NSW Fair Trading announces first date for 26/27 Strata Business Leaders Forum

NSW Fair Trading has announced the first date for their 26/27 Strata Business Leaders Forum for Class 1 Strata Managers. Tuesday  24 November 2026 The forum will explore emerging industry […]

President’s Message October 26

Creatures of Habit As Elana Huthnance, Operations Manager at SCA (NSW), can attest, I am very much a creature of habit. Every morning, without fail, I venture out to the […]

2026 SCA (NSW) AGM | Board Reappointments

SCA (NSW) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, 23 September, coinciding with the final day of the SCA (NSW) Convention at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. We thank […]

From ego-death to the biological age of strata, this year’s essay finalists delve deep into the strata profession

Each year, the SCA (NSW) Strata Community CHU Awards for Excellence features an Essay category.  The category asks members of SCA (NSW) to write an original essay that sheds light […]

What will the new NSW mandatory strata committee training look like?

In a recent webinar with SCA (NSW), Angus Abadee, NSW Strata & Property Services Commissioner, provided members with an overview of the upcoming mandatory Strata Committee training and what committee […]

Tracey Payne Honoured with the SCA (NSW) Max Dunn Award

More than two decades of service, mentorship and commitment to regional strata have been recognised, with Tracey Payne of Illawarra Strata named the recipient of the prestigious SCA (NSW) Max […]

Emily Doherty Honoured with the SCA (NSW) Greg Haywood President’s Award

A significant contribution to the profession, a commitment to developing others and 18 years of leadership within strata have been recognised, with Emily Doherty named the recipient of the SCA […]

1 October 2026 changes to card payment arrangements and card-processing costs

As members are aware, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) earlier this year concluded that it is in the public interest to remove surcharging for all designated card networks (eftpos, […]

Recurring Building Defects in Strata: What to Check Before Repairing Again

A leak has returned. A crack that was repaired has appeared again. Or another balcony is starting to show the same signs as one that needed remedial work a few […]

7 sessions you won’t want to miss at Convention 26

Convention 26 is just under three weeks away and the program is packed with ideas, insights and experiences designed for the people shaping the future of strata. From three thought-provoking […]