Real Estate Leadership Recognised on the National Stage

Recently, two incredible leaders and valued contributors of Head Start Homes were recognised on the national real estate industry stage.

🏆 Leanne Pilkington, Director of Head Start Homes, received the REIA President’s Award — one of the highest honours in Australian real estate, recognising outstanding leadership, contribution and influence across the profession.

🏆 Amanda Gould of HighSpec Properties was named Buyer’s Agent of the Year (Australia) — recognising excellence, professionalism and outstanding results at the highest level.

What makes this recognition even more meaningful to us is the impact both continue to have beyond the awards.

At Head Start Homes, many of the households we support are led by women, including single parents and caregivers - people who have often been locked out of traditional pathways to home ownership.

As a Director on the Head Start Homes Board, Leanne helps guide our vision for fair and practical pathways to home ownership - and has long championed the advancement of women in the real estate industry.

As one of our trusted Property Coaches, Amanda brings that purpose to life on the ground, walking alongside our clients with insight, care and advocacy as they navigate one of life’s most important journeys.

Together, their leadership reflects something we care deeply about at Head Start Homes:
backing women, strengthening opportunity, and creating fairer access to home ownership.

When women are supported to lead, own, and thrive, the ripple effects don’t stop at one home - they shape families, strengthen communities, and transform generations to come.

From all of us at Head Start Homes — congratulations, and thank you for the impact you continue to make 😊👏

#HeadStartHomes #PeopleBeforeProperty #WomenLeadingChange