The fabulous City of Sydney are hosting a practical and inspiring webinar on why apartment buildings should electrify their assets - and how to make it happen.

Aug 29, 2025 01:00 PM. Register online now - it’s free. 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.

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.

The training covers essential guidance on effective governance for committee members, focusing on compliance with strata legislation and meeting stakeholder expectations.

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.

An upgrade success story. From an old, energy hungry gas hot water system to a solar system and heat pump solution that’s cutting bills and emissions.

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!

Including an online livestream. This year’s conference explores how technology, good governance and community collaboration can strengthen apartment living and strata management.

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.

Independent panel to review the Owners Corporations Act and provide a report to the Minister for Consumer Affairs by December 2025.

This research through the University of Melbourne is looking for apartment owners to share their stories of making their building more sustainable. 

In this recorded webinar, you’ll hear successes, challenges and insights from local residents who improved energy efficiency, installed solar and switched to electric appliances in apartments and townhouses. 

Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) is proposing two key changes targeted at new apartment buildings and other residential buildings.

Webinar - 14 May 2025. Hear successes, challenges and insights from local residents who improved energy efficiency, installed solar and switched to electric appliances in apartments and townhouses. 

Insights and strategies to help strata schemes proactively prepare for the increasing demand for EV charging

The roadmap will identify the practical actions necessary to rapidly scale up the effort to retrofit commercial buildings and apartments to be both efficient and all-electric, with a focus on identifying the barriers and opportunities in particular commercial building types.

Dig into Victorian and national data about how many people live in and work in apartments and other strata titled buildings.

Owner-occupied apartments and renters are welcome to register and may be eligible for $1500 of energy monitoring devices, air quality and temperature sensors

From 1 January 2025, owners corporations can make rules to ban the use of lot within their developments for short stay accommodation.

Hosted by the City of Sydney. This webinar will touch on EV readiness, energy loads, charging options, strata legislation, and funding opportunities. And it also provides an opportunity to learn from buildings that took on the challenge and are now reaping the rewards!