Maggie Pressnell

General Manager , Customers and Communities

Maggie brings over 15 years of senior and executive leadership experience in the housing and homelessness sectors, with a diverse background spanning both NSW Government and not-for-profit organisations. Her dedication to program improvement and a strong focus on enhancing client and community outcomes have significantly influenced various initiatives and policies related to housing, homelessness, and the welfare of children, youth, and families.

In her previous roles at the Land and Housing Corporation and Family and Community Services, Maggie has successfully led efforts in social housing strategy, tenant engagement and community development, and design of impactful programs. Maggie also led the NSW Specialist Homelessness Services program and initiatives that streamline people’s access to homelessness services.

Maggie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences and is passionate about driving meaningful change in the community.

News & Stories

Finding Purpose, Building Futures

A sense of purpose can be transformative. Through the Women’s Housing Company’s Purposeful Pathways program, women facing a range of personal, social and economic barriers are supported to build confidence, develop new skills and pursue education, employment and volunteering opportunities that help them achieve their goals. Arpita, WHC’s Purposeful Pathways Coordinator, works alongside women everyday […]

October 20, 2026

Miranda’s Story

 When Miranda first walked into Women’s Housing Company for her initial appointment, she shared a simple but powerful concern: “I think I want to work, but I’m scared about how to start.” Although she had always embraced opportunities with passion and dedication, Miranda carried the weight of a negative past work experience that had shaken […]

October 20, 2026

Craft, connection and community

What starts as a simple craft session at Liverpool Women’s Health Centre often becomes the first step towards something much bigger for Women’s Housing Company tenants. Funded by Women’s Housing Company and hosted at Liverpool Women’s Health Centre, a weekly craft group provides a welcoming space where women can build confidence, form friendships and access […]

October 20, 2026
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
The Women’s Housing Company acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate, and pays respect to Elders both past and present.

Maggie Pressnell