CHIA held its 2022 AGM on 24 November. Thank you to all directors and members who attended via Zoom and in person at CHC in Canberra. Our 2021/22 annual report is available here.

It was an opportunity to thank retiring Chair and ACT Region Director Andrew Hannan for his huge contribution to CHIA and to the sector over the last three years.  CHIA has been indeed fortunate to have such a dedicated Chair.  Julie Blake also retired from the Board as Region Director for SA.  Julie has done a great job and in particular contributed her expertise and knowledge on veterans housing issues. CHIA staff, Board and members thank and acknowledge Andrew and Julie for their longstanding efforts and commitment as Directors.

Leonie King, CEO City West Housing also retired as Region Director for NSW, but was elected to the Board as National Director. Also joining the Board are Megan Ward, COO at CHC as Region Director ACT, Charles Northcote, CEO BlueCHP as Region Director, NSW and Geoff Slack, CEO YourPlace Housing, Region Director for SA. The Board and Regional committees are set out below.

With Andrew retiring, the Board elected Chris Smith, CEO of Foundation Housing as CHIA’s new Chair at the meeting immediately following the AGM. Rebecca Oeklers, CEO at BHC continues as Vice Chair.

We look forward to another productive year working to support the community housing sector at Commonwealth level.

For the full list of Directors and Regional Committees please click here