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History

Built on experience. Focused on impact.

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With deep experience across social, disability, Aboriginal, affordable, key worker and crisis housing, we understand the standards, sensitivities and stakeholder requirements that shape successful outcomes, because we have spent more than fifteen years working inside this sector rather than studying it from a distance. Our capabilities run from advisory and design management through development and construction, allowing us to deliver with clarity, accountability, and confidence. That is why the organisations we work with see us as a trusted partner in delivering meaningful outcomes.

From early government-linked projects to larger developments, Harnest has built a track record of strong partnerships, disciplined delivery and consistent outcomes, evolving to meet growing
demand across Victoria and South Australia.

Our Impact

Built for results.

Harnest combines specialist housing focus with the backing of Mazzei Group’s leadership, systems, and operational depth. That gives our partners the confidence of a dedicated housing specialist supported by an established broader platform.

  • 15

    +

    Years delivering inclusive housing outcomes

  • 1,400

    +

    Homes delivered

  • 150

    +

    Staff across Mazzei Group

  • $650

    M+

    Value of works delivered across Metropolitan Melbourne, Regional Victoria, Metropolitan Adelaide and beyond

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Our mission

To be the most trusted design-led inclusive housing partner by building projects that are socially impactful, environmentally aware, and commercially viable.

Values

We don’t recite our values. We work by them.

Committed to Excellence

Excellence isn't just our goal, it's at the core of everything we do.

Daniel Mazzei, Managing Director, Mazzei Group

Open, Caring, Candid

We keep it real, with honest conversations that come from a place of care.

Glenn Crawford, Director at Harnest

Better Together

Our collaborative approach and collective expertise makes us stronger.

Ilya Iliadis, General Manager at Harnest

Understand, Think Big

We seek better solutions through our customer centric curiosity.

Camille Jasson, Head of PMO at Harnest

Be the Change

We're committed to doing good through actions, not just words.

Our Team

Meet our team  

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