development

Handover of six new units in Geelong

Call it a wrap! We’re so thrilled to have reached handover of six new units in Geelong, which are soon to be available to welcome new co-op members. These units have been made possible with funding from the Victorian Government Social Housing Growth Fund. CEHL is committed to improving and growing our housing portfolio to […]

CHIA 9th Annual Affordable Housing Development and Investment Summit

The Common Equity Housing Limited (CEHL) team joined the Community Housing Industry Association 9th annual Affordable Housing Development and Investment Summit. Fantastic to hear the work across the sector, with participation across the community and co-op housing sector, the investors and super funds, all levels of government, and more. Certainly great momentum with the upcoming […]

Empowering Goulburn Valley CERC Members with financial expertise

Goulburn Valley CERC members (pictured left to right) Maria (Treasurer), Jan (Chairperson) and Mel (Member) recently reached out to the CEHL Finance Team with a request for training to master completing the co-ops Cash Payment Journal (CPJ). 📚💼. During the session at the South Shepperton Community Centre, CEHL’s Finance Coordinator, Helen Bassett,​ dived deep into the intricacies of […]

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.