Community Housing Regulation
Show moreEffective regulation provides a platform to expand the role of the community housing sector. It establishes the governance infrastructure needed to develop the capacity of the sector; ensure effective, efficient and appropriate use of housing assets; and increase investor confidence to invest in the growth of the sector to deliver more social and affordable housing.
The Community Housing Regulatory Framework (Framework) commenced on 1 April 2017 and is supported by four Appendices and a suite of guidelines and fact sheets.
The Framework is consistent with the National Regulatory System for Community Housing (NRSCH) that applies across all states and territories of Australia, except Victoria and WA. The NRSCH however is a legislated system that administers the Community Housing Providers National Law 2012 and the WA Framework is a policy based system.
Community Housing Regulatory Framework
The Framework’s vision is for a community housing sector that:
- is well governed, well managed and viable
- meets the needs of tenants
- provides assurance to government and investors.
The Community Housing Regulatory Framework and Appendices A, B, C, and D can be found under the Related Information and Documents section below.
Regulatory Approach
The WA Framework is outcomes focused and adopts a risk-based approach to monitor and respond to risks that have serious consequences for tenants, funders and investors, community housing assets and the reputation of the sector. It is administered by the Community Housing Registration Office, underpinned by a set of regulatory principles that allows for considered, efficient and effective regulatory practices that are proportionate, accountable, consistent, transparent, flexible and targeted.
Community Housing Registration Office
The Community Housing Registration Office is managed by the Community Housing Registrar and its regulatory functions include:
- assessing applications for registration from providers
- monitoring the compliance of registered providers with the Framework
- providing information and advice regarding regulatory requirements and processes
- maintaining a register of registered providers.
For further information
Please contact Community Housing Registration Office via registrar@communities.wa.gov.au.
Community Housing Prequalification Scheme
Show moreCommunities is calling for Community Housing Providers (CHPs) and a limited group of others (e.g. Aboriginal Community Housing Organisations and Disability Housing Providers) to apply for the Community Housing Prequalification Scheme.
The Scheme provides a more cohesive and impactful collaboration between the Western Australian Government and the community housing sector, with the aim of providing better social and affordable housing for those in need.
Registered providers
Show moreThe Community Housing Registration Office maintains a list of providers registered under the Community Housing Regulatory Framework. The register is updated on a regular basis to ensure the most recent information is available for use.
List of Registered Providers under the Community Housing Regulatory Framework:
The Community Housing Registration Office is committed to supporting and encouraging all community housing providers that are interested in achieving registration under the Framework.
Community housing providers wishing to seek registration under the Framework can apply at any time by contacting the Community Housing Registration Office: email registrar@communities.wa.gov.au.
For general information about the Framework, please refer to the Community Housing Regulation section.
| Provider's Name | Category of Registration | Registration Date | Registration Status | Primary Jurisdiction | Other Jurisdiction | Enforcement Action* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider's NameFHL Affordable Project 3 Limited | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date10 January 2025 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameTogether Housing (WA) Ltd | Category of RegistrationTier 1 | Registration Date9 January 2025 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameCentral East Accommodation and Care Alliance | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date8 October 2024 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameFHL Affordable Project 2 Limited | Category of RegistrationTier 2 | Registration Date27 September 2024 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameMurchison Region Aboriginal Corporation | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date9 August 2024 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's Name55 Central Incorporated | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date12 July 2024 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameThe Haven Foundation Australia Limited | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date2 July 2024 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionNew South Wales | Other JurisdictionWestern Australia | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameNoongar Mia Mia Pty Ltd | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date9 May 2024 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameFHL Affordable Project 1 Limited | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date19 February 2024 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameNesti Community Housing Ltd | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date11 December 2023 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameConnect Victoria Park Inc. | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date17 March 2023 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameSt Vincent de Paul Society (WA) Inc. | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date16 April 2021 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameSt Bartholomew's House Inc. | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date22 Dec 2020 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameNarrogin Cottage Homes Inc. | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date9 Jul 2019 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameMosaic Community Care Inc. | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date9 Jul 2019 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameBethanie Housing Limited | Category of RegistrationTier 2 | Registration Date15 Apr 2019 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameActiv Foundation Limited | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date8 Apr 2019 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameSouthern Cross Housing Limited | Category of RegistrationTier 2 | Registration Date25 Mar 2019 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameZonta House Refuge Association Inc. | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date12 Mar 2019 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameRise Network Inc. | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date6 Dec 2018 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameAutism Association of WA Inc. | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date4 Dec 2018 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameAdvance Housing Limited | Category of RegistrationTier 2 | Registration Date4 Dec 2018 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameBunbury Housing Association Inc. | Category of RegistrationTier 2 | Registration Date28 Nov 2018 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameCo-operation Housing | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date25 Oct 2018 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameUnitingCare West | Category of RegistrationTier 2 | Registration Date19 Oct 2018 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameIndigo Junction Incorporated | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date23 Aug 2018 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameAgencies for South West Accommodation Inc. | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date26 Jul 2018 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameSouth West Refuge Inc. | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date27 Jun 2018 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameFoundation Housing Limited | Category of RegistrationTier 1 | Registration Date27 Jun 2018 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameNulsen Group Limited | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date17 May 2018 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameHousing Choices Western Australia Limited | Category of RegistrationTier 1 | Registration Date16 Mar 2018 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameSt. Patrick's Community Support Centre | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date15 Mar 2018 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameRichmond Wellbeing Inc. | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date21 Dec 2017 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameMission Australia Housing Limited | Category of RegistrationTier 1 | Registration Date21 Dec 2017 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionNew South Wales | Other JurisdictionWestern Australia | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameCommunity Housing Limited | Category of RegistrationTier 1 | Registration Date3 Nov 2017 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionNew South Wales | Other JurisdictionWestern Australia | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameSalvation Army Housing Limited | Category of RegistrationTier 2 | Registration Date23 Oct 2017 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionSouth Australia | Other JurisdictionWestern Australia, Tasmania | Enforcement Action*1 |
| Provider's NameStellar Living Limited | Category of RegistrationTier 2 | Registration Date23 Oct 2017 | Registration StatusApproved | Primary JurisdictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Enforcement Action*1 |
*Category of Enforcement Action
1 - None
2 - Notice of non-compliance issued
3 - Notice of intent to cancel registration
4 - Notice of Cancellation of Registration issued
Housing Choices Western Australia Ltd was formerly registered as Access Housing Australia Limited.
Bunbury Housing Association Inc. changed its Category of Registration from Tier 3 to Tier 2 on 9 August 2021.
Cancelled Registrations:
| Provider's Name | Category of Registration | Registration Date | Primary Jusridiction | Other Jurisdiction | Current Registration Status | Registration Cancellation Date | Reason for Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider's NamePathways SouthWest Inc. | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date2 Nov 2018 | Primary JusridictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Current Registration StatusCancelled | Registration Cancellation DateDec 2019 | Reason for CancellationVoluntary cancellation |
| Provider's NameOutcare Limited | Category of RegistrationTier 3 | Registration Date25 Jul 2018 | Primary JusridictionWestern Australia | Other JurisdictionNone | Current Registration StatusCancelled | Registration Cancellation DateDec 2019 | Reason for CancellationDue to merger with Nulsen Group |
Access the online registration system (CHRIS)
Show moreThe Community Housing Registration Office is managed by the Community Housing Registrar. One of its regulatory functions is assessing applications for registration from providers.
Providers will be asked to nominate a staff member to complete the registration process. This person will receive all contact from the Community Housing Registration Office and will be known as the Nominated Main Contact.
This will be the person with access to the online registration system known as Community Housing Regulatory Information System (CHRIS).
More information
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