Talks held at Nimbin Town Hall

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.