Lakewood co-op arts group
The Lakewood co-op, located in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, showcases how the benefits of living in a housing co-operative extend beyond affordability and security of tenure.
Two new family homes for Geelong Co-op
Newly completed, we are getting ready to hand over the keys to our co-ops for two more units in Geelong. The units are single storey, two bedrooms, designed to be durable and low maintenance, accommodating future needs and ageing in place. To reduce living costs and environmental impact, the units meet a 7 star NatHERS […]
National Reconciliation Week
This week is National Reconciliation Week – 27 May – 3 June 2024 – an opportunity to listen deeply to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices to learn more about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. CEHL will be looking across […]
Getting people housed and keeping them housed
In a great location, these two units provide flexible design, energy efficiency, double storey and three bedrooms, set to become new homes for families who need them. Supported through the Homes Victoria as part of the $5.3 billion Big Housing Build, our ten new Geelong properties are all designed to meet a variety of needs […]
CEHL welcomes the Federal Government’s Budget commitment
CEHL welcomes the Federal Government’s Budget commitments to address the shortage of affordable housing – including $6.2 billion of new investment in affordable housing and up to $1.9 billion in additional concessional loans to community housing providers to build new social and affordable housing under the HAFF and the National Housing Accord. In time, these […]
Uncovering innovative solutions in Europe
Co-operative housing models offer more than just a place to live. Liz Thomas joined this eye-opening Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) study tour of co-operative housing models to uncover innovative solutions to Australia’s housing affordability crisis and explore the potential of the “missing middle” – the co-operative housing sector. As Melina Morrison, BCCM […]
Larrakeyah welcomes new members
It is great to see the final steps in delivery of housing in Grovedale, delivered by Common Equity Housing Ltd. in partnership with Homes Victoria, as part of the $5.3 billion Big Housing Build. CEHL works with over 90 housing co-operatives across Victoria. As registered businesses, each co-op represents communities of people who unite voluntarily to […]
Housing co-operatives recognised in State of the Housing System Report (2024)
‘Co-operative housing is an important part of a diverse housing sector, and we are delighted to see co-operative housing now reflected as a mainstream housing pathway in the State of the Housing System Report (2024)’ – from CEHL Managing Director Liz Thomas. The report acknowledges ‘housing cooperatives as an emerging form of tenure’ and notes the […]
MP Dr. Helen Haines learns about co-operative housing
Co-op housing can be a key part of the solution to the regional housing crisis. Last week, we had the opportunity to meet with Dr Helen Haines, independent Federal member for the seat of Indi, and the members of Glenworth co-operative to learn about co-operative housing. After hearing about the recent research by Western Sydney […]
Liz Thomas presents at ‘Real Deal Geelong Community Action Forum about Housing.’
CEHL Managing Director Liz Thomas, recently presented to a passionate group of Geelong community members and organisations at the “Real Deal Geelong Community Action Forum about Housing”. She spoke on the real opportunity that rental housing co-operatives can play in a diverse housing market. A “Real Deal for Geelong” brings together organisations from the union […]
