Co-operatively Speaking is a regular publication for CEHL co-operative members. It offers resources, information, member stories, insights into what has happened, and a preview of upcoming projects and events.
August 2024
August 2024
In this issue:
- Join the CEHL Board
- CEHL Study Grants recipients
- Call for Nominations for the CEHL Honour Board
- Mid-year update on the Retrofit Pilot Project
- CEHL enhances service delivery with new regional approach
- 2024 Annual Survey update
- Larrakeyah CERC and Dolphin CMC welcoming new members
- Housing and Asset update
- Co-op Director Update
- Member Recipe: Jacqueline and Sage from Larrakeyah
- Pet photo winners
May 2024
May 2024
In this issue:
MP Dr. Helen Haines learns about co-operative housing
Opportunity for CEHL members to form a brand new co-operative in the heart of Melbourne
CEHL Study Grants open
Meeting CEHL co-ops –Sunraysia CERC, Mildura
Introducing the CEHL co-op Director Assistance Program
NEW Housing Support Coordinator role to provide dedicated support
Setting up a central email for co-ops
CEHL seeking investment to meet co-op housing needs
CEHL continues to deliver upgrade projects across property portfolio
Save money and install more energy efficient appliances!
Member recipe: Liza’s gluten free pancakes
Member’s garden feature
February 2024
February 2024
In this issue:
Lakewood Re-opening
Vale Gayle Carley
Co-op Director update
Maintenance update
New homes ready for their first members
Upcoming Rent Review information
Invitation to ‘The Value of Housing Co-operatives in Australia’ report launch
Highlights from the 2023 AGM
2023 Honour Board recipient Gordon Kieselbach
Member questions raised through the 2023 AGM
Member Recipe Samantha from Southerners CERC
November 2023
November 2023
In this issue:
Member and Renter Housing Plans
Co-op Director update by Alyce Holmes
2023 AGM agenda & information
VicWide to Co-op Geelong pilot session
Advocating for Co-operative Housing
Refurbished laptops for Co-ops
Unlock governance excellence with ICDA membership
Empowering Goulburn Valley CERCs financial expertise
New build – Endeavour Hills
Stockaders CERC Resources Kit
Member recipe – Vania from Carinya CERC
End of year help guide
September 2023
September 2023
In this issue:
Become a Director with the CEHL Board. An insight from Heidi Lee
Member & Renter Housing Plan
Sourcing New Co-op Members, Beyond the VHR. Kevin Thomas shares his experience.
New Developments
Transferring from VicWide back into a co-op.
Why are inspections photos taken?
Member and Renter Survey Results
Board News
Upcoming Events
Member Recipe – Robyn from Southern Cross CERC
Member Story – Bianca from Cut Paw Paw CERC
Embracing Age-Friendly Changes
June / July 2023
June / July 2023
In this issue:
New member selection change
July Hot Topic Session: Member Selection – Beyond the VHR
Common Connections June Events
August Hot Topic Session: Succession Planning for Co-op Success
Co-op Director Update
Member Recipe by Chantal Goss
Your favourite pieces of furniture
AGM – Save the Date
Calling for Nominations – 2023 Honour Board
May 2023
May 2023
In this issue:
- Annual Tenant Survey
- Views sort on removing under 18-year-olds’ income from the assessed rents model
- Heathmere on the Park build
- CHIA 2023 Conference
- VicWide Renter Update
- Co-op Director Update
- Common Connections – Where the CEHL Community Meets!
- Strengthening Co-op Voice Project
- My Chooks by Liza Dezfouli
- Member Recipe by Sarah Andrews
- Victoria in Bloom Gardening Competition
- Favourite Plant Winners
- Scar Tree Walk – a journey of cultural learning
- Study Grant Recipient – Mikoto Araki
April 2023
April 2023
In this issue:
- HIF HUBS: The Verdict
- CERC Director Update by Alyce Holmes
- New Directors for Goulburn Valley CERC
- Two families join Dolphin CMC in Frankston.
- VicWide Renters – This one’s for you
- Hot Topic session: Energy Efficient Homes & Solar – CEHL’s Approach
- Better Together Conference Feedback
- Conference & Co-ops Got Talent Photo Pages!
- 2023 Study Grant Recipients
- “Pet Selfie” Photos and Winner!
- Members Recipe – Christine from Stockaders CERC
- Phishing Information
- Power Saving Bonus
- Carlton Office Update
March 2023
March 2023
In this issue:
- HIF HUBS: Coming to your region
- Directors Update by Alyce Holmes, General Manager Co-op Services
- Better Together – 2023 CEHL Co-operative Housing Conference Registration Reminder
- Hot Topic Invitation
- International Women’s Day Invitation
- Creative Co-op Members & Renters
- Your Pet’s Turn to Win $50
- Member Recipe Simone from Stockaders CERC
- Member Stories My Art Journey by Dianne from Carlton VicWide
- Let us entertain you! Co-ops Got Talent – CEHL Choir!
February 2023
February 2023
In this issue:
- Hot Topic Online Session: Understanding the 2023 Rent Review
- Studying this year? You could be eligible for a $2000 Study Grant!
- Better Together – 2023 CEHL Co-operative Housing Conference
FOUR PAGE PULL OUT GUIDE - This (Birdies) Life by Sally of Lakewood CMC
- Fabulous gardens
- Artists – it’s your turn to win a $50 Gift Voucher!
- HEALTH ALERT – Mosquitoes!
- Does your co-op need a repurposed laptop?
- Heating & cooling upgrades for CERCs
December 2022
December 2022
In this issue:
- 2021-22 CEHL Honour Board
- Board Election Results
- Regional Consultation Wrap-Up
- New Member Housing Plans
- Getting to know Damian Dickson
- Study Grants
- TAC is Seeking New Members
- Let’s Celebrate the Voices of Co-ops!
- Garden Photo Competition – WIN a $50 Gift Card!
- Getting to Know Kim Marshal
- ‘Co-ops Got Talent’ – Call for Entrants!
- Western Co-op’s Morning Tea
- Hot Topic Wrap-up
- Referral to Support
November 2022
November 2022
In this issue:
- A closer look at the International Co-operative Principles.
- The value of relationships for healthy co-ops by Mark Dowling
- Maintenance Stimulus Program – tips to help you select your new co-op members
- Keeping data safe at CEHL
- Farewell to Sandra Castro
- Interview with Liz Thomas by Sarah Andrew From Liberty CERC
- SAVE THE DATE for the 2023 CEHL Co-op Conference: Better Together
- Hot Topic’ Online Sessions for Co-ops
- Seeking your Input for National Research into Co-op Housing
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