2025 International Year of the Co-operatives

A year-long celebration of co-operatives worldwide. It’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on the unique value of housing co-operatives in Australia.

Research by Western Sydney University highlights that tenant-members benefit significantly from living and participating in rental housing co-operatives, including:

–         Skills development
–         Employment and educational outcomes, as a result of that skills development
–         Satisfaction with housing stability, quality, and security
–         Greater social capital
–         Sense of health and wellbeing, including that of children
–         Sense of agency, empowerment, and voice

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Mel Abrams

Co-op Elected Director

Melanie, a CEHL co-operative member since 2021, is an experienced executive support professional with a background in government, Aboriginal affairs, and the not-for-profit sector. With over 20 years of experience in administration, stakeholder coordination, and cooperative governance, she has supported leaders across sectors and is passionate about community-led housing, inclusion, and social justice.