Wyndham council is using the feedback from an affordable housing forum to help deal with the growing problem.
The forum held last month included a panel of four affordable housing professionals who shared their thoughts and ideas which were shared with 100 stakeholders with housing knowledge to
discuss Wyndham’s diverse housing needs.
The forum is part of the council’s affordable housing strategy
Mayor Susan McIntyre said with Australia facing a rental crisis, Wyndham is at the coalface of these challenging times and faces a large shortage of affordable rental properties.
She said those shortages were having a significant social and economic impact.
“Council endorsed the affordable housing strategy last year and one the key deliverables was to host a forum to bring stakeholders together to discuss the shortage of one and two bedroom homes in Wyndham,” she said.
“Whilst the provision of affordable housing is not a local government responsibility, council can advocate and facilitate opportunities that encourage affordable housing.”
“The forum has certainly raised discussion and dialogue around Wyndham’s housing needs.”
“The affordable housing forum was a success and was filled with robust discussions taking place and a high level of engagement from participants providing council with a rich source of information and ideas to take forward.”
Wyndham council provides advice to those who are vulnerable, including people experiencing homelessness, along with referrals to organisations who can provide assistance.
