We Are Mobilise

ADVOCACY

Driving a conversation for change for those experiencing homelessness across the nation​.

Our Policy and Advocacy team aims to build connections with people experiencing homelessness. Through conversation and direct action, we strive to make sure people experiencing homelessness are heard in discussions about their future. ​

In offices across the country, decisions are made about how funding and resources are distributed to homelessness - we want to improve the involvement and engagement of people experiencing homelessness in this process. ​​

In line with the mobilise vision, we ground our actions and publications on topics from conversations with people experiencing homelessness. If you’re interested in getting involved, would like to join an activity or just want to learn more - hit the get involved button top right to become part of the Mobilise community.

This documentary explores the journeys of 4 fellow Australians who have experienced homelessness. It was presented at a Mobilise-produced event in collaboration with Oaktree, which included a range of speakers from various backgrounds including the ACT Minister for Homelessness, a senior litigation solicitor, and an Associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist from the ANU.

These stories from the streets raise four different lenses to the issue of homelessness - an insight into the lives of just a few, a unique & unseen perspective into the ongoing narrative of homelessness in one of the most developed countries in the world.

Spreading the word.

Community Groups

Workplaces

Schools & Universities

Churches

Do you want Mobilise to come and speak to your organisation, send us an email below!

Offering trust, companionship and conversation to those on the streets

People on the streets often feel lonely, isolated and often just need a listening ear.

As youth, we may not all have significant resources/money, but what we do have is time, which enables us to build trust and connection with those on the streets and get insights that may not be apparent to outsiders.

We pride ourselves on providing direct support to those experiencing homelessness across the nation.

If you have lived experience of homelessness and would like to share your insights to contribute to our mission please get in touch with our advocacy team.

Resources

Want to learn more about homelessness in Australia? Here are some resources about homelessness and how to get involved.

Homelessness Australia is the national peak body for homelessness in Australia, coordinating systemic advocacy for the homelessness sector.

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) publishes reports and data on homelessness in Australia

ABC Fact Check has presented national and state data on homelessness in an interactive format.

The Deck is a resource hub for the housing and homelessness sector based in Queensland, including research and policy and toolkits

Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute informs and impacts housing, homelessness and other related outcomes through the delivery and dissemination of relevant and authoritative research

Research has been an integral part of Launch Housing’s work since inception, with a dedicated research unit to investigate issues of homelessness.

Everyone is welcome

Outreaches are casual, obligation-free events and are open to everyone. Our outreaches are run by experienced leaders and outreach coordinators and we provide all of the care-packages, routes and information - all you need to bring is yourself.

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Mobilise Publications

Reports and submissions from the Policy and Advocacy team at Mobilise. Click the PDF Icon to read each publication.

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We currently provide monthly outreaches in 5 states:

ACT, NSW, SA, WA & VIC.

If you're interested in getting involved (awesome), would like to join us for your first time out or just want to learn more, please sign up through the Get Involved button below and we'd love to have you join the Mobilise community.

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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