Released 07/09/2016
Today I officially opened ‘Mura Gunya’ – the new public housing accommodation of five dwellings for Older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
‘Mura Gunya’ meaning ‘Pathway to Home’ is the product of an investment of more than $2.1 million in purpose built and culturally appropriate homes for ageing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the ACT.
The ACT Government has worked collaboratively with the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body to deliver this important project which is designed to meet the needs of its older residents.
The properties have been constructed to meet the Class C Adaptable Housing standards and designed to provide a sense of community; with shared common areas and a covered outdoor communal area for residents to meet, share stories, cook and entertain.
The use of native plants provides a strong connection to the local landscape with native grasses, shrubs and trees featuring prominently. The landscaping will also include medicinal and bush tucker plants planted for residents to use.
These new homes provide age and culturally appropriate accommodation for our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, allowing tenants to maintain connection to their family, community and culture.
Mura Gunya, designed and developed in collaboration with the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body, Collins Caddaye Architects, Architecture for Humanity, the Blackett Property Group and Alliance FM, is due to be completed in late September 2016.
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