Meet Our Team

Darius Turner
Founding Director

Darius is an experienced and energetic consultant with a down to earth approach, specialising in facilitation, local government, strategic planning and communications on major projects.

Darius is known for building rapport with key stakeholders and delivering innovative and creative engagement. He holds a Master of Commerce from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) from the University of New South Wales

Joel Fredericks
Digital placemaking and engagement expert

Joel is an academic researcher, community engagement practitioner and urban planner. Joel’s academic research sits across urban planning, sustainable development, digital placemaking, media architecture, smart cities and immersive technologies. Joel brings more than a decade of experience as a consultant on a range of community and infrastructure projects in local government, road, rail, water, telecommunications and energy sectors. He has facilitated national, state and local community engagement programs across a diverse range of stakeholders within Australia.

Nell Breslin
Engagement Consultant

Nell is an experienced community engagement consultant, known for her diverse involvement in Local Government, strategic development, and creative projects. With a strong background in creating engagement materials, designing programs, and facilitating face-to-face interactions with the community, Nell has played a key role in delivering successful initiatives for Councils and other organisations. 

Dylan Bird
Engagement Consultant

Dylan is an adept consultant with experience in marketing and community engagement. After graduating from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Commerce, Dylan delved into the world of consulting. Dylan is know for his meticulous engagement planning, delivering meaningful, inclusive and targeted engagement programs. 

Dylan has developed strong skills in designing online engagement, interactive public activations and communications materials, ensuring impactful outcomes for both the community and clients. 

Ellen Pilkington
Graduate Consultant

Ellen is a proficient consultant, with prior experience in community engagement activity organisation.

Ellen holds a Bachelor of Business (Management) degree from Western Sydney University. Through Ellen’s study, she completed community engagement reporting alongside local government and community stakeholders in the Blue Mountains LGA. During this time, she has developed strong communication and research skills.

As an avid soccer fan and former WNPL player, Ellen thrives working in a team environment. She enjoys giving back to the community, through donation-based challenges and events e.g. SIDS for Kids Day & the Breast Cancer ‘Step Up’ Challenge.

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