CO-OPERATIVELY
SPEAKING Issue Twenty Three | MARCH 2026
years of community & co-operation
COMMON EQUITY
HOUSING LTD
IN THIS ISSUE Directors Connecting Members and their co-ops from left to right: Debra – Dragon, Sonia – Fountain, Kim Rattray-Wood – Co-op Development Coordinator, Emily – Fountain, Ian – Young Achievers, Robert – Fountain, Carol – Ithaca, Sharon – Dragon. Inset: Anette – Eyrie
Bendigo Directors Connect
Five co-operative directors from across the Bendigo region recently met for coffee to connect and share updates. Discussion covered key operational priorities including arrears management, the VCAT process, study grant opportunities for members, and preparations for the 2026 Annual Rent Review. The catch-up also included recognition of Anette Mueller, who was presented with flowers following her nomination to the CEHL Honour Board. Anette has contributed to Eyrie CERC and the wider Bendigo co-operative community for nearly two decades, providing consistent leadership and support. The gathering highlighted the value of strong working relationships in supporting co-operative housing across the region. See page 5 for the Shepparton Directors catch up.
Eliza Brierly Awards Launch Celebrating 40 Years of Community & Connection Renee of Dolphin CMC tranforms her garden Meet Co-op Elected Director Skye Egan Meet the 2026 Study Grants Recipients Jay Aggarwal of Wyndham CERC updates us on the CCA Review Property Development Pipeline Community Housing Retrofitting Program Meet CEHL Property Officer Craig Derbyshire Maintenance Update