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Homelessness charity, We Are Mobilise, is launching Mobilise Matched, an Australian-first direct cash transfer program aimed at offering employment, direct cash transfers, and ongoing support including housing and financial counselling to people at risk of homelessness.

Mobilise will partner with the Melbourne Institute, Interlock Construction and a charity partner to facilitate the program.
 

Bursty-Nedd Brockmann Instagram .Picture: Gregg Porteous

Direct cash transfer programs have been deployed in a number of international scenarios with great success, with candidates using the money for housing, food and other essential needs. The evidence for the effectiveness of cash transfers in international development is well-established, their use in supporting those experiencing homelessness in high-income countries is still rare.

Mobilise Founder and CEO, Noah Yang, said he was thrilled to launch the first-of-its-kind program.

“We are excited to launch this Australian-first program with our incredible partners. We think it will deliver employment and financial outcomes that will genuinely change people’s lives for the better.”

– Mobilise Founder & CEO Noah Yang.

“The housing crisis is at the forefront of Australians’ minds like never before, and Mobilise Matched is the beginning of a program that could have a long-lasting impact on homelessness across Australia.”

For Mobilise, the program is launching on the back of Nedd Brockmann’s Record Run last October. Nedd Brockmann decided to challenge conventions and proved to all of us across the nation that anything is possible. Mobilise are continuing to carry the torch and pioneer innovative solutions to positively impact those experiencing homelessness.

 “After the amazing success of Nedd Brockmann and his run across the country that saw Australians donate $2 million+ to Mobilise, we are hard at work getting that money into the hands of people that need it.” said Yang.

“We recently received news that the first participant had received a contract offer and would be starting work. Together we’ve put someone who was in a really difficult spot not only into a job, but with a new hope for the future.”

 

Interlock Construction Founder and Managing Director, Nick Abraham, says his company has a strong belief in investing in socially-responsible programs like Mobilise Matched.

“Interlock Construction has chosen to get involved in this social impact program because we believe in making a positive difference in people’s lives,” Abraham said.
 
“Providing opportunities and empowering individuals who may face challenges, such as unemployment or lack of resources, is also aligned with our values as a company and how we work in Nepal.

“By providing employment opportunities and training, we’re not just helping individuals improve their economic situation, but also empowering them to build fulfilling, meaningful careers.”

 

About We Are Mobilise

We Are Mobilise, founded in 2017, is an ACNC Nationally Registered Charity that strives to provide recognition and functional care to the homeless, to educate and raise awareness in the broader society and to be a platform that creates change through connection.

Donate to pledge your ongoing support of our mission:
https://donorbox.org/make-a-difference-with-mobilise

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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