Pam Jackson
Executive Director - First Nations Collaboration
Head Start Homes
A proud Bundjalung woman and a vital member of Head Start Homes’ Executive Team, Pam serves as an Executive Director on the Board. Her role reflects the critical leadership she provides in First Nations Collaboration and Liaison, while formally bringing this expertise to the Board table as a fellow Director. Pam’s position as Executive Director underscores our deep commitment to working alongside First Nations communities to support their home ownership aspirations. Her dual role strengthens First Nations engagement, cultural safety, and community collaboration across the organisation. Pam’s wisdom, leadership, and deep community connections continue to enhance our partnerships and extend our impact.
Sessions
Day 2
9:00
Keynote: Expanding Pathways to First Nations Home Ownership
Supporting First Nations households to move from social housing and private rentals into appropriate, sustainable home ownership
Addressing structural barriers through culturally informed financial capability, savings readiness, deposit solutions and long‑term support
The role of government, Aboriginal organisations and lenders working in partnership to unlock scalable and sustainable pathways
Introducing our new and emerging models, including Affordable Rent‑to‑Buy, that bridge the gap between renting and home ownership
Stephen Woodlands, Founder and Managing Director, Head Start Homes
Pam Jackson, Executive Director - First Nations Collaboration, Head Start Homes
Debbie Avery, Manager Home Ownership, Policy and Evidence, Aboriginal Housing Office NSW