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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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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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.
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July 2020
CHIA NSW welcomes NSW Government commitment to social housing leases
The Community Housing Industry Association NSW (CHIA NSW) welcomes changes announced today that will allow community housing providers to extend leases on NSW public housing properties from three to 20 years.
July 2020
NSW needs to build at least 5000 more social housing properties a year for the next decade
New figures showing a surge in demand for homelessness services and housing highlight the urgent investment social and affordable rental housing in NSW, the state’s peak not for profit housing body said today.