Queensland CHP Opportunities

Pro Bono Technical Project Support for Tier 2 and 3 CHPs

Arup is seeking expressions of interest to partner on a pro bono technical project with a Tier 2 or 3 Community Housing Organisation or Indigenous-led Housing Organisation. For example, Arup recently partnered with UnitingWA and provided concept and detailed design works for a women’s shelter. Our security team is also providing advice to UnitingWA on their volunteer operations at their food kitchen. Additionally, Arup has previously partnered with Homes Victoria to produce a Healthy Homes Assessment. Please note, this opportunity is subject to limited numbers.

Other services that Arup can provide pro bono include, but are not limited to:
• Sustainable housing design advice (e.g. multi-disciplinary engineering such as water, energy, structures, civil, designing with Country, cultural sustainability, social value and ESG).
• Asset assessment advice (including hazards, energy, health of housing etc.).
• Research, policy, and planning.
• Project management of new community housing or upgrades of existing.

Arup is a global sustainable development consultancy with the overall aim to shape a better world. Every year we enable our people to use their skills on a myriad of projects that improve local infrastructure, build capability, support economic prosperity and produce a better quality of life for those who are most marginalised and disadvantaged. One of our focus areas for this is working on pro bono projects that provide affordable, resilient and safe shelter. To achieve this, we collaborate with a range of charities, community-based organisations and institutions, offering our technical skills, expertise, networks and time pro bono to enable social outcomes.

Limited Spots Available! To ensure you can take full advantage of this offering, all CHPs are encouraged to connect with ARUP as soon as practicable. 

For more information, you can download the attached brief or email Sunny Oliver-Bennetts directly.

Potential Partnerships with CHPs to assist with local, state and federal initiatives

Ingenia Communities (Ingenia) is a leading Australian property group that owns, operates, and develops a growing portfolio of lifestyle and holiday communities across key urban and coastal markets. They are committed to creating communities where our residents and visitors can truly belong. Ingenia would like to discuss options and possibilities around partnering with a registered Community Housing Provider (CHP) to be able to take advantage of some of the initiatives being offered by local, state and federal councils and governments to get affordable homes on the ground.

For more information, you can download the attached brief or contact David Ingram directly.

Surplus of Items Available for CHPs

Project Net Zero, a 100% Indigenous-owned social enterprise, specialises in completing defits for corporates and hotels. We currently have a surplus of items available for donation following major defit projects. These items include a wide range of household essentials such as fridges, desks, TVs, furniture, microwaves, kettles, and more. All items are in excellent condition and could be highly valuable to community housing providers. Project Net Zero is eager to find new homes for these items where they can continue to serve a purpose. If your organisation needs any of these items or if you know of community housing providers that could benefit from them please contact them via email at admin@projectnetzero.com.au.

For more information, you can download the attached brief or contact Aron Kurzydlo directly.