The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) has strongly endorsed the
Commonwealth’s latest steps to deliver new social and affordable homes across Australia with
the announcement applications will soon open for funding under the Housing Australia Future
Fund (HAFF) and the National Housing Accord.

Wendy Hayhurst, Chief Executive of CHIA, said: “This is a significant first step. The
Commonwealth’s commitment to fund 40,000 new rental homes through the HAFF and the
Accord will make a tangible improvement for those who need affordable housing.”

The HAFF and the Accord are integral to tackling the housing crisis. Working through Housing
Australia, community housing providers can access long-term concessional loans and
availability payments, and in some cases upfront capital grants.

Full media release here