Our local tenant groups are one of the main ways our residents can get involved, plan activities, learn more about SGCH and give us feedback and suggestions on ways we can improve our services. These provide you with an opportunity to regularly meet with other people in your community.
What are local tenant groups for?
The role of our local tenant groups is to:
The groups are open to all SGCH residents. You can join any time during the year – just contact us at GetInvolved@sgch.com.au or on 1800 573 370.
There are currently local tenant groups running in a number of areas. Groups can be based on geography, culture or common interests. If there isn’t one in your area, we can help you set one up.
The current local groups are :
Local tenant groups can meet as many times as they want. Each group has Terms of Reference which outline the purpose of the group, any voting processes, how the meetings will run and the terms of membership of the group.
The meetings are run by tenants, for tenants. SGCH staff are also available to support the groups. We can help with administrative tasks, such as mailouts or promoting the group.
SGCH’s Community, Place and Partnerships Team supports the local tenant groups and will ensure that there is good communication between all parties. They will also ensure inclusiveness, and that the Terms are followed so that everyone gets their say.
Groups can invite SGCH staff to meetings to help improve their local communities. Groups are affiliated with the Tenant Coordination Panel (see below) and group members can become an elected representative on the panel.
The SGCH Tenant Coordination Panel is a group of up to 10 tenants from across our regions. These tenants are either part of a local tenant group, or from a cultural group (eg the Chinese Group). The Tenant Coordination Panel connects tenants with the SGCH management team and other tenant groups.
The panel meets at least four times a year and is guided by Terms of Reference.
Members of the local tenant groups or Tenant Coordination Panel do not receive any special advantages and follow the same policies and procedures as other residents.
If you would like to discuss setting up or joining a local tenant group in your area, please contact one of our Community Liaison Coordinators on 1800 573 370 or at GetInvolved@sgch.com.au