We bridge the gap between community vision, funding, and delivery, so projects that should happen, do.
Start a ConversationWe recognise that First Nations sovereignty was never ceded and respect First Nations peoples continuing connection to these lands, waterways and ecosystems for over 60,000 years. We pay our respects to First Nations Elders, past and present.
Hunter Boorn delivers infrastructure projects that create lasting social change, by holding the bridge between community, funding, and construction.
We started Hunter Boorn because we got tired of seeing good projects fall over. The community has the vision; the funding exists; the design talent is here. What's missing is the bridge, the people who hold the pieces together so the project actually gets built. That's our job.
We work alongside communities to deliver culturally informed, inclusive infrastructure that uplifts people and places, especially those who have historically been left behind.
Born from the belief that opportunity should be universal, we bring together technical delivery expertise across the full span of a project lifecycle, from ideation to construction.
Our team challenges the status quo and designs solutions that centre community voice, lived experience, and long-term impact.
"We don't believe in tokenism. We believe in trust, shared vision, and bold action."
Australia's housing and infrastructure systems face critical capability gaps. The evidence is compelling, and the need for coordinated, community-led delivery has never been greater.
Indigenous businesses create $42.6 billion of social value each year. Every dollar of revenue generated by Indigenous businesses equates to $3.66 of economic and social value.The Sleeping Giant Rises Supply Nation, 2025, Page 8
Social housing is public infrastructure. It's as important as transport and education and healthcare, because if people don't have a stable and affordable home, there are libraries of evidence to demonstrate you get worse outcomes.Towards 2050: The Megatrends Transforming Community Housing CHIA NSW, 2025, Page 41
Delivering new supply requires coordinated action across multiple parties, including councils, community housing providers, state agencies, financiers, developers and the construction sector.New Supply: How To for 2023–24 Released 7 April 2025, V2, Page 6
Our analysis identified 31 formal partnerships. Of these, 80% met the membership element, 42% met formal agreements, 55% met decision-making, and only 23% met the funding element.Closing the Gap Annual Report 2023 NSW Government, Page 18
To overcome these barriers, both industry and government must rethink how they engage and partner with Indigenous businesses. Meaningful engagement should be embedded at every level of an organisation.The Sleeping Giant Rises Supply Nation, 2025, Page 31
A lack of internal capacity and capability across the system remains one of the most significant barriers to accelerating new supply.New Supply: How To for 2023–24 Released 7 April 2025, V2, Page 9
Low income and First Nations households will be hardest hit by climate change.Towards 2050: The Megatrends Transforming Community Housing CHIA NSW, 2025, Page 24
Projects that fail to establish clear roles, responsibilities and risk allocation early are more likely to experience delays, cost overruns or failure to proceed.New Supply: How To for 2023–24 Released 7 April 2025, V2, Page 14
Grounded in trust, culture, and impact
We begin by listening, deeply. We build relationships with communities to understand lived experience, cultural values, and priorities.
Together, we define the project vision. We facilitate workshops, ideation, and stakeholder input to co-design the solution.
We bring delivery expertise to transform vision into viable projects, shaping scope, identifying partners, and funding opportunities.
We provide project management, construction management, and implementation through trusted Indigenous-led suppliers.
We ensure the work endures. We embed capability and amplify long-term social and cultural outcomes. Sustainable change, not short-term success.
We transform visionary ideas into fully funded projects that empower communities across the following service areas:
End-to-end planning, approvals, funding pathways, and feasibility leadership.
Program delivery, risk management, and stakeholder coordination with a values-led approach.
Delivery oversight through trusted partnerships with Indigenous-led and community-first contractors.
Organisational and project-specific strategy development, including social impact assessment; social performance measurement, monitoring and reporting.
Structuring and sourcing sustainable funding models that maximise measurable community benefit.
Embedding place-based cultural intelligence into infrastructure design and delivery.
Place-based needs assessment models that maximise community impact through project funding, approvals, and delivery.
Practical organisational strengthening delivered through hands-on systems design, governance support, and project frameworks that empower Indigenous-led and community-focused partners to operate with clarity, confidence, and accountability.
Delivering impact across place, culture, and community.
Landmark, community-led project with Development Approval secured and 100% detailed design and construction tender documentation completed, delivering a culturally grounded education, community and enterprise hub on a 75-acre Bundjalung-owned property.
10 culturally supportive group homes at Namabunda Farm in a mix of two and three bedroom dwellings for Aboriginal Elders, women and children, designed to passive-design standards with BASIX and NatHERS compliance.
Women and children's refuge across 18 acres with 36 beds supporting 10 families, comprising 3 houses and 7 crisis rooms with pool and playground facilities.
A culturally grounded work readiness and employment pathway program that provides paid on Country experience, wraparound supports, and guided connections to long-term jobs and training for Aboriginal participants.
David is a strategic advisor with over 15 years' experience delivering major government-led infrastructure projects. He has led over $10 billion in programs across social infrastructure, transport, defence, utilities, and urban development.
Known for his pragmatic, partnership-focused approach, David has supported agencies such as the Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency and Economic Development Queensland, helping shape transformative initiatives like the Western Sydney City Deal and Brisbane 2032.
Ari is a senior executive with over 15 years' experience spanning construction, legal governance, and corporate operations. A qualified lawyer with a Master of Leadership, she combines strategic clarity with operational rigour.
Her background includes leadership across for-profit and for-purpose organisations, with specialist expertise in development delivery, compliance, and government-funded programs.
Ally is a social impact and sustainability advisor with over 20 years' experience across the government, non-profit and private sectors in Australia and the UK. She guides the social sustainability of major infrastructure and property projects, spanning housing, transport, energy, and social and cultural infrastructure.
Her work bridges social value creation for communities with ESG performance for business and investors. Ally has led social impact strategies for landmark programs including Tech Central, the Waterloo Estate South renewal, Sydney Metro West, and the HumeLink transmission line.
“The impact of your work and trauma informed practices cannot be underestimated. I’ve learnt so much working alongside BTS and Hunter Boorn which I’ve incorporated into my own practices.
Reconciliation and Closing the gap is a responsibility of all Australians no matter what Mob we belong to. Its honour to walk this path alongside you and cannot wait to see the legacy you leave within our communities over the foreseeable future.”
Our role is to weave together capability and culture, ensuring every project delivers real-world outcomes and long-term community benefit.
Beyond physical infrastructure, we can help community housing providers establish a professional digital presence and modern operational tools.
Accessible, sector-specific websites for community providers. Managed through a purpose-built CMS with pre-built page types for your content.
Get your organisation running on Microsoft 365 with professional email, SharePoint document management, and governance foundations, configured specifically for community housing operations.
"We strive for a world where the need for our work is no longer necessary, where all people, regardless of their background, can succeed."
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