The Owners Corporation Training Academy
Real experience. Honest education. A stronger future for Owners Corporations.
OCTA is an independent Owners Corporation training provider founded by experienced industry professionals who wanted to raise the standard of education across Victoria. We help managers, committees, management companies, and property professionals build the knowledge and judgement to perform their roles with confidence.
Everything we teach is grounded in practical industry experience, current Victorian legislation, and a commitment to strengthening the future of the industry.
- Independent training
- Victorian industry expertise
- Practitioner-led education
- Real-world knowledge
Owners Corporation Training Academy
Why we built OCTA
OCTA was established to raise the standard of Owners Corporation education in Victoria through practical, independent training that prepares people for the realities of their role.
Everything we do is driven by one goal: leaving the industry stronger than we found it by sharing knowledge, supporting people, and helping shape the next generation of industry leaders.
We’re on a mission.
To develop confident, capable leaders by combining practical industry experience with education that reflects today's legislative requirements and the situations people face every day. Technical knowledge is only part of the job. We also develop communication, leadership, problem-solving, and professional judgement because these are the skills people rely on every day to achieve successful outcomes for their Owners Corporation.
Our vision is simple.
We want to see Owners Corporations that genuinely work for people, where managers, committees, and property professionals understand their responsibilities, collaborate, and contribute to stronger communities and safer buildings.
Meet the team
OCTA was founded by Leanne Martin and Melissa Harvey, who bring decades of combined experience across Owners Corporation management, committee consulting, governance, and education. Their experience complements one another. Leanne brings extensive operational and management expertise, while Melissa brings years of independent committee consulting and education, giving OCTA a balanced perspective that reflects both sides of the Owners Corporation relationship.
Leanne Martin
Co-Founder
Leanne has specialised in Owners Corporation management for more than a decade, working closely with committees, owners, contractors, and management teams across a wide range of Victorian Owners Corporations. Her experience spans operations, stakeholder management, governance, and leadership, giving her a practical understanding of the challenges managers face every day. Leanne is an active member of the Strata Community Association Victoria (SCA Vic) and has completed professional development in ethics, governance, legislative compliance, and strata management.
Melissa Harvey
Co-Founder
Melissa combines Owners Corporation management experience with business consulting and committee education, bringing a unique perspective to the training. Through years of working independently with committees and consulting across the industry, she understands the challenges faced by both committees and managers, helping each better understand the other's role, responsibilities, and expectations. Melissa holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), is a member of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), and is currently completing her Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Shea Durrington
Learning Experience Designer (LXD)
Shea is a qualified educator and wellbeing expert with experience in teaching, curriculum development, and learning. He works alongside Melissa and Leanne to ensure every course is designed around proven educational principles, helping participants understand complex topics more easily and apply what they've learned with confidence.
- MBA-qualified
- Active members of REIV & SCA Vic
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
- Ethics, governance and legislative compliance training
Owners Corporation Training Academy
What guides every course we deliver?
Training should change what you do, not just what you know.
Understanding the legislation is important, but real success in an Owners Corporation role also depends on judgement, communication, and knowing how to apply that knowledge in everyday situations. Our training combines technical expertise with practical experience, giving participants knowledge they can use long after the sessions end.
Knowledge builds confidence
People make better decisions when they understand their roles, responsibilities, and the reasons they're making them. That's why our training focuses on practical knowledge people can apply every day, not information they'll forget after the session.
Independence matters
OCTA isn't affiliated with any management company, software provider, industry body, or sponsor. We teach what people genuinely need to know, not what someone else wants us to say.
Learning should reflect real life
The legislation provides the framework, but every building, committee, and situation is different. That's why we teach through real examples and practical experience, not just textbook scenarios.
People come first
Owners Corporations are about more than buildings and legislation. They're about people. That's why we develop communication, leadership, and professional judgement alongside technical knowledge.
We're here to leave the industry stronger
We built OCTA to give something back to the industry that's shaped our careers. Every course is an opportunity to share what we've learned and help raise the standard of Owners Corporation education across Victoria.