Keeping you informed: CHIA eNews October 2022
CHIA has released its October 2022 newsletter- read here Subscribe here
UK coverage of Australia’s ESG reporting standard
Housing Digital, a UK based digital news platform for housing professionals, has recently reported on the work that CHIA and a consortium of private and public sector partners have been leading on an ESG reporting framework. As reported, ‘The Sustainability Reporting Standard (SRS) – launched in November 2020 by Sustainability for Housing (SfH) and The Good Economy –…
Housing Choices MD Michael Lennon to step down
After a total of 12 years as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Housing Choices Australia (Housing Choices), Michael Lennon has advised the Board that he will step down from his position on January 31, 2023.Michael’s decision is driven by his belief that Housing Choices should benefit from renewed leadership at the most optimal…
Keeping you informed: CHIA eNews September
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City West Housing: award for Ironbark
Congratulations to Leonie King, CEO and the City West Housing team on winning the award for Best Affordable Housing Development at the Property Council of Australia Innovation & Excellence Awards recently, for their Ironbark Apartments.
Media Release: Housing progress at Job Summit
Key housing affordability advocates have welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s commitment to expand the National Housing Infrastructure Facility to social and affordable housing. Mr Albanese made the commitment in his closing address to the Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra this afternoon. The policy makes it possible for $575 million dollars in the national housing…
Media Release: Job summit must find housing solutions
The Jobs and Skills Summit must consider the urgent need to expand social and affordable housing if it hopes to deal with core economic challenges such as productivity and labour mobility, according to key housing affordability advocates. The joint call from the Community Housing Industry Association, National Shelter, Homelessness Australia and Everybody’s Home comes as…
Keeping you informed: CHIA eNews August
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Media release: Push for improved energy efficiency in Australian homes
An alliance of more than 100 property, community, health and environmental organisations has today issued a forceful call to the country’s Building Ministers to lift the energy efficiency of new homes built in Australia. The powerful joint statement, released two weeks ahead of a National Building Ministers meeting, urges the Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers to…
Keeping you informed: CHIA eNews July
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Link Wentworth Affordable
Link Wentworth recently launched a new name and brandmark for their Affordable Housing services. This follows the organisation’s merger last year to become Link Wentworth. ‘Link Wentworth Affordable’ is a licensed real estate agency, linking renters on low to moderate incomes with appropriate and affordable properties. The team works in close partnership with private property…
Affordable Housing Development & Investment Summit
Welcome to the 8th Affordable Housing Development & Investment Summit (Melbourne 15 – 16 September), developed in a first-time partnership between CHIA and Aventedge, to deliver a summit which tackles critical housing issues at a time of change in leadership and crisis. The early bird has been extended to 5th August, and CHIA members receive an additional discount…
Anglicare Australia: A Roadmap to Affordable Housing
Keeping you informed: CHIA eNews June
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SGCH releases Impact Report, outlining ESG approach
SGCH, NSW’s largest community housing provider, has released its first Impact Report in recognition of the growing interest in the sector by investors, Government and commercial partners, and the broader sector. The Impact Report draws a clear link between SGCH’s strategy and the long-term impact and value that this emerging investment class is creating in…
Media Release: CHIA applauds the elevation of housing to federal cabinet
The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) congratulates the Hon Julie Collins MP on her appointment to Cabinet as the Minister responsible for the housing portfolio. “We warmly welcome Ms Collins to her new role” said Wendy Hayhurst, CHIA’s CEO. “We have long argued that housing deserves a seat at the Cabinet table. Access to a…