At SouthEast we believe that accessible, affordable and appropriate housing is not only important for the safety and security of individuals and families,  it also forms part of the foundation on which we build strong sustainable communities. It is only with the experience of stable housing that people are able to put down roots in the local community, feel included, and be motivated to contribute to the society around them.

SouthEast  was founded through the merger of the Ringwood/Croydon, Oakleigh and Frankston Cooperatives in 2000. They sought to consolidate community assets and ensure members would have control over an effective and efficient housing management structure. The new structure worked so well that the Moorabbin Rental Housing Cooperative became part of the organisation in 2004. Today, SouthEast  owns and manages 14 properties and manages a further  152 properties for the Director of Housing.

SouthEast  is based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity. Its members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness and social responsibility.

Click here to learn more about SouthEast Housing Cooperative’s Mission and Values.