Community housing providers manage a $20 billion-plus portfolio of more than 132,000 rental properties, which are home to people who are on low and moderate incomes who find it hard to access affordable or appropriate housing in the private market.

On behalf of our members, CHIA undertakes research, policy development and advocacy in relation to social and affordable housing issues.

Based on national and international evidence, CHIA’s core argument is that the much needed growth and development of the Australian affordable housing system can only be achieved if the community housing industry is empowered to play a significantly expanded role.

CHIA has created a useful infographic on the sector which can be downloaded using the button below.

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Our Advocacy

The clear need for a single independent voice for the community housing industry on national issues led to the establishment of the Community Housing Industry Association in 2015. CHIA’s founders wanted to create a member-funded organization that could leverage the expertise and resources of the network of state and territory peak bodies to support the sector and improve the quality of housing and other services provided to community housing tenants throughout Australia.

Our Ethos

Our vision is to foster a world-class community housing industry in Australia.

Our purpose is to lead, represent and advocate for the Australian community housing industry at a national level.