Work with internal and external stakeholders to support the sustainable management of community infrastructure in discrete Aboriginal communities. The Development of a Sustainable Environmental Health Infrastructure Strategy including the development of a governance model and management arrangements.

Successfully applied for funding under the Australian Government IAS Program.Program Management of NSWALC $6m Subdivision Program including Program Design, Program and contract management, Financial Management and reporting to Government on grant funds and project outcomes.Program Management of Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program (Joint NSWALC - State Government Program) including liaison with LALC network, sitting on Governance Committee on behalf of NSWALC and management… Show more Successfully applied for funding under the Australian Government IAS Program.Program Management of NSWALC $6m Subdivision Program including Program Design, Program and contract management, Financial Management and reporting to Government on grant funds and project outcomes.Program Management of Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program (Joint NSWALC - State Government Program) including liaison with LALC network, sitting on Governance Committee on behalf of NSWALC and management of agreement between NSWALC and the State Government to ensure NSWALCs $100m commitment was being appropriately spent on outcomes for Aboriginal communities.Managed review of NSWALC's $30m Education Endowment Fund (EEF) resulting in board decision to close the program.Developed a Case for Infrastructure document which NSWALC presented to government and has been instrumental in State Government Aboriginal Community Land and Infrastructure Project (ACLIP)Member of the State Government ACLIP team for NSWALCProvide the Council and Administration advice on Discreet Aboriginal Communities, Housing Issues and other social issues as required. Show less

Project Management of Walgett LALC Repairs and Maintenance project, including the upgrading of 70 houses. Developed a governance structure that required the Walgett LALC was the final decision maker for all decisions about the upgrade of their housing. Successfully applied for additional funding on behalf of the LALC increasing the original budget from $2m to $5.8m. Achieved over 60% Aboriginal employment.Drafted a NSWALC Housing Policy to respond to changes to Aboriginal Social Housing… Show more Project Management of Walgett LALC Repairs and Maintenance project, including the upgrading of 70 houses. Developed a governance structure that required the Walgett LALC was the final decision maker for all decisions about the upgrade of their housing. Successfully applied for additional funding on behalf of the LALC increasing the original budget from $2m to $5.8m. Achieved over 60% Aboriginal employment.Drafted a NSWALC Housing Policy to respond to changes to Aboriginal Social Housing Management in accordance with the Aboriginal Land Rights Act, 1983.Drafted brief to the NSWALC board, speaking notes and speeches and made presentations to regional forums and state conferences on behalf of NSWALC in regard to Housing and Infrastructure matters.Presentation to the Local Government Planning Conference about Planning Issues on Aboriginal owned lands. Show less

This was a contract role managed by Arup under ATSIC and FaHCSIA funding.The role required high level community facilitation and government relations skills.Facilitated engagement between the La Perouse Aboriginal Community and the Australian Government, including negotiating Shared Responsibility Agreements and the release of funding for Housing upgrades.Assisted community members establish a Youth Service including attracting over $3m in funding in the first 2 years.Assisted… Show more This was a contract role managed by Arup under ATSIC and FaHCSIA funding.The role required high level community facilitation and government relations skills.Facilitated engagement between the La Perouse Aboriginal Community and the Australian Government, including negotiating Shared Responsibility Agreements and the release of funding for Housing upgrades.Assisted community members establish a Youth Service including attracting over $3m in funding in the first 2 years.Assisted the La Perouse Land Council develop Housing Policies and Procedures and increase rent collection by 150% enabling Housing Funding of over $3.8m to be provided by the Australian GovernmentSupported the establishment of a residents group that advised in housing policy development and support initiatives such as funding for an oral history Show less

Planning Consultancy specialising in Social Planning, Affordable Housing and Social Policy issues.Principal Partner in consultancy.Development of Affordable Housing Strategy for Byron Bay Council and Southerland Shire Council. Development of Housing Plan for Hastings CouncilPreparation of SEPP 5 Applications for the Development of Aged Care UnitsPreparation of Social Impact Statements for Private Developers.

Manager of Social Planning team of 8-10 people including development of Council Social Plan.Member of the Green Square Master Planning Team with management and oversight of Social Issues including Housing and participation in development of Green Square LEP and DCP for Affordable Housing in collaboration with State Government.Managed South Sydney Council's support for the first Safe Injecting Room in NSW, including Development Application Assessment and conditions of consent for the… Show more Manager of Social Planning team of 8-10 people including development of Council Social Plan.Member of the Green Square Master Planning Team with management and oversight of Social Issues including Housing and participation in development of Green Square LEP and DCP for Affordable Housing in collaboration with State Government.Managed South Sydney Council's support for the first Safe Injecting Room in NSW, including Development Application Assessment and conditions of consent for the Injecting Room.Member of Team that Developed Award Winning Sex on Premises Policy.Submissions to Parliamentary Inquiry, government white papers and government consultations on social issues including Safe Injecting Rooms, Affordable housing, Brothels Legislation and policy and other social issues Coordination with NEW Shelter and Local Government Network to successfully oppose changes to the Commonwealth State Housing Agreement culminating in a protest event at the Domain attracting over 50,000 people Member on Olympic Committee Social Housing Sub CommitteeMember on a number of government committees and forums including DUAP Affordable Housing Taskfoce, NSW Housing Committees and Public Housing Residents Committees with the MayorPresented to the Senate Committee Inquiry into Affordable Housing http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/Completed_inquiries/1996-99/housing/report/e02 Show less

Specialist Housing advice on Development ApplicationsFunding applications for Affordable Housing ProjectsContributed to the development of Housing Policy for the Council including a contributions planContributed to the Social Plan - Affordable HousingContributed to State Government Policy through forums, submissions and reference groups on Affordable Housing

Contribution to a number of Strategic Policies and StrategiesResearch for Affordable Housing Strategy and Boarding House Policy