Community Housing Industry Association NSW (CHIA NSW) is the peak body for NSW community housing
Effective research, policy development and analysis
CHIA NSW provides strategic advice to members and government on how the community housing industry can be developed in NSW.
Through leading policy and advocacy services, we ensure our members’ voices are heard on NSW housing policies and proposals.
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Through leading policy and advocacy services, we ensure our members’ voices are heard on NSW housing policies and proposals.
Accredited training and tailored professional development
CHIA NSW Learning & Development is the leading provider of accredited training and professional development for the NSW community housing industry.
Our courses are responsive to members’ needs and build new skills across the industry.
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Our courses are responsive to members’ needs and build new skills across the industry.
Supporting better outcomes for Aboriginal people
Improving outcomes for Aboriginal tenants is a key driver for CHIA NSW’s Aboriginal services team. Working directly with community housing providers, we work consultatively to identify, implement, drive and support strategic outcomes. We also support ACHIA NSW in assisting Aboriginal community housing providers with business development services and resources.
The Aboriginal Community Housing Industry Association (ACHIA NSW) is the new peak body for Aboriginal Community Housing Providers in NSW. You can follow ACHIA’s work here.
Learn more about Aboriginal resources
The Aboriginal Community Housing Industry Association (ACHIA NSW) is the new peak body for Aboriginal Community Housing Providers in NSW. You can follow ACHIA’s work here.
June 2023
Twelfth interest rate rise will force more families intro extreme housing distress
Media release 06 June 2023 The Reserve Bank’s decision to increase interest rates will further heap pressure on families who are struggling to stay afloat in the private rental market […]
May 2023
Winter is coming and low income households are vulnerable as rental affordability hits record low
Media release 30 May 2023 New data released today has revealed the dire situation in the private rental market which is only expected to worsen unless an urgent and significant […]
May 2023
NSW needs significant social housing investment, not office conversions
Media release 18 May 2023 The Community Housing Industry Association NSW (CHIA NSW) said it is encouraged to hear the Minns Government is investigating ways to confront the housing crisis […]