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 sector 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 sector.
Our courses are responsive to members’ needs and build new skills across the sector.
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Our courses are responsive to members’ needs and build new skills across the sector.
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 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.
December 2022
Interest rate rise bad news for renters in NSW and will push more families into housing stress or homelessness
Media release 6 December 2022 The interest rate rise announced by the Reserve Bank today will put even more pressure on renters across NSW, said the Community Housing Industry Association […]
November 2022
More social and affordable housing is urgently needed to fix the rental crisis, following dire figures in today’s Rental Affordability Index
Media release 29 November 2022 Today’s Rental Affordability Index shows that more social and affordable homes are desperately needed in NSW, with figures revealing a single person on JobSeeker in […]
November 2022
New report shows Sydney has more residents with unmet housing needs than anywhere in Australia
Media release 22 November 2022 A new report has revealed Sydney has the highest rate of people experiencing unmet housing needs amongst Australia’s capital cities, highlighting the desperate need for […]