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August Impact Update

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August has been a huge month for Mobilise – filled with impact, growth, and powerful moments of collaboration. Here’s a quick snapshot of what we’ve been up to together:

Impact
46 people received direct support through our programs, with $112,562 distributed to help people into safe housing and stability. Every number represents a real story, and it’s only possible thanks to your support.

A National Milestone
We received our very first referral from Alice Springs Youth Accommodation and Support Services (ASYASS). This represents the first support we’ve provided into the Northern Territory – and means We Are Mobilise now officially has a footprint in every state and territory!

Charity Partners
We’ve expanded our network with seven new charity partners in August alone, and plenty more conversations in the works. This means we can reach more people, in more communities, faster.

Employment Pathways
We officially launched our Toll Employment Pathway with Youth Projects this month. Nine participants have already completed induction to begin work. This has been surreal, we’re grateful to be embarking on this journey with Toll, as we scale opportunities across the states.

New supporters

We’re thrilled to welcome Pillar Performance, AAH Contracting and Great Chat to our “Grow Together” community. We are continuing to grow our alliance of corporate partners who want to give back to the community in a meaningful and exciting way.

Philanthropy in Action
We shared a very special fireside chat with Nedd Brockmann and Fiona Higgins from Australian Philanthropic Services at a collaborative event between APS and Philanthropy Australia. The conversation explored the power of high-impact collaboration and trust-based philanthropy and the possibilities it can unlock for people and communities.

To each and every one of you – thanks again for being in our corner. Together, we’re truly building something special.

 

OUR PROGRAMS IN AUGUST

    • $112,00 in funding distributed to program participants
    • 145 months of housing provided through Kickstarter
    • 46 new participants into programs

 

NEW CHARITY PARTNERS 

We’re so excited to be welcoming seven new charity partners on board in August! We’re huge fans of what these organisations do to support people facing homelessness.

  • Darwin, NT – Darwin Aboriginal and Indigenous Women’s Service
  • Alice Springs, NT – Alice Springs Youth Accommodation Support Service
  • Mackay, QLD – Chances House
  • Sydney, NSW – Aboriginal Corporation for Homeless and Rehabilitation Community Services
  • Mornington Peninsula, VIC – Southern Peninsula Community Support
  • Geelong, VIC – Cultura
  • Canberra, ACT – Karinya House

We’re looking forward to working together and making sure more people have access to fast and flexible funding when they need it!

 

THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF SUPPORT – TOLL EMPLOYMENT

In August, we announced our new partnership with Toll Group to create employment pathways for people experiencing homelessness. We’re proud to have launched the pilot alongside our good friends, Youth Projects.

In a few short weeks, we’ve had nine participants complete inductions to get into new jobs in Victoria. Next, we will be focusing on scaling these job opportunities across the states side-by-side with Toll.

Michael Rugendyke, President of Toll Resources & Industrials said, “This partnership is a powerful reminder that Toll is more than a global supply chain provider. We are a business that drives social impact and supports the communities we operate in.”

 

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR CORPORATE SUPPORTERS

We’re thrilled to welcome PILLAR Performance, AAH Contracting and Great Chat to our “Grow Together” community, standing alongside Image Property and Position.

We are continuing to grow our alliance of corporate partners who want to give back to the community in a meaningful and exciting way, directing a portion of their sales to Mobilise to get people into safe and secure housing.

A special shoutout also goes to Docusign for their generous donation at the Momentum event.

 

RUNNING HOME CHALLENGE WITH NATALIA

Natalia Hogan’s 170km ultra-endurance fundraising challenge from Sydney to Newcastle to raise awareness and funds for people experiencing homelessness.

Her $122,000 target is reflective of the number of people facing homelessness on any given night in Australia.

But this is more than a run – it’s Natalia’s way of giving back to the community that gave her hope and a home when she had nothing, experiencing homelessness herself as a child. 

Mobilise will be working with Samaritans in Newcastle to get the funds out to the young people experiencing homelessness in Natalia’s hometown.

It starts on 25 October 2025 – and is connected to Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge.

Support her here!

 

T-MINUS 50 DAYS 

There are under 50 days till Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge!

It’s time to get your workplaces, schools, family and friends excited to pick a challenge and fundraise for homelessness. 

At Team Mobilise, we’ve got running challenges, sleeping outside for 10 days, living off $8 a day, and even stand-up comedy.

Shout out to these legends at the top of the fundraising leaderboard (who can chase them?!) 

Sign up to do you own NUC!

Andrew Sloman

Andrew has recently joined the Board after initial conversations with Anthony and Noah where they expressed a desire to source risk, governance and financial expertise to the organisation and would Andrew recommend anyone from his networks.

So taken was Andrew with the organisation, the mission, strategy and people that he decided to contribute himself and leverage his 30 years experience as a registered company auditor, risk and internal audit practitioner.

As a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, you can often find him criss crossing the Tasman Sea and mumbling the occasional word of Te Reo Maori. He also holds governance roles as a Board Member of the Victorian Local Governance Association and is an independent member of Risk Committees at the Richmond Football Club and the A.G. Coombs Group.

He is passionate about managing risk in sectors including charities/not-for-profits, Local Government, Sport and Sport Infrastructure, and you will find him most weekends at the MCG cheering on his beloved Tigers.

Jenna Downer

Having spent the last decade working across corporate and philanthropic partnerships, across both National Sporting Organisations, and international not-for-profits, Jenna is passionate about the human experience, believing we all have opportunity, and the responsibility to improve to world of tomorrow.

With attitude of curiosity, and a knack commercialising programs, Jenna creates value for organisations seeking to make tangible social impact, championing sustainable development principles across commercial and philanthropic partnerships. 

With a career built around relationships and networks, weekends mean are a change of pace, often spent at the dog park with a great Melbourne-brewed coffee in hand.

Trent Milvain

Trent is the Chief Operating Officer of Law Squared.

He has overseen the firm’s growth over the past eight years alongside Demetrio Zema and the business, laying and executing the firm’s strategy–from new legal and non–legal service lines to integrating teams across Australia, United Kingdom, and most recently an office in Auckland, New Zealand.

A sample of Trent’s responsibilities includes leading the firm’s culture, capability, and day-to-day operations.

His strategic approach has also led to the establishment of a Legal Technology function that provides helps corporate legal departments optimise their legal operations & technology.

Trent advises a Melbourne-based FinTech and is a founding board member for We Are Mobilse which is on a mission to positively transform the lives of those facing homelessness across Australia.

Previously, Trent worked as a Commercial Manager for one of Australia’s leading retail groups and has advised a construction firm in Melbourne.

In his free time, Trent enjoys learning and experiencing new things, spending time with friends and family, and watching live sports.

Chris King

Chris King

Chris is one of the founding volunteers of We Are Mobilise, which started in 2016 and has served as a director on the board since its conception.

Early in his time with We Are Mobilise, Chris realised the power of conversation and was troubled by the isolation that those facing homelessness felt. It became clear that the isolation was feeding a disconnect, not only from society but also from their sense of humanity; compelled by this, Chris continued to do what he could to recognise, acknowledge and help those living with homelessness.

Over the years, his role has changed from a more hands-on approach running the volunteer marketing team to a more strategic role assisting the full-time staff to grow We Are Mobilise to its most impactful state.

In his day job, although rarely just during the day, Chris is a founding employee of the creative business Bullfrog, specialising in communications, commercialisation and innovation. He primarily works across Production and Client Management for various national and international companies.

Anthony Alsop

Anthony Alsop

Attracted by the impact of multiple outreach experiences in 2022, Anthony joined the board of We Are Mobilise that year before assuming the role of Chief Marketing Officer in 2023.

His career journey spans the sports industry, with stints at the Australian Football League’s Richmond Football Club and Brisbane Lions as well as Tennis Australia, and Channel 7. Beyond our Aussie borders, he left his mark in the hustle and bustle of New York with the National Basketball Association.

Anthony’s passion is storytelling, having created documentaries, TV shows, and podcasts throughout his career. He’s not just a behind-the-scenes guy; he’s been in the executive hot seat and led communications during his tenure within the AFL. He leads our marketing function and infuses his unique storytelling into our branding, communications, partnerships, and fundraising efforts.

Off the clock, you’ll find Anthony playing basketball, at the movies, or hanging out with family and friends. Catch him in action from his appearance on ABC’s Hard Quiz for a dose of his lighter side.
Danielle Schutte

Danielle Schutte

Danielle joined the Mobilise board in 2021 after a conversation with Noah where they decided they could change the world. After 2 years of volunteering, she decided that the only way we could get there was to focus on the mission full-time, when she joined as Chief Operating Officer.

Danielle has always been interested in the big global systems that impact people’s lives every day and has built a career on trying to understand and change these for the better.

This long-time hospo worker journeyed through a Masters in Public Health, stints in advocacy, to management consulting in the health sector and a strategy at a large federal government agency.

She’s been able to use this to develop our flagship programs from scratch and build the back-end of Mobilise into a more efficient operation, and making sure we’re focussed on using technology to help us help our friends on the street. You can check out her weirder side in her passion project: a podcast mixing health technology and the healing powers of music.

Otherwise you can find her riding a scooter to a gig near you or doing circus aerial tricks (badly).

CEO Noah Yang

Noah Yang

Noah is the Founder of We Are Mobilise and currently serves as Managing Director/CEO.

Challenged by the understanding that no-one in Australia should have to sleep on the street, the Mobilise journey began when Noah and a friend set out with bags of bread to have conversations with those they met. Since that day, Noah has lead We Are Mobilise from a grassroots movement focused on assertive outreach through to an ACNC-registered national charity which has recently completed the $2 million+ Nedd Brockmann campaign – positioning it ready to deliver impact across its 3 core pillars.

Noah’s background was in management consulting and he has an inquisitive nature, passionate about leveraging commercial solutions to make a social impact.

He has coupled a diverse consulting experience with a global education, informing his passion for innovation and an eagerness to deploy an entrepreneurial approach to business building.

Outside of Mobilise, Noah enjoyed building a project called ‘ASX Investor’ – a digital media channel that amassed 25,000+ total followers and featured interviews with CEO’s from across the ASX.

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