Nadene Lee

Nadene Lee is a specialist in enterprise transformation and sustainable growth for purpose-driven organisations. A Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and MBA qualified, Nadene brings 15+ years of executive leadership combining commercial acumen with purpose driven governance.

As a CEO, she drove multi-million dollar revenue growth through strategic planning, creating employment pathways and empowering diverse communities. Her governance portfolio includes Surf Life Saving Services, Chairing SMART Recovery International, and various health and human services boards.

Leveraging digital strategy and AI Governance to navigate data privacy risks, Nadene brings deep expertise in government policy, financial sustainability and risk oversight, complemented by a commercial marketing and property background. She is committed to WHC’s mission: ensuring safe, secure housing remains a foundation for women’s independence.

News & Stories

Rebuilding after homelessness

What does support look like after securing a home at Women’s Housing Company? For many women, the journey to safe and secure housing has been shaped by years of abuse, instability and uncertainty. These experiences can deeply impact a woman’s confidence, sense of self and belief in what is possible for her future. A safe […]

May 26, 2026

Media release

A Safe Home Changes Everything: Women’s Housing Company launches fundraising campaign to support women in crisis SYDNEY, NSW, 19 May 2026 – The Women’s Housing Company has launched a new fundraising campaign, A Safe Home Changes Everything, calling on the community to support women and children experiencing homelessness, domestic and family violence and financial crisis. Developed […]

May 19, 2026

Stronger Together

An innovative, connection-first approach to shared social housing Across Western and Southwestern Sydney, older women are increasingly at risk of housing stress and experience long waits for secure, affordable homes. Stronger Together, a new shared social housing program, is designed to respond differently, not only by improving access to housing, but by addressing the isolation […]

April 23, 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.

Nadene Lee