About the ProjectThis is a dedication to the life and times of the people who have lived, and others who are still living, in the Department of Housing area of Minto during the demolition and renewal of their homes. Some of the residents have been relocated, probably never to return. This website is a record of the memories of tenants, their experiences, joys and hopes, in the area that was to give them new hope. Also captured are the stories of those who worked alongside them.
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I initially settled in this area because this is where my family-in-law settled almost 17 years ago. Many South African Muslims settled in this area and it was natural for them...
> Read MoreWe came as a result of what we call a discernment process with our congregation of sisters. We looked all over Australia. It was an area of great need...
> Read MoreI’ve been in Minto since 1991. I’m a casual youth worker for the local Minto Youth Centre and I’m still studying. I am of Maori origin, and we’ve been in Australia since 1985. I grew up in Manly. Mum had a sister living here in Campbelltown...
> Read MoreI’m 20 years old and I’ve been living in Minto for the majority of my life. Throughout my younger years, we moved to other places but we always came back. I work part-time as a teacher at TAFE...
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