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Mick Gooda to Headline Deadly Housing Summit #3 – A Must-Attend Event for ACHPs

ACHIA NSW is excited to announce that esteemed Indigenous rights advocate Mick Gooda will headline the Deadly Housing Summit #3, taking place on April 2–3, 2025, at the Lazy River Estate, Dubbo. 

As part of our commitment to the Coolamon Project, this summit serves as a crucial gathering for Aboriginal Community Housing Providers (ACHPs), offering the chance to engage with experts and industry leaders in their field. By participating, ACHPs will acquire valuable insights and have the opportunity to discuss housing challenges, strengthen their networks, and drive significant changes in Aboriginal housing policy and practice.

Mick Gooda: A Voice for Change. 

Mick Gooda, a proud Yiman and Ghangulu man from Central Queensland, has been at the forefront of advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples rights, particularly in housing, governance, and social justice. Micks notable leadership includes: 

  • Former Social Justice Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission 
  • Co-Commissioner for the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the NT 
  • Co-Chair of the Close the Gap campaign 
  • Chair of the Queensland Stolen Wages Taskforce 

Mick has dedicated his career to empowering Aboriginal communities and ensuring that Indigenous voices are at the forefront of policy and decision-making processes. His keynote address will set the tone for the summit, igniting discussions on housing reform, self-determination, and the future of Aboriginal-led housing initiatives. 

Why you should attend

This year’s Deadly Housing Summit promises an impressive lineup of expert speakers who will share invaluable insights on policy, planning, design, and sustainability in Aboriginal housing. 

  • First Nations Housing Design & Research – Samantha Rich (Wiradjuri Designer & Researcher) discusses how Aboriginal-led design can cater to the needs of regional and remote communities. 
  • Strategic Planning & Policy – Danielle brings 17 years of property expertise, guides ACHPs through government policies, funding, and asset management. 
  • Infrastructure & Project Delivery – Michael shares his experience leading multi-million-dollar social infrastructure projects, advising on effective funding strategies and housing development. 
  • Planning With Country – Elle Davidson (Balanggarra woman, Urban Planner & Lecturer) is a leader in embedding First Nations knowledge into housing and urban development. 
  • Business Sustainability & Compliance – Shannon Barnes (Boomalli Consulting) helps First Nations organisations in developing sustainable housing models and navigate compliance. 

This is a must-attend event for ACHPs eager to learn from industry leaders, strengthen networks, and shape the future of Aboriginal housing. 

Who can attend 

The event is exclusively open to ACHPs that are NRSCH registered ACHIA NSW Members 

Secure your spot today by registering through Eventbrite—limited spaces are available. 

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/deadly-housing-summit-3-tickets-1267902724179 

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ACHIA NSW acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land we live, work and play on. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture, and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders across this beautiful nation. These lands were never ceded; it always was and always will be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands.