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.

My primary interest at the present time is promoting the contribution of community housing provider organisations (CHPs) to the well-being of those in need in Australia.
I was pleased to be assisted in pursuing this goal by my recent (July 2018) appointment to the Board of the newly created National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC.gov.au) a Commonwealth sponsored corporation that has powers that include the ability to fund and develop the capacity of CHPs.
I am also proud to be an independent director on the both the board of PowerHousing Australia and the Community Housing Industry Association QLD branch (CHIA QLD) two independent (member controlled and funded) organisations promoting better housing for those in need in Australia.
My role at Brisbane Housing Company (BHC) was as founding CEO. I helped create and then led that start up organization for its first 15 years of growth. By 2017 BHC had created over 1800 new homes and had assets of over $300m. BHC secured a Standard and Poor’s rating of AA- in 2016 which achievement was a first for a CHP in Australia.
For over 40 years I have been committed to provision of housing for those in housing need and on low incomes. Prior to coming to Queensland I was CEO of New Islington Housing Association a charity operating in inner London with a portfolio of 6000 homes. At earlier stages of my career I performed senior management roles across all functions within a “not for dividend” housing organization, including development, finance, tenancy management and support services, I also worked at a senior level in the regulation branch of the Housing Corporation the Government agency in England which had responsibility for funding and supervising the affordable housing sector. I was a Board member of Swale Housing Association a “stock transfer” association in Kent with 7000 homes.

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.”

Originally a consulting civil engineer, my career has led me to my current position as the General Manager of Urbex, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the long standing national property and construction company, the BMD Group. Through previous roles I have been a major contributor to the Australian property sector for over 25 years with previous roles including Managing Director of Excel Development Group, and delivering master planned communities with Stockland, Delfin / Lendlease and Peter Kurts Properties.

As an industry expert in property development, I have extensive experience in strategic business development and leading professionals to drive high performing teams and profitability. Joining Urbex in 2017, I bring a track record of experience to support the business in delivering a national project portfolio in excess of $1.2 billion (end value) and securing future development opportunities.

I have been deeply involved with industry bodies including the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) having carried out the roles of State and National President and subsequently being awarded the honor of Life Member for both Chapters. I am passionate about the future of Australia as one of the founding members of the Future Housing Taskforce encompassing a group of key industry leaders to bring back the Great Australian Dream of home ownership, and a former board member for Brisbane Marketing.

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.