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Stephen Woodlands

Founder and Managing Director

Head Start Homes

Stephen Woodlands is the founder and managing director of Head Start Homes. He has more than 15 years' experience in finance, risk, law and government. Stephen has worked in a number of senior roles including Chief of Staff at St.George Bank and Senior Manager at the Chief Executive’s Office in Westpac’s Consumer Bank. Prior to his time at Westpac, Stephen worked at a boutique commercial law firm and was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW in 2010. Stephen has also worked as an Electorate Officer and Speech Writer for Members of Parliament in South Australia. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Law, a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and an honours degree in Arts majoring in Politics. 

Sessions

Day 1

1:30  

Panel: Innovative Solutions that are Increasing First Nations Home Ownership

  • How our empowerment model helps to equalise home ownership outcomes

  • Collaboration and innovation: simplifying home ownership

  • Overcoming barriers: home ownership success stories


Stephen Woodlands, Founder and Managing Director, Head Start Homes

Pam Jackson, First Nations Collaboration and Liaison Officer, Head Start Homes

Debbie Avery, Project Manager, Aboriginal Housing Office

Heather Green, Executive Manager, Westpac

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