WELCOME TO UNITED HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE
United Housing Co-operative (UHC) is a not-for-profit community housing provider, operating in the Inner-Western and North-Western suburbs of Melbourne. Our primary goal is to provide affordable housing for low-income singles, couples and families who are in need of affordable housing. Our Co-operative model seeks to empower tenant/members and build connected communities and includes informal support networks and engagement activities for our tenant/members.
UHC manages Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) owned properties in the municipalities of Brimbank, Darebin, Hobsons Bay, Maribrynong, Moonee Valley and Wyndham City. UHC is also in the process of developing its own property portfolio and is seeking to expand the ownership of properties in its own right.
UHC is a member based organisation, where the membership collectively share responsibility for the governance and ongoing existence of the co-operative. We adhere to the International Co-operative Principles to create a community for members that bases itself on equality, stability and empowerment.
UHC PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - THE CO-OPERATIVE VILLAGE
The planned redevelopment of the Lions Senior Citizens Village located at 68-78 Summerhill Road, West Footscray is intended to occur over the ensuing 18 months. Please visit the Footscray Lion Co-operative Village page for more information.
Sector News
ACHA Co-operative Housing Summit 2024
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, we're bringing together leaders, members, and advocates in the co-operative housing sector for an exciting day... Read More
Forty Years On and Growing From Strength to Strength
On International Co-operatives Day, Saturday 1st July 2023, United Housing Co-operative (UHC) celebrated its 40th Anniversary. Approximately 60 tenant members came together to celebrate their survival and... Read More
Housing Co-Op To Provide Shelter For Homeless Women
More women at risk of or experiencing homelessness will have safe, secure housing as part of a new housing model and funding from the Andrews Labor Government.... Read More
Co-operating for better housing
Women over the age of 55 across the western suburbs would soon have safer and more secure housing thanks to the upcoming redevelopment of the Footscray Lions... Read More
United in Housing – Cooperatives and the Big Housing Build
Fiona and Shane talk to Peter Sibly, General Manager of United Housing Co-operative, about his new project to build housing for women aged 55 years and older... Read More
