
Simone Parsons
Simone has an extensive career in housing and homelessness and holds a firm belief in housing first, and housing as a human right. Simone has worked across all tiers of Government and in the NFP sector, with an early career in community development. Simone understands the value of including the voices of people with lived experience in policy and decision making. She was Chair of the Social Housing Tenancy Advisory Committee (SHTAC) for Housing NSW, was Deputy CEO of Women’s Community Shelters where she was focused on shifting the organisation to a longer-term housing capability, innovating in areas such as meanwhile use. In her current role as Chief Operating Officer at Bridge Housing, a Tier 1 Community Housing Provider, Simone is responsible for the delivery of social and affordable housing to over 5000 tenants. Simone is Chair of the Community Housing Industry Association, Domestic and Family Violence Community of Practice.