Nexus Communities pod floor under construction at the Ford Factory in Geelong.

It’s been a milestone few weeks for Nexus Communities in Geelong; one of connection, collaboration, and tangible progress toward our vision of creating sustainable, modular homes for communities in need.

Our team has now officially moved into the historic Ford Factory in Geelong. This expansion strengthens our ties to the local community and grows our manufacturing base. The Ford Factory base marks a new chapter for Nexus Communities: a great opportunity to bring together our partnerships, create more local jobs, and deliver sustainable modular housing at scale.

We’re also proud to announce a new partnership with Bunnings. This alliance will help us access materials and support for projects that make a real impact across the state. Every collaboration like this helps us do what we do best — build safe, sustainable, and scalable housing.

In late September, Nexus joined industry leaders at Future Building Materials: Innovation & Circularity, an ICN Victoria event in collaboration with the University of Melbourne. The evening was filled with powerful ideas about circular design, low-carbon construction, and the role of clean-tech manufacturing in Australia’s housing future. As a result, these insights continue to inform and enhance our pod designs. In turn, they help us integrate the latest sustainable design principles and building practices.

Looking ahead, we’re forging new partnerships, pushing innovation in our pod designs, and working toward a future where community housing is within reach for all. Each of these steps brings us closer to a connected, compassionate housing model where innovation and empathy go hand in hand.

Together, we’re not just building pods. We’re building futures.

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Photograph by Monika Berry

On Monday 11 August, the community of Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula rallied behind the idea of building connected communities with our modular pod solution to the housing challenges Australia is currently facing.

Hosted at the historic Ford Factory, the Nexus Communities Showcase brought together leaders from government, industry, and the community. Attendees were given a guided tour of one of our modular pods, with the chance to see all of its features firsthand and to understand what’s possible when housing puts people first.

We were honoured to welcome Libby Coker MP, Alison Marchant MP, and Stretch Kontelj, Mayor of Geelong, alongside valued industry partners Claire Richards (KPMG), David Buchanan (Australian Steel Association), Tohme Hayek (Genis Steel), Suren Thurairajah (OCTES), and Kane Nuttall with his team from The Power in You Project. OCTES shared their hydrogen power solutions for off-grid living, while Genis Steel showcased the potential of light-gauge steel to deliver strength, sustainability, and efficiency in modular construction. A special thanks also to our MC, Roxie Bennett, and to our community partners, media, and friends who helped make the day a success.

As Libby Coker MP noted, “innovation is central to our region’s identity” — and this event was a clear example of that spirit in action. From sustainable design to job opportunities, the showcase highlighted how modular housing can deliver affordable, dignified solutions while supporting local manufacturing and employment.

When thoughtful citizens connect, connection becomes community — and community becomes change.

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