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OUR PROGRAMS

DIRECT GIVING

“Direct Giving” refers to the act of providing donations or resources directly to individuals or families in need.

Mobilise’s programs do exactly this by providing funding directly into the hands of people who need it and allow them the choice to meet their needs in the best way for them.

Since 2023, we have provided our 250+ program participants with trust and autonomy, empowering them to use our platform and resources to write their own next chapter.

OUR FIRST PROGRAM

Mobilise Matched is our Australian-first direct cash transfer program, and we believe it is at the forefront of innovative social change in Australia.

This groundbreaking program doesn’t just provide financial assistance; it is a comprehensive approach to transform the lives of people navigating the complexities of homelessness.

Direct cash transfers are well evidenced in the developing world however haven’t yet been comprehensively tested in the developed world.

Mobilise Matched will contribute to the global evidence base surrounding direct cash transfers. Our pilot program supported by the Paul Ramsay Foundation has now been scaled up into a second iteration – going bigger and better. This will be coupled with robust evaluation from the University of Melbourne alongside a scalable number of participants as the program evolves.

PROGRAM SUITE

From here, Mobilise developed five programs, all while aiming to tackle the unmet needs of Australians facing homelessness. We don’t just react to problems – we actively pioneer direct giving programs to empower those left behind. We can successfully scale these programs by leveraging flexible funding and piloting innovative solutions alongside our charity partners.

COLLABORATIVE WORK

We’re not here to duplicate work, but rather amplify the incredible work other charities are already doing in this space, by providing much needed funding directly to their clients.

How does it work? We form relationships with charities and onboard them as charity partners. The Case Managers at these charities then identify clients of theirs that would be suitable for our programs, and refer them to us through our digital referral portal. Mobilise provides the funding directly to the participants and the charity partner will continue their case management with the participant.

WHY DOES THIS MATTER?

This all matters because it shifts the way we approach social support by prioritising trust and autonomy for those experiencing homelessness.

By delivering funds directly to individuals, Mobilise empowers people to make choices that best suit their unique needs, fostering independence and hope. Innovative programs like Mobilise Matched demonstrate how targeted, scalable interventions can lead to meaningful social change and contribute valuable evidence to the global understanding of effective poverty alleviation.

By collaborating with existing charities, Mobilise amplifies the impact of proven efforts and accelerates solutions to homelessness and unmet needs. This approach exemplifies a proactive, respectful way to create lasting change, focusing on empowerment and innovative thinking in addressing complex social issues.

A STORY FROM OUR FIRST PARTICIPANTS

We had the incredible opportunity to reconnect with Jasmine and Syman, some of the first participants from our Kickstarter program. After a challenging situation that drained their savings, they found themselves homeless and struggling to find a place to live amid the housing crisis, with a baby on the way. They received a rental offer just a few weeks before their baby was due, but didn’t have the funds ready for a bond and deposit.

That’s where Mobilise Kickstarter stepped in! We quickly provided the funding that allowed them to move into their own private rental—a safe and welcoming home for them.

This week marked exactly a year since their move, and we were overjoyed to meet their beautiful 11-month-old daughter. They shared that without the support from Kickstarter, they may have welcomed her into the world while homeless.

To view more stories head to our Impact Wall.

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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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