Community Forum 1 - Draft Housing Strategy V2

On 23rd April Melinda Lawton facilitated a free panel discussion for the community about Kiama Council’s Draft Housing Strategy V2. 

Melinda is a Kiama Councillor but was not representing Council at the event. 

The speakers were

• Dr Tony Gilmour who has an established reputation in urban planning and affordable housing.  You can here Tony on many KCR podcasts in his capacity as housing expert but also history researcher and author and secretary of the Kiama Historical Society. 
• Michelle Adair, CEO of the Housing Trust which is a Community Housing Provider based in Wollongong and active in the Kiama LGA. 
• David Pepper, an environmental professional with diverse experience and a long term local. 
• Jordan Casson Jones, a kiama local deeply involved in the community regularly representing young people. 
• Jacqueline Forst, a passionate advocate for ageing with dignity, mental health rights, and carer advocacy through roles with Carers NSW, HammondCare, and Lived Experience Australia, and 
• Madeleine Scarfe, an architect who runs her own business in Kiama. 

This is the first of 2 podcasts, commencing with the opening speeches from the panel. 

Recorded 23.4.25 at Kiama Leagues Club.