Affordable Housing Action Taskforce

Join the Affordable Housing Acting Taskforce

Applications closed on Wednesday 30 April 2025. The Assessment Panel will meet shortly to assess the applications received and put forward a recommendation to Council at an upcoming Ordinary Meeting.

Purpose

The purpose of the Affordable Housing Action Taskforce (the Taskforce) is to support Shoalhaven City Council’s implementation of its Affordable Housing Strategy 2024. Council recognises the benefits of working with others to implement its Strategy. The Taskforce will lead work to execute the actions set in the Strategy by leveraging the knowledge, skills, and connections of its members in the planning and delivery of affordable housing (for rent or purchase) and related industries. 

The purpose of the Taskforce aligns with Council’s: 

• Community Strategic Plan, supporting Key Priority 1.1 Support inclusive, safe, and connected communities

• Local Strategic Planning Statement, supporting Planning Priority 1 Providing homes to meet all needs and lifestyles

Role

• Provide Council with advice on the implementation of the Strategy, guided by its members skills, expertise, and experience. 

• Use network, government, and industry connections to inform and drive the implementation of actions set in the Strategy. 

• Utilise networks and connections to promote the Taskforces awareness raising, education, and advocacy campaigns. 

• Advise on the development, review and implementation of the Strategy. 

• Monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of the Strategy.