In the past 35 years Kevin has sold over 15,000 land lots, received over 180 industry awards and devoted his time to the return of the Great Australian Dream with the concept and development of the Smarter Small Home, the redevelopment of 650 homes for Qld State Government as well as the successful Concept 90 Display home Villages. The creation of the first and now second Smarter Small Home has demonstrated that affordable homes are possible with Zero Mortgage possibilities. He is a key speaker at industry events and founder of the Future Housing Task Force.

Brisbane Housing Company owns over 1300 homes in Brisbane rented to low income households in housing need.  All of David’s career has been committed to helping people in housing need, initially in the UK and for the last 15 years in Brisbane. David led the team that created the BHC in 2001.  Under David’s leadership since that time, BHC has earned a reputation for award winning design, business innovation and high quality services. David was a member of the Prime Ministers Council on Homelessness which advised a previous Commonwealth Government on measures to tackle homelessness.

Michael is a thought leader within the Australian housing industry – known for providing a voice of reason.  A 26 year industry veteran, Michael has long been a passionate supporter of residential property; and has helped close to 600 new residential projects come to fruition.  Michael heads Matusik Property Insights, a property advisory firm based in Brisbane, which he established in the late 1990s, providing project advice, market research, advocacy and support services for new residential property.

Steve has worked with the company since 1976, his focus is on working with the building industry to unearth smarter ways to build homes as well as creating innovative products and systems with the objective of providing sustainable building solutions for the future. Steve joined the Taskforce as a key member to bring fresh ideas and new building concepts to the table. ‘We are committed to building sustainable homes in Australia. By working closely with the housing industry, builder and developers we believe we can make a difference.”

Peter has been a key contributor in the Australian property industry for over 25 years.  Peter’s past projects include the successful delivery of master planned residential communities with Stockland, Delfin / Lend Lease and Peter Kurts Properties. As National and Queensland Life Member and Past National and State President of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), Peter brings his impeccable knowledge base and experience to the Future Housing Taskforce.  His commitment to the next generation of home owners can be seen across Excel’s residential communities with new homes and assistance packages designed specifically for first home buyers.  “We can’t just talk about affordable and sustainable housing.  It’s imperative that the property industry supports and builds affordable homes now.”

Kens commitment to affordable housing has been well and truly proven over the years with his involvement in the renovation and building of over 650 homes for the Qld State Government in conjunction with Kevin Doodney. This massive undertaking saw the entire suburb of Inala transformed with strong growth in property prices for lower income families, community pride reclaimed.

ALDG comprises of a Guild of builders currently completing nearly 800 homes a year and is the recent winner of the “Logan City Architectural Award” for small lot innovation, with tri key and granny flats which are perfect examples of what can be achieved in a suburb if you bring solid design principles and quality building into place. Homes that our nurses, police, teachers and fire fighters can afford is essential to all communities and we have a responsibility to work harder to deliver this.

Mark assists people to shift and/or shape their thinking, positions, future, actions, access, goods, services, people, and environments.

He has 33+ years of professional practice for Government (Commonwealth, State and Local) Agencies, Private clients and Not-for-Profit Community Organisations in: strategic planning of organisations, projects and programs, project delivery and asset improvement, stakeholder engagement and independent facilitation, statutory planning and development approvals and master planning and urban design.

Mark is known as a built environment leader and professional strategist who: proactively engages stakeholders, uses quality people with relevant skills and disciplines, brokers the planning, design and delivery of projects to responsibly present private and public sector interests and harnesses the economic drivers of projects.

He works with Private and Corporate Clients, Council and Government officers and elected representatives, not-for-profit organizations and community groups, and professionals across IT, consultation, engineering, transport, architecture, building, landscape architecture, surveying, real estate development, and community development. Mark is an accomplished public speaker and have taught undergraduate and post-graduate planning, design, transport, and urban development courses.

Leone Crayden is the Executive Director Q Shelter, Queensland’s peak industry body for community housing and homeless service providers. A hands on, highly skilled and solutions focused Executive with a career demonstrating visionary leadership, and outstanding performance in corporate management across a number of Community Services including Mental Health, Community Housing and Disability.

Leone’s strong commercial acumen and an entrepreneurial spirit have seen her lead several different organisations to self – sufficiency and long term sustainable outcomes. Leone has overseen the merger of five small not for profit community housing and homeless organisations which led to their eventual growth of 800% over a six year time frame. Leone has served as the Chairperson of the Mental Health Coordinating Council NSW for six years, a Board member of the Northern NSW Local Health District 2007-2015, Co-Chair Agency for Clinical Innovation, Mental Health Network and current director of the Lady Musgrave Trust, Queensland oldest charity.

Leone has a background in nursing, social science, leadership and governance and has presented several papers on housing and homelessness, especially on mental health, housing and support services and importance of the interface between clinical, psychosocial support and tenancy sustainment.

Dip. Business (Valuation), Grad. Dip Project Management, Licensed Real Estate Agent (QLD & N.T), Registered Valuer (QLD)Wayne has over two decades of experience in the property development industry previously holding senior executive positions within national and international institutional and private investment companies including extensive offshore experience in the United States, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Wayne’s previous roles have included Managing Director and Head of Funds Management for Trinity Development Group, Chief Executive Officer of Macquarie Bank’s Urban Pacific and National General Manager – Business Development, at Stockland.

Wayne is a past National Board Member of the Property Council of Australia (2009-2012) and past QLD President (2009-2012). Wayne is an Associate of the Australian Property Institute and an active presenter on a range of issues affecting the Australian Urban Development Industry.