THE Maleny Housing Working Group (MHWG) was formed in October 2021 in response to significant social, economic and environmental issues arising from the ongoing housing crisis.
Coordinated by the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre (MNC) the MHWG is made up of local housing advocates who investigate options for affordable housing in the face of huge rent increases and basic expenses.
The group has been actively looking at a range of short, mid and long-term solutions to alleviate some of the issues of housing stress and homelessness affecting our region.
Members have put forward a detailed report to council, New Planning Scheme Consultation, based on examples many people had experienced in the area.
Currently MHWG is developing a proposal in response to the State Housing Summit and has offered community-led insights around ‘Hot Planning Topics’ such as affordable living and housing affordability, secondary dwellings and short-term accommodation.
MHWG is also calling for significant changes to current local laws and future land use and developments in Maleny and surrounding Blackall Range region (Jinibara and Gubbi Gubbi Country). To find out more visit www.malenync.org.au/about/housing-project or email
housing@malenync.org.au
