The Community Housing Council of South Australia (CHCSA) was established alongside the development of the original legislation as a “peak body” for community housing providers (CHPs) with a focus on providing advocacy and support on behalf of the emerging community housing sector.

Peak bodies can be defined as:

“…representative, non-government organisations whose membership predominantly consists of other organisations of allied interests and which are recognised by other peaks and their sectors generally as a representative of the whole of their sector.”

CHCSA is a member driven community organisation, governed by a Member elected Board of Directors that includes staff members sourced from member agencies. Membership is open to SA based CHPs registered under the National Regulatory System for Community Housing (NRSCH) across all registration tiers. Associate membership for individuals or other interested organisations is also available.

CHCSA provides a range of services and advocates on behalf of its members, however we are not a housing provider and do not own any property in our own right.

A community housing sector and industry network delivering leading-edge, affordable housing and landlord services in thriving neighbourhoods.

We support the further growth of a strong, vibrant and sustainable South Australian community housing industry.

We believe in collaboration, respecting diversity, promoting excellence, sharing knowledge and acting with integrity.

Community housing is an alternative to public housing and caters for people on very low to moderate incomes, who are or may be in rental stress or face barriers to entry into the private housing market.

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CHCSA is a member driven community organisation, governed by a Member elected Board of Directors that includes staff members sourced from member agencies.

Community Housing Providers are not-for-profit organisations providing housing for people with special housing needs.  They are administered, maintained and managed by paid staff.

A Volunteer Member-Tenant Managed Organisation (also known as housing co-operatives) is a group of people with a common interest who work together to maintain and manage housing for its members.

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We strive to lead and develop a successful community housing industry so that no South Australian lives in housing stress.

A Shared Vision

Community housing providers in South Australia have been delivering quality housing to low income and disadvantaged tenants since the 1980s.

Providers are driven by their determination to house people on low incomes or people with a particular disadvantage; these include people escaping domestic violence, refugees, Aboriginal people, people with a disability, people exiting the prison or justice system, single parents and young people.

With the correct support, the community housing sector can showcase their value offering as a sector. With the support of CHCSA, community housing providers will be able to better service tenants, and understand their needs through these changes, particularly those experiencing homelessness, disability and niche disadvantages to alleviate pressure on the system.

Why is it Important?

A successful community housing industry allows providers to develop more affordable housing options for those who are most vulnerable in our community so they can enjoy stable, independent, and productive, socially connected lives.