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About Us

The Collaborators

Top Consultants for Regional Housing.

Collaborator Consultants are experts in:

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Social and Affordable Housing initiatives
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Regional Key Worker Housing Strategies
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Project Management
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Affordable & Social Housing training and accreditation

Collaborator Consultants

Meet the team ready to get things done.

Laura Harris
Director

Hello, I'm Laura. With over 15 years of experience in the community sector, I've devoted my career to championing Human Rights, Social Inclusion, Homelessness, and Social Housing.

Throughout my journey, I've held leadership roles and managed diverse portfolios, including accreditation, marketing and communications, service development, legal compliance, digital transformation, and construction development.

My solid educational background includes an undergraduate degree in global health and a Masters of Human Rights Law, which underpin my work in creating positive change.

Recently, I've completed qualifications through RMIT in Sustainability and Social Impact, as well as a postgraduate subject in Social Impact with the University of New South Wales. Combining my background with my deep-rooted connection to the community, I bring an invaluable asset to your organisation.

Leisa Makszin
Principal Consultant

Hello, I'm Leisa. I am an experienced consultant and leader in business and administration management roles, including nine years’ experience in the education sector.  

For the last 20 years my work has been as a senior leader in the community housing sector.  I managed a diverse housing and accommodation portfolio across a large footprint in Regional Victoria.

In a time of funding opportunities and exponential growth in the affordable and social housing landscape, I have been an integral contributor to new housing projects and developments.  

Along with the skills and knowledge I have gained throughout my career, my qualifications in Business Management, Sustainability, Training and Assessment, Tenancy and Property Law and Quality Management also position me well to support your organisation.

At Collaborator Consultants our mission is to enhance organisations, tackle social disparities, and empower communities to have a say in shaping their own neighbourhoods. We collaborate with clients on:

  • strategic planning
  • affordable and social housing
  • key worker housing
  • project management
  • grant writing and support
  • specialist housing training
  • community planning
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