Housing Australia Future Fund Industry Positioning Paper - Post Round 1
Client: Community Housing Industry Association
Industry: Housing, General Government
Capabilities: Research, Data analysis, Stakeholder consultation, Policy analysis, Strategy
The Challenge
The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) sought to provide the government with comprehensive insights from its members and key stakeholders to inform and enhance the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) following Round 1 of submissions. This initiative aims to support the government's efforts in addressing the housing affordability crisis through more effective strategies and funding mechanisms.
The Action
Polis partners was engaged by CHIA to develop a report to effectively communicates the key outcomes of HAFF Round 1.
As part of this project, CHIA members were surveyed following the closure of Round 1 submissions. Almost 80 members responded to the survey, representing 70 percent of the community housing sector. The survey focused on the characteristics of the submissions made, the level of engagement with state and federal governments, the application process and the future pipeline of submissions.
Following the survey, Polis Parnters coordinated intensive stakeholder engagement with a diverse selection of CHIA members. Consultation with CHIA members focused on key issues that were identified within a survey.
The findings were collated and distilled into key elements that aim to enhance future rounds of HAFF. The paper focused on application process, funding approach and engagement strategies with the both the state and federal governments. The paper also follows up on the issues addressed within the HAFF Industry Positioning Paper published in 2023
The Results
The final report provided comprehensive insights and actionable recommendations for enhancing the Housing Australia Future Fund. The report highlighted the successes, identified challenges, and offered strategies for future improvements, ensuring relevance and accuracy through stakeholder feedback. This document serves as a valuable resource for informing future HAFF submissions and supporting the government's efforts to address the housing affordability crisis.