About this site
The Redfern Aboriginal Housing Company (AHC) was set up in 1973 as the first urban Aboriginal community housing provider, purchasing the houses on the Block using grant money.
This site documents stories and photographs about the Block, and surrounding Redfern that are not often known to the community at large. You will find varying 'voices' and experiences under Oral history, and there are photos and videos that display the vibrant community spirit in Redfern and showcase achievements that do not necessarily make headlines. Some of the people you will encounter are quiet achievers, unsung heroes or simply ordinary members of the community.
Who are we?
Redfern Residents for Reconciliation [RRR] is a small group dedicated to the process of reconciliation, Aboriginal rights, eliminating racism, and healing. We are a mixture of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. We started interviewing people in 2002, so that information about this vital, dynamic and diverse community could reach the general public.
We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30 at the Redfern Community Centre. Please drop in any time.
Message to the Redfern community
Our goal is to hand this website over to you. We were happy to help get it started, but it is your history, your story. Please get in touch with us and tell us what you think. If there is a problem tell us. We are happy to have kicked it off, but we look forward to the day when appropriate people can take it over.
We are trying to name all the people in photos. If you know any names, or have photos or stories you would like to share, please contact us.
Anybody can add things to this website, it's yours.