Harry Smith

Facilitator

With over 27 years of experience across social services and government departments, Harry brings extensive insight into the challenges faced by the homelessness and housing community at an Australasian level.
As CEO of the Australasian Housing Institute, Harry has championed frontline workers across the region, making the case for systems change and partnerships that create lasting pathways to accreditation, wider networks of support and experienced mentorship for all housing professionals. 
Harry has held numerous sector-specific senior leadership positions throughout his career, including Welsey Mission Australia, The Salvation Army and Haven Home Safe.  He is a Non-Executive Director with Able Australia, an organisation that specialises in person-centred disability living services, as well as Tenants Victoria, gaining firsthand experience championing the rights of tenants with diverse needs in Victoria.