“As governments seek ways to accelerate supply, there is growing recognition that quantity without quality will not solve the housing crisis. We need a variety of solutions that support long-term social, economic, and environmental outcomes, not simply more units...
At its core, rental co-operative housing is a simple idea: people live in secure, affordable homes and have a genuine say in how their housing is managed. Homes are owned by not-for-profit housing providers, and residents form co-operatives that participate in...
In Canada, it looks like projects like 1220 Seymour in Vancouver - a new 112-home housing co-operative supported by around $69 million across federal, provincial and city governments. - A 9-storey Passive House building. - A Community Land Trust model. - Long-term,...
Government ministers from all levels have an important role to play in shaping Australia’s housing future. One of the most powerful ways to understand the value of co-operative housing is to see it in action. Today, Hon Dr Daniel Mulino MP visited Keilor Co-op in...
ACHA celebrates an important achievement for the Australian Co-operative Housing sector, with Common Equity NSW (CENSW) finalising a - a landmark agreement that sets a new benchmark for stability and partnership in co-operative housing. This long-term Headlease...
The latest KPMG report on affordable housing in Australia highlights something ACHA has long championed - a clear call to support community-led housing solutions: ✅ “Provide low-interest loans for not-for-profit housing co-operatives and other not-for-profit...
Co-op News has taken our story global. 🌍 The Second Australian Co-operative Housing Alliance Summit at the MCG wasn’t just a milestone here at home - the news has now made it all the way to England. Co-op News covered the summit, recognising how Australia’s housing...
Federal Special Envoy for Social Housing and Homelessness Josh Burns MP told the 2025 Australian Co-operative Housing Alliance (ACHA) Summit that Australia’s housing crisis demands fresh thinking and stronger partnerships with the co-operative sector. A Different Way...
ACHA Summit Morning in Melbourne It’s summit day! 🌟 This morning, as delegates gather in Melbourne for the Australian Co-operative Housing Alliance (ACHA) Summit, our Chair Liz Thomas joined Sally Sara on ABC Radio National to give a detailed, insightful explanation...
In a recent article in the Geelong Advertiser, ACHA Chair and Managing Director of Common Equity Housing Limited (CEHL), Liz Thomas, explained why co-operative housing is key to solving Geelong’s housing crisis. Right now, Geelong and Victoria, like the rest of...
The co-operative and mutual sector continues to thrive in Victoria, thanks to renewed government support and investment in streamlined regulation. The Victorian Government’s launch of the new myCAV online portal is a significant step forward, reducing red tape and...
Housing co-ops are creating inclusive, community-led homes that support autonomy, accessibility, and connection for people with disabilities. In Belgium, co-ops like De Binnenwereld and Oak Tree Projects blend independence with care, ensuring residents have a say in...