Be part of an organisation that advocates on behalf of the community housing industry in Victoria.
CHIA Vic’s membership consists of a diverse range of organisations, from small rooming house providers to large organisations that are involved in developing new properties across multiple states.
Whilst their scale and interests may differ, they all share a commitment to supporting a strong state peak body that is committed to growing the capacity of the community housing sector, and increasing the supply of quality, affordable rental homes for disadvantaged Victorians.
Benefits of membership
Policy developmentTraining & professional developmentNetworkingTools & supportVCAT & RTA adviceInformation
Policy development
Have input into government policy development, be represented at public meetings, consultations, task forces and committees, and in discussions with relevant peaks such as the Victorian Council Of Social Services, Council to the Homeless Person and Tenants Union Victoria.
Training & development
Benefit from CHIA Vic’s extensive range of short courses, bespoke training programs and tailored professional development.
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Networking
Enjoy networking and collaboration between community housing organisations that face similar opportunities and challenges.
CHIA Vic hosts regular sector group meetings for the:
- Co-operative Housing Sector Group
- Transitional Housing Management (THM) Sector Group
- Rooming House Sector Group
- Human Resources Networking Group
- Registered Housing Providers Group
This is in addition to our:
• Quarterly members meeting
• Bi–annual Conference
and other events.
Click here to see our upcoming events.
Tools & support
Access tools and resources to support cost-effective business practices including:
- our industry-tailored professional development
- discounts on legal services through our relationship with law firm Russell Kennedy
- employees of our member organisations, and their immediate family, can access free and confidential professional counselling services through our Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
- access to our Property & Asset Maintenance Manual for community housing organisations
- access our Emergency Response Procedures Manual for community housing organisations.
VCAT & RTA advice
Members experiencing tenancy issues that require expertise with the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) or the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) can receive support from CHIA Vic, including:
- training courses for both new and experienced housing workers, including how to prepare for a VCAT hearings and understanding the Act
- our VCAT/RTA Advice line, staffed by an employee with extensive experience of both
- discounted legal advice from law firm Russell Kennedy
Click here for more information on our VCAT/RTA support.
Information
Stay informed of community housing sector news, developments, events and job opportunities through our regular member communications, including:
- monthly eBulletin
- magazine (three editions each year)
- special eBlasts for vital news and events.