Eastern Sydney Sector Support & Development Project

The project provides support to existing services through the Eastern Sydney HACC Forum and looks at bigger picture issues such as development of services, identifying needs and liaising with other…

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Social housing flood resilience in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley

This project works with social housing tenants and their Community Housing Providers (CHPs) in the Nepean-Hawkesbury floodplain to help tenants become aware of the flood risks to their home and…

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Waterloo capacity building

NSW Government plans to redevelop the Waterloo social housing estate. The redevelopment project, led by Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC), is the largest of the government’s Communities Plus program. This…

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Agency feedback on proposed Waterloo Metro Quarter

In January 2019, the government asked for public feedback on its proposal for the development of Waterloo Metro Quarter. This project concerns the buildings which will sit above the planned…

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Providing information, advocacy, support and community development

For the local government areas of Botany, Leichhardt, Randwick, City of Sydney, Waverley and Woollahra

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Staff

At present, Inner Sydney Voice has six staff members — two full-time, four part-time. Each of them can be contacted directly — either by phone or via email. Details below.…

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From the archives: Waterloo bus stop

History

Celebrating 40 years — A Brief History of the Inner Sydney Regional Council. In late January 1974, Andrew Jakubowicz, University of NSW sociology academic and Chairperson of the Surry Hills…

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Board

At the Annual General Meeting, the Board is elected from the membership of the Inner Sydney Regional Council for Social Development Inc. Board members comprise local residents and representatives from…

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What do we do?

Our Projects .

At the Inner Sydney Regional Council for Social Development, we oversee a number of key projects that provide support, access to resources, advocacy and information services for our local communities

Home and Community Care

Eastern Sydney Sector Support & Development Project

The project provides support to existing services through the Eastern Sydney HACC Forum and looks at bigger picture issues such as development of services, identifying needs and liaising with other…

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Aboriginal Liaison Officer Waterloo

The Aboriginal Liaison Officer is one of three positions funded to provide assistance to tenants independently of Family and Community Servivces and the Land and Housing Corporation. The other two…

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Social housing flood resilience in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley

This project works with social housing tenants and their Community Housing Providers (CHPs) in the Nepean-Hawkesbury floodplain to help tenants become aware of the flood risks to their home and…

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Information and Community Development Project

Inner Sydney Voice’s Information and Community Development program is funded by Family and Community Services, through its Community Builders Program. One of our main purposes is to provide information and…

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Waterloo capacity building

NSW Government plans to redevelop the Waterloo social housing estate. The redevelopment project, led by Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC), is the largest of the government’s Communities Plus program. This…

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The Annual Marg Barry Memorial Lecture

Over the years, the lecture has educated and engaged local residents, activists and community groups on topics such as the global financial crisis, the changing nature of neighbourhoods and the…

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Project Archive

Projects come and go as needs and government policies change. Some information on projects remains of historical interest. This section of our website covers the following historical projects: Central Sydney…

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Community vs public housing

Social housing tenants in Waterloo are used to being public housing tenants, and to deal with Housing NSW as their landlord and the body that…

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Sustainability in urban environments

Sustainability is the capacity of an ecological system to remain productive and diverse indefinitely. Human caused climate change and its dramatic consequences over nature and…

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Home Support Services Brochure

We have developed a plain language, compact brochure listing Home Support Services in the City of Sydney and Eastern Suburbs regions. Information and contact details…

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Making neighbourhoods accessible through universal design

Universal Design is a range of ideas and practices that makes places and buildings more inclusive and easily accessible for everyone, including older people as well…

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Medical and Health Services Brochure

Ever wanted a compact directory of free or low cost medical and health services available within the City of Sydney region? Download a copy from…

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Density: what it is & how it is measured

Population density and development has become a major issue of concern for residents of Sydney over the last few years. Waterloo is already a very…

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eNews

For the duration of the coronavirus crisis, Inner Sydney Voice will keep communities regularly updated via e-newsletters on the latest initiatives, resources and support strategies.…

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Service Directories

Inner Sydney Voice helps people locate the services they need.

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How urban design makes liveable spaces

As opposed to architecture which focuses on the design of individual buildings, urban design deals with designing and shaping groups of buildings, at a larger…

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Submissions and Reports

At Inner Sydney Regional Council for Social Development Inc, we prepare submissions to government and reports to inform the community sector. 2012 Report back from…

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Celebrating 40 years in video and print

With Regional Council holding its 40th AGM this year we are celebrating this event in both print and video. Here are the links to our…

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Services Map

Inner Sydney Voice’s listing of community services and agencies in the Inner City, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.

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The meaning of ‘social mix’

Social mix is one of the subjects that is the highest on the agenda of Waterloo Redevelopment. Find out more about what it means and…

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Other Resources

Inner Sydney Voice also producesor makes available other resources for tenants. Some of these you can see listed in the right hand menus for this…

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John McIntyre on Authentic Communities

Bishop John McIntyre died on 6 June 2014. His funeral was held in St Saviours Redfern. John Mac was imersered in his local community and…

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Eastern and Inner Sydney Mental Health Services Brochure

The 2015 edition of the Eastern Suburbs and City of Sydney Mental Health Services brochure is now available. For hard copies contact Saskia on admin@innersydneyrcsd.org.au…

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Resources from Inner Sydney Voice Magazine

Inner Sydney Voice Magazine runs a broad range of articles written by experts in their field. These articles cover a broad range of topics relevant…

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Masterplanning for non-planners

Master Planning aims at creating a long term strategic plan or vision for a neighbourhood and a community. Find out more about Master Planning here.

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Medical Records and Stethoscope

Medical and Health Brochure

Recognising a new for a compact directory of free or low cost medical and health services available within the City of Sydney region, Inner Sydney Regional…

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Urban policy & design resources

Waterloo Estate is set to undergo large-scale redevelopment. To understand how this complex process happens, we’ve developed handy resources focused on key principles in urban…

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Guidelines on writing to a member of Parliament

Introduce yourself as a concerned member of the public or as a representative of your service Clearly state the purpose of your For example: ‘I…

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Inner Sydney Voice

Latest News .

Latest News ISV Magazine

Through our publication, Inner Sydney Voice, we keep locals informed on the latest developments on issues as diverse as employment, health, material needs, education, urban development, transport, the environment, and resources and community organisations in our region.

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  • 2020

Help for temporary visa holders

Help is on its way to the most vulnerable people affected by COVID-19, with the NSW Government providing more than $6 million for multicultural communities — including migrants and temporary…

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Inner Sydney Voice magazine

The last issue of Inner Sydney Voice (ISV) magazine appeared in spring 2018. Nineteen months on, and ISV will soon be in your hands and on your screens once again.…

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  • 2020

National Reconciliation Week

In 2020, Reconciliation Australia marks 20 years of shaping Australia’s journey towards a more just, equitable and reconciled nation. Much has happened since the early days of the movement for…

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We welcome feedback and enquiries from anyone with a connection to the inner Sydney region.

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Phone: 02 9698 7690

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PO Box 3277. Redfern NSW 2016

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