Nurturing the dream: owning a home

6-8pm Thursday 24 February 2011 - Pilgrim House, 69 Northbourne Ave, Civic


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A discussion on the challenges and opportunities of aiming to achieve the dream of owning a home in the current Australian environment.
View video of welcome by Muhammed Ali, President, Forum Australia


Speakers:


Shayleen Barlow,
Community Member on her experience on purchasing property
View video of Shayleen's speech


John Miller,
Executive Director, Master Builders Association of ACT
View video of speech


Peter Sandeman,
CEO, Anglicare
View video of speech


Amanda Bresnan,
MLA, ACT, Greens spokeperson for Disability & Housing
View video of speech


George Tomlins,
Executive Director, Dept of Land & Property Services, ACT
View video of speech


The speeches were followed by a Q&A session and refreshments


View photos of the forum

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