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.
March 2022
$2 billion for non-profit housing a step towards the homes Australians desperately need, but still falls short
Media release 29 March 2022 The budget’s $2 billion increase to the National Housing Investment and Finance Corporation (NHFIC) liability cap will help non-profits build affordable homes for renters, create […]
March 2022
Government housing report fails to address needs of all Australians
Media release 18 March 2022 The Federal Government must broaden its focus from home ownership to providing tangible support for the growing number of struggling renters and homeless, the Community […]
March 2022
Joint statement: Housing for people on low incomes must be a priority of NSW flood disaster recovery
Joint media release 7 March 2022 A coalition of peak bodies is urging the NSW Government to invest in an immediate housing recovery package to support communities affected by the […]