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Community Housing Federation of VictoriaThe Community Housing Federation of Victoria (CHFV) was formed in 1997,
and is the peak, member based organisation representing the views of community
housing organisations in Victoria. CHFV’s vision is for all Victorians to have access to affordable housing choices. This choice will include a diverse range of tenures delivered by a range of community, government and private organisations.
CHFV’s mission is to foster the growth of capacity of the community housing sector and to provide leadership in promoting the benefits and strengths of community housing.
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What's New?CHFV's Strategic Plan Growth & Diversity 2009 - 2012
CHFV MembershipMembership of CHFV is open to community housing providers that support the vision, purpose and values of the Federation. CHFV currently has eighty three community housing members. These member organisations manage over 11000 units, representing more than 90% of the total community housing stock in Victoria. Associate membership of CHFV is open to other organisations or individuals who support the aims of the Federation. CHFV membership applicaton form
CHFV Services and ActivitiesCHFV currently provides the following services and activities to its members:
CHFV is also involved in community housing issues at a national level, as an active member of the Community Housing Federation of Australia.
CHFV StructureGovernanceCHFV is governed by a 12-person Board which is elected annually by and from the membership. There are four executive positions on the Board – Chair, Deputy Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. The Board meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 10.30 am- 12.30 pm. Meetings are usually held in the main board room of the CHFV offices (Level 5, 128 Exhibition Street, Melbourne).
CHFV Board 2009Chair: Bryan Lipmann - Wintringham Housing Ltd Jeff Lyons - St Kilda Community Housing Ltd Tony Clarke - North East Housing Sevices Ltd Steve Bevington - Community Housing Ltd Karen Barnett - Port Philip Housing Association Ltd Netty Horton - St Vincent De Paul Community Housing Ltd Chris Glennen - Active Property Services Management Ltd Stephen Nash - HomeGround Services Haleh Homaei - Housing Choices Australia
CHFV Sector GroupsCHFV is committed to maximising the active participation by members in policy formulation and decision making. This is facilitated through its Sector Group structure. CHFV sector groups are open to all members, as well as non members who are community housing providers - but only members of CHFV have voting rights. Sector Groups provide CHFV with:
CHFV Sector Group convenors
CHFV Operational Groups
CHFV Publications
CHFV Policies
CHFV Media Releases
CHFV Submissions
FundingIn 2007-08 CHFV had audited revenue of $632,916, and employed 4.2 effective full time staff. The work of the Federation is also made possible by the significant voluntary contribution of many committed community housing organisations and individuals.
Legal StatusCHFV is a not-for-profit Federation incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 and is accountable to its membership via an annually elected Board.
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