Becoming a member

Community Housing Industry Association of SA (CHIA SA) members gain access to new and relevant information, professional development, and advocacy, building a more skilled, innovative, and collaborative industry.

Membership Benefits

Supporting an innovative and professional community housing industry in SA.

CHIA SA Memberships:

  • Tier 1 Provider
  • Tier 2 Provider
  • Tier 3 Provider
  • Associate Member

CHIA SA Members will:

  • Have a right to vote, and to a say, at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and any Special General Meetings (SGM),
  • Be able to nominate for representative positions (where vacant) on the Board of Directors,
  • Receive regular sector emails, newsletters and bulletins keeping Members informed of relevant community housing sector developments Australia-wide,
  • Have access to umbrella organisations, supports, and advocacy,
  • Be able to participate in CHIA SA events, including Sector Consultations and Policy Forums.

What services are available to members?

  • Information about current and relevant national and local sector-wide issues,  and details of upcoming events in SA and Australia through regular e-newsletters,
  • Ongoing advice, support, and information-sharing of community housing related issues,
  • New opportunities to present sector views to all levels of government in SA and nationally,
  • Influencing through political advocacy and input into housing policy research and development,
  • Connection to community housing providers in SA and other jurisdictions for collaboration and networking,
  • Representation at relevant committees and working parties at a state and national level,
  • Central meeting room facilities for our members

Member resources

Crisis Contacts

Homeless Connect SA
(24/7 state-wide telephone service for anyone experiencing homelessness)
1800 003 308

Trace-A-Place
(for young people aged 15-25 years)
1300 306 046

24/7 Domestic Violence Crisis Line
(for crisis counselling, support, and referral to safe accommodation)
1800 800 098

1800RESPECT
(for sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling)
1800 737 732 

Lifeline
(24/7 crisis support for people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe)
13 11 14

Housing Sites

Housing SA
131 299

RentRight SA 
(formerly TIAS)
1800 060 462

Government Sites

National & State Peak Industry Bodies

CHIA SA Recommended Links

National Sites

International Sites