supporting the social, affordable and community housing sector

About the ahi:

Our Mission:

We educate, empower and inspire.


We unite and support the social, affordable and community housing sector across Australia and New Zealand. Our purpose? To empower people in our industry to excel in their work, and to love what they do.

We create positive outcomes for your clients, local communities and organisations. Done through a range of online workshops, events and networking opportunities designed to educate, empower and connect you to others doing meaningful work and changing lives.


Sean Kelly

Sean Kelly

Chair, Board of Directors Director, Western Australia
Jamie Muchall

Jamie Muchall

Director, Queensland
Andrew Denniss

Andrew Denniss

Director, Northern Territory
Trudi Ray

Trudi Ray

Director - Victoria
Robert Macbeth

Robert Macbeth

Director, New Zealand
Jonathon Armstrong

Jonathon Armstrong

Director, South Australia
John Engeler

John Engeler

Director, New South Wales
Adell Hyslop

Adell Hyslop

Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing
Jessica Karlsson

Jessica Karlsson

Director

Board of Directors:

Our Branch Committee Network:

Meet the dedicated team of volunteers that help us make the ahi what it is.


Interested in joining one of our branch committees? We’d love to have you on board!

All that's required is a few hours of your time each month. Share your ideas, grow your network and be part of the conversations that shape our educational programs, and the Australian and New Zealand housing sector, for the better.

  • New South Wales

    John Engeler - Director

    Nick Loder - Branch Chair

    Brooke Foley

    Danielle Gentles

    Ellis Blaikie

    Francis Brazil

    Helen Wood

    John Nicolades - Life Member

    Liz Stamatelos

    Sharon Collinge

    Unis Goh - Life Member

  • Victoria

    Trudi Ray - Director

    Samantha Ace - Branch Chair

    Alan Morrison

    Amanda Donohoe

    Derek Huynh

    Elvin Chatergon

    Niv Fernando

    Sheng Lin

  • South Australia

    Jonathon Armstrong - Director

    Margot George - Branch Chair

    Andrew Davis

    Ben Moore

    Darren Huitema

    Gregg Ryan

    Nicole Chaplin

    Sonia Sheppard

    Tania Noonan

    Wendy Malycha

  • Western Australia

    Sean Kelly - Director, President of  ahi:


    JUST ANNOUNCED! WA is hosting the National Housing Conference in 2025!!


    This coincides with the ahi: Brighter Future Awards 2025 which will bring so much positive and exciting exposure for professionals in the WA housing sector.  The WA Branch is currently seeking applications to join the branch in 2024 as an active Branch Committee Member.   


    We strongly encourage professionals from the Social and Affordable, Public, Government, Homelessness and Allied industries to apply, as working together in all aspects is the best way forward. Why not make the most of all that will be happening right here in our state in 2025 and email the WA Branch Committee for further information – admin@housinginstitute.org


    Please note all Branch Committee Member positions are volunteer roles.

  • Queensland

    Jamie Muchall - Director

    Joanne Edsor - Chair

    Chris Chaplin

    Jacob Creedy

    Jon Eastgate

    Mark Ferrari

    Naomi Overton

  • Australian Capital Territory

    Are you looking to expand your professional profile? Can you see yourself as the ACT Director for the ahi:? Would you like to form strong networks and allies with other experienced State Directors? Then we are calling on you. 


    The ahi: team has a focused effort to build and develop our ACT Branch and we are currently seeking applications for an experienced sector professional from the ACT to join us as the ACT Director. We are also seeking professionals to join our Branch Committtee to help us build and develop what will be one of our most valuable branches with high exposure to Federal organisations.  


    We strongly encourage professionals from the Social and Affordable, Public, Government, Homelessness and Allied industries to apply, as working together in all aspects is the best way forward. Become a critical member of our ACT branch and email ahi: Team for further information – admin@housinginstitute.org


    Please note all Branch Committee Member positions are volunteer roles.

  • Tasmania

    Help grow and expand our Tasmania Branch by becoming an active Branch Committee Member today.


    We strongly encourage professionals from the Social and Affordable, Public, Government, Homelessness and Allied industries to apply, as working together in all aspects is the best way forward. Become a critical member of our Tasmania branch and email the ahi: Team for further information – admin@housinginstitute.org


    Please note all Branch Committee Member positions are volunteer roles.

  • Northern Territory

    Andrew Denniss - Director


    The spotlight is on Northern Territory right now with so many new and exciting things happening in the housing sector. Directed by the very experienced Andy Denniss, the NT Branch is currently seeking applications to join the branch in 2024 as an active Branch Committee Member. 


    We strongly encourage professionals from the Social and Affordable, Public, Government, Homelessness and Allied industries to apply, as working together in all aspects is the best way forward. Become a critical member of our NT branch and email the ahi: Team for further information – admin@housinginstitute.org


    Please note all Branch Committee Member positions are volunteer roles.

  • New Zealand

    Robert Macbeth - Director

    Ali Hamlin-Paenga - Chair

    Chris Glaudel

    Fiona Matthews

    Hope Simonsen

    John McDonald

    Shalom Haenga

    Tracey Panapa

Our Team:

Care, connection, commitment.


Our team is passionate about supporting you through your career, providing ongoing learning opportunities, and empowering you to build your network, to be mentored, or to mentor others and strengthen our sector.

Have questions about our online workshops or events, or want to learn more about what the ahi can do for you? Get in touch.

Harry Smith

Harry Smith

Chief Executive Officer
Lindy Showell

Lindy Showell

Executive Assistant
Lisa McBean

Lisa McBean

Administration Officer
Madie Dunn

Madie Dunn

Administration Officer

Strategic Plan 2020-2025

The Australasian Housing Institute (ahi:) Board began the construction of this plan in early 2020 and approved it for public release in June after consultation with branch committee members.


This plan will be reviewed annually and revised as required. The ahi: Board, through the approval of this plan, is delegating the achievement of the related KPIs to the ahi: CEO.

Download Strategic Plan

Annual Report

Australasian Housing Institute annual reports.

Download 2023/2024 Annual Report Download 2022/2023 Annual Report