Welcome to Waterfall Way CLT

We are local residents who care deeply about our community. We imagine a future where our towns & villages thrive, where everyone - regardless of income - has access to safe, secure, affordable & sustainable housing.

Together, we are working towards stronger, fairer & more connected communities across the Bellingen Shire.

About WWCLT

The Bellingen Shire & surrounding areas are experiencing a housing crisis & we’re committed to being part of the solution.

Waterfall Way Community Land Trust (WWCLT) is a not-for-profit company created by the Housing Matters Action Group with a clear purpose: to keep homes genuinely affordable for local people — not just today, but for generations to come.

Founded by 14 passionate community members, of whom have been working and volunteering since 2018 to turn this vision into reality, WWCLT is rooted in a tradition of community-driven action and innovative housing solutions.

By working together, we aim to build a future where everyone has access to secure, sustainable living thus ensuring our towns and villages remain vibrant, inclusive, and diverse well into the future.

By building on our region’s proud history of collaboration and creativity, we aim to ensure everyone has access to secure, sustainable housing — helping our towns and villages remain vibrant, diverse, and inclusive for generations to come.

Our Vision

Our vision is to create affordable, forever homes for locals

Our aim is To create lasting change

Our core mission is To develop a local housing response that works for the Bellingen Shire and is adaptable for use in other communities that other communities can adapt

Our hope is To contribute to community resilience and well being

Partnering with First Peoples We work in genuine partnership with Gumbaygnnirr people in recognition of their self-determination and shared stewardship of Country.

Our Values

Everyone needs a safe, secure and affordable home.
Locals shape their housing and future.
We act are honest, fair and open.
We care for land and community assets responsibly, ensuring long-term environmental and social benefit.
We work together with trust and curiosity, adapting and growing as we create lasting change.
We work in genuine partnership with Gumbaynggirr people in recognition of their self-determination and shared stewardship of Country.

Organisational Documents

About WWCLT

WWCLT is committed to transparency and accountability in everything we do. Here you’ll find key organisational documents—such as annual reports, strategic plans, policies, and impact assessments—that show how the CLT model works in practice.

These resources are shared to build trust with our local community and to support others exploring community-led housing solutions. Together, they demonstrate how a transparent, practical, and inclusive approach can turn the vision of permanently affordable housing into reality.

If you’re looking for plain English explanations of how the CLT model works or what’s in our Constitution, head to our Information Sheets & Resources section.