The 2026 Australian Community Housing National Awards are open for nominations, providing an opportunity to recognise outstanding people, organisations, projects and partnerships from across the community housing sector.
There are four award streams covering CHP Excellence, Development, Individual Excellence and Collaboration, with categories recognising everything from tenant leadership and community impact to housing development, rising stars, industry leadership and strong sector partnerships.
The ACHIA NSW 2026 Caucus was an amazing opportunity to celebrate the incredible people and organisations making a difference across Aboriginal community housing in NSW.
- Lakeisha Hile from Tamworth LALC — acknowledged and rewarded for Outstanding Achievement
- Stacey Broadbent from Aboriginal Community Housing Limited — acknowledged and rewarded for Outstanding Leadership
- Awabakal Limited — acknowledged and rewarded for Outstanding Sector Partnership
- Aunty Ruth Powis from Bundjalung Tribal Society and Coodjingburra Home— acknowledged and rewarded for a Lifetime Achievement
The ACHIA Awards recognised the leadership, commitment and impact that exists across our sector. Now, we want to see that recognition continue.
