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.
CHIA NSW says Yes to the Voice
Read our position statement on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament now.
September 2023
Minns Government’s first budget tells most vulnerable NSW families to just keep waiting
Media release 19 September 2023 The Minns Government has passed up a golden opportunity to start rebuilding NSW’s broken housing system, offering none of its own funding for new social […]
September 2023
NSW Government’s housing package welcome, but only scratches the surface of housing need
Media release 16 September 2023 Community Housing Industry Association NSW (CHIA NSW) has welcomed the NSW Essential Housing Package announced today by the State Government but warned much more is […]
September 2023
$50 million needed to secure future of Together Home
Media release 14 September 2023 NSW homelessness and community housing peak bodies warn hundreds of rough sleepers risk being left without support unless the government commits $50 million to extend […]