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Welcome, Mosaic

CEHL is proud to welcome Mosaic, the 86th co-op in our program and the first newly formed housing co-operative in over 14 years. 

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.