Join us for a series of informative, upcoming workshops for WVC members on preparing to access secure housing.
Our expert speakers will provide valuable information on alternative housing models, applying for finance, and current government schemes to support home ownership.
Community Development Sessions - “Creating Housing Solutions"
COME ALONG to our Community Development sessions; join together & work towards housing outcomes.
This community development series follows on from the “Creating Housing Solutions.” Workshops held in April & May 2023.
The aim of these gatherings is for people to come together, identify housing needs, what assets and tools are available within the group and come up with ideas and solutions to begin the journey of creating your own housing solution and progress these outcomes.
You’re welcome to join these gatherings, even if you didn’t attend the workshops.
Entry is by donation, no matter how large or small. Donations over $10 are tax deductible.
If you’d like to learn more about the workshops, you can become a Women’s Village Collective member on our website and you’ll be sent the live recordings here: https://www.womensvillagecollective.org.au/become-a-member
The next Community development session will be held:
DATE: Saturday 3RD June, 2023
TIME: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
LOCATION: Byron Community College ( Mullumbimby)
6/8 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby, NSW, 2482
DISCLAIMER: The information provided by Women’s Village Collective Ltd does not constitute personal, financial, property or product advice. In relation to planning matters, planning legislation varies from place to place at Local, State and Federal Government levels and may update or not be applicable to your individual location or circumstances. All information provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or housing needs. It should not be used, relied upon, or treated as a substitute for specific professional advice. Women’s Village Collective Ltd recommends that you obtain your own independent professional advice before making any decision in relation to your particular requirements or circumstances. All financial and property information is subject to market forces and unpredictable events that may adversely affect their future performance. We may at times refer to third parties. Details of these third parties have been provided solely for you to obtain general information and are not an endorsement of any company or product.
Creative Housing Solutions - What you need to know
This workshop provides information on different housing models. What is a manor house, a pavilion home, dual occupancy, multiple occupancy? What can be done in the region to help support entering into creative housing models and what are the boundaries?
This workshop will focus on the nuts and bolts of planning and what you need to know if you are considering going into property with other people.
We have speakers from the planning department of Byron Shire Council who will do a presentation and offer some advice with a Q&A session to help you understand what can and can’t be done and what to look for in a property.
Hear from town planners and advisors on creative housing solutions.
To book your place for the free LIVE EVENT at the Byron Theatre, book your place here: https://events.humanitix.com/creative-housing-solutions-what-you-need-to-know
Please note that seating, lunch and child minding are included as part of the live event so bookings are essential. ( if you reserve your place and can not attend then please make sure to let us know in advance)
To LIVESTREAM the event on the day or watch at a time of your convenience click become a member today by following this link: Become a member today. Membership is $40/year or $10/year if you are in housing insecurity or flood-affected
More to come…
Following on from these workshops will be a series of Community Development sessions, to invigorate and support you to attain long term housing security.
Stay tuned to our social media and your email for more information and details on registering for these events.
The workshops are proudly supported by the NSW Government.
DISCLAIMER: The information provided by Women’s Village Collective Ltd does not constitute personal, financial, property or product advice. In relation to planning matters, planning legislation varies from place to place at Local, State and Federal Government levels and may update or not be applicable to your individual location or circumstances. All information provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or housing needs. It should not be used, relied upon, or treated as a substitute for specific professional advice. Women’s Village Collective Ltd recommends that you obtain your own independent professional advice before making any decision in relation to your particular requirements or circumstances. All financial and property information is subject to market forces and unpredictable events that may adversely affect their future performance. We may at times refer to third parties. Details of these third parties have been provided solely for you to obtain general information and are not an endorsement of any company or product.
Preparing financially to access secure housing opportunities
(Lunch & childcare provided for registered ticketholders)
Our first workshop in the series will be about financial preparedness, with information about the SHARED EQUITY government scheme for single parents, first home buyers, key workers and single people over 50.
We will have speakers from the Bendigo Bank to answer your questions about the Shared Equity scheme and other initiatives such as the Federal Government’s REGIONAL FIRST HOME BUYERS GUARANTEE to help eligible Regional First Home Buyers to enter the housing market sooner and purchase a home in regional areas with as little as a 5% deposit genuine savings.
There is also the FAMILY HOME GUARANTEE Initiative which provides eligible single parents with dependents the opportunity to build a new home or purchase an existing home with a deposit of 2%, subject to the individual’s ability to service a home loan.
There will also be a mortgage broker with 25 years experience getting people into homes to learn about how to get market ready to buy a home.
We are inviting speakers to share information about upcoming Eco Village opportunities as well as alternative housing models, including co-housing and expanded dwellings.
Workshops are free for WVC members thanks to support from NSW Government.
Become a member today, membership is $40/year or $10/year if you are flood-affected.
You will be sent a link to register for the events as soon as you join!
The information provided by Women’s Village Collective Ltd does not constitute personal, financial, property or product advice.
In relation to planning matters, planning legislation varies from place to place at local, state and federal government levels and may update or not be applicable to your individual location or circumstances.
All information provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or housing needs. It should not be used, relied upon, or treated as a substitute for specific professional advice.
Women’s Village Collective Ltd recommends that you obtain your own independent professional advice before making any decision in relation to your particular requirements or circumstances.
All financial and property information is subject to market forces and unpredictable events that may adversely affect their future performance.
We may at times refer to third parties. Details of these third parties have been provided solely for you to obtain general information and are not an endorsement of any company or product.