Australian Community Housing (ACH) is the national peak body formed through the merger of CHIA National and PowerHousing Australia. As the unified voice for not-for-profit community housing providers. ACH strengthens the sector’s national influence, supports member capability, and advances the recognition of housing as essential social and economic infrastructure.
By becoming a member, your organisation supports our sector’s work and helps shapes our advocacy to ensure every Australian has access to a safe, secure and affordable home.
ACH offers three membership categories to reflect the diversity of providers across the sector. These categories are based on portfolio size: under 400 tenancies (Category A), 400-1200 (Category B) and over 1200 tenancies (Category C).
Membership criteria for a CHP includes registration under an Australian community housing regulatory regime (eg NRSCH, Victorian Registrar) and with the ACNC. ACH offers a range of member resources, including sector news, updates and general operational resources.
Member events for medium sized and larger CHPs include CEO and CFO roundtables, communities of practice and networks across a range of areas including Development & Assets, Operations, Chairs and NEDs, as well as broader offerings across Disability Housing, Veterans and Climate work.
For a full list of member benefits and an application form please email us here. An invoice will be issued based on your selection. Membership runs from 1 July 2025-30 June 2026. Please note for CHPs who have not been a member of ACH before, all new memberships are subject to board approval at the next available meeting.
ACH will continue to work closely with all members to review our offerings and structures to ensure they deliver the best possible value, equity and impact across the sector.
For any queries, please contact one of our team here and we will respond as soon as possible.