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CHFA National Bulletin Edition 111 7/09/2010
Edition 111 of CHFA's fortnightly eBulletin the National Bulletin (NB).
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Presentation - Affordable Housing: Supply, Demand, and Intergenerational Equity 26/08/2010
A seminar presented by Phil Fagan Schmidt of Housing SA at the 2010 National Affordable Housing Exchange.
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Presentation - Future Shock: Demographic Trends and Infrastructure Requirements in Rudd's 'Big Australia' 26/08/2010
A seminar presented by Professor Graeme Hugo of the Adelaide University, and Dorte Ekelund from the Major Cities Unit of Infrastructure Australia, delivered at the 2010 National Affordable Housing Exchange.
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Presentation - Urban Renewal, Regeneration and Social Inclusion 25/08/2010
A seminar delivered by Andrew McAnulty of Mission Australia at the 2010 National Affordable Housing Exchange.
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Presentation - International Financing and Service Delivery Models 24/08/2010
A seminar by Dr. Vivienne Milligan and Dr. Julie Lawson of the City Futures Research Centre, NSW, delivered at the 2010 National Affordable Housing Exchange.
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CHFA National Bulletin Edition 110 23/08/2010
Edition 110 of CHFA's fortnightly National Bulletin (NB).
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Time Running Out For an Election Focus on Affordable Housing 16/08/2010
A media release from the National Affordable Housing Summit - a national coalition of housing and community groups - calling for a stronger focus on housing affordability.
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National Community Housing Standards Manual (3rd. Ed.) 9/06/2010
The third edition of the National Community Housing Standards Manual, released in May 2010.
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City of Port Phillip Case Study to support affordable housing-overcoming opposition to community housing 11/12/2009
As part of an ongoing program of research to support affordable housing, the City of Port Phillip has completed two studies that aim to support affordable housing projects both within the Port Phillip council area as well as more broadly.
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Edition 76 of CHFA's eBulletin is now available 6/03/2009
The latest edition of NB, CHFA's eBulletin, is now available to download.
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Edition 75 of CHFA's eBulletin 20/02/2009
The latest edition of CHFA's eBulletin, NB, is now available for download.
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Edition 74 of CHFA's eBulletin 6/02/2009
The latest edition of CHFA's eBulletin is now available.
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CHFA welcomes $6.4 billion in new money for social housing 3/02/2009
CHFA's media release on the housing stimulus package announced today 3 February by the Prime Minister and Treasurer.
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First edition of CHFA's eBulletin for 2009 9/01/2009
Edition 72 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available.
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Latest edition of CHFA's eBulletin 12/12/2008
Edition 71 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available.
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CHFA Annual Report 2007-2008 8/12/2008
CHFA's Annual Report for the 2007-2008 Financial Year is now available.
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Latest edition of CHFA's eBulletin 2/12/2008
Edition 70 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available.
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Latest edition of CHFA's eBulletin 14/11/2008
Edition 69 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available.
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Latest edition of CHFA's eBulletin 31/10/2008
Edition 68 of the National Bulletin is now available.
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eBulletin 17/10/2008
Edition 67 of CHFA's eBulletin is now available.
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CHFV 2009 State Budget Submission released 9/10/2008
The Community Housing Federation of Victoria's submission to the 2009 Victorian State Budget is available for download here.
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Latest edition of CHFA's eBulletin 3/10/2008
Edition 66 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available.
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CHFA's discussion paper on the NAHA now available 26/09/2008
CHFA's discussion paper on the National Affordable Housing Agreement is now available to download.
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Receive the eBulletin direct to your email 22/09/2008
CHFA's eBulletin is also available via fortnightly email. To receive direct email of the eBulletin please notify us at chfa@chfa.com.au
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eBulletin 22/09/2008
Edition 65 of CHFA's eBulletin is now available.
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eBulletin 5/09/2008
Edition 64 of CHFA's eBulletin is now available.
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eBulletin 22/08/2008
Edition 63 of CHFA's eBulletin is now available.
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eBulletin 8/08/2008
Edition 62 of CHFA's eBulletin is now available.
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CHFA eBulletin 25/07/2008
Edition 61 of CHFA's eBulletin is now available to download.
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CHFA welcomes launch of National Rental Affordability Scheme 25/07/2008
CHFA welcomes the launch of the National Rental Affordability Scheme by Treasurer Wayne Swan and Housing Minister Tanya Plibersek.
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CHFA eBulletin 11/07/2008
Edition 60 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available.
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CHFA presentation to the Australasian Housing Researchers' Conference 2/07/2008
A copy of the paper, "The Role of Organisation Structure, Relationships and Networks in Building Australia's Community Housing Sector", authored by Tony Gilmour and Eddy Bourke, is now available to download from CHFA's website.
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CHFA eBulletin 30/06/2008
Edition 59 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available.
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CHFA submission to the Green Paper on homelessness 30/06/2008
CHFA has submitted a response to the Commonwealth’s Green Paper on Homelessness. CHFA’s response articulates the linkages between homelessness policies and programs and the community housing sector. It situates the role the community housing sector can play in reducing homelessness into three broad areas.
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CHFA's eBulletin 13/06/2008
Edition 58 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available
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CHFA's eBulletin 2/06/2008
Edition 57 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available.
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CHFA submission on the National Rental Affordability Scheme technical discussion paper 2/06/2008
CHFA's response to the NRAS technical discussion paper reflects feedback from CHFA's members and Board. CHFA is strongly supportive of the Scheme, which will increase the supply of affordable rental accommodation in Australia. The aim of this response is to address a range of issues regarding how CHFA believes the Scheme could be implemented, and to offer suggestions about changes to the proposed arrangements, outlined in the technical paper, that will benefit the community housing sector, tenants, and potential investment partners.
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Benchmark Market Rent Values for 2008-LINK UPDATED 26/05/2008
This link to the ATO web site replaces the previously published one from CHFA, which is no longer operational. ATO benchmark market values help providers work out what rents to charge while maintaining their GST-free charitable status.
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Benchmark Market Values for 2007 26/05/2008
ATO benchmark market values help providers work out what rents to charge while maintaining their GST-free charitiable status
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CHFA's eBulletin 19/05/2008
Edition 56 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available.
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Three part strategy for people with a disability 19/05/2008
Joseph Connellan, former CEO of Supported Housing Ltd in Victoria, has written a thought-provoking article to promote discussion on how to best include housing and support for people with a disability in the new National Affordable Housing Agreement.
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Federal Budget targets housing affordability crisis 19/05/2008
CHFA's media release on the 2008 Federal Budgt
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Prime Minister Rudd announces National Housing Supply Council members and release of the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) technical paper 2/05/2008
Prime Minister Rudd today spoke at the Housing Industry Association National Conference and covered a range of housing topics. He announced the composition of the National Housing Supply Council and released the NRAS technical discussion paper that outlines the key features and operating conditions for the Scheme. This is a copy of the PM's speech.
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National Rental Affordability Scheme technical discussion paper 2/05/2008
The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) technical discussion paper has been released and comments are sought by 31 May 2008. The paper sets out the framework for this new housing initiative, including several key questions that the Commonwealth is seeking responses to from interested parties.
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CHFA's eBulletin 2/05/2008
Edition 55 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available.
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CHFA's ebulletin 18/04/2008
Edition 54 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available.
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CHC recruiting two Senior Executive positions 4/04/2008
Community Housing Canberra is looking to recruit a Chief Executive Officer and a Development Manager. This is a brief advertisement with details on where to obtain Position Descriptions and who to contact for further information.
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CHFA's eBulletin 4/04/2008
Edition 53 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available.
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CHFA's eBulletin 20/03/2008
Edition 52 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available.
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CHFA's eBulletin 7/03/2008
Edition 51 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available.
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CHFA welcomes PM/s expansion of the National Rental Affordability Scheme 3/03/2008
Prime Minister Rudd announced that Government would extend the National Rental Affordability Scheme beyond 5 years and expanded the target from 50,000 new homes to 100,000 house.
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NSW Registrar of Community Housing 29/02/2008
The NSW Department of Housing has written an article about the new Registrar of Community Housing position and the new Regulatory Code. The Department is recruiting for the Registrar position and a copy of the advertisement is also available for download.
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Recruitment ad for NSW Registrar of Community Housing 29/02/2008

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CHFA's eBulletin 29/02/2008
Edition 50 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available.
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CHFA's eBulletin 8/02/2008
Edition 49 of CHFA's eBulletin is now available.
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CHFA's eBulletin 25/01/2008
Edition 48 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available
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CHFA's eBulletin 11/01/2008
Edition 47 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available
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CHFA eBulletin 13/12/2007
Edition 46 of CHFA's eBulletin is now available.
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CHFA's eBulletin 30/11/2007
Edition 45 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available
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CHFA's eBulletin 15/11/2007
Edition 44 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available.
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Diaster in New Orleans 15/11/2007
CHFA member Joseph Connellan recently visited the US city of New Orleans, still reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina two years ago. This article gives Joseph's impressions about New Orleans and the likelihood that it could happen again.
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Media release on Coalition campaign launch 15/11/2007
In response to the Coalition's campaign launch, CHFA issued a press release on the Coalition's housing policies.
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CHFA's ebulletin 2/11/2007
Edition 43 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available
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CHFA's eBulletin 19/10/2007
Edition 42 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available
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CHFA's eBulletin 5/10/2007
Edition 41 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available.
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CHFA's eBulletin 21/09/2007
Edition 40 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available
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Previous edtion of CHFA's eBulletin 7/09/2007
We forgot to upload Edition 38 of CHFA's National eBulletin; it's now available
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CHFA's eBulletin 7/09/2007
Edition 39 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available
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CHFA's eBulletin 10/08/2007
Edition 37 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now available
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CHFA's eBulletin 27/07/2007
Edition 36 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now out
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CHFA's 2005-06 Community Housing Mapping Project launched 20/07/2007
CHFA's Mapping Project Report provides a snapshot of the community housing sector -- its size, capacity and aspirations for growth.
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CHFA's eBulletin 13/07/2007
Edition 35 of the National Bulletin is now out
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CHFA's eBulletin 4/07/2007
Edition 34 of the National Bulletin is now out
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CHFA's eBulletin 15/06/2007
Edition 33of National Bulletin is now out
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CHFA's eBulletin 1/06/2007
Edition 32 of the National Bulletin is now out
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CHFA's eBulletin 18/05/2007
Edition 31 of National Bulletin is out now
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CHFA's Magazine - Housing Communities 14/05/2007
The current edition is all about Affordable housing
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Housing Communities Affordable Housing Features 14/05/2007
Feature stories in the August 2006 Edition available to download
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AIHW releases new community housing data 14/05/2007
"Community housing 2005-06: CSHA national data report" provides information about the role of community housing in Australia
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Spotlight on Australian tenancy issues 14/05/2007
The International Union of Tenants' magazine "Global Tenant" features Australia this month.
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CHFA eBulletin 14/05/2007
Edition 24 of CHFA's National Bulletin is now out
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Investment in community and public housing needed to meet affordable housing crisis 14/05/2007
CHFA media release in response to Prime Minister Howard's comments on rental assistance 21 February 2007
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Rent Assistance for students a good move; more needed to address housing affordability 14/05/2007
CHFA's media release on the Federal Budget
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CHFA eBulletin 14/05/2007
Edition 25 of CHFA's National Bulletin is out now
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CHFA eBulletin 14/05/2007
Edition 26 of CHFA's National Bulletin is out now
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CHFA eBulletin 14/05/2007
Edition 28 of CHFA's eBulletin is out now.
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CHFA's eBulletin 7/05/2007
Edition 30 of CHFA's National Bulletin is out now
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CHFA eBulletin 23/04/2007
Edition 29 of CHFA's eBulletin is out now.
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CHFA eBulletin 23/04/2007
Edition 27 of CHFA's eBulletin is out now.
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CHFA presentation to AFR Housing Congress 22/03/2007
Download a copy of CHFA's presentation to this year's congress.
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National Housing Co-operative Conference 2007 12/02/2007
The Community Housing Federation of Victoria (CHFV) is hosting this Conference on 20 September 2007 in Melbourne.
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Regular CHFA eBulletins 31/01/2007
You can subscribe to receive our fortnightly eBulletin
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CHFA eBulletin 31/01/2007
Edition 23 is out now
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CHFA Ebulletin 10/11/2006
Edition 18 is out now
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Latest CHFA Ebulletin 30/10/2006
Edition 16 is out now
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Satisfaction in Community Housing 5/10/2006
The Australian Institue of Health and Welfare has released a summary of key results for the 2005 National Social Housing Survey
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United Nations identifies housing crisis in Australia 5/10/2006
UN press release and preliminary report
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Overview of the National Forum on Affordable Housing 5/10/2006
The national forum was held in July 2006 in Canberra.
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Latest CHFA eBulletin 5/10/2006
Edition 13 is out now
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Affordable Housing National Forum 30/08/2006
Background papers produced for the Forum are available
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Satisfaction in public housing 30/08/2006
The Australian Institue of Health and Welfare has released a summary of key results for the 2005 National Social Housing Survey
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Measuring house prices 30/08/2006
Reserve Bank article on research into measuring house prices
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Australian Housing Institute seminars 11/08/2006
AHI is presenting a range of seminars nationally, including some on affordable housing
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Latest CHFA eBulletin 11/08/2006
Edition 8 is out now
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New Publication from AHURI 28/06/2006
'Improving Access to Social Housing: Ideas for Reform' is now available
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New research 28/06/2006
Investor motivation in rental housing
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Latest CHFA eBulletin 28/06/2006
Edition 7 is out now
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Melbourne Housing Research 14/06/2006
The extent and causes of social
disadvantage within Melbourne

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CHFA Chairperson in the media 14/06/2006
Chariperson Steve Bevington writes for the Herald Sun newspaper on affordable housing
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CHFA eBulletin 14/06/2006
Edition 6 is out now and a PDF is available for viewing or download
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Latest CHFA eBulletin 31/05/2006
Edition 5 is out now and a PDF is available for viewing or download
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Recently released Housing Research 26/05/2006
Housing Policy in South Australia since White Settlement

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CHFA eBulletin 12/05/2006
Edition 4 is out now and a PDF is available for viewing or download
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Recent Affordable Housing Research 10/05/2006
Affordable Housing in NSW: Past to Present
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Benchmark Market Values for Charities 3/05/2006
New updated 2006 figures on meal and accommodation allowance expenses.
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Charities Webpage 3/05/2006
The ATO has developed a webpage designed to help the non-profit sector.
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CHFA eBulletin 3/05/2006
Edition 1 of our fortnightly national eBulletin is now out.
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CHFA eBulletin 3/05/2006
Edition 2 is out now - PDF to view or download.
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Final Charities' Rulings Released 12/01/2006
The Australian Tax Office recently released two new tax rulings relating to the non-profit sector
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Partnership Kit 6/09/2005
CHFA's Partnership Kit is now available as a PDF or hard copy
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CHFA's Autumn Edition Newsletter 6/09/2005
The Autumn 2005 Edition of Housing Communities looks at Housing and Mental Illness
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Australian Social Policy Conference 2005 6/09/2005
The Conference is to be held in Sydney, 20-22 July 2005.
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Community Housing Guide to Benchmarks for Determining Market Rents 18/07/2005
PDF for Brochure number 3 - A4 greytone photocopy brochure.
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Community Housing Guide to Benchmarks for Determining Market Rents 18/07/2005
CHFA has prepared new brochures for members - PDFs ready to download now.
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Community Housing Guide to Benchmarks for Determining Market Rents 7/07/2005
PDF for Brochure number 2 - A3 greytone.
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CHFA Tax Project 14/06/2005
The final report of the CHFA Tax Project is now available
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2005 National Awards for Excellence in Community Housing 9/06/2005
The fifth National Awards for Excellence in Community Housing will be presented in Perth in October 2005
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Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) 9/06/2005
2005 Research Program
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Victorian Peak Unveils New Website 8/02/2005
The Community Housing Federation of Victoria (CHFoV) has a fabulous new website.
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CHFA Affordable Housing Policy 3/02/2005
Our national policy on affordable housing is available online.
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Report on Government Services 2005 3/02/2005
A great research tool for anyone interested in government policy issues, including housing policy.
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Risk Management - new publication. 3/02/2005
The National Community Housing Forum has released a new report on Risk Management and Growth for Community Housing Providers.
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Australian Housing Institute seeks CEO 3/02/2005
The AHI seeks a CEO to further develop the organisation.
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Swinburne Uni - Celebrating 10 years of Housing Studies 9/09/2004
Student Reunion 18/19 in Melbourne - free registration before October 22.
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Professional Excellence in Housing Awards 9/09/2004
Nominations close on 15 October
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National Housing Summit 12/08/2004
Read the "Communique" - a Call for Action from the National Housing Summit
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CHFA on Affordable Housing 12/08/2004
Read CHFA's detailed presentation to the National Housing Summit
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ATO Seminars 10/08/2004
The Australian Tax Office is conducting national seminars to explain changes to tax concessions for non-profit organisations.
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NSW Tenant Participation Grants 27/07/2004
Find out about grants supporting Community Housing tenant participation initiatives.

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National Housing Alliance launched. 1/06/2004
A National Housing Alliance is calling for new approaches to affordable housing. CHFA is an Alliance member.
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SEMINAR Housing Australians: challenges for the next federal government 1/06/2004
EARLY BIRD RATE EXTENDED to 9 June for this Shelter NSW Seminar.
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CHFA Members - your expertise needed for research projects. 30/03/2004
The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) seeks CHFA members to assist in research projects.
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Affordable Housing Associations - Guiding Principles 30/03/2004
The Community Housing Federation of Victoria (CHFV) has developed principles to guide the establishment of new Housing Associations
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NSW Inquiry into community housing released 8/01/2004
The Inquiry report concluded that expansion of community housing in NSW should be a priority for Government.
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Productivity Commission Inquiry into First Home Ownership 7/01/2004
The Commission's Draft Discussion Paper is now available for comment.
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Productivity Commission Inquiry into First Home Ownership 7/01/2004
Invitation to address public hearings
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2004 NSW Community Housing Conference 7/01/2004
The conference will be held in Wollongong on May 13 and 14, 2004
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ACOSS Submission on Draft Charity Bill 11/09/2003
ACOSS says the Draft Bill seeks to impose outdated and counter-productive
restrictions on the advocacy and lobbying activities of charities.

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CHFA'a Tour de Oz 11/09/2003
CHFA is conducting national consultations on the role of the community housing sector in the development of new affordable housing models.
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2003 Community Housing Day 11/09/2003
The 2003 Community Housing Day will be held in conjunction with the 2003 National Housing Conference in Adelaide, on November 26.
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Commonwealth Inquiry Into First Home Ownership 11/09/2003
The Commonwealth Government has asked the Productivity Commission to inquire into the affordability of housing for first home buyers.
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Government seeks to remove charity status from advocacy organisations. 11/09/2003
Community organisations involved in advocacy may lose significant tax breaks under proposed new "charitable institutions" definitions.
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New CEO for the National Community Housing Forum (NCHF) 11/09/2003
The NCHF has appointed Cristina Pebaque as their new CEO.
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Fourth National Awards for Excellence in Community Housing 9/09/2003
Entries for the 2003 Awards are now open.
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Position Vacant - WA 14/08/2003
The Community Housing Coalition of WA is seeking a Policy Officer
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Democrats call for housing debate as Howard says no further discussion on housing 17/06/2003
The Australian Democrats are urging the Government to put housing back on the agenda.
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Position Vacant in Canberra 12/06/2003
The Coalition of Community Housing Organisations of the ACT (CCHOACT) seeks an Executive Officer.
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Help improve Centrelink Services 10/06/2003
Centrelink is conducting a national survey of community-based service providers
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Battle in 'Burbs to Keep out Battlers 27/05/2003
The Melbourne Age (May 26) reports on growing opposition to social housing in the suburbs.
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Victorian State Budget 13/05/2003
Community Housing Federation of Victoria writes about the May Victorian State Budget.
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TAS Govt Seeks Comment on Affordable Housing Strategy As Community Calls for Crisis Fund of $20 Million. 6/05/2003
The Tasmanian government has launched a "public comment" phase of their Affordable Housing Strategy.
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CHFA March Newsletter Out Now 6/05/2003
Our cover story - The Rise of Friendly Design, looks at the need for a revolution in the way we design housing for all people.
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ACT Gets New Community Housing Framework and Gvt Allocates $3 Million for New Projects 6/05/2003
The ACT Government has released a blueprint to support the expansion of community housing and has allocated new funding.
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CHFA 2003 National Members Meeting 17/04/2003
The CHFA 2003 National Members Meeting was held in Melbourne on the 13th and 14th of March
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Third National Housing Conference 2003 17/04/2003
Conference details are available from the Conference web site
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Australian Federation of Homelessness Organisations (AFHO) Policy Positions on Community Housing 4/03/2003
AFHO has released a comprehensive policy platform which includes detailed recommendations on Community Housing.
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Five-Year Plan for WA Community Housing 25/02/2003
The future direction for community housing in WA hangs in the balance with the development of a ‘draft’ Community Housing Strategic Plan
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NSW Co-operative Housing Sector Research on Secondary Structures 25/02/2003
The Association to Resource Co-op Housing (ARCH) is undertaking research on resource networks or secondary structures that can assist co-ops.
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New Shelter NSW Report on the future of the CSHA. 25/02/2003
Shelter NSW has produced a detailed report on state-wide consultations on the future of the CSHA.
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Menzies Research Centre Housing Task Force 25/02/2003
Prime Minister Howard has established a Task Force to study home ownership and affordable housing assistance.
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South Australian State Homelessness Conference 25/02/2003
The SA State Homelessness Conference -"Looking Forward" will be held on on Friday March 21st 2003
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Positions Vacant in the Northern Territory 25/02/2003
Northern Territory Council of Social Service and Northern Territory
Shelter have 2 positions vacant, including a position for a Housing Policy Officer.

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CHFA's December Newsletter - Housing Communities 30/01/2003
Our December Newsletter is on its way to members nationally. Contact CHFA if you'd like a copy or if you want to subscribe.
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What are people saying about the Commonwealth State Housing Agreement (CSHA) negotiations? 3/12/2002
The Australasian Housing Information Network (AHIN) has produced a research database of papers and feedback from a range of sources.
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New website for the Coalition of Community Housing Organisations of the ACT 3/12/2002
CCHOACT is to launch its new website and Community Housing Information Book on Monday December 9.
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New Website for Community Housing Coalition of WA 26/11/2002
The Community Housing Coalition of WA has recently launched its new website.
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Senate Inquiry into Poverty in Australia 25/11/2002
The Federal Government is to conduct a Senate Inquiry into poverty in Australia. Have your say on the links between housing and poverty.
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New Report: Linkages Between Housing and Support – What is Important from the Perspective Of People Living With A Mental Illness 25/11/2002
The overall aim of this project was to understand what people with a mental illness consider are the key factors supporting them to maintain stable housing.
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2002 National Seminar - Private Financing Models for Social and Affordable Housing 25/11/2002
Summary of outcomes from the NCHF/AHURI 2002 National Seminar - Private Financing Models for Social and
Affordable Housing.

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CHFA Core Funding Extended 25/11/2002
The Minister for Family and Community Services Amanda Vanstone, has advised CHFA that its funding is secure until at least June 2003.
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New Commonwealth State Housing Agreement Offer 30/10/2002
Minister Vanstone has put an offer to the States and Territories for a new CSHA.
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CHFA AGM 30/10/2002
On 25th November 2002 at 12 noon EDST CHFA's AGM will be held by teleconference.
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New CHFA Website Forum Topic: Staying Alive 22/10/2002
Are your costs going up while your income slides? How is your Co-op or Housing Association staying financially viable? Share your concerns and solutions with colleagues across Australia by joining our new Forum Discussion...
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URGENT - PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY HOUSING CAMPAIGN 9/10/2002
The Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) is working with CHFA and other National Members on a campaign for better funding for public and community housing. Join the campaign today!
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WA in Review Of National Standards 1/10/2002
Community Housing Coalition of WA members have had their say on the current review of National Standards.
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SA examining a support network for people managing Info. Technology in the Community Sector. 25/09/2002
Community Information Strategies Australia (CISA)is working with the SA community sector in the hope of establishing an IT support network aimed helping IT users in the community sector to help themselves and others.

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Community Housing and Public Housing Tenant Satisfaction Surveys under review. 25/09/2002
CHFA is asking all community housing peaks to comment on the current survey document. Individual members are also welcome to participate in the review.
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Current forum topic National Standards 25/09/2002
CHFA members are invited to have their say on National Standards in the Forum section of CHFA's Website
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NCHF Releases Regulation Framework 25/09/2002
NCHF Project to review options for a regulatory framework for community housing.
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Unlocking Church Resources for Community Housing 25/09/2002
Churches Community Housing Inc, NSW releases discussion paper on barriers to accessing church assets
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