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CHL’s newest development in Queensland at Booval, Ipswich is ready to say ‘welcome home’ to our newest residents after being officially opened by The Hon. Sam O’Connor MP, Queensland Minister for Housing and Public Works, on 11 March. Meridian Residences will provide 43 places to call home, including for women and families, who need safe, […]

CHL celebrates opening of new community hub in Ferntree Gully, Victoria thanks to partnership with Opendoor.   A simple garden shed has been transformed into a welcoming, functional community hub in Ferntree Gully, Victoria, thanks to full funding from Opendoor and the dedication of Workforce Australia Work for the Dole participants. The project, which took

CHL has been leading the Macleay LDAT since 2021 in partnership with NSW Health, NUAA, The Buttery and Mid-North Coast Local Health District, built upon local community feedback and funded by The Drug and Alcohol Foundation. Developed using a community-first approach with ongoing consultations with CHL tenants and the wider community, the program addresses real

CHL’s newly completed development ‘Ironbark Place’ in Southport, was officially opened today by The Hon. Sam O’Connor MP, Queensland Minister for Housing and Public Works at an event attended by CHL residents, team members, partners and community representatives. Carly Bairstow, CHL’s Queensland State Manager, says: “We’re excited to officially open Ironbark Place and would like

FY25 sees CHL deliver 269 new homes, increase revenue to $291 million and develop a pipeline of 7,000 more homes CHL has launched its 2025 Annual Report, celebrating a year of growth, transformation and collaboration. At the CHL AGM launching the report to Members and stakeholders, CHL’s Chair John De Vries and Chief Executive Officer

The Hon. Sam O’Connor MP Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth joined CHL team members, partners, community representatives and the new residents to officially open Seachange Miami on the Gold Coast Highway on Friday 24 October. The four-level property with lift access has 32 homes, including a mix of one and

The CHL team in Kempsey, NSW, has officially re-opened its refurbished office following the May 2025 floods, welcoming customers, partner organisations and team members. The devastating floods in NSW’s north coast impacted around 5000 homes across the region. CHL’s office was one of more than 50 flood-impacted businesses in Kempsey. The re-opening event is a

The West Kempsey community and the team at CHL came together yesterday to celebrate the anniversary of the West Kempsey Community Hub after a year of working together to create connections and make impact. The event began with a Welcome to Country and traditional smoking ceremony, with attendees painting a handprint mural and enjoying a

Community Housing Limited (CHL) has officially launched Phase 2 of its innovative housing pipeline, extending its commitment to provide safe and secure housing for Queenslanders through the delivery of 255 new social and affordable homes between now and early 2028, supported by investment from the Queensland Government’s Department of Housing and Public Works, alongside debt

As National Homelessness Week 2025 shines a spotlight on the growing housing crisis, a collaborative initiative between Community Housing Limited (CHL) and VincentCare Victoria is helping single mothers, young families and people with disability find safety, stability and a place to call home across Victoria. Since 2023, VincentCare Victoria and CHL, one of Australia’s largest