Keen for bespoke or in-house training?
Contact Holly Mullaney to discuss your requirements.
Details & Registration
Training Options
CHIA Vic is committed to improving the capacity of the community housing sector in Victoria by providing regular training and professional development courses on topics as diverse as defusing aggression and dealing with difficult calls through to understanding the Residential Tenancies Act.
We also create bespoke training courses to meet identified industry needs or the needs of individual workplaces. Our experienced trainers can deliver courses on-site or at our training facility in the CBD. If you would like to request a new training program, contact Holly Mullaney on 9654 6077.
Details of all our courses
Induction program for workers new to the sector
Designed to be undertaken by staff within the first six months of starting work in the housing sector.
Participants must complete three highly-recommended units and least four elective units over a six-month period.
Download the 2020 Induction Program.
Asset Management
CHIA Vic is developing a training program for staff moving into asset management roles.
Contact Holly Mullaney on 9654 6077 for details.
Board member program
CHIA Vic runs courses that have been designed specifically for current or prospective board members, such as Understanding the Big Picture of Social Housing, Asset Management for Board Members and Financial Training for non-Financial people.
For details, contact Holly Mullaney on 9654 6077.
Like to list an event?
Members are able to list their events on our site, free of charge, with relevant listings available to non-members at a small charge.
You can email your event details to Holly Mullaney.
Refund policy
You must agree to this policy to purchase tickets: Refunds will be processed less a $5 administration fee until three days before the scheduled event. After this date, no refunds will be provided. We welcome alternative attendees and encourage you to send another person in your place if you are no longer able to attend.
Looking for a university qualification in housing?
In Victoria, Swinburne University offers the only two university-level housing qualifications. Both can be completed anywhere in Australia and New Zealand through distance learning and are recognised by the Australasian Housing Institute. The NSW Federation of Housing Associations also offers a Certificate IV level qualification.
In Victoria, Swinburne University offers two university-level housing qualifications. Both can be completed anywhere in Australia and New Zealand through distance learning and are recognised by the Australasian Housing Institute.
CHIA NSW also offers a Certificate IV level qualification.
Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy)
Distance – 2 years part-time
Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy)
Distance – 3 years part-time
