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About Us
Housing affordability has reached crisis levels in Australia and has emerged as a key priority area for governments and social welfare groups. Housing and community experts agree that new thinking and strategic reform is urgently needed for the future of the Australian housing market. More innovation and imaginative ways of dealing with housing affordability is the way forward. This includes opportunities to create visionary and innovative housing projects.
Container of Dreams aim is to build creative temporary housing options while continuing to work towards our long-term goal of providing permanent, affordable housing to the disadvantaged.
Container of Dreams Ltd has been strongly inspired by the work and impact of Habitat for Humanity.
Our policies and programs have been guided and influenced by their example.
Container of Dreams aim is to build creative temporary housing options while continuing to work towards our long-term goal of providing permanent, affordable housing to the disadvantaged.
Container of Dreams Ltd has been strongly inspired by the work and impact of Habitat for Humanity.
Our policies and programs have been guided and influenced by their example.
Container of Dreams is currently exploring ways to implement a new and innovative housing community in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.
Who We Are |
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Clare Urquhart - Founder & CEO
Clare is passionate about making housing affordable and accessible to all. She established the Container of Dreams Organisation to realise this vision. Clare worked for 16 years in the Property Industry before pursuing her creative passion and studying visual art at university. While undertaking creative projects around the subject matter of shelter she became increasingly aware of the urgency to take action on housing affordability and devoted her PhD studies to the topic. Anita Woods - Founding Director
Anita graduated from Bachelor of Social Science at Southern Cross University with First Class Honours. She is passionate about making the world a better place. Jo MacDonald - Founding Director
Jo is highly community spirited and believes in social justice. Retired from full-time work, Jo spends her time working tirelessly in the community in which she lives. Val Muir - Secretary
Val has a long and distinguished career in Medicine and has selflessly served her community over the last 50 (or more) years. She is now retired and serves on our board offering invaluable wisdom, insight and experience. Cass Purdon - Director
Cass is a visual artist with a strong sense of social justice. She brings a wealth of knowledge to our board and is passionate about Women's issues and Aboriginal affairs. |
Our History |
Container of Dreams was first conceived in 2014 to offer an alternative pathway to property ownership to those who may not gain access to housing in the conventional way.
Container of Dreams Ltd is a registered Charity and Not For Profit Company ACN 634 440 298 |