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CHFV Conference Dinner Offers Brilliant Entertainment Line-up

After what is anticipated to be a stimulating and potentially ground-breaking day for the community housing sector in Victoria, the CHFV Conference Dinner will provide the opportunity for a range of people connected with the community housing industry to relax and enjoy each other's company in a decidedly non-business environment.

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CHFV Media Release: Full conference line-up announced

With slightly less than one month to go until CHFV Conference 2011, Community Housing Federation of Victoria today confirms its full line up of Panellists and Discussion Leaders for this important event.

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Saul Eslake contributes to CHFV Conference 2011

Saul Eslake to contribute to vision for sustainable funding future

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CHFV Budget Response

On Tuesday the Victorian Government handed down its first budget.

As the budget had no new initiatives for the community housing sector, CHFV has written to the Minister directly to outline some very pressing matters that the Government will need to address. The community housing sector has the ability to lead growth in this area.

CHFV calls for Victorian Government Taskforce to address the State's housing affordability crisis

The Community Housing Federation of Victoria (CHFV) has today released Increasing affordable housing through the Victorian community housing sector, a seminal report on the sector from Deloitte Access Economics.  With the arrival of a new government and the announcement of the Department of Planning's newly formed Housing Affordability Unit, the findings and recommendations are timely.

Deloitte Access Economics Report Launch

The Community Housing Federation of Victoria is pleased to present increasing affordable housing through the Victorian community housing sector.

NRAS Episode demonstrates community housing’s vulnerability

The recent cut then reinstatement of the NRAS program, from 50,000 to 35,000 grants then back again, in the seeming blink of an eye serves as an important lesson for the community housing sector.

2011 Innovation and Excellence Awards – Enter Now!

Nominations for projects submitted as part of the Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall 2011 Innovation and Excellence Awards is simpler than ever.

There is no synopsis required for the 2011 National Awards program – only one nomination process. 

CHFV members who would like to submit one or several projects should complete these three steps:
1. Visit www.propertyoz.com.au/awards and select the award category from the drop down menu. 
2. Download the nomination and criteria forms. 
3. Upload your completed nomination form, submission, images and payment all online. 

The Property Council of Australia Awards represent an opportunity to ensure innovation and excellence in Victorian community housing projects are recognised. Nominations must be submitted by Monday 31 January 2011. Good luck!

Housing Ministers Meet in Melbourne

Federal and State Housing Ministers today agreed on a nationally consistent regulatory system for the community housing sector, paving the way for improved access for Victorian housing associations and registered providers to operate interstate.

‘Early Adopter’ Councils Waive Property Rates for Community Housing

Eight local councils in Victoria have taken a leadership role in supporting the development of healthy and strong communities by creating a precedent in waiving land rates on community housing developments that fall within their municipality.