Aligning with housing and affordability policy We heard throughout our engagement that housing affordability is a significant challenge within our local area. This is keenly felt by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in important areas such as Redfern. The Housing Policy will directly respond to the need for diverse and accessible housing City’s options for all communities. The Eora Journey Economic Development Plan does not contain actions that directly address housing affordability. Figure 1: Themes and areas of action for the Eora Journey Economic Development Plan Theme Areas of Action Create an economic hub Build skills by providing access to business advice and mentorship Support and capacity building for business owners and prospective Provide opportunities to access resources entrepreneurs. Enable connections, collaboration and supplier diversity Promote Sydney as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business hub Maximise employment outcomes Lead by example through enhancing opportunities within our own organisation Enhancing opportunities to access, progress and thrive within Assist job-seekers in finding the correct employment. support Promote pathways: into employment and onto career progression Enhance tertiary opportunities Enhance reputation as a centre of Sydney’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learning Supporting aspiration, access, and completion in higher education. Raise and help realise aspirations for further study Improve student experiences and networks Finance and professional services Grow key sectors of the economy Increase connections Showcase the sector Tourism Strengthen competitiveness Grow experiences Creative and digital Provide opportunities for collaboration Address under representation Retail Explore access to space Promote ethical trading
Aligning with housing and affordability policy We heard throughout our engagement that housing affordability is a significant challenge within our local area. This is keenly felt by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in important areas such as Redfern. The City’s Housing Policy will directly respond to the need for diverse and accessible housing options for all communities. The Eora Journey Economic Development Plan does not contain actions that directly address housing affordability. Figure 1: Themes and areas of action for the Eora Journey Economic Development Plan Theme Areas of Action Create an economic hub Support and capacity building for business owners and prospective entrepreneurs. Build skills by providing access to business advice and mentorship Provide opportunities to access resources Enable connections, collaboration and supplier diversity Promote Sydney as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business hub Maximise employment outcomes Enhancing opportunities to access, progress and thrive within employment. Lead by example through enhancing opportunities within our own organisation Assist job-seekers in finding the correct support Promote pathways: into employment and onto career progression Enhance tertiary opportunities Supporting aspiration, access, and completion in higher education. Enhance Sydney’s reputation as a centre of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learning Raise and help realise aspirations for further study Improve student experiences and networks Grow key sectors of the economy Finance and professional services Increase connections Showcase the sector Tourism Strengthen competitiveness Grow experiences Creative and digital Provide opportunities for collaboration Address under representation Retail Explore access to space Promote ethical trading