On 29 March 2019, CHIA WA made a submission to the Review of the Local Government Act, WA, regarding the issue of rates exemptions for land in charitable use. The Local Government Act (the Act) currently provides that all land is rateable unless it is listed as exempt. Land used exclusively for charitable purposes is…
North Coast Community Housing (NCCH) has a proud history of providing community housing in northern New South Wales for over 35 years. They currently manage over 950 social and affordable properties from their offices in Lismore, Grafton and Tweed Heads. They believe that everyone has the right to live in safe, comfortable and affordable housing.…
Inspired by the vision: a home, a life, a future, Bric Housing’s purpose is to support people and communities who are facing disadvantage to improve their lives by providing affordable housing. Bric Housing employs 30 people and has a turnover of approximately $10M per annum. Bric Housing is a tier 2 community housing organisation located…
CHIA WA submission to the Leasehold Strata Titles Regulations Discussion Paper On 14 February 2019, CHIA WA and Shelter WA made a joint submission providing feedback on Landgate’s Discussion Paper for leasehold strata schemes. The Discussion Paper presents a new and important opportunity for strata development and more importantly the provision of affordable housing…
Last week, the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) issued its first bond of $315 million to community housing providers (CHPs). CHIA congratulates NHFIC on their success in providing the single largest social bond in Australia. NHFIC’s bond will ensure funds raised be loaned to CHPs to help deliver more social and affordable housing…
The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) and its members express our sympathy and support to the victims and families of the shootings at the Al Noor and Linwood mosques in Christchurch. Our thoughts are with all people of New Zealand at this time. Community housing is home to many Muslim people. Our members also…
With International Women’s Day on 8 March, it is a fitting time to look at women’s role in the community housing sector. Of the 26 community housing providers from six jurisdictions that participated in the 2016 House Keys Workforce, the data indicated that 72% of employees the community housing sector are women. For senior managers,…
What changes do you hope to bring to the community housing sector? The main change I want to see is the sector at least quadruple in size. I’ve been in the social affordable housing sector for a long time now and seen the amazing difference it can make for people on lower incomes to medium…
Senior Housing Manager – Orange This exciting newly created role will lead the Tenancy teams in Bathhurst, Mudgee and Orange. You will ideally have management level experience in the community housing or government sector and be committed to providing exceptional management level experience in the community housing or government sector and be committed to providing…
Are you looking for a meaningful role in a company that’s making a difference? Do you want to be involved with one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading social housing management solution providers? If so, then we’d love you to join our energetic and growing team who help make social housing management easier. About Our…
The National Regulatory System for Community Housing (NRSCH) has announced that from 1 July 2019, the compliance history of CHPs registered under the NRSCH will be published on its website. The aim of these changes is to promote overall confidence in the sector, by making it clear that the sector is effectively regulated and transparent…
In the City Deal announced by the Morrison Government last week, all three levels of government have come together to improve Hobart’s housing for Tasmanians on low to moderate incomes. Three community housing providers in Tasmania will benefit from the deal. Housing Choices Tasmania, Community Housing Limited and CatholicCare Tasmania are the three providers who…
The Community Housing Industry Association today rejected claims by two think tanks that reforming state government taxes and charges, planning laws, and delivering rental subsidies to renters would be enough to solve the problem of rental affordability. “While we agree that state and territory governments must do more to address supply restrictions, simply increasing the…
Disappointed, but not surprised. That was CHIA CEO Peta Winzar‘s response to advice that the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee had rejected a Bill to pilot a scheme to improve the energy security of low income renters. ‘The evidence put to the Committee about the poor thermal qualities of rental housing was compelling’ she…
The Opportunity: As the People & Places Coordinator your aim will be to increase the social and economic participation for tenants and the communities in which they live; planning, coordinating and delivering community development and tenant engagement initiatives, activities and events. Key to your success in this role will be your ability to use your…
Maintenance Officer | Wesley Community Housing full-time position based in Sydney CBD, with travel across the Sydney, Central Coast and Newcastle regions generous salary packaging benefit provision of mobile phone, laptop and fully maintained hi-lux ute About Wesley Mission Wesley Mission is a multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work…