Lelaini Frew
Chief Executive Officer
Housing Choices Australia
Lehlani Frew is the Chief Executive Officer of Housing Choices Australia, bringing extensive strategic, financial, and commercial leadership across the public and private sectors. She previously served as Deputy Secretary, Financial and Commercial at the New Zealand Treasury, where she managed major housing, transport, and infrastructure portfolios. Lehlani was also the inaugural CEO of the Australian Government’s Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency and held senior roles at NSW Treasury directing major social housing initiatives. With a strong background in global investment banking, she is dedicated to leading high-performing teams to deliver safe, secure, affordable homes and build thriving, impactful communities
Sessions
Day 2
9:30
From Partnership to Pipeline: Delivering Aboriginal Housing at Scale
Moving beyond consultation to genuine shared decision-making with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partners
Turning partnerships into delivery through aligned funding, governance, and clear accountability
Scaling community-led housing pipelines with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations at the centre
Brett West, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal Housing Victoria
Lelaini Frew, Chief Executive Officer, Housing Choices Australia