UK London Pre tour and Glasgow IHP Meeting – Sept/Oct 2023 – (Valued Member Exchange) PowerHousing CEOs are invited to join us in Glasgow, Scotland, in October for the 16th Annual Leadership Exchange of the International Housing Partnership, the Housing Partnership Networks’ collaboration with housing networks in the UK, Canada, and Australia. Last year’s […]

PowerHousing Australia has undertaken a comprehensive consultation process on whether we, as an organisation, should hold a position on the Voice to Parliament (the Voice). PowerHousing has conducted extensive consultation with Members, which includes: expert advice and guidance from Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), Reconciliation Australia, the Yes 23 and other peak bodies; discussion at out […]

We are thrilled to announce the dates for the highly anticipated PowerHousing Australia Member Exchange Conference. Mark your calendars for 27 – 29 November 2023, as we gather at the QT, Canberra for this significant event. The Welcome Cocktail Reception will be hosted at the historic Old Parliament House, providing a unique and memorable setting […]

Last week, a delegation of PowerHousing’s Emerging Leaders and Rising Stars travelled to Hobart as part of our travel immersion program. Over three days in Hobart, the delegation met with key representatives from our local Tasmanian CHPs, government agencies and political leaders, and participating in key mentoring and coaching opportunities with CEO mentors Debbie Georgopoulos (Women’s […]

PowerHousing Australia’s CEO Nicholas Proud attended the Budget lockup in Canberra this afternoon. This is the Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ second Budget after the Budget update in October last year. A significant focus of this Budget—$14.8 billion —is the allocation of support to Australians dealing with soaring costs of living. With a turbulent and uncertain global […]

After the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) and related bills’ passage in the House in February, the bills went to the Senate where they have been considered by the Economics Legislation Committee. The Committee received extensive evidence in PowerHousing’s written submission, along with 24 other submissions from peak bodies, research institutions and government departments. Public hearings […]

The Senate Economics Legislation Committee tabled their report on the Housing Australia Future Fund and related bills yesterday afternoon (read the full report here). The report, and particularly the contents of the dissents, will inform the proposed amendments to the legislation and ultimately whether the crossbench senators agree to pass the legislation. The report mostly […]

PowerHousing Australia was pleased to welcome back all our Members and Affiliates to the nation’s capital for our Annual PowerHousing Academy Scholarship and National Awards ceremony.  As part of the first face to face Member Exchange Conference since 2019, the 2022 PowerHousing Academy Scholarships and National Awards took place at the National Arboretum in Canberra […]

Purpose and Overview The New York study tour was attended by 13 Australian delegates and focused predominantly on ethical investment, Australia’s obligations as a signatory to the UN and in particular Sustainable Development Goal #11 (SDG), contemporary research on housing and urban development, and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) trends and reporting. As per the […]