Four jurisdictions have now signed up to the new National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHHA) but, despite its early promise, there’s barely a mention of community housing in the four bilaterals so far finalised. The six national housing priorities of the NHHA are social housing, community housing, affordable housing, tenancy reform, supporting home ownership and…
Institutional investors are extremely interested in Build to Rent (BTR) as a new investment class, a forum of community housing, local government, financiers and Development Victoria heard this week. Alexandra Notay, from Places for People Capital UK, outlined the UK’s experience in developing Build to Rent as a new investment class that has interested funders…
Whilst backing the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), CHIA and the State Peaks have identified a series of crucial issues facing the NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Framework, which aims to deliver the preferred housing for people living with a disability. The community housing peaks outlined their concerns in a submission to…
In a new breakthrough, the Investment Mandate (IM) through which the Federal government will guide the activities of the National Housing Finance Investment Corporation (NHFIC) confirms that the NHFIC will be able to borrow up to $1 billion of Commonwealth funds to create a reserve pool from which it can lend to registered CHPs. This…
Meet your Board Members: Garry Ellender Seeing the impact of homelessness on young people in London in the 1980s had a major impact on CHIA’s WA Region Director and CEO of Access Housing, Garry Ellender. Garry worked at a youth refuge and, later, with parolees coming out of prison and people on probation orders who…
Last week CHIA participated in an immersive day of briefing for the new National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) Chair, Brendan Crotty. In a wide-ranging conversation, Peta Winzar and Nicola Lemon (Powerhousing) filled the Chair in on the evolution of the community housing industry, its structure, property development record and its hopes for the NHFIC.…
Churches of Christ in Queensland have officially opened a $10.6 million, 50 townhouse affordable living development in Kallangur, Queensland. The townhouses were built on land gifted by local philanthropists Ian and Neva Handy, and now house 91 residents. Churches of Christ in Queensland Chief Executive Officer Dr Paul Scully says the residents are enjoying a…
This position is located in the Anglicare Victoria St Luke’s Region within the Administration Team. The Administration team provides professional, efficient and effective administrative support to program staff, Managers and Service Users. To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need: Proven experience within Administration roles with an advanced skill level using Microsoft Office packages.…
Settlement Service International have a fantastic entry level position for people who are looking to start a career in Community Services or Child Protection. We are looking for individuals who are studying or have completed a Bachelor of Social Work or have life experience working with children in care and foster parents, to join our…
Housing Choices Australia will build 24 new homes for low income and vulnerable people in Dandenong and Newport after being awarded $4.9 million from the Victorian Property Fund (VPF). The VPF distributes grants to support a range of property-related programs, including housing assistance for vulnerable Victorians. Housing Choices is using the grant to rebuild and…
Community Housing Ltd (CHL) has converted a historically-significant West Australian convent into safe, affordable and supported residential accommodation that will be used to assist young women in need. The State Government’s Department of Communities sought CHL’s expertise in providing project and development management services to deliver the facility, which has been funded by a grant…
Community Housing Housing Ltd (CHL) is helping promote a fundraising campaign to ensure children in a remote Aboriginal community can continue to access early learning, with space issues threatening the current program. Wurreranginy, commonly known as Frog Hollow, is an independent community with a strong council of Gija Elders and community members. The community has…
CHIA NSW has backed Sydney Council’s proposal to extend its affordable housing levy across the entire local government area. Currently, the council’s affordable housing levy only applies to new developments in Green Square, Pyrmont and the the area between Sydney airport and the CBD. It is thought extending the levy across the entire municipality could boost…
A unique pilot program, Unpack for Good™ that helps people living in community housing purchase their own home has launched in regional Victoria. Pioneered by Community Sector Banking and Haven; Home Safe in Victoria, and Housing Plus in regional NSW, Unpack for Good aims to address demand for more affordable housing in regional areas. Under…
Bridge Housing is honored to have been awarded the gold Australasian Reporting Award not-for-profit Annual Report for the fifth consecutive year and the sixth year overall, reflecting our deep, ongoing commitment to transparency. Bridge CEO John Nicolades attended the awards ceremony in Sydney on 20 June to accept the Gold Award for Excellence on Bridge…
CHIA has welcomed the appointment of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC)’s inaugural chair. The Treasurer, Scott Morrison, announced the three-year appointment of Brendan Crotty to the Chair’s role. A director of Brickworks Limited, General Property Trust and Dennis Family Holdings Pty Ltd, Mr Crotty will formally take up the role after Parliament…