About Us
Established in 2014, CHIA Queensland is the independent industry body representing community housing organisations (CHOs) in Queensland. Governed by a professional and committed Board of Directors, CHIA Queensland is a member-based, non-profit company limited by guarantee. Our purpose is to lead and enable a diverse and dynamic community housing industry in Queensland.
Our member organisations provide a wide range of homes – long-term housing for key workers and those on low and moderate incomes, purpose-built developments for seniors, homes for people with disability, as well as crisis and transitional accommodation for those at risk of homelessness. Collectively, our members hold a portfolio of around 11,000 homes valued at over $2 billion.
Our strategic vision is that Queensland’s community housing industry leads the way in meeting housing needs in communities that support life opportunities. In collaboration with our members, industry, sectoral partners and peak bodies we work to:
- Promote the role and value of the community housing sector to potential investors, government and other stakeholders.
- Advance social and affordable housing through policy leadership
- Sustain a dynamic and diverse sector through industry development
- Increase our organisational and financial viability
We are committed to evidence-based, practical solutions to policy and delivery challenges and our work is underpinned by our independence.
We also provide a range of member engagement opportunities to help shape and implement policy and strategies that will promote and sustain the sector.
Key strategic projects that we will undertake in 2022-23 will include:
- Investigate alternative models for transitional housing that would reduce the social housing wait list, reduce the negative impact of transitional housing on tenants and improve the financial viability of tenancy sustainment
- Assessing the financial impact of an ageing housing portfolio on CHO viability
- Building a better regulatory system
For more detail, please refer to our Strategic Plan.
In 2022 CHIA Queensland welcomed funding from the Queensland Government to support the implementation of the Housing and Homelessness Action Plan. Key activities will include:
- Consulting with the sector and providing informed advice to the Community Housing Steering Committee, the Planning System Reference Group and other forums
- Leading implementation across the sector of the Community Housing Master Agreement including provision of industry-led legal opinion
- Helping the sector understand and maximise opportunities under the Queensland Housing Investment Growth Initiative.
Our Members
CHIA QLD’s members include tier 1, 2 and 3 NRSCH community housing organisations (CHOs) across Queensland’s urban and regional communities.
CHIA QLD also welcomes participation from associates, industry professionals, sponsors and partners, and other organisations that support the goals of the community housing sector.
View a list of our current members here.
Thinking about joining CHIA Queensland? Now more than ever, it is important for community housing organisations across Queensland to have a credible, independent voice to Government, both State and Federal especially with the Queensland Housing Investment and Growth Initiative, the new Federal Government’s Housing Future Fund and the impending renegotiation of the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement. These will have a critical bearing on the future of community housing in Queensland. Join us now to receive discounts to member events and to receive Member Briefings on key community housing policy initiatives.
Join CHIA Queensland
We welcome all Queensland NRSCH registered community housing providers to apply now.
Not a community housing provider? Join us an Associate to support our work, participate in our activities and keep informed of current housing issues.
Corporate Documents
Resources
CHIA QLD provides members with Factsheets, Guides, Templates and other resources to support their business. Find out what is available below.
- CHIA QLD Election Statement 2024 here
- Download a copy of the Strategic Plan here
- Download a copy of the Constitution of CHPs for QLD here
- State Budget Submission December 2023
- QuickStarts Qld Round 2 Industry Briefing (Meeting recording 23 Jan 2024)
Sector News
eNewsletters
- CHIA QLD Industry News March 2024
- CHIA QLD Industry News January 2024
- CHIA QLD Industry News December 2023
- CHIA QLD Industry News November 2023
- CHIA QLD Industry News September 2023
- CHIA QLD Industry News August 2023
Join CHIA Queensland as a Member or Associate to receive Member Briefings on key community housing policy initiatives.
Annual Reviews
Board of Directors
KRISTAN CONLON
Partner, McCullough Robertson Kristan has over 20 years’ experience in property law. She is the De...
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ANDREW ELVIN
CEO, Coast2Bay Housing Group Tier 1 Community Housing Provider Andrew has over 25 years’ experienc...
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MANDY THOMPSON
General Manager, Family Emergency Accommodation Townsville (FEAT) Tier 3 Community Housing Provider ...
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PETER GARRONE
Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary, Brisbane Housing Company Ltd (BHC) Tier 1 Community...
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ALICIA FOLLENT
Queensland State Manager, Community Housing Limited (CHL), Tier 1 Community Housing Provider Alicia ...
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ALEXANDRA MCCOLL
Executive Manager Brisbane, Home In Place Tier 1 Community Housing Provider with portfolio of 6,500 ...
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Our Staff
Annemaree Callander
Executive Officer
Annemaree has over 35 years’ experience in human service delivery focused on housing, homelessness, and young people. She has held policy, direct service and senior leadership positions in both the government and community sector.
Most recently Annemaree spent 11 years as the CEO of Brisbane Youth Service, a Tier 3 Housing provider and specialist homelessness service which delivers a comprehensive range of programs and services to vulnerable young people and young families.
As CEO Annemaree led the organisation through a period of significant growth, established the research and evaluation functions and developed innovative partnerships to increase the supply of social housing for young people.
Esther Dabinett
Administration Officer
Esther has over 20 years’ experience providing governance and executive support to Boards for not-for-profit organisations, small-medium sized businesses and large State-wide public organisations. With a strong sense of social justice, Esther provides CHIA Queensland with Board and executive support and actively engages with its community housing sector members.
Contact Us
Annemaree Callander
Executive Officer
Email: [email protected]
GPO Box 544, Brisbane QLD 4001 (Postal address)
ACN: 169 723 460
ABN: 73 169 723 460
Proudly Acknowledging the Support of our Sponsors & Associates
