Homelessness Taskforce Shoalhaven.

 

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the Homelessness Taskforce Shoalhaven receive the Notification of Council Resolution – Homelessness Taskforce Shoalhaven Re-establishment report for information.

 

 

Options

1.    As recommended.

Implications: The membership structure as resolved by Council is adopted for the period to 30 September 2022.

 

2.    Propose a different membership arrangement.

Implications: Should the Homelessness Taskforce Shoalhaven wish to make an alternative recommendation in relation to membership, this would need to be reported to Council for consideration/endorsement.

 

Background

Each year, (generally in September) Council reaffirms all its Committees for the next 12 months - Council has the option to: reaffirm its Committees; make any change to the membership, purpose, delegation, quorum, and the number of meetings required for those Committees; or disband Committees.

This report is provided to inform the Group members of the resolution of the Council. Should the Group wish to make any changes to the above, a recommendation to Council will be required to that effect.

Due to the postponement of the Local Government Elections, the decision to reaffirm Committees was held in January 2022. At the Ordinary meeting on 25 January 2022 Council resolved as follows:


 

 

Meetings per year – Four (4)

Commencement time – TBA

Quorum – Eight (8)

Terms of Reference: POL21/45  (55584E)

Adopted: 14 September 2021

Purpose

To provide appropriate and considered strategic advice on homelessness and related issues that can be dealt with at Council level. The Taskforce will work with Council to address issues, develop options and assist with the identification of preferred solutions as part of Council’s decision making process.

 

Role of the Taskforce

The role of the Homelessness Taskforce is:-

·      Provide Council with strategic advice on homelessness and related issues that can be dealt with at a Local Government level.

·      Work with Council to address issues, develop options and assist with the identification of preferred solutions as part of Council’s decision-making process

·      Advise on the development and application of a Homelessness Strategic Plan

·      Provide comment on relevant Council policies and strategies

·      Advocate community views on homelessness issues

Delegation – NIL

Chairperson – Appointed by Committee

2022 Councillor / Staff Membership

Clr Findley - Chairperson appointed by Committee

All Councillors

CEO or Nominee

Organisational Representatives

Representatives from community organisations and local service providers being either Government/Non-Government agencies/organisations and community members including but not limited to SAHSSI – Shoalhaven Women’s Homeless and DV Service, Unions Shoalhaven, Salt Ministries, ISLHD – Homelessness Mental Health Program, Shoalhaven Homelessness Hub, Grand Pacific Health, Legal Aid, Southern Cross Community Housing, Waminda, Care South.

Representation from a service(s) from the North, Central and South of Shoalhaven LGA

A maximum of 3 community members with lived experience

A maximum of 3 community members with an interest in homelessness in the Shoalhaven with representation from North, Central and South of the Shoalhaven LGA.

One representative for each of the Federal Member for Gilmore and the State Members for South Coast and Kiama

Department of Communities & Justice

Department of Education (subject to availability)

Regional NSW (subject to availability)

NSW Police (subject to availability)

CARRIED

 

 

Policy Implications

There were no amendments to the Terms of Reference by this resolution.

 


 

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HT22.4       Shoalhaven Homelessness Taskforce Committee Community Membership Expression of Interest - Member Recommendation Report

 

HPERM Ref:       D22/61748

 

Department:       Community Connections

Approver:           Jane Lewis, Director - City Lifestyles 

Attachments:     1.  Homelessness Taskforce EOI Applications (Redacted) - January 2022 (under separate cover)   

Reason for Report

To present applications from the Shoalhaven Homelessness Taskforce Membership Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Taskforce and put forward recommendations to the group.

 

Recommendation

That:

1.    Four applicants are invited to represent their organisation on the Taskforce:

·    Ruby Hansen-Tarrant - Age Matters

·    Grace Rey – Socks and Jocks

·    Liz O’Connell – Mission Australia

·    Alice Russack – Yumaro (NDIS)

The above organisations are not currently represented on the committee.

2.    Three community membership appointments are offered to applicants with lived experience:

·    Michael Sweeney – Bomaderry

·    Shirley Taylor – Ulladulla

·    Keith Davis – Ulladulla (itinerant)

3.    Three community membership appointments are offered to represent community members with an interest in homelessness:

·    Raul Arregui – North Nowra

·    Julianne Hopkins – Nowra

·    Stuart Bellingham – Mollymook

 

 

Options

1.    Adopt the recommendations as written.

Implications: The Homelessness Taskforce fill the vacant membership positions as listed in the recommendation.

 

2.    Adopt an alternative recommendation.

Implications: Members of the Homelessness Taskforce Committee will provide an alternative recommendation.

 

Background

During the Homelessness Taskforce Committee meeting held on 14th October 2021, it was recommended, by consent, that the Homelessness Taskforce: Endorse the Expression of Interest to be conducted to fill the 6 vacant community membership positions.

 

a. Expressions of Interest (EOI) will be sought from a maximum of 3 community members with lived experience of homelessness with representation from North, Central and South of the Shoalhaven LGA.

b. Expressions of Interest will be sought from a maximum of 3 community members with an interest in addressing homelessness in the Shoalhaven with representation from North, Central and South of the Shoalhaven LGA. Nominate a member of the Committee to be the independent assessor for the next round of Expressions of Interest to the Taskforce.

A membership Expression of Interest (EOI) was conducted between 6 January 2022 and 27 January 2022. This was advertised on the Shoalhaven City Council website, sponsored social media posts, agency network emails and radio advertising.

As outlined in the Terms of Reference 3.3.3 Nomination Process:

·    An interview panel will consist of a Council staff member, the Chair of the Homelessness Taskforce Shoalhaven and one (1) independent person that will assess the applications and make recommendations for appointments to the taskforce and then Council.

 

Patricia David, Unions Shoalhaven representative, was nominated as the independent assessor and along with Chair Mayor Amanda Findley and staff member Marsha Makary -Community Capacity Builder, Homelessness, recommendations were made from the 15 EOI applications The assessment panel met on Thursday 3 February 2022 to discuss the recommendations.

Under section 3.3.1 Appointments of the Homelessness Taskforce Shoalhaven Terms of Reference, community membership of the Taskforce will comprise of:

·    Representatives from community organisations and local service providers being either Government/Non-Government agencies/organisations and community members including but not limited to SAHSSI – Shoalhaven Women’s Homeless and DV Service, Unions Shoalhaven, Salt Ministries, ISLHD – Homelessness Mental Health Program, Shoalhaven Homelessness Hub, Grand Pacific Health, Legal Aid, Southern Cross Community Housing, Waminda, Care South.

·    Representation from a service(s) from the North, Central and South of Shoalhaven LGA.

·    A maximum of 3 community members with lived experience.

·    A maximum of 3 community members with an interest in homelessness in the Shoalhaven with representation from North, Central and South of the Shoalhaven LGA.

The applications from the Shoalhaven Homelessness Taskforce EOI are attached for review and consideration by the Committee.

Council received 15 membership expressions of interest. Five applicants were employees of organisations, four of which are currently not represented in the Taskforce.

These four applicants have been recommended to join the taskforce as representatives of their organisations. Within the Terms of Reference there is no cap on the number of organisations that can be represented. These four new organisations are:

·    Age Matters – Age Matters tackles homelessness, ageism, and social isolation. They support older Australians facing homelessness find stable accommodation that is right for them.

·    Socks and Jocks – Socks and Jocks was established to help those who are most vulnerable to the climatic extremes of winter months. They collect donations of Socks n Jocks, clothes, hats, and blankets to distribute to those in need

·    Mission Australia - Mission Australia offer a wide range of programs and interventions for those in need including services for people at risk of, or currently homeless.

·    Yumaro (NDIS) – Yumaro (NDIS) is a registered charity and NDIS service provider offering employment, training, lifestyle, accommodation and home and community support services to over 140 people with a permanent disability in the Eurobodalla and Shoalhaven regions.

Three applicants had lived experience of homelessness, and the remainder were individuals with an interest in the issue of homelessness.

The Review Panel determined that there were no suitable candidates from the Central Shoalhaven region. However, there is current Taskforce representation of Central Shoalhaven through ‘Bay and Basin Community Resources’ and therefore the panel recommend that the current membership nominees satisfactorily represent the diverse range of experience in the Shoalhaven local government area.

 

Community Engagement

A membership EOI was conducted between 6 January 2022 and 27 January 2022. This was advertised on the Shoalhaven City Council website, sponsored social media posts, agency network emails and radio advertising.

 

 


 

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HT22.6       Organisation Membership Recommendation Report

 

HPERM Ref:       D22/71284

 

Department:       Community Connections

Approver:           Jane Lewis, Director - City Lifestyles  

Reason for Report

To nominate two relevant organisations currently not represented at the Homelessness Taskforce

 

Recommendation

That the following representatives be invited to represent their organisations on the Shoalhaven Homelessness Taskforce:

·    Blake Richards (My Best Life Australia)

·    Digby Hughes (Homelessness NSW)

 

 

Options

1.    Adopt the recommendation as written.

Implications: The Homelessness Taskforce accept the appointment recommendations

 

2.    Adopt an alternative recommendation.

Implications: Members of the Homelessness Taskforce Committee will provide an alternative recommendation.

 

Background

Blake Richards is the Chief Executive Officer of My Best Life Australia. Mr Richards has previously presented at the Shoalhaven Homelessness Taskforce committee and remains on the Shoalhaven Homelessness Interagency mailing list.

My Best Life Australia operate out of the Shoalhaven region and according to their website, are a “registered charity in NSW whose main purpose is to provide crisis accommodation, safe transport options for domestic violence victims and children. We provide services and enable them with skills by collaborating with other charities.”

My Best Life Australia’s current projects include ‘Tempy Nester’ which aims to support people who have spare accommodation or living space to temporarily host women and children who have been subjected to domestic violence in Australia. Further information can be found on their website:  https://www.mybestlifeaustralia.org.au/

Mr Richards approached Councils Community Capacity Builder Homelessness to request to be included in the Taskforce when he learned that it had be re-established.

 

Digby Hughes is the acting Policy and Advocacy Manager at Homelessness NSW. There is no record of there ever being representation from Homelessness NSW on the Shoalhaven Homelessness Taskforce.

Homelessness NSW is the peak agency for its member organisations to end homelessness across NSW and “advocate and provide leadership on homelessness issues across NSW and support effective service delivery to those who are experiencing homelessness, have experienced homelessness or are at risk of homelessness”.

Homelessness NSW members include small, locally based community organisations, multiservice agencies with a regional reach and large state-wide service providers. They write sector reports, facilitate campaigns and administer programs across NSW. Further information can be found on their website: https://homelessnessnsw.org.au/

Councils Community Capacity Builder – Homelessness has recommended the inclusion of Homelessness NSW as the peak agency.

 

 

 


 

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HT22.5       Action Table Update

 

HPERM Ref:       D22/68918

 

Department:       Community Connections

Approver:           Jane Lewis, Director - City Lifestyles 

Attachments:     1.  Homelessness Taskforce Action Table February 2022   

Reason for Report

To provide the Shoalhaven Homelessness Taskforce with a progress report on outstanding actions.

 

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the Shoalhaven Homelessness Taskforce:

1.    Receive the Update on Actions report for information.

2.    Acknowledge the following actions as being complete and remove from the action table:

a.    HT21.1 Introduction & Update on Actions - Shoalhaven Homelessness Workshop Planning Group – Formation

b.    HT21.2 Homelessness Taskforce - Membership - Expression of Interest endorsed - Independent Assessor - Patricia David

c.    HT21.4 Shoalhaven Homelessness Taskforce Thrive Together Fair Planning Group – Formation

3.    Acknowledge actions one and two from item HT19.6 as being complete and remove from the action table:

HT19.6 Shoalhaven Homelessness & Good Living Interagency - Annual Progress Report - Affordable Housing Strategy

1.    Receive copies of the Homelessness and Good Living Interagency minutes for February, March, and April 2019 for their information.

2.    Acknowledge the Homelessness and Good Living Interagency Position Paper.

 

 

Options

1.    Adopt the recommendation as written.

Implications: The Shoalhaven Homelessness Taskforce is updated of actions and recommendations made at previous meetings

 

2.    Request more information

Implications: The Shoalhaven Homelessness Taskforce request further information

 

Background

This report is to update the Shoalhaven Homelessness Taskforce on outstanding actions from previous meetings.

Subject to the Taskforce concurring that satisfactory progress has been made to complete the items on the February 2022 Action Sheet Report, the Taskforce is requested to adopt the Recommendation to note the completion of:

·    HT21.1 Introduction & Update on Actions - Shoalhaven Homelessness Workshop Planning Group – Formation

·    HT21.2 Homelessness Taskforce - Membership - Expression of Interest endorsed - Independent Assessor - Patricia David

·    HT21.4 Shoalhaven Homelessness Taskforce Thrive Together Fair Planning Group – Formation

In addition note the completion of the following items from the following actions:

·    HT19.6 Shoalhaven Homelessness & Good Living Interagency - Annual Progress Report - Affordable Housing Strategy

1.   Receive copies of the Homelessness and Good Living Interagency minutes for   February, March, and April 2019 for their information.

2.   Acknowledge the Homelessness and Good Living Interagency Position Paper.

And the continuation of the following items from the following actions:

·    HT19.6 Shoalhaven Homelessness & Good Living Interagency - Annual Progress Report - Affordable Housing Strategy

3.   Receive an annual report that outlines progress against KPI’s that are contained in the Shoalhaven Affordable Housing Strategy

Attachment 1 provides information regarding the status of actions and resolutions made at previous meetings. Should Taskforce members require further information on the status of the actions in the table attached Council staff will provide as requested.

An update will be provided by the Shoalhaven City Council Strategic Planning team on Shoalhaven Affordable Housing Strategy at the next Taskforce Committee meeting on 10th March 2022.

Community Engagement

It is important that the members of the Shoalhaven Homelessness Taskforce are kept informed on progress towards the completion of actions and projects. This report provides a structured approach to facilitate this information exchange.

The relevant Taskforce members nominated to form the Thrive Together Fair planning group, Homelessness Workshop planning group and Community Member Expression of Interest assessment panel have been consulted as required.

 

 


 

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