Written by Russell, Link Wentworth resident
I have been a Link Wentworth resident for 16 years. When I was told that there was a property available for me, I was a single dad sharing a bedroom with my four‑year old daughter at my mother’s place.
Link Wentworth called me and said there was a two-bedroom place that was almost finished being
built, and I was able to go down and look at it from the outside. I rushed around to see it and was so happy.
My life changed completely when we moved into housing. It gave me comfort to know I had a place to raise my daughter and where she could have her own space. She’s 21 now and will always have a place to come home to.
This home has also given me a place to do my art. I make recycled art, which I started a long time ago, making sculptures out of old car parts in my girlfriend’s garage. When I had my own place, I decided to give it a proper go and started to develop my own style.
It’s completely unique, there’s nothing else like it. It is all functional, with moving parts. Each piece is made from what I have on hand. I have a process that I follow, starting from the feet up, and I know
how I like them to be.
Unfortunately, I am now finding it difficult to get the parts to make my artwork. All the previous avenues I used have closed. I am so grateful for this place. We have enjoyed living here. I am absolutely stoked with what Link Wentworth has done for us.
This article originally appeared in the October 2022 edition of Link Wentworth’s resident newsletter
Link Wentworth wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which we work and pay our respect to the Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.