In the heart of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, a quiet revolution is unfolding—one that challenges outdated laws, redefines what home means, and puts compassion at the centre of housing advocacy.
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jacqueline, Angela, and Judy, three women at the forefront of the fight to protect small community living in Belli Park. What began as a generous act - Jacqueline opening her 13 hectare property to those in need, has become a flashpoint in the battle for housing justice. With eviction notices, legal appeals, and mounting pressure from local council, these women have refused to back down.
Together, they share:
- The emotional toll and resilience behind their fight to stay housed
- How current Sunshine Coast laws treat tiny homes as temporary, despite the growing housing crisis
- Their role in the Tiny Community Living Campaign, which is pushing for legal reform to allow multiple tiny homes on private land
- Why this movement is about more than housing - it's about dignity, sustainability, and community
Whether you’re passionate about housing reform, curious about tiny home living, or simply inspired by grassroots activism, this conversation will move you.
If you haven’t yet listened to Episode 63, “Tiny Homes, Big Impact,” we highly recommend going back for a deeper dive into the origins of this housing battle and the broader movement for sustainable, community-led living.
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Host: Melissa Alsemgeest
Guests: Jacqueline Morton, Angela Smith & Judy Stark
Editor: Robert Alsemgeest
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