Investing in the regions

Ian Fitzgibbon, Director City Planning and Communities, City of Coffs Harbour

Kerry Grace supported the City of Coffs Harbour through a recent community consultation process.

She listened carefully to stakeholders, identified practical opportunities for change, and delivered a clear report to support the City’s decision making. Kerry was easy to work with, adaptable in her approach, and able to communicate effectively across a range of stakeholders.

Ian Fitzgibbon, Director City Planning and Communities, City of Coffs Harbour

Tracy Singleton

Over more than 20 years my observation of Kerry’s practice in regional communities has evolved into one grounded in humility, deep listening, and co-design. Kerry has seen the gaps, the lack of consistency and poor support people in regional Australia experience. She focuses on bridging them by building strong relationships and creating space for Regional voices to lead. Her work brings together community members, service providers, government and businesses to collaborate in ways that are purposeful and respectful, even when trust has been broken in the past.

Tracy Singleton, TAS Consulting

Tracy Singleton

CEO - TAS Consulting Girrwaawa Barrwayay

Gail Easton, State Program Manager, CDAT Programs

Kerry Grace delivered a series of workshops for CDAT teams across NSW, reaching more than 70 communities.

Her approach provided a practical, easily implementable framework that was both engaging and grounded in real-world application. Kerry’s ability to connect with participants and translate ideas into clear next steps ensured the work was both inspiring and actionable.

Gail Easton, State Program Manager, CDAT Programs

Jo Taylor, CEO Siddle Family Foundation

Kerry Grace has connected the Siddle Family Foundation with a number of investable initiatives by identifying and introducing us to people doing strong, locally grounded work aligned to our priorities. She has a clear ability to see where good work is happening and make those connections count.

Jo Taylor, CEO Siddle Family Foundation

The money landed but the change didn’t. Why regional communities need more than cash.

May 6, 2026 / Investing in the regions, Spiralling up

Rarely a week goes by without a phone call from a passionate regional community member asking me asking for support to get a grant over the line. I get it, money feels like the answer. It’s tangible, it’s immediate, and it signals that someone, somewhere, believes your community is worth investing in. But here’s what

The money landed but the change didn’t. Why regional communities need more than cash. Read More

Investing in the regions

The money landed but the change didn’t. Why regional communities need more than cash.

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