PRESENTS
Summit
19-20 February 2026
Pre-Summit Day
18 February 2026
CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park
2025 Summit Advisory Board
Charles Northcote
CEO
BlueCHP
Wendy Hayhurst
CEO
Community Housing Industry Association
Leonie King
CEO
City West Housing
Karen Walsh
CEO
National Shelter
Geoff Slack
CEO
YourPlace Housing
Gemma Pinnell
Principal
Right Lane Consulting
Welcome to the 10th Annual Affordable Housing Development and Investment Summit
For the third year running, the Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) will be hosting a national Summit to discuss solutions to the once-in-a-generation challenges facing Australian renters and homeowners.
Federal initiatives such as the Housing Australia Future Fund and the National Housing Accord, together with State and territory initiatives, are a welcome sign that the multiple housing challenges faced by lower income households are starting to be addressed.
However, to fix the housing crisis, much more is needed.
This Summit will explore some of the projects and ideas being taken forward as well as looking at how we do more. This is an opportunity to learn, network and share ideas.
Regards,
Wendy Hayhurst
Chief Executive Officer
Community Housing Industry Association
2025 Sponsors
2025 Speakers Included...
The Hon Clare O’Neil
Minister for Housing; Minister for Homelessness
Australian Government
Rebecca Pinkstone
Chief Executive Officer
Homes NSW
Jon Turner
Chief Executive Officer
Link Group Scotland
Adrian Harrington
NSW State Chair
Housing All Australians
Dr Richard Denniss
Executive Director
The Australia Institute
Francesca Muskovic
National Policy Director
Property Council of Australia
Scott Langford
Chief Executive Officer
Housing Australia
Danny Dracic
Chief Executive Officer
Community Housing Ltd
Housing for People with a Disability
Join us for a special pre-Summit day dedicated to exploring housing solutions for people with a disability.
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Gemma Pinnell
Principal
Right Lane Consulting
Following the Disability Royal Commission and NDIS Review, this workshop offers a key opportunity for the community housing sector to advance accessible, inclusive housing through innovative models, funding mechanisms, and policy strategies.
Back by popular demand, Gemma Pinnell will facilitate the day and will be joined by a host of experts and leaders in the disability housing sector, including a strong lived experience voice.
Why Attend?
Learn about the latest developments and success stories from the HAFF
The Hon Clare O’Neil, Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness, Australian Government
Learn
Understand the National Housing Supply and Affordability Council’s role in achieving sector-wide progress with
Michael Lennon, Member, National Housing Supply and Affordability Council
Network and share your own expertise with industry colleagues
Motivate yourself by thinking big and framing existing housing challenges as “mission possible” with
Dr Richard Denniss, Executive Director, The Australia Institute
Discover the latest innovations in affordable housing for people with disability with
Gemma Pinnell, Principal, Right Lane Consulting
Build your partnership prowess - with investors, local councils and local communities
Understand what goes into delivering great homes in the places people want to live with
Danny Dracic, Chief Executive Officer, Community Housing Ltd.
Be exposed to the latest in great affordable design to help inspire your future developments
Unlock ways that smaller CHOs can make a big difference
And many more...
Who Should Attend?
The Affordable Housing Development & Investment Summit is attended by senior leaders from the following organisations:
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Community Housing Providers
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Developers
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Government policy makers
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State-based land agencies
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Local Councils
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Institutional investors
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Urban planners
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Construction companies
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And more…