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The widespread rental crisis in Australia is continuing to escalate. The increase in housing costs, both in the ownership and rental housing markets, is having devastating impacts on individuals, families and communities. Recent reports based on homelessness services data show a dramatic increase in demand for services with women and children being among the fastest growing groups. The flow …

Grounded submission to The worsening rental crisis in Australia inquiry Read More »

Dear supporters, There has never been a more poignant time in the housing landscape to advocate for CLT’s in Australia. Our first year has been dynamic, building an agile board of experts across community development, academia and well versed rebels wanting housing firmly entrenched as a human right. I am excited and optimistic about our …

2023 Annual Report Read More »

Written for the 145th edition of Friends of the Earth’s Chain Reaction magazine. We can’t sit by and allow profit seeking developers to determine the essence of our lives. Crummy homes suffering from poor design are a by-product of rampant land prices curtailing architectural dreams. Community Land Trusts (CLTs) have been discussed in the Australian …

It’s Time for a Housing Disruption Read More »

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Campaign Manager in Housing to join Grounded Community Land Trust Advocacy (NGO). As an advocacy expert, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to promote affordable and sustainable housing solutions for vulnerable populations. You will be responsible for designing and implementing strategic advocacy campaigns, utilising your …

Campaign Manager – Housing Read More »

A fireside conversation with three wise heads encapsulating 50 years of governing in Australia’s leading intentional communities. Their key learnings presented to you.

Renowned permaculturalist Morag Gamble recently invited Karl onto her podcast. Have a listen here. She writes: Our housing system is broken, but where do we look for different ways forward and a theory of change? Come and join me with economist Karl Fitzgerald from Grounded the new Community Land Trust Advocacy NGO (and formerly of Prosper …

Sense Making in Property with Morag Gamble Read More »

We write to you as advocates for a fairer housing market. Australian land prices have increased by $2.7 trillion in just the last two years. Since the 1999 halving of the Capital Gains Tax, land values have increased by 7.3 times. The budget cannot afford this to continue with rental markets collapsing, single mums sleeping …

Improving Housing ROI’s – Federal Budget Submission Read More »

Transcript If you have ever thought of joining an intentional community, or dared to dream of setting one up, this is the event for you. Date: Wednesday March 1st 6 – 7.30pm via zoom. Book your free ticket here. How many times have you heard of a community that focused so hard on the set …

Make Your Own Rules Read More »

Grounded is a new advocacy body designed to advocate for Community Land Trusts as a for-purpose development model. Much of the following feedback relates to Karl Fitzgerald’s work at Prosper Australia, where he was the director of research for 17+ years. National Housing Supply and Affordability Council Bill 2023 Congratulations on the appointment of the …

National Housing Supply and Affordability legilslative submission Read More »

Property Law Bill Consultation 2022 Submitter: Grounded Community Land Trust Advocacy Introduction Grounded is a not-for-profit organisation established to advocate, incubate and accelerate the development of Community Land Trusts in Australia. Community Land Trusts (CLTs) are an innovative housing model that enables property ownership and development to meet community need, and embeds affordability, sustainability and …

Submission to the Queensland Property Law Bill Read More »