News & Updates
Electrifying Apartment Buildings Program: Expressions of interest
Deadline extended until Sunday 26 July 2026
Expressions of Interest are now open for eligible medium and high-rise apartment buildings across Metropolitan Melbourne to receive a free Electrification Feasibility Assessment, NABERS for Apartments rating, and Energy Efficiency Opportunity Report.
Inquiry into renewable and affordable energy for apartments
This Victorian Government inquiry is looking at expanding access to renewable and affordable electricity for people living in apartments, townhouses and other multi-unit dwellings.
The inquiry heard energy policy has been designed around detached housing.
Victorian Government: OC Act Review released
This affects you.
The Victorian Government appointed an panel to review the OC Act to identify opportunities to improve its operation. Their report has now been released publicly. We encourage you to have a read and stay informed.
The magic room
“In my apartment block’s ‘Room of Unlimited Magical Recycling Possibilities’ I found not just freebies, but friends” writes The Guardian’s Dani Smith.
Stonnington Council’s New Subsidy for Apartment Solar
Join this free online information session on Thursday 26 February at 7:30 pm to discover how shared solar works.
Have your say: clean energy for renters in apartments
Environment Victoria want to hear from renters in apartments or units to expand access to the benefits of energy efficient, all-electric, clean energy powered homes. Closing: 20 February 2026.
Inquiry into renewable and affordable energy for apartments
Public submissions are open until 27 February for an inquiry into expanding access to renewable and affordable electricity for people living in apartments, townhouses and other multi-unit dwellings.
Reserach: food waste in Multi-Unit Dwellings
Researcher seeking to interview owners corporation members: Tackling food waste in Multi-Unit Dwellings: the role of Owners Corporations in food waste diversion
Share your Experience: NABERS for apartments
NABERS is undertaking a research project to understand how disclosure schemes can support owners in making energy efficiency upgrades to common areas of apartment buildings. Find out how your can participate.
SCA Free Committee Training: October 2025
The training covers essential guidance on effective governance for committee members, focusing on compliance with strata legislation and meeting stakeholder expectations.
OC Act review: Our submission
Read our submission to the Victorian Owners Corporation Act Review. We encourage you to speak with your local member about your experience of apartment living and what needs to change.
Round 3 open: Solar for Apartments
Rebates of up to $2,800 per household for residents living in eligible Victorian apartments, units and townhouses.
OCN webinar: Review of Victorian's Owners Corporation Act
Aug 29, 2025 01:00 PM. Join strata legal expert Tom Bacon, strata industry leader, Julie McLean, and OCN Director Dr. Janette Corcoran as they unpack the Government’s proposals, break down the implications, and highlight next steps.
Urgent: Have your say on the Victorian owners Corporation Act
The review opened for consultation on 5 August and closes on 2 September so time is tight. Find out more, complete the survey or upload a submission asap.
OCN Webinar: Sharpen Your Strata Soft Skills
While by-laws and legislation are crucial, there's a less obvious, but equally vital, side to successful strata living: soft skills. A free webinar on Jul 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM.
Apartments Research: Race for 2030
In the move to Net Zero in Australia, apartments have been largely left behind. The unique difficulties of retrofitting apartments means that they have ended up in the ‘too hard’ basket when it comes to both policy and practice. This project is one step in cracking the code!
Electrify Wolli Creek
Anyone that lives in or owns in an apartment understands that it’s complex to upgrade from gas too all-electric. BUT that doesn’t mean we don’t do it. It means we work together to find solutions AND advocate for government support.
Victorian Government announces Owners Corporation Act review
Independent panel to review the Owners Corporations Act and provide a report to the Minister for Consumer Affairs by December 2025.
Participate in research on apartment building retrofits
This research through the University of Melbourne is looking for apartment owners to share their stories of making their building more sustainable.