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Hey folks!
Semester 1, 2026 applications for the Canberra Student Housing Cooperative (CSHC) are open now!
Are you; anti-racist, queer friendly, community oriented, ready to fight for housing rights AND in financial need? We want you!
We’re currently looking for new housemates to join our friendly student-run community at the Canberra Student Housing Co-op (CSHC)!
Women, Fems and Non-binary people will be prioritised. Open to all students worldwide, this includes the study of diplomas, degrees, apprenticeships, etc. You must be 18 or older to apply.
Who are we? Founded in 2010, the CSHC offers affordable, secure housing for students at Havelock House. It’s a community built on cooperation, shared responsibility, and mutual support. We continue a legacy of student activism, creating a home that fosters learning, personal expression, and collective living. In a central location (just a 10-minute walk to Canberra Civic Centre and 3 min walk to Eloura St Light Rail)
At CSHC, we all share the responsibility of keeping things running (cleaning, cooking, planning events, etc.), and it’s a great way to build real-life skills while making new friends and memories.
What to expect at CSHC!
Affordable rent (from $373.10/fortnight, bills included)
We’re a community made up of 5 housing units
Weekly compulsory Co-op meetings
Minimum of 3 hours per week contribution
Kitty paid monthly ($60)
An 8-hour planning day twice a year
Training up newer coopers
Shared dinners, chill hangouts, movie nights, gardening days & more!
Sound like your vibe?
To inspect this room, send a message introducing yourself and ask to see their inspection times.
A large group of students all working together to provide affordable accommodation! We have a diverse range of people living at the co-op, from first years to post graduate students, studying at ANU, UC and CIT.