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Executive Officer’s Report Council Meeting Tuesday, 29 April 2014 Presentation by: Barry Doyle Executive Officer Community Housing Coalition of WA. Achievements.
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Executive Officer’s Report Council Meeting Tuesday, 29 April 2014 Presentation by: Barry Doyle Executive Officer Community Housing Coalition of WA
Achievements • Clarity regarding strategic directionVision: the creation of a world class social and affordable housing system in Western Australia • Heightened reputation (media profile; communications strategy) • General stability and good staff morale
Challenges • Member engagement • “Getting the message home” • Contractual uncertainty • Suboptimal relationship with key stakeholder (DoH)
Policy and Advocacy • NPAH funding campaign • DoH policy meetings • National Peaks Policy Network • Precedent additional clauses for residential tenancy lease agreements • Homeless Persons Week – bigger and better in 2014
Communications • CHCWA Blog • Twitter • The Insider • Direct stakeholder engagement
Training • Rent Setting Workshops • Tenancy Law for Community Housing Workers (Parts I and II) • Risk Management Seminar • Policies and Procedures Workshop
DoH Funding • CHCWA’s funding agreement with DoH expired at the end of 2013. • In February, CHCWA made a submission to DoH’s open tender process to identify a single provider to provide Policy Advice and Stakeholder and Engagement Services. • We expect to receive a decision in June 2014.