Shared living model offers hope amid rental housing crunch

With capped rents and the security of an open-ended lease, they are free from the cycle of short-term rentals and rising costs.

For Brooke, co-op housing means stability, community and a place her family can truly call home.

At a time when the rental crisis is pushing families to the brink, co-operatives offer a proven, people-led solution.

ABC Gippsland spoke to Brooke and CEHL managing director Liz Thomas for this special story, showcasing the strength of our co-op communities in the region.