Simone Parsons
Simone Parsons joined Bridge Housing in the role of COO in January 2024. Simone brings a wealth of nuanced experience, particularly in domestic violence crisis accommodation, along with robust industry relationships forged over years as the Deputy CEO of Women’s Community Shelters (WCS). Her breadth of expertise spans community engagement to ESG, growth and advocacy.
Also newly appointed as Chair of Shelter NSW, Simone reflects on her new Bridge Housing role:
‘I am excited to work for an organisation that is aligned with my social justice, environmental and feminist values. This role will allow me to contribute my leadership strengths and ambitions for social housing and the communities Bridge serves.’
Bridge Housing has worked extensively with WCS in expanding transitional and meanwhile use accommodation desperately needed to shelter victims of domestic and family violence. Recent collaborations include a new core and cluster shelter on Sydney’s northern beaches.
The role will immerse Simone in all facets of Bridge Housing’s extensive housing and support service core business. She will also be responsible for strategic steering of HomeGround Real Estate Sydney, Bridge Housing’s social enterprise agency that services ethical landlords and families seeking affordable rental accommodation.