OCN is the premier consumer advocate for the 2.4 million people who own and live in strata.
By belonging, you will be assisting to establish real policy change, improve owner education and transform strata schemes into smarter, more engaged strata communities.

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Catch up on our latest webinar

Committee rights, responsibilities and new training requirements

12pm AEST 17 April 2025

 Calling all committee members – catch up on the new duties for strata committee members and understand  who does what, when and why. 

Sides can be found here

If you’re a member you can find past webinar recordings in the Member portal

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If you followed the ABCs coverage into Strata Managers and the insurance services and  payments, you’ll can read their update below.

Strata companies’ hidden fees, secret kickbacks and developer deals costing apartment owners

Moved to make a formal complaint?
Go to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority

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If you are new to strata ownership, OCN can assist with useful info and advice.

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Enjoy the many benefits of being a member of OCN – Individuals just $66 per year!

Living in strata? Need advice on what to do and who to ask?
About to buy?
LEARN STRATA

 Emergencies can strike at anytime, anywhere and without warning. With our guidance, you can develop a plan to protect your community, neighbours and yourself

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Members enjoy topical seminars and webinars delivered by experts in their field.

SQ advocacy

OCN actively advocates for better government strata policy decisions on your behalf.

Electric Vehicles and E-Charging Information

As more information becomes available about electric vehicles and EV Charging, the need for simplification and understanding is critical. The Owners Corporation (OC) has the responsibility for decisions about their building, and are therefore the actual customer for EV decision making.

OCN has created an information portal with case studies and resources about EV Charging and e-Mobility devices (e-bikes etc).

NSW Urged to Push Through Strata Commission Ban

Strata owner and consumer groups have urged the NSW government to press ahead with the removal of strata manager insurance commissions. The proposed reforms are needed to restore trust and transparency, the Owners Corporation Network and the Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby say. [...]

Strata committee training: necessity or burden?

Owners’ corporation (OC) committees play a vital role in managing our residential buildings. Yet these annually elected volunteers often face wide-spread criticism ranging from accusations of misunderstanding complex strata regulations to internal dysfunction, to explicit conflicts of interest. One proposed solution is [...]

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Our members say it best!

I am very pleased with my OCN membership, the discussions through sharing emails is very valuable in increasing my knowledge of strata living, the laws and EC responsibilities. I am better armed to tread the minefield of the managing agent responsibilities and the necessary action of the EC to monitor the contradictory interests of the agent.

JIM, Wolstonecraft

I would like to thank you all for the important effort that you are all putting in to look after apartment owners and tenants. It is so valuable and you are heroes. I would not have been able to deal with my duties as a strata chairman without your advice and assistance.

ANGELA, Mascot

The OCN is probably one of the best, most informed and most informative groups I have been involved with.

ALAN, Maryville

Thanks to OCN for being such a rich resource of trustworthy information about strata matters.

PETER, Chiswick

The whole strata community owes a huge debt of gratitude to you and the OCN executive. Much appreciated.

ROBERT, Darlinghurst

New to Strata?

Videos include:

• Expert Advice on Buying an Apartment
• Who’s Responsible – Clarifying what is common property
• By-law Basics
• Championing Projects in Strata
• Making Strata Meetings Work For You

Past Events for Members

OCN organises regular Member events as well as webinars, seminars and conferences throughout the year.
To ensure they are accessible to everyone regardless of time and distance, most of these are recorded and the content made available online for members only. Members can access past events here

Join OCN today!

• Participate in the Member Forum
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• Receive monthly newsletters
• Special offers from our partners
• Discounted events and webinars
• A voice in framing legislation

Individual Membership is
just $66 per year!

Join OCN today!

• Participate in the Member Forum
• Attend Member-Only meetings
• Access resources via the Member Portal
• Receive monthly newsletters
• Special offers from our partners
• Discounted events and webinars
• A voice in framing legislation

Individual Membership is
just $66 per year!

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