Elevating Strata Excellence
Connect, Learn, Innovate
26 – 28 March 2025
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Speakers

QStrata 2025 brings together an impressive lineup of industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators from across the strata sector. 

Our diverse range of speakers includes renowned professionals, successful entrepreneurs, and influential policymakers who will share their insights, experiences, and visions for the future of strata management. 

From keynote addresses to panel discussions, you will have the opportunity to learn from the best and brightest in the field, gaining valuable knowledge that you can apply to your professional journey.

Conference MC

Richard Champion

Richard Champion

Richard’s football career spanned fourteen years in total, including ten pivotal years with the Brisbane Bears/Lions before his retirement at the end of the 2000 season. Along with his current AFL and media commitments he has moved on to be a regular Master of Ceremonies with corporate organisations for conferences and events.

​Always prepared, Richards experience as a media personality and professional athlete means he is able to think on his feet and develop great rapport with the audience.  His ability to laugh at himself, as well delivering key messages to the audience, makes him an exceptional choice for any high profile event, seminar or conference.

​As a Master of Ceremonies, Richard Champion is articulate, professional and charismatic. Champs is down to earth and approachable, with leadership skills that extend beyond the microphone.

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Keynote speakers

Hon Deb Frecklington

Attorney General

Hon Deb Frecklington

We are pleased to announce that the Attorney-General of Queensland, the Hon. Deb Frecklington MP will be opening the upcoming QStrata.

Deb had a varied background prior to entering Parliament, managing cattle and cropping properties whilst also owning a law firm specialising in family and property law. Elected to Parliament in 2012 she was Assistant Minister for Finance, Administration and Regulatory Reform and Assistant Minister to the Premier throughout the Newman Government. In Opposition, she became the first female leader of the Liberal National Party.

Part of Deb’s remit as Attorney-General is to work with industry stakeholders to ensure positive reform of the strata sector in Queensland. This is something we are excited to work with her on. We are incredibly grateful to have Deb open our conference and look forward to an insightful discussion on the future of strata. 

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Cr Fiona Cunningham

Deputy Mayor of Brisbane

Cr Fiona Cunningham

Fiona Cunningham is proud to work with residents, charities, small businesses, clubs, schools, environment and community groups in her role representing more than 45,000 people in the Ward of Coorparoo.

Fiona was born and schooled in Brisbane. She has a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism and Marketing) and early in her career worked as a radio and television journalist in regional centres and in Sydney.

Fiona lives at Coorparoo with her young family, after having previously lived at Greenslopes, Stones Corner and Camp Hill. She is Civic Cabinet Chair of Finance and City Governance and was also the first member of the Lord Mayor’s Cabinet to have a baby while in this leadership position.

Fiona is a Director on the Small Steps for Hannah Foundation. She has become an advocate alongside local residents Sue and Lloyd Clarke who have fought for the criminalisation of coercive control and promoting healthy and respectful family relationships.

Fiona has been a finalist in the Australia-wide McKinnon Prize, which recognises outstanding political leadership and inspires leaders to deliver positive impact to their communities.

With two young boys keeping her focused on a better Brisbane for tomorrow, Fiona is passionate about striking a balance between affordability and liveability, as we prepare to be an Olympic city.

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Jane Wilson

Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management

Jane Wilson

Jane has been a part of the BCCM office since 2008 and was appointed Commissioner in 2022. The BCCM office operates within a complex legislative environment and is the only dedicated office of its kind in Australia, supported by a highly skilled team. As a leader, Jane is committed to continuous improvement and fostering the development of the team to ensure the best possible support for Queenslanders.

Before joining the Department of Justice, Jane served as a Queensland Police Officer for 10 years, a career highlight. Additionally, Jane has experience in the private sector as a human resources manager, working between government roles. Further demonstrating a diverse professional background, Jane also owned and operated a small business in Yaraka, one of the most remote towns in Queensland.

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Sue Currie

Sue Currie Communications

Sue Currie

Sue Currie is a well-regarded corporate image consultant, personal branding specialist, professional speaker and author who empowers audiences and business leaders to communicate executive presence.

As the CEO of Sue Currie Communications, Sue provides education and professional development training, coaches and guides entrepreneurs and business leaders through visual, verbal and visible communication to position and present an influential brand.

Sue knows that any business involves more than just delivering a message. It is about really living it … and she walks her talk. Sue has spent many years in the public eye – on camera, on the platform and behind the scenes.

Her broad career spans early years in the fashion industry to regional television newsreader, ABC TV publicist to public relations consultancy owner and the executive leadership position of VP of Public Relations and Communications in a corporate environment.

She has consulted to clients throughout Australia and spoken to audiences from Moree to Mexico. Clients include leading Australian organisations, Government Departments, local and national businesses, SME’s, entrepreneurs and individual professionals.

As well as a professional speaker and educator, Sue is an experienced television presenter, corporate MC and a recognised media commentator on personal branding and professional presence having appeared on Sky News Business, in Marie Claire Magazine, Vogue Magazine, various business publications, newspapers and on Qantas Radio Q. She has been named in the Top 10 Australian Branding Blogs and is the author of IMPRESSario – Present and Promote the Star Within You.

Sue’s professional education and expertise has been gained through membership of Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) and Professional Speakers Australia (PSA).

Sue’s professional life has been about helping others to enhance image and presence, build reputation and recognition.

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Dr Jemma King

BioPsychAnalytics

Dr Jemma King

Dr Jemma King is a stress, sleep and recovery expert with a PhD in Human Behaviour. She is a Fellow at the University of Queensland School of Psychology and conducts research on the impact of psychophysiological factors on cognitive and behavioural performance, specifically in the areas of stress, sleep, recovery protocols, cold exposure, microbiome, biometrics, emotional intelligence and psychological safety. She works as a specialist external advisor to McKinsey & Co and has consulted with the Australian Defence Force, the Centre for Australian Army Leadership, the Australian Institute of Sport, and the Australian Olympic Swim Team. She is a reviewer for the journal Scientific Reports Nature. Jemma has developed a pre-deployment biopsychosocial 'Performance Optimisation Program' for Special Operations Command that has effectively displayed measurable improvements in behavioral and performance-based outcomes. Jemma has lectured at the University of Sydney MBA on critical thinking and decision-making, RMIT teaches leadership and EI at the Australian Command and Staff Course at the Australian Defence College, and supervises PhD students at the UQ School of Psychology. She is also conducting several research projects including ‘Performance Under Pressure in High Stress Environments’, 'Executive Leadership Factors of Performance' and 'Leaders' Impact on Team Psychological Safety' with Harvard Professor Amy Edmondson. She has recently conducted research validating the Wim Hof Method for improving mental health, cognitive and physical performance. Jemma was an Associate Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at the University of Queensland Business School. Additionally, she consults with large organisations and privately consults with many elite and Olympic athletes, C-suite executives to help them perform under pressure, manage stress, and foster team performance. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology, a Bachelor of Business Management 1st Class Honours, and a Doctor of Human Behaviour. She has also studied psychoneuroimmunology, endocrinology, neuroscience, anatomy, and medical microbiology. Fun facts, Jemma was a model, managed a nightclub in Moscow, and was a stunt double in Police Academy 7, she is a mother of three and lives in Queensland.

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Simon Kuestenmacher

The Demographics Group

Simon Kuestenmacher

Simon Kuestenmacher is a Director and Co-founder of The Demographics Group based in Melbourne, Australia. Simon holds degrees in geography from leading universities in Berlin and Melbourne and worked for several years as a business consultant with KPMG Australia.

In 2017 Simon, with Bernard Salt, co-founded The Demographics Group. The group provides specialist advice on demographic, consumer and social trends for business.

He presents on demographic and global trends that are shaping Australia today and into the future and his presentations and quirky
observations are enjoyed by corporate, government and industry audiences alike.

Simon is a columnist at The New Daily newspaper and a regular contributor to The Australian newspaper; and he is also a media
commentator on demographic and data matters.

Simon has amassed 600,000 global followers on social media, reaches over 35 million people every month and ranks as one of the world’s Top 10 influencers in data visualisation. If you can’t get enough of data that explains how the world works, make sure to follow him on Twitter or any of his other social channels.

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Dr Glen Richards

Greencross

Dr Glen Richards

Glen is the founding Managing Director of Greencross and was a co-founder and Director of Mammoth Pet Holdings Pty Ltd (Petbarn) before it merged with Greencross. Growing up on a grazing property near Richmond NW Qld is where Glen’s love and passion for animals began. His parents owned a number of properties and farmed sheep and cattle. At 27, Glen bought a small vet practice in Townsville and within 10 short years, had developed five vet clinics and a large format pet store in Townsville as well as two veterinary hospitals in China. From there, he went on to build a multi-million dollar integrated pet care empire, which now operates more than 160 veterinary hospitals in Australia and New Zealand. Greencross is also Australasia’s leading specialty pet care retailer, with more than 230 stores operating under the brand names Petbarn and City Farmers in Australia and Animates in New Zealand. The company employs over 5500 employees including veterinarians, nurses, retail team members and managers. Since moving from an executive role, Glen spends his time as a professional investor, mentor, and director with a number of companies. Glen is currently Chairman of Healthia Pty Ltd and People Infrastructure. As well as being on the board of ASX listed companies Greencross, People Infrastructure and Regeneus his favourite area of interest is helping to scale up health and allied health companies. He is actively involved with Montserrat Day Hospitals, SmartClinics medical centres, and Clinician Connect. Glen continues to help foster early stage businesses including his Shark Tank investments through active mentoring, investing and strategic planning sessions. He regularly does public appearances and speaking engagements in the business community to share his scaling up story and his V4P message (Vision, Planning, People, Patience, Passion).

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Invited speakers

Micheal Applebee

Accor

Micheal Applebee

Micheal Applebee is the National Facilities Manager for MLR at Accor with over 15 year’s experience in Hotel R&M & facilities management within the strata sector on the Gold Coast & Northern NSW Region.

Specializing in Hotel Facilities Management & with a trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Micheal uses that experience to assist the management of over 100 properties in the MLR & HMA Strata portfolio for Mantra Group & now Accor.

By focusing on efficient work process, good asset management & communication, Micheal has been able to put his previous experience to good use across a vast range of properties that include, Mantra Legends (405 lots), Mantra Twin Towns (464 lots), Mantra on View (403 Lots) & Peppers Soul (300 lots).

Over the years, Micheal’s strengths & innovative approach at Accor have garnered some recognition by the implementation on the National Facilities Manager role. In his first year of the Facilities Management Role for Accor, there was a $3.41M difference in year on year results all due to efficiency, asset management & financial planning

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Eric Bailey

NLR Restorations

Eric Bailey

Eric Bailey is a transformational speaker, business leader, and motivator with a mission to inspire individuals and organizations to achieve extraordinary results.
From his beginnings on the streets of Los Angeles to becoming a trailblazer in Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL), Eric’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and success. A former athlete with teams like the Hobart Tassie Devils, Melbourne Tigers, and Gold Coast Rollers, Eric transitioned from professional sports to the business world, where his leadership and vision have made a global impact.
As the CEO of The NLR Group, Eric oversees four successful companies—Agile Equipment, Corestone Training, IECL, and NLR—leading over 100 employees and driving sales and culture.. His daily experience in leadership, team-building, and organizational culture informs his dynamic presentations, making him a speaker who not only inspires but also equips audiences with practical tools for success.
Eric holds the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, a title achieved by less than 10% of professional speakers worldwide, highlighting his expertise, credibility, and ability to deliver exceptional value to audiences.
Having spoken to over 4 million people across 13 countries, Eric has worked with some of the world’s most recognized organizations, including Microsoft, McDonald’s, Qantas, Procter & Gamble, and the Australian Government. His electrifying presence, engaging storytelling, and actionable insights leave audiences motivated and empowered to tackle challenges with renewed focus.

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Josh Baldwin

SCA Australasia

Josh Baldwin

Joshua Baldwin has been a dedicated professional in the strata industry since 2011, beginning as a strata manager. He is currently the Principal and Executive Director of Munro Property Group in South Australia.
His involvement with the Strata Community Association (SCA) began in 2013 as a South Australia Chapter Board member. Serving as SA/NT Chapter President for six years, he led the successful merger of the South Australian and Northern Territory chapters, strengthening industry collaboration. In 2023, he became Immediate Past President, shifting focus to national initiatives and advocacy.
In July 2024, Joshua was appointed President of SCA Ltd. His leadership continues to drive policy reform, industry engagement, and stakeholder collaboration. He plays a key role in SCA advisory groups, including Government Relations, Marketing & Events, and the Strata Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Taskforce.
Beyond policy, Joshua champions mental health awareness and work-life balance in the industry. His extensive community involvement reflects his commitment to building strong, connected communities.
All SCA Ltd Board Members, including Joshua, adhere to the highest governance standards, with completed Registers of Interests and compliance with the Board Confidentiality Policy.

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Nicole Bennetts

Planning Institute of Australia

Nicole Bennetts

Nicole Bennetts is the State Manager for Queensland and Northern Territory at the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), advocating for the vital role of urban and town planning in shaping thriving, resilient communities. With over 15 years of experience as a qualified and registered planner across the private sector, local government, and non-profits, Nicole has experience in integrated city planning, precinct development, and transport and land use integration. Passionate about multi-disciplinary collaboration, she brings people together to tackle complex challenges with creative, practical solutions. Nicole sees planning as a powerful tool for addressing the housing crisis, climate resilience, and driving positive, lasting change.

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Pete Berney

Vote Now

Pete Berney

Peter Berney is the Business & Marketing Director of Vote Now Electronic Voting Platform and is a member of the SCA in Qld, NSW, Vic and New Zealand.

In 2010, Peter became the first supplier services professional elected to the SCA(Vic) board. In 2012, former SCA CEO Erik Adrianne requested Peter’s assistance in organising suppliers to fund the inception of the SCA(ACT) Branch.

In 2015 Peter was awarded the Max Dunn Award for his services to the Nsw Strata Industry. In 2024 he was voted onto the SCA(NSW) board and is the chair of the NSW events committee.

A natural networker with 19 years of experience in strata services, Pete has built strong connections with colleagues across Australia and international strata markets, including the UAE, Canada, USA, Spain, New Zealand, and Singapore.

Peter holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (CERT18736) and is a passionate advocate for the Strata Community Association. He is dedicated to enhancing the strata sector for all stakeholders.

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Jessica Cannon

Chambers Russell

Jessica Cannon

Jessica Cannon is a partner at Chambers Russell Lawyers and an industry expert in strata law and community titles law.

In 2022 Jessica was elected as a director of the Strata Community Association Queensland (SCAQ). In 2020 Jessica was appointed to the Legislation and Advocacy Committee and on becoming a director nominated as the Chair of the Committee in 2022. In her time as both a member and Chair, SCAQ has been a key stakeholder in advocating for and amplifying the voice of strata.
Jessica holds a Bachelor of Laws and bachelor of international relations (majoring in government and politics). She was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland in January 2012. Her 12 years of strata law experience has seen her successfully act for many bodies corporate navigating complicated strata disputes.

Jessica is passionate about strata and committed to using her knowledge, skills and experience to educate and advance the future for strata. She regularly speaks at conferences, presents education seminars and writes articles going to the legalities of strata.

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Richard Claus

Altogether Group

Richard Claus

Richard Claus is an accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in the energy sector. With a solid background in sales, consultancy, and account management, he has earned a reputation as a trusted leader in the embedded network industry. Throughout his career, Richard has consistently demonstrated a proven ability to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions, particularly within the strata sector. His deep understanding of energy markets, combined with his strategic insights, positions him at the forefront of driving sustainability initiatives and future-proofing strategies for strata communities.

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Michelle Cummins

StrataMax

Michelle Cummins

With over 25 years of experience in Human Resource Management, Michelle Cummins has built a distinguished career across the strata, financial services, and facilities management sectors, including leadership roles in an ASX-listed company. Her expertise spans learning and development, employee engagement, operations, and strategic HR planning.

Having been involved in the strata industry for over 35 years, Michelle has held various roles, including senior HR positions where she played a key role in integrating people and culture across multiple acquisitions. Her ability to lead organisational change has contributed to creating strong, people-focused workplaces.

Michelle is also deeply committed to supporting the industry beyond her corporate role. She served on both the National and Victoria boards of the Strata Community Association and actively contributes through various committees to drive positive change in the sector.

As Director of People & Culture at StrataMax, Michelle plays a key role in fostering a high-performing and inclusive workplace—an achievement recognised with Great Place to Work® certification. This milestone reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to employee experience, engagement, and culture.

Michelle holds a Master’s in Employment Relations from Griffith University and a Graduate Diploma in Management from RMIT School of Business, reinforcing her dedication to lifelong learning and professional development.

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Andrew Davidson

Team Body Corporate

Andrew Davidson

Andrew has a retail background with over 30 years’ experience commencing with Safeway in Victoria in 1972 and becoming CEO for Woolworths NZ Ltd in 1997 and Deputy Director heading up Westfield NZ Shopping Centres in 2002. He was part of the successful Life Pharmacy (Green Cross Health) public listing and represented Gresham Rabo Private Equity interests in Hansells NZ. He was a Founder of Kids Help Line in NZ and a board member of Barnardos NZ. In 2015 he and his wife Marianne acquired Noosa District Body Corporate Management which has recently rebranded as Team Body Corporate.

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Sean Dumigan

Ernst Body Corporate Management

Sean Dumigan

Sean Dumigan has earned his well-respected reputation within the strata sector with his vast knowledge of intricate strata legislation and building operations, and his best practice implementation and outstanding client services.

In strata management, Sean successfully worked alongside committees in some of Queensland’s largest, highly recognised and most complex strata schemes, handling sensitive and intricate matters with professionalism and an outcome driven mindset. Within Sean’s portfolio included Q1 (526 lots), Circle on Cavill (644 lots), Oracle Towers 1 & 2 (505 lots), Brighton on Broadwater Shores (240 lots) and Reflection Towers 1 & 2 in Coolangatta (230 lots).

Sean has also held a National role for a major Hospitality group specialising in management rights within over 100 strata properties across Australia and New Zealand. This role also provided experience in property agreements, leases, hotel and commercial arrangements, and included oversight of the building management requirements in many of the properties.

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Angela Fleming

Macquarie Bank

Angela Fleming

Michael leads Aria’s high rise developments division, focused on delivering projects across inner city areas. Having been with Aria since its inception in 2003, Michael previously managed Aria’s international development activities in the United States.

As a committee member of the UDIA, PCA, HIA, in QLD and on the Business South Bank Board, he has a vested interest in creating change in the industry for a more sustainable future. His current focus is on working with world-leading architects to create buildings that innovate, enrich, and exceed the expectations of not only clients and residents, but also the wider community. Over the past decade Aria has delivered over 2000 units across inner city Brisbane, along with being awarded Best High-Density Developer in Australia in 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018 & 2017 by the UDIA.

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Frank Higginson

Hynes Legal

Frank Higginson

With more than 30 years’ experience in property, management rights and body corporate law, Frank is a beacon of knowledge and a renowned strata-industry expert. Known for his straight-shooting style and commercially driven advice, Frank cuts through the most challenging legal problems to deliver real-world solutions.

An active member of the strata community, Frank generously shares his time and experience to help educate the broader industry on all things strata law. He embraces his role as an industry leader and is committed to continued industry innovation and ensuring everyone in the strata sector has access to practical resources and solutions as they navigate through the strata maze.

He regularly presents to all industry segments and also speaks at Queensland Law Society events on strata law issues to other lawyers.

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Michael Hurley

Aria

Michael Hurley

Michael leads Aria’s high rise developments division, focused on delivering projects across inner city areas. Having been with Aria since its inception in 2003, Michael previously managed Aria’s international development activities in the United States.

As a committee member of the UDIA, PCA, HIA, in QLD and on the Business South Bank Board, he has a vested interest in creating change in the industry for a more sustainable future. His current focus is on working with world-leading architects to create buildings that innovate, enrich, and exceed the expectations of not only clients and residents, but also the wider community. Over the past decade Aria has delivered over 2000 units across inner city Brisbane, along with being awarded Best High-Density Developer in Australia in 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018 & 2017 by the UDIA.

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Kristi Kinast

Cassels Strata

Kristi Kinast

As General Manager of Cassels Strata, Kristi leads a team of experienced strata professionals. She has worked in the strata industry since 2006 and is well-versed in the complexities and intricacies of strata management.

Teamed with her Bachelor of Business in Management and Certificate IV in Strata Management, Kristi has extensive experience in leading teams in and outside of the strata industry and has a passion for developing teams and individuals to provide professional, outstanding service.

With a keen interest in seeing the continued growth and professionalism of the strata management sector, Kristi contributes her experience to the industry in a variety of ways. She has served as an educator in the industry, as a Committee Member for UDIA’s Strata Management Committee, and as a Board Director, including as President, of Strata Communities Association (Queensland) where she enthusiastically contributed to the ongoing professional standards for the strata management industry across Queensland.

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Tim Lawless

CoreLogic

Tim Lawless

With more than 20 years’ experience in analysing housing trends, Tim is recognised as a leading authority on residential property trends.  He regularly provides expert commentary on real estate market conditions and the interplay between housing markets, demographic trends and economic factors.  As one of Australia’s most popular property market analysts and commentators, Tim’s expertise is frequently sought by a diverse array of audiences from government bodies and policy makers through national and international corporate entities across the property, banking and financial sectors, insurance, valuations and consumers.

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Terry Leckie

Altogether Group

Terry Leckie

Terry founded Altogether Group back in 2007 to showcase a new utility servicing model for growing cities. One that retained valuable resources within the community and providing tangible benefit to the residents living within the community.

His vision was to give communities the means to prosper through more efficient ways of sharing power, water, and data, that retain value within the community itself.

Terry’s background in civil engineering, business management, business development and leadership over the past 30+ years underpin his entrepreneurial spirit and drive to do things differently.
Today Altogether Group is powered by 110+ passionate people and is helping more than 500+ Australian communities thrive.

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Mel Loy

Hey Mel! Comms & Training

Mel Loy

Mel Loy is a self-confessed serial ideator, obsessed with how humans behave and what that means for effective communication. She got her start in the world of words by studying journalism, and soon discovered that while she never wanted to be a journalist, she loved learning about the power of communication.

Fast forward 20-plus years, and her resume was stacked with increasingly responsible corporate communication roles across emergency services, construction and mining, early learning, retail and more.

In late 2020, after leading her corporate communication team through the COVID-19 pandemic, Mel happily accepted a redundancy and skipped off towards the horizon, starting her own agency and never looking back.

These days, her small but mighty team at Hey Mel! Communication and Training provides consulting and training services to clients all over Australia and overseas, specialising in internal, change, crisis and strategic communication.

Mel is the author of the new book, Change Isn’t Hard: a playbook for practical, people-centred change communication, and the host of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast. She is also an international award winner for her communication training programs.

Apart from being obsessed with communication, Mel is a qualified yoga teacher, group fitness instructor, and personal trainer, who has been involved in the fitness industry for more than a decade.

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Nicky Lonergan

Archers the Strata Professionals

Nicky Lonergan

With over 20 years as an insolvency accountant, Nicky made the transition to the Strata Industry in 2019, taking up the CEO position at Archers. Over the past 6 years, Nicky has contributed to industry boards specifically dealing with legislative change consultation, developed a deep understanding of the strata industry and the continual challenges that it faces and will continue to.

Bringing a corporate governance background to the industry and Archers, she brings a high level of business acumen and leads consistently and collaboratively to achieve growth and success for the business. She has developed a driven culture through the education and empowerment of our team, harnessing their collective genius, encouraging them to strive for excellence and be apart of some something greater.

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Jarad Maher

Grace Lawyers

Jarad Maher

Jarad was admitted to practice in 2007, and practices exclusively in strata and community titles, and associated areas of law.

Jarad joined Grace Lawyers as a Partner in 2023, after many years working as a Senior Associate in a specialist firm, developing and honing his skills in the areas of strata and community titles, and property law.

Jarad acts for bodies corporate and other stakeholders in the strata industry on the full range of strata-related matters, including transactional and advisory work, as well as disputes and litigation.

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Shiv Martin

Resolution Institute

Shiv Martin

Shiv is a nationally accredited mediator, practicing lawyer, conciliator, decision-maker, and certified vocational trainer with over 15 years of experience in dispute resolution, stakeholder engagement, and team building across government, education, and justice sectors. She has held senior and executive roles with state and federal government agencies and provides independent consulting services as a mediator, facilitator, and trainer. Shiv specialises in fostering effective conversations to build relationships and solve problems, with expertise in cross-cultural contexts, virtual training, and facilitation. She emphasizes mental health and well-being in her services, bringing extensive knowledge and experience to her work.

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Daniel McCullough

Pharus Wellbeing

Daniel McCullough

Daniel McCullough is the founder of Pharus Wellbeing, a leading provider of workplace mental health training in Australia. A nationally accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Suicide First Aid trainer, Daniel empowers organisations, leaders, and communities to create mentally healthy environments through engaging and practical education.

With a background that includes overseeing wellbeing programs for one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals and mental health training for a national government agency, Daniel has developed and delivered impactful programs across diverse industries. Daniel is passionate about empowering workplaces, communities, and individuals with the confidence and knowledge to support those who may be struggling with their mental health.

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Juliette Nairn

OMB Solicitors

Juliette Nairn

Juliette was admitted as a Solicitor in 1993 after obtaining an Honours Degree in Law from Bond University. She has been an involved member of our Strata Industry since late 1990s. She can make complex legal issues look easier than assembling flat-pack furniture—without the leftover screws! With a specialisation in construction litigation on behalf of bodies corporate, Juliette is here to guide us through the legal barriers to achieve a well maintained, and insured, building. Settling a dispute like a master diplomat, with a touch of legal magic and a sprinkle of charm.

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Dakota Panetta

Solutions IE & Group of Companies

Dakota Panetta

Beginning his career in luxury real estate and property management, Dakota has spent the last 5 years with the Solutions IE Group, building relationships with thousands of managers, owners, committee members and industry stakeholders across Australian & New Zealand. Speaking at over 100 events and seminars Dakota has a true passion for educating the strata industry on the importance of maintenance planning and execution.

Dakota adopts the philosophy that your strata levies are your subscription fee to continue living in the building and that owners shouldn’t have the ability to vote down or manipulate these costs.

Dakota works with managers and committees across APAC to ensure that they are aware of their maintenance and repair obligations and the best way to plan for the inevitable future of building expenditure.

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Huxley Peckham

Tech Horizon Labs

Huxley Peckham

Huxley Peckham leads artificial intelligence initiatives at Tech Horizon Labs, where he develops practical AI solutions for professional services firms across the Sunshine Coast. His work focuses on humanizing technology integration within traditional practice environments, with particular emphasis on research optimization and client communication systems.

Drawing from his background in both technology and professional services, Huxley partners with strata, accounting, and legal practices to bridge the gap between technological capability and practical implementation. His collaborative approach emphasizes building sustainable internal capacity before introducing transformative tools, ensuring lasting positive change for both practitioners and their clients.

Currently based in Queensland, Huxley regularly advises on the ethical implementation of AI in professional services and contributes to ongoing discussions about the future of practice management in an AI-powered landscape.

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Brendan Pitman

Grace Lawyers

Brendan Pitman

A leader dedicated to fostering growth and excellence, Brendan Pitman is a partner at Grace Lawyers, specialising in strata litigation and dispute resolution.

Brendan has a methodical and educative approach to legal and management challenges. He consistently delivers practical solutions to complex problems, demonstrating a keen ability to lead and navigate both legal and strategic business challenges.

As a management committee member at Research & Policy House, a not-for-profit Think Tank, he collaborates extensively with decision-makers in government and business to shape policies that benefit society. He is also a sessional teaching fellow at Bond University and has mentored university students.

Over Brendan’s career, he has attained a number of tertiary qualifications including a Master of Laws, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business Management and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.

Brendan is a committed legal professional focused on mentorship and knowledge-sharing, helping both youth groups and legal teams develop valuable skills and confidence. Known for maintaining high-quality standards during periods of growth, Brendan believes strong, trusting relationships are key to success.

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Sarah Price

Altogether Group

Sarah Price

Sarah Price is the Government and Industry Manager at Altogether Group with experience in navigating regulatory frameworks, energy solutions, and compliance in strata communities, Sarah is dedicated to the sustainability of the sector through education and advocacy. Her role includes strategic project management, stakeholder engagement, and empowering communities to understand their compliance obligations.
Sarah's career over the last 13 years has centered on the strata sector, from management rights to focusing on energy management, compliance, and sustainable energy sector development. She has been actively involved in advocacy, industry reform, and community engagement. Her work extends beyond individual projects, as she has played a role in developing strategic initiatives related to electric vehicle infrastructure in strata, virtual energy networks, education, and customer relationship management within strata settings. Sarah’s contributions have also included leading safety campaigns and improving processes to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

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George Salloum

The Community Co.

George Salloum

George Salloum, the Executive Director of The Community Co, is a dynamic leader with a Bachelor of Economics, specializing in Corporate Law and Accounting. His professional journey spans across both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, including a notable role as Head of Finance for a major Sydney franchisor and a significant position in the Senior Leadership Team of Red Frogs Australia. George's expertise lies in strategy development, forward-thinking, effective communication, and the activation of ideas. His professional acumen, coupled with his commitment to philanthropy, demonstrates his dedication to making a positive impact in the world.

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Jenny Strong

Macquarie Bank

Jenny Strong

Jenny Strong is a Director for Macquarie Bank.  With 25 years experience in the banking and financial services sector, she is driven by her passion for people, property, learning and the evolution of the property services industry.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business in 1999, Jenny joined the Macquarie Bank team in Queensland.  Jenny has worked in a variety of leadership roles to support the growth strategies of many small, medium and large businesses with a property services specialisation in both QLD and NSW.  In her current role Jenny heads up Macquarie’s Queensland Business Banking Team.

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