Mid North Coast housing pledge
Lack of access to affordable and accessible housing on the Mid North Coast is a significant issue, with far reaching social and economic effects, which is why RDAMNC has made housing one of our key priorities for 2022.
As part of the the RDAMNC housing project, we are asking people to pledge to get a flatmate.
We know there are around 81,000 spare bedrooms across the Mid North Coast, that 30% of people live alone, and that more than 12,000 private dwellings are unoccupied. We also know more than 10% of mortgagees in the region are reporting mortgage stress, and more than 35% of renters are experiencing rental stress.
We think we can use the housing resources we already have to help ease the housing crisis in our region.
That’s why we have partnered with Flatmates.com:
Flatmates.com.au is proud to partner with the RDAMNC as part of the Our Spaces Pledge. The housing crisis is touching all pockets of Australia and we encourage viewers to look at share accommodation as we do – as a long-term and legitimate way to live for many Australians. Here at Flatmates.com.au, we know just how much better life can be when it’s shared and we thank you for opening up your minds and your homes to share accommodation. – Claudia Conley, Community Manager Flatmates.com.au
If you have a spare room in your house, and like the idea of sharing your expenses, making new friends, having an extra pair of hands around the house and helping a key worker find a home – take the pledge here or scan the QR code below.
Our Space watch parties – all you need to know
RDA Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) provides a number of services to help our regional stakeholders prepare a strong economic argument in their applications for funding.
You might not be able to attend our public screenings at Port Macquarie and Sawtell, or maybe you just fancy getting some friends together for a cosy watch party at home. Either way we would love it if you want to host an Our Spaces watch party!
Your watch party can be as formal, or informal as you like, the point is to bring people together, watch the film and have a great conversation about the way you are using your domestic space, and how you might share your home (or tell others about the idea).
Watch Party Instructions here
Book your Our Spaces watch party here
Watch Our Spaces film – YouTube
Watch Party pack:
- Poster
- Social media tile
- Invitation
- Take the pledge
- Use #ourspaces when you share on social media! You can also tag us here when you share photos on Facebook and LinkedIn
Our Spaces launch
RDA Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) provides a number of services to help our regional stakeholders prepare a strong economic argument in their applications for funding.
RDAMNC will launch a short film called Our Spaces on 25 August at Majestic Cinemas in Port Macquarie.
The short film explores alternative ways of living aims to help people in the Mid North Coast to start thinking about our homes differently.
With over 81,000 bedrooms currently vacant in homes across the Mid North Coast this is the quickest and easiest way that everyday people can assist to alleviate the housing crisis, particularly among key workers.
If you would like to purchase a ticket to the launch (including a light supper, film screening and Q&A panel with some of the people in the film). Please click here
RDAMNC calling for Board Member applications
RDA Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) provides a number of services to help our regional stakeholders prepare a strong economic argument in their applications for funding.
Are you looking for a way to contribute to your region? Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) is seeking committed leaders to apply to join one of two vacancies on their Board.
RDAMNC is seeking regional leaders with vision, drive and business, government or community experience who can help to facilitate economic development opportunities and investment for our regional communities and create jobs and growth.
Applications are being sought from business and community leaders who have a proven track record of achieving meaningful outcomes in a complex environment.
“Regional Australia is poised for a period of growth and renewal following natural disasters and the pandemic, with Government rightly focussing on our regions, making this a wonderful time to be involved in an organisation like Regional Development Australia as it seeks to help shape the future prosperity of regional Australia,” said Kieren Dell, Chair of RDAMNC.
Appointed to the position of Chair of the organisation in January 2021, Kieren has extensive experience in business, including 19 years founding and running his own business, Majestic Cinemas, which was founded in Nambucca Heads in 2002, has operated in Port Macquarie since 2006 and has 6 other sites. Kieren also has over 36 years’ experience in financial services at senior and CEO level, including running 2 industry bodies.
“I look forward to a range of leaders across business and the community and across the entire breadth of the Mid North Coast putting forth their names to join the Board and volunteer their expertise and time to assist RDA, and in so doing advance the economic development of the region and, most importantly, enhance the lives of the people of this amazing place we live in,” he said
The Boards of the national RDA network are made up of local volunteers giving their time and energy to develop local solutions to local issues. They work with industry, communities, and all levels of government to improve liveability in their designated regions.
RDAMNC is part of a national network of 52 Regional Development Australia committees across Australia and has a charter to drive innovation, growth, and development in the Mid North Coast Region through the facilitation of regional projects, collaboration, communication, and advocacy.
Applications are now open – applicants can apply for a position as an RDAMNC Board member, with appointments being for an initial 12 month term.
Application Information Pack click HERE.
Application form click: HERE
Applications close at 5pm on 5 August 2022.
Enquires: Dianne Wall: operations@rdamnc.org.au
HAVE YOUR SAY on Transport Reforms
RDA Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) provides a number of services to help our regional stakeholders prepare a strong economic argument in their applications for funding.
Transport Standards reforms: have your say at a public consultation event
The Australian Government is responsible for the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards). To improve public transport accessibility and ensure the Transport Standards reflect the current and future needs of people with disability, the Australian Government is conducting a reform process and public consultation program.
People with disability, their families and carers, advocacy groups, the transport industry and government, are invited to provide feedback on the proposed Stage 2 reforms through a program of public consultation events starting from today until mid-July 2022.
There are a range of ways to participate, including:
- webinars
- community workshops
- online discussion boards
- industry / disability sector roundtables and targeted focus groups.
You can also have your say on the proposed Transport Standards reforms by:
- writing a submission to DisabilityTransport@infrastructure.gov.au
- calling 1800 621 372
- completing an online survey
A Stakeholder Kit including key messages, summary documents, factsheets and a range of social media materials is available to promote the package of reforms. The kit includes translations into Easy English and Auslan plus 10 other languages: Arabic, French, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese and Vietnamese.
Consultation closes: 11:59PM Tuesday 9 August 2022.
Register for a consultation event: http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/transport-accessibility-consultations
Learn more about the reforms: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/transport-accessibility/reform-transport-standards/stage-2-reforms
Stakeholder Kit: https://communicationsgovau.box.com/s/4hpj0nwlac10ngdw73b8wntf4efrrmfj
Have your say: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/have-your-say/stage-2-reform-disability-standards-accessible-public-transport-2002
More information: 1800 621 372 / DisabilityTransport@infrastructure.gov.au