These talks discuss positive solutions to the housing crisis, including affordable housing through shared land ownership and community development.
Speakers
- Jeni Kendall
Introduction
- Aidan Ricketts
Legal Academic, Social Change trainer, activist
Introducing the current state and creating better outcomes
- Carol Perry
Co Founder, community member Dharmanada since 1972
Creating involvement, harmony, continuum in community
- Gai Longmuir
Founding member of Bodhi Farm, environmental activist
Living your truth, standing up for change
- Rob Doolan
Innovative Planner, civic infrastructure, former Councillor
A Journey of Multiple Occupancy and Beyond
- Shane Sylvanspring
Founder, Mgr. Planning Regenerative Communities
Landsharing now – new ethical communities
- Professor Wendy Stone
Housing & Social Policy Swinburne University
Housing as a Human Right – New Models and Ideas
- Nick Sabel
CEO Common Equity NSW
Developing & providing community housing for all ages, all needs
- Sue Higginson
Greens MP for NSW, activist, lawyer
What can we do to be heard and make change happen - Panel, Discussion & Q&A

The 1973 festival itself is seen as a catalyst for community land sharing in NSW, leading to the establishment of the Tuntable Falls Coordination Co-operative, a model for affordable housing and shared land ownership.
