Dr. Gary Flomenhoft
Gary has a PhD in the economics of common property from the University of Queensland, and has a master’s degree in public policy and ecological economics. He was formerly a Research Fellow at the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics at the University of Vermont.
Whilst living in Burlington, Vermont he was a ten-year resident of Champlain Housing Trust, the largest community land trust in the world. He is an academic writer on land as a false commodity, and a strong CLT advocate.
Ps Fred Brogden
Fred has been a resident of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands since 2005. He is the head pastor of the Safe Harbour Family Church on Russell Island, the Padre of the RSL and a leader in promoting the well-being of residents on the islands.
In addition to caring for people’s spiritual needs, Fred serves the community by leading Safe Harbour Community Care which incorporates the Food Bank on Russell Island, having previously provided up to 750 food parcels per year. Fred recognises the importance of perpetually affordable housing to the stability and strength of the Southern Moreton Bay Island community.
Ps Margarita Brogden
Margarita is also a resident of the SMBI since 2005. Alongside her husband Frederick Brogden she is a senior pastor and has an active role in Safe Harbour Family Church, Global Care and the community, promoting wholeness in the spirit, soul and body.
Qualified in family counselling, biblical studies, Aqua aerobics fitness and has also been employed in managerial positions in the retail and real estate sector, throughout her working career.
The Australian dream to have a family and own a home of your own is slipping away, and out of reach for many families. The CLT culture is a new and innovative way in Australia to bridge this gap.
She has a vision to see our SMBI community flourish through the CLT initiative, so everyone has the opportunity to acquire affordable housing, and a passion to see families grow in a safe and caring community.