NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

It’s the last day of the annual PIA Congress and the Caring for Country team have loved connecting with planners and professionals about Country, Climate, and Resilience 🌿 👋 Come and say hello and attend our session Restoring Country through Indigenous Knowledge; Creative Pathways to Country Centred Planning. It will be facilitated by Liz Cameron from the University of Newcastle and the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. Learn more the Bada Budyari – Eat Well Program, and how integrating art as knowledge and native edible and medicinal species into place-making can enhance planning practice 🌾

It’s National Volunteer Week #NVW2026 and we've been highlighting the role that volunteers play in the management of Crown land across NSW. Volunteer Crown land managers like Katie Leonardi give up their time and energy to care for public land across NSW, such as Dundundra Falls Reserve in the Northern Sydney suburb of Terrey Hills. 🌱 Want to make a difference where you live? Step up and volunteer as a Crown Land Manager board member. Find out how: https://ow.ly/lveh50Z2Ycw

The Caring for Country team is thrilled to be at this year’s PIA Congress, discussing the importance of embedding Aboriginal knowledge and caring for Country into the planning process 👐🏻 Come and say hello to the team, or register to attend our interactive workshop: https://ow.ly/E7RS50Z2vGs Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of what relationship-centred practice looks like and practical next steps for their teams, organisations and planning processes 🧩

Exciting developments for Campbelltown’s creative community 🎨 Plans for an $84.4 million expansion of Campbelltown Arts Centre are now on public exhibition, and we’re inviting the community to have their say. The proposal would reimagine the site, creating a bigger, more flexible and more welcoming arts precinct for the Macarthur region. The concept design includes: ✨ A redesigned arts facility with a theatre ✨ Larger gallery and exhibition spaces ✨ Creative studios and rehearsal rooms ✨ Community and education spaces ✨ Upgraded public areas This is a major investment in arts, culture and community for one of Australia’s fastest‑growing regions, and now we're asking locals, artists and visitors to share their thoughts. If you care about the future of arts and culture in Campbelltown, have your say at 👉 https://ow.ly/fSjF50YYvBE

🏞️ Warrawong Parklands has reached a major milestone, with construction starting on the new Warrawong Seawall – the first step in transforming the lakeside into an iconic waterfront destination for the Illawarra. The project will restore safe public access to the lake, support a healthy marine habitat, and lay the foundation for the reimagined Warrawong Parklands. Find out more about Warrawong Seawall: https://ow.ly/NsRB50Z22R2

It’s National Volunteer Week #NVW2026 so we are highlighting the role that volunteers play in the management of Crown land across NSW. Volunteer Crown land managers like Jed Field give up their time and energy to care for public land including sporting grounds, heritage spaces, bushland, waterways, and community halls. 🌱 Want to make a difference where you live? Step up and volunteer as a Crown Land Manager board member. Find out how: https://ow.ly/YwSr50Z1qce

🏆 We are incredibly grateful for the recognition of our Pre-sale Finance Guarantee team in winning the Property Council of Australia’s NSW People in Property - Team of the Year Award in Sydney overnight. 🏗️ The PFG was designed to unlock stalled housing projects, boost confidence in the market and accelerate the delivery of new homes. In less than a year, it has already demonstrated how targeted, innovative action can support industry, improve feasibility, and increase housing supply where it’s needed most. 🏠 This award reinforces that the PFG is delivering real results through collaboration, smart design and a clear focus on outcomes for communities driven by an amazing team at our department. We’ll continue building on this momentum to help bring more homes to market across NSW. Find out more about the PFG at: https://ow.ly/4tmV50Z024o (L-R: DPHI’s Sandra Reynolds and Sarah Lees, GYDE representative Chris O’Dell, and DPHI’s Cass Franzin.)

Help write the next chapter for Glenfield West. The NSW Government has released a rezoning proposal for Glenfield West, enabling up to 1,200 new homes close to Glenfield Train Station, with key features to include: 🏘️ 10% affordable housing 🏢 Up to 22 storeys near Glenfield Train Station, 2–3 storeys in western areas 🌳New parks, sporting fields and playgrounds 🚴♂️Improved walking, cycling and transport connections You can have your say on the proposal here: https://ow.ly/ow5m50YZmYQ Submissions close 11 June 🗓️

The NSW Government is turning surplus office equipment into big savings, community support and environmental impact. With the new Guide to Circularity in Office Fitouts, co-developed by Property and Development NSW, agencies are encouraged to reuse, repair and refurbish before buying new. Such simple actions can cut waste, lower costs, and keep resources in use for longer. Schools, TAFE NSW and community groups have already benefited from donations of surplus equipment. View the new Guide to Circularity in Office Fitouts: https://ow.ly/59Ps50YYxai

Muru Mittigar is one of the Aboriginal-owned business creating opportunities for community with support from the Caring for Country Aboriginal Business Development Grant program. Delivered as part of the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan, and in partnership with Yarpa Hub, the program accelerates the growth of Aboriginal-owned businesses in Western Sydney. It supports them to become tender-ready and positioned to benefit from opportunities created by the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan over the next three decades. Last year, nine Aboriginal businesses shared more than $500K in support for training, accreditation and equipment. This year, another five businesses will benefit from the $700K program. Programs like this help set Aboriginal businesses up for community-led success today and well into the future. Learn more about the Caring for Country Strategy at https://ow.ly/evlv50YXTwX