CHIA: Covid-19 surveys

CHIA has launched monthly surveys to understand the trends and emerging issues for the community housing industry as it responds to the COVID-19 crisis. The first of the monthly surveys is now open until midnight on Friday, 12 June. The survey was piloted with several organisations both large and small before release. Responses will inform…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Building the Recovery

Building the Recovery: investment in social housing will create thousands of jobs and improve social outcomes New modelling released today by the Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) and National Shelter demonstrates how investing in a four-year social house building program of 30,000 homes will create on average up to 18,000 full-time equivalent jobs each year.…

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One year on – CHL making progress on its Reconciliation journey

Australia’s largest not-for-profit community housing provider, Community Housing Limited (CHL), is commemorating the one-year anniversary of their REFLECT Reconciliation Action Plan at the start of the National Reconciliation Week 2020. CHL has not only been providing affordable housing to vulnerable and at-risk groups across the nation for the last 26 years but has been committed…

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Hume Community Housing: COO position

Hume Community Housing is a dynamic and award winning organisation.  We have recently doubled our customer base and have ambitious strategic growth targets for the future. The COO position provides you with the opportunity to bring your experience, adaptive capacity, and interpersonal capability to the fore. Candidates with community housing sector skills expertise are encouraged…

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Building the Recovery: Call for an investment in social housing

Building the Recovery: Investment in social housing will create jobs and improve social outcomes during the pandemic Today, national housing and homelessness leaders have called for an immediate employment-boosting investment to expand Australia’s social housing by 30,000 homes as the country experiences a wave of job losses due to COVID-19. National peak bodies, the Community…

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CHIA COVID – 19 statement

This statement is CHIA’s initial response to the COVID-19 outbreak. It sets out what CHOs are already doing to support our tenants, communities, and staff, and describes how we want to partner with Government to continue to provide these vital services. Download the executive summary (PDF) Download the full statement (PDF)



Joint letter to Prime Minister & NSW Premier

CHIA participated with the following organisations to write to the Prime Minister and NSW Premier in support of a number of essential initiatives aimed at boosting social and affordable housing in the post Covid-19 recovery phase. These organisations include: Australian Institute of Architects, the Centre for Social Impact, the Community Housing Industry Association, the Community…

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Chief Operating Officer- National Affordable Housing Consortium

Chief Operating Officer • Improve affordable housing supply for those Australia’s housing system fails • Strategic leadership role to achieve optimal financial performance • Suit candidates with a mix of corporate and NFP backgrounds The Organisation National Affordable Housing Consortium (NAHC) is a not for profit, social value enterprise established in 2008 through the increasing…

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Chief Financial Officer – National Affordable Housing Consortium

Chief financial officer • Improve affordable housing supply for those Australia’s housing system fails • Strategic leadership role to achieve optimal financial performance • Suit candidates with a mix of corporate and NFP backgrounds The Organisation National Affordable Housing Consortium (NAHC) is a not for profit, social value enterprise established in 2008 through the increasing…

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Pacific Link Housing: Executive Manager, Tenancy Services

Pacific Link Housing is a leading, nationally accredited, Tier 1 Community Housing Provider founded on the principles of social justice and community values.  With a head office in Gosford and a portfolio in excess of 1,000 dwellings, Pacific Link Housing provides social and affordable rental solutions for people with limited access to traditional and mainstream housing…

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Community Housing Limited (CHL): State Manager WA

Community Housing Limited (CHL) Group of Companies is seeking a State Manager, Western Australia. Senior role in sector leading not-for-profit Diverse and extensive housing services Join a highly engaged executive team Community Housing Limited (CHL) Group of Companies is an innovative and best practice affordable housing organisation which provides access to, develops and manages sustainable…

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State Operations Manager for CHL (WA)

Community Housing Limited (CHL) Group of Companies is seeking a State Operations Manager, Western Australia. Senior Role in sector leading not-for-profit Well established housing services, positioned for growth Join a highly engaged executive team Community Housing Limited (CHL) Group of Companies is an innovative and best practice affordable housing organisation which provides access to, develops…

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CHL seeking Non Executive Director (NED)

CHL is seeking to appoint an appropriately experienced and skilled independent Non Executive Director (NED). As a valued member of the organisation, the NED will be part of a highly qualified and experienced Board. She/he will be given the opportunity to confer with key stakeholders involved in the delivery of housing services to make a…

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