Resources
If you need resources and guides tailored for sustainability, resilience in apartments, units, and townhouses, this page is your new best friend.
These resources have been collected with Victorian audiences in mind but they are collected from across Australia. Despite the different owners corporation legislation in each state and territory, there’s lots we can learn from each other.
Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria
The Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (DSCV) is part of the Victorian Department of Government Services, and provides free dispute resolution services to all Victorians. Their services include mediation, a free, voluntary and confidential process where parties try to resolve their issues with the help of a trained, impartial mediator.
Meet your neighbours toolkit
A toolkit of resources for residents and building managers to support the creation of friendly and resilient apartment communities.
Developed by the wonderful folks at Lane Cove and Willoughby councils (NSW), the ideas are still relevant to apartment communities in Victoria.
Building bonds: creating connected and resilient apartment communities
Connected communities are better able to manage their building, and are more resilient in times of crisis. Hear examples of how vertical communities are being created, and get tools to follow in their footsteps.
How to set up a resident communication channel
This short guide created by Reground will help you consider the best ways to communicate with and connect people who live and/or own in your apartment building.
Vertical Villages Toolkit
Community, Place and Urban Density Pilot.
This toolkit was developed to assist residents, community and faith-based organisations connect and engage with neighbours who live in high-density apartment buildings, along with urban designers and developers design apartments with community in mind.