News & publications

News and publications

As an organisation whose mission and values are people-centred, we’re proud to present the innovative work Housing Choices and our partners are doing; from delivering new models of social and affordable housing in vibrant and inclusive communities, to developing new models of investment.

Oswald Barnett Oration at a glance

March 17 2023

Oswald Barnett Oration at a glance International social housing architect, Manuel Der Hagopian recently captivated an audience at The Capitol in Melbourne where Housing Choices hosted the Oswald Barnett Oration, a flagship sector event designed to engender ideas and partnerships in the social and affordable housing sector. Emerging and established practitioners, event partners, RMIT and...

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Housing Choices Australia Announces new CEO

March 01 2023

Housing Choices Australia Announces new CEO The Board of Housing Choices Australia has appointed David Fisher to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). His appointment follows an extensive recruitment and selection process led by the Board. David is the current CEO of Tier 1 community housing provider, Housing Plus in New South Wales. He...

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Affordable, sustainable and stylish: social housing in SA

February 13 2023

Affordable, sustainable and stylish: social housing in SA Housing Choices South Australia’s affordable developments, Spence on Light and Nightingale Bowden, are two examples of successful social housing solutions combining, “creative social planning, strategies for sustainability and a keen sensitivity to history, culture and context,” according to InDaily reporter Stephanie Johnston.. In response to Australia’s chronic...

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Housing Choices hosts international social housing architect, Manuel der Hagopian

February 13 2023

Housing Choices hosts international social housing architect, Manuel der Hagopian Housing Choices is excited to be hosting international social housing architect, Manuel Der Hagopian of G8A Architects, at this year’s Oswald Barnett Oration to be held at The Capitol in Melbourne’s CBD on 7 March. Hosted by Housing Choices, the event is named in honour...

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What Makes Social Housing Architecture Successful?

February 13 2023

   What Makes Social Housing Architecture Successful? That’s the question Catherine Ranger from MGS Architects asked when analysing   a cross-section of contemporary social housing projects in Melbourne and regional Victoria in the story “Social Housing Architecture” for the Australian Institute of Architects magazine. Well-designed social housing exemplars in the story, included  Housing Choices’ Dandenong project...

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