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Who we are
The Community
Housing Federation of Australia (CHFA) is the national
peak organisation representing the views of community
housing providers in Australia.
Our purpose is to
ensure community housing develops as a viable housing
option providing quality housing services to tenants.
We do this through
research, public policy development, and advocacy of
housing issues to governments and other key
stakeholders. Most importantly, CHFA maintains links
with and between housing providers across Australia,
providing a voice for their interests at the national
level.
About
Community Housing
Community housing
providers are committed to the growth of secure,
affordable, appropriate rental housing provided by
not-for-profit community organisations on a basis
which:
- Is respectful of
tenants’ rights;
- Provides
opportunities for tenants to have control over
their housing and environment through
participation in management;
- Meets the needs of
individuals and families;
- Is linked with the
development of a community.
These principles
underpin community housing and distinguish it from
other forms of subsidised housing. Community housing
provides more than just bricks and mortar. It provides
links to local services and ties to the community.
The Community Housing
Federation of Australia (CHFA) has a vision for
community housing as an independent sector able to
offer real choice to tenants on low incomes.
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