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About the practice

About Soft Infrastructure

An independent consulting practice led by Alisha Abate, connecting people, policy and practical delivery.

01 · SupportSupport shaped around your organisation

Soft Infrastructure supports strategy and policy, community engagement and co-design, applied research, facilitation and training. The work connects evidence, organisational knowledge and lived experience with practical decisions and clear next steps.

02 · PartnershipWorking in partnership

We engage and work in partnership with other professionals, bringing together expertise suited to the needs of each project. Collaboration begins with a shared understanding of the purpose, roles and responsibilities, so the work stays connected from planning through to delivery.

03 · The nameWhat does Soft Infrastructure mean?

The name reflects the knowledge, relationships, services and processes that help communities and places function.

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04 · Working togetherHow we can work together

Support can be scoped as a defined assignment, a facilitated session or additional capacity at a key stage. We are open to working across Australia and internationally.

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