Introduction

Yarra Community Housing (YCH) is one of the larger non-profit community housing organisations in Victoria; and is registered as an ‘Affordable Housing Association’. Registration means that YCH operates within a highly regulated environment and its operations are closely monitored by the State Government through the Housing Registrar.

YCH is a non-profit public company limited by guarantee and is a registered charity. It is governed by a Board of 12 Directors, including two tenant representatives, elected by company members. Members include a range of health and welfare service providers as well as YCH tenants. The organisation currently employs over 60 staff and operates 4 offices in Melbourne’s Northern and Western suburbs.

YCH was established in 1996 by a number of leading Victorian welfare organisations including the Brotherhood of St. Lawrence and Melbourne Citymission.

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