Residential parks (land lease communities) are a growing but often overlooked form of housing. We facilitated stakeholder workshops on behalf of the Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC) and the Commissioner for Residential Tenancies to test emerging legal and regulatory reform recommendations.

Across the two workshops—one with residents, the other with industry—we created a safe structure for meaningful dialogue about security, affordability, and rights in this growing housing sector. Workshop insights will feed directly into the Victorian Government’s consideration of future policy settings.

This project examined home energy upgrade approaches by Victorian local governments across three household types: general households, households more vulnerable to climate risks, and strata properties (apartments and units).

By combining desktop research, stakeholder interviews, and co-design workshops with staff from 16 councils and 2 alliances, Let Me Be Frank developed preferred energy upgrade models for each household type. Participating councils continue to collaborate, progressing the models towards practical implementation.

Apartment building communities face unique challenges and opportunities related to electrification, climate resilience and liveability.

Let Me Be Frank, in collaboration with strata experts Julie McLean and Janette Corcoran, developed the Working with Apartment and Strata Communities: A Handbook for Local Governments. The detailed Handbook provides practical guidance for all levels of government seeking to engage effectively with apartment residents and owners, addressing both sustainability, resilience, and broader community needs.

We wrote a practical, principles-based foundations document to support the development of Council’s Circular Economy Framework which will guide the transition from the traditional take-make-waste economy to one where materials are valued, shared and reused.

Grounded in local context and inspired by global best practice, the Framework explores circular economy opportunities across construction, agriculture, tourism, education and community life. It highlights real-world initiatives in Bass Coast and charts a clear role for Council, business, community and government in driving a zero-waste future.

Let Me Be Frank worked with Once Upon Tomorrow to build on Casey's Climate Change Risk Assessment to write the Climate Resilient Casey Plan.

After reviewing the previous work undertaken, we facilitated two in-person workshops to capture insights and opportunities from across the organisation. Ultimately, the municipal-wide Plan brings City of Casey together, united in a shared vision and action.

After 21 years of quietly supporting strong and purposeful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, the Fellowship for Indigenous Leadership (FIL) made the decision to formally close with intention, care and celebration in 2025.

Working closely with the Chair, operations team and alumni, we helped deliver the documentation and celebration of FIL’s impact and unique approach. The outcomes included a documentary and commemorative book, a celebratory social media campaign, and a meaningful closing gathering to showcase the 40 alumni leaders who continue to deliver real change for and with their communities.

Through a series of workshops, Let Me Be Frank supported Geelong Sustainability (GS) staff and board to further clarify their vision, purpose and priorities.

In writing the resulting 2030 Strategy, we focused on clearly communicating GS's role in a way that resonates with members and potential future funders, helping the organisation continue to deliver amazing impact.

Amongst many other things, GS has delivered game-changing energy, health and equity home upgrade programs, with impacts spilling out across Australia. We look forward to seeing their next big moves under 2030 Strategy!

Let Me Be Frank, in partnership with Rob Law Consulting, led the development of the first Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan for the Shire.

It was important to hear from staff across Council, the community and other stakeholders to develop a locally relevant Strategy. As such, we delivered a range of internal and external workshops, along with a community survey. The Mayor provided feedback that the Strategy was a true reflection of the local community.

High Life is all about sustainability and living well in apartments and units. It is for people who live in or own apartments and units, and the people that help manage them.

Lunched in 2024, High Life includes a one-stop-shop sustainability in strata website, plus and annual Expo. High Life is Let Me Be Frank's impact project, delivered in partnership with industry and local governments.

Let Me Be Frank partnered with the home renovation platform Evitat to deliver a pilot program to help homeowners assess, quantify and prioritise sustainable choices in their home improvements. We coordinated the design and delivery of the Casey Eco Renovators Expo in Cranbourne. Evitat, along with 13 other service providers and suppliers, helped renovators select the best products through a series of panel talks, consultations, and product exhibitions.

Presented by Green Planet Sport and Let Me Be Frank, with support from Game on Recycling and Sustainability Victoria. Our sporting future (at all levels of play) is facing significant risk. Our favourite venues, fields, courts, ovals are experiencing climate stress. Our love of sport drives overconsumption through vast amounts of field of play equipment, merchandise and uniforms.

The Circularity of Sport brought together a cross-sector of the Australian sporting industry to learn about the intersection of climate and sport, understand opportunities, and brainstorm innovations so sport can become part of the climate solution.

An event by Let Me Be Frank and Green Planet Sport. Lord Mayor Sally Capp welcomed almost 100 people to the event and shared the Net Zero vision for the City of Melbourne. This was followed by 14 amazing panelists and speakers who shared their insights, lessons and practical strategies to deliver net zero organisations, clubs, action and events.

Our evaluation reported that 87% of attendees thought that the range of speakers and the examples they gave were the best thing about the event. 94% of attendees strongly agreed or agreed the event improved their  knowledge about how to work towards net zero.