Our Stories, Our Flats

Today's episode is the final in the series. It's where we explore solutions with public housing advocate Rcoo from 44 Flats United and youth worker Barry Berih.Music: www.purple-planet.comFurther informationThe impossibility of “housing rights” David Kelly, Libby Porter and Priya KunjanCommunity Stories with Barry Berih44 Flats United

On today's show, Sadam Ahmed discusses accessibility issues in the flats. Later in the episode, an anonymous resident shares her concerns about safety in the neighbourhood.Music: www.purple-planet.com Further information:A Home for the Diaspora : From the Horn of Africa to Melbourne's public housingHousing For The Aged Action Group | HAAGRaise The RoofEmployers must do more to support people who are blind or have low visionOlder Australians experiencing homelessness statistic

This week, we challenge the myth of ethnic enclaves with youth practitioner Sabrina Adem, and the girls from Underground Women share their experiences of living in Carlton and what they’d like to see change.Music: www.purple-planet.comFurther information:Public & Proud campaignSix Walks Ep 4: Idil Ali on the Carlton Housing Estate

In the first episode of Our Stories, Our Flats, Uncle Robbie Thorpe reflects on the changes to the high-rise flats and Adrianna, a Carlton resident, gives us a glimpse into her life. RMIT Researcher Priya Kunjan discusses the Victorian government’s decision to demolish 44 high-rise towers.Music: www.purple-planet.comFurther informationSave Public Housing CollectiveSocial Housing Legal Program 44 Flats United against Public Housing DemolitionThe Story of Holmesglen Concrete Housing ProjectThe