CHFA MEMBERSHIP
CHFA is made up of the state and territory peak organisations of community housing providers and their members as well as nationally based community housing organisations who support CHFA's purpose and objectives.
MEMBERSHIP
Eligibility for Membership of the Community Housing Federation of Australia includes any organisation that is:
- a recognised State or Territory peak organisation of community housing providers
- a nationally based community housing provider
ASSOCIATESHIP
Eligibility for Associateship of the Community Housing Federation of Australia includes:
- a State or Territory based Community Housing provider individuals and organisations that support the purpose and objects of the Association
If your organisation is interested in becoming a member of CHFA please contact us.
MEMBERS - NSW
The Federation was established by housing associations in NSW to support the growth of community housing sector. The Federation provides a forum for discussion and a voice for the community housing sector in NSW, acts as an advocate and mediator for member organisations, resources the sector, and co-ordinates and facilitates the activities of housing associations
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Phone: (02) 9281 7144
Fax: (02) 9281 7603
Postal address: Suite 301, 64 -76 Kippax Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Office address: Suite 301, 64 -76 Kippax Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Churches Community Housing aims to alleviate poverty and homelessness by promoting the participation of churches in increasing access to secure, affordable and appropriate housing for people on a low income or requiring support services.
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Phone: (02) 9890 7455
Fax: (02) 9890 3522
Postal address: PO Box 2725, Nth Parramatta NSW 1750
Office location: Suite 105, 18-20 Ross Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
MEMBERS - NT
NT Shelter is the peak non-government housing advocacy body in the Northern Territory. NT Shelter advocates for appropriate and affordable housing for ALL Territorians particularly disadvantaged groups and those on low incomes.
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Phone: (08) 89815 003
Fax: (08) 89819 006
Postal address: PO Box 1577, Nightcliff NT 0814
Office location: Suite 10 21 Cavenagh Street Darwin NT 0800
MEMBERS - QLD
The Coalition was formed in 1989 and is the peak body for community housing in Queensland. Coalition members are drawn from community housing groups including housing co-operatives.
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Phone: (07) 3844 9947
Fax: (07) 3844 329738
Postal address: 368 Montague Road, West End 4101
Office location: 368 Montague Road, West End 4101
Community Rent Schemes Association of QLD (CRSAQ)
The Rent Schemes help low income earners to get into and maintain private rental and other types of accommodation. The CRSAQ helps through income based rent subsidies. The Schemes also provide short to medium term accommodation to public housing applicants in severe and immediate housing need.
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Phone: (07) 4957 6292
Fax: (07) 4957 6577
Postal address: PO Box 1324, Mackay QLD 4740
MEMBERS - SA
The Council is the peak body for community housing groups (both housing co-operatives and housing associations) in South Australia. The Council was formed through the amalgamation of the Community Housing Associations Forum (CHAF) and the Community Housing Assistance Service of SA (CHASSA) in 1997. The Council helps new and established community housing groups through education and representation, and promotes the benefits of community housing.
Website: www.chcsa.org.au
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Phone: (08) 8362 1022
Fax: (08) 8362 1944
Postal address: 283-285 Payneham Road, Royston Park SA 5070
Office location: 283-285 Payneham Road, Royston Park SA 5070
MEMBERS - TAS
Shelter Tasmania has existed as a peak body for housing and housing related issues in Tasmania since 1975. Shelter Tasmania has played a leading role in the development of the social housing sector, ensuring that both government and community hear and respond to the housing needs and experiences of low income and disadvantaged Tasmanians. Shelter works to create opportunities to support, establish, resource and co-ordinate non-government organisations and agencies with similar interests and objectives to the association.
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Phone: (03) 6224 5488
Fax: (03) 8610 1907
Postal address: GPO Box 848, Hobart TAS 7001
Office location: Suite 21A Trafalgar Centre, 108 Collins Street, Hobart TAS 7000
MEMBERS - VIC
The Federation aims to represent and promote the common interests of community housing organisations, and to support the growth of a viable, independent and professional community housing sector.
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Phone: (03) 9654 6077
Fax: (03) 9654 5133
Postal address: Level 5, 128 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Office location: Level 5, 128 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Community Housing Limited is the first Australian community housing organisation to operate nationally and internationally. A not-for-profit organisation, Community Housing Ltd (CHL) works with local communities to deliver and manager affordable rental housing.
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Phone: (03) 9856 0050
Fax: (03) 9856 0051
Postal address: 9 Prospect St, Box Hill VIC 3128
Office location: 9 Prospect St, Box Hill VIC 3128
MEMBERS - WA
The Coalition was established in February 1996 as the peak body for community housing providers in Western Australia. CHCWA promotes strategies and policies to advance the community housing sector, provides information, education, and training to members, and promotes community housing as a viable housing option throughout Western Australia.
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Phone: (08) 9221 7933
Fax: (08) 9221 7944
Postal address: 1st Floor Claisebrook Lotteries House, 33 Moore St, East Perth WA 6004
Office location: 1st Floor Claisebrook Lotteries House, 33 Moore St, East Perth WA 6004
Federation of Housing Collectives (FOHCOL)
The Federation provides support, assistance and advice to member housing co-operatives in Western Australia. It promotes the concept of co-operative housing and tenant participation in housing management and facilitates co-operation and consensus between member housing co-operatives, relevant organisations and institutions.
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Phone: (08) 9336 5245
Postal address: PO Box 165, Hamilton Hill WA 6163