The nation’s peak housing and homelessness bodies have strongly welcomed the agreement between Labor, the Greens and Cross bench to pass laws that establish the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF). The $10 billion HAFF will create a pipeline of funding for social and affordable rental housing. The package of laws will also establish the National
National Shelter, CHIA, and Homelessness Australia recently held an event with sector colleagues to hear about the scope and ambition needed in the Plan and the major policy reforms that are needed to address the housing crisis and to end homelessness. Here is further information following the session: We encourage you to utilise the presentations and
Today’s National Cabinet package of planning and rental reforms are a step in the right direction towards tackling the housing crisis, particularly the breakthrough on inclusionary zoning, according to peak housing advocacy bodies Community Housing Industry Association and National Shelter. The package of reforms unveiled this afternoon includes: “Consideration of the phased introduction of inclusionary
The ALP National Conference Fringe Program is a space for engaging the contemporary issues defining today’s social and political landscape. It is the starting point for good progressive policy, a place to explore ideas, and for organisations to build connections. Over three days, thousands of people will attend over one hundred events, including panel discussions,
The Community Housing Industry Association of SA – CHIA SA – is the new name for the peak body representing Community Housing Providers (CHPs) in South Australia. CHIA SA, previously the Community Housing Council of South Australia, supports and advocates for CHPs, which are not-for-profit organisations providing affordable housing to South Australians living on low
As advocates for social housing and homelessness service providers, and industry we wish to collectively express our gratitude to the parliamentarians who have strengthened three pieces of legislation aimed at addressing Australia’s deep and considerable housing challenge. The Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023, National Housing Supply and Affordability Council Bill 2023 and the Treasury
The Federal Government’s move to establish an additional $2 billion fund for social housing will accelerate state and territory initiatives, amid surging demand for stable and affordable homes, the Community Housing Industry Association said today. The fund will be available to build apartments, houses or modular homes, as well as refurbishing uninhabitable accommodation. It must
In an op-ed for The Daily Telegraph on June 4 2023, Wendy Hayhurst CEO, CHIA and Emma Greenhalgh, CEO National Shelter, acknowledge the high cost of doing nothing on housing.
The Community Housing Industry Association has warmly welcomed the appointment of Carol Austin as the Chair of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) along with the appointments of Nigel Ray and the Hon Richard Wynne to the organisation’s Board. NHFIC is due to be renamed Housing Australia with responsibility for delivering the Government’s
Evolve Housing recently hosted a launch and luncheon for residents in their new Victorian apartments in Ascot Vale. The exciting event was an opportunity for residents to meet and connect with Evolve Housing staff over a delicious lunch, games and raffles. Attendees were joined by the Hon. Danny Pearson MP, colleagues from Homes Victoria, service partners and