Managing waste in a multi-unit dwelling is an ongoing challenge. Between lack of space, waste stream contamination, resident apathy or confusion and budget constraints, achieving positive waste outcomes can feel impossible. Thankfully, with an engaged Committee and the support of the right experts, Owners Corporations can make a real impact – reducing both the amount
Firstly, let’s understand the key stakeholders mentioned: Owners Corporation = made up of all Lot Owners of the building, responsible for all common property. Committee of Management (the Committee) = elected volunteers made up of Owners (or their proxy holder) at the building. Acts on behalf of the Owners Corporation. Owners Corporation Manager = The
In an Owners Corporation (OC), bins are typically shared among multiple residents and the incorrect actions of one can undo the good work of many. Let’s break down the common actions having the biggest impact on correct waste disposal, and the simple behaviour changes that can address them. 1. Don’t bag your recyclable waste. At
Firstly, let’s understand the key stakeholders mentioned: Owners Corporation = made up of all Lot Owners of the building, responsible for all common property. Committee of Management (the Committee) = elected volunteers made up of Owners (or their proxy holder) at the building. Acts on behalf of the Owners Corporation. Owners Corporation Manager = The
Owners Corporations (OCs) play a crucial role in managing common property within strata schemes across Victoria. To ensure that governance and regulatory requirements are proportionate to the size and complexity of an Owners Corporation, a tier system has been established under the Owners Corporations Act 2006. The tier system came into effect from December 2021.
When a new strata development is completed and transitions over to the management of an Owners Corporation (OC), there are many costs and responsibilities that shift from the developer to the collective Lot owners. One item that often raises questions is the first year’s building insurance premium — specifically, why it isn’t included in the
On Friday, 14 November 2025, the SCA (Vic) Strata Community Excellence Awards Gala Dinner was held at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne. The evening is a celebration of those who make a significant contribution to the strata industry and community, from Managers to suppliers and everything in between. We would like to send our congratulations to
On Wednesday 14th May, the 2024-2025 SCA Australasia Awards Gala Dinner was held. Hosted at the Hobart Convention and Exhibition Centre, the evening was a celebration of those who make a significant contribution to the strata industry and community across Australia and New Zealand. The winners from the 2024 SCA (Vic) Strata Community Excellence Awards
L to R: Gregor Evans, Callum Evans, Scott McCann The Knight’s mission is to provide peace of mind to owners corporation members. Delivering a seamless and consistent client experience is the only way to achieve this and it is our foremost focus. We’re excited to share an important update to our leadership structure – one
For developers of new strata properties in Australia, securing comprehensive insurance coverage is a critical step in the development process. However, common questions often arise, particularly around the need for detailed construction material breakdowns and percentage allocations. In this article, we address some of the most frequently asked queries and explore key considerations when insuring
The first meeting of an Owners Corporation is a crucial step in the establishment of a well-functioning community of property owners and must be held within 6 months of the registration of the plan of subdivision. This meeting sets the groundwork for the management and administration of common areas including facilities. To ensure transparency, efficiency,
You may have seen some reporting back in March, and again in September, highlighting the unscrupulous practices which can unfortunately exist within the Owners Corporation (OC) management sector. While scrutiny on the sector can at times be uncomfortable and feel as though all Owners Corporation Managers (OCMs) get tarred with the same brush, we at
On December 9th, 2024, the residents of Guilfoyle Apartments hosted a BBQ in their common area. There was a fantastic turnout of 70 attendees from their community, what the committee said represented their largest gathering to date. Residents were able to socialise, connect with new people, and celebrate the close of 2024. Every year, The
On Friday 26th May, The Holme Collingwood Social Club hosted a very successful social event with an attendance of around 45 residents. This was one of four social events, one for each season, to get to know the neighbours and enjoy some wine and nibbles. The committee were able to provide a grazing table and
On Sunday 16 May we were lucky enough to join the community at Parque Apartments for the final component of their community building initiative. First applying for one of The Knight’s community grants back in 2019, the Committee were provided funding for two components. The first was the purchase and installation of some garden furniture
Managing waste in a multi-unit dwelling is an ongoing challenge. Between lack of space, waste stream contamination, resident apathy or confusion and budget constraints, achieving positive waste outcomes can feel impossible. Thankfully, with an engaged Committee and the support of the right experts, Owners Corporations can make a real impact – reducing both the amount
In an Owners Corporation (OC), bins are typically shared among multiple residents and the incorrect actions of one can undo the good work of many. Let’s break down the common actions having the biggest impact on correct waste disposal, and the simple behaviour changes that can address them. 1. Don’t bag your recyclable waste. At
What are the waste streams in your building? The obvious answers of ‘general waste’ and ‘recycling’ may jump to mind. For newer buildings, the list might be longer and include ‘flattened cardboard’ or ‘food waste’. And for many, the answer might be, “what’s a waste stream?” Effectively managing the waste produced by a multi-unit dwelling
“We want every child who lives in poverty to feel the warmth of our collective hug.” Big Group Hug is a grassroots not-for-profit with a big heart. Serving local communities to tackle child poverty, Big Group Hug help vulnerable children – from newborns through to 16 years old – who are living in crisis by
“Providing a fighting chance to live a long, healthy, and fulfilling life.” HeartKids are Australia’s leading Childhood-onset Heart Disease (CoHD) charity, bringing care, connection and compassion to those living with CoHD and are the only not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and advocating for families impacted by CoHD. As CoHD is for life, HeartKids are a
“Our vision is to ensure no Aussie kid goes hungry at school.” More than 1 in 5 Australian children have experienced food insecurity in the last 12 months. After reading that kids were going hungry at school in his hometown of Shepparton in 2013, Lyndon Galea pinched what he could from his Mum’s cupboards and
