Every dollar donated goes directly to We Are Mobilise and supports our work getting people into housing so they have a safe place to call home. As an ACNC registered charity, our annual financial statements are also publicly available to view any time.

We Are Mobilise uses ‘Direct Giving’ to distribute funds to people facing homelessness. It means we offer funding directly to individuals in the form of rent, bond and bill payments. We love this method because it’s a highly efficient way of supporting people when they need help getting through a tough time. It puts us in a position to change people’s lives in ways that haven’t been seen before in Australia. You can read more about what we do on our website: wearemobilise.com

We have taken our role as custodians of the money donated very seriously to make every donor proud. Homelessness in Australia has either stagnated or grown for some time now, so we saw there is a need to try new ways of tackling the issue. After Nedd's run in 2022, we spent time diligently thinking about the best way to use this funding, and carefully designed a whole range of pilot programs to test the best ways to go about it. The way we see it - we owe it to our fellow Aussies to try new solutions to a problem that isn’t getting any better. That's how our Direct Giving programs have come to life - we launched our first one in late 2023 and we're already at a stage where we've had 320+ people receive life-changing support in the form of direct funding – getting them into housing and out of homelessness!

We’ve put into building scalable and sustainable processes and technology that will allow us to continue support more and more people for years to come.

Here's what it's meant for some of our participants who were part of our Mobilise Kickstarter program.

"The payments are so generous, I’m crying happy tears."

"Without the support from Kickstarter, I'd be so close to eviction."

“Without Kickstarter we would still be in crisis accommodation with our baby.”

We view the money raised during Nedd’s 2022 run as the seed funding, where we were able to pilot and test a whole new way of delivering impact. We’ve seen that these direct giving programs work, and the stories of lives changed are truly incredible. With the funds from 2025’s campaign, we are now going to scale these programs to more people and more regions. Over the next few years, we aim to support thousands of people with direct funding towards their bills and housing. Our goal is for people in any corner of Australia to get the right support they need. There are many people doing it tough in Australia right now – it’s time to get the funds into the hands of those who need it most!  Together, we can prove that homelessness is solvable.

We work with a whole network of charity partners in the capital cities of every state in Australia. We’re continuing to add new charities every month, and now we’re expanding to regional areas! These partners refer potential participants to us who are facing homelessness and would benefit from being supported by our programs.

We trust the experts - the case managers and social workers at these charities are doing the heavy lifting on the ground and hold the relationships with their clients. It means we don’t have to build up an organisation of social workers and can remain lean, focusing on being as impactful as we can while still ensuring that our participants have intimate care and support. It also means we can extend our reach nationally without having to build large organisations in each state – efficiency without sacrificing the impact!

Hear from the Executives at our charity partners:

“The partnership with Mobilise empowers us to set individuals up for success by enabling them to secure long-term housing and achieve their goals.” - St Barts COO, Lena Hopkinson

“We are thrilled to partner with We Are Mobilise. The financial support will empower women to get back on their feet after a crisis in their lives. Ensuring they can provide for their families and break the cycle of financial hardship.” - Catherine House Director of Philanthropy, Jaylee Cooper

“We've recently partnered with Mobilise to help drive some really beautiful outcomes together - such an amazing team! So inspired by the energy of this community and the impact Mobilise is having - both on the streets and behind the scenes.” - Nicholas Oong, CEO of Open Door Youth Housing Support Service

Firstly, we hope you support as many charities as you can! But if you choose to support us, you’re helping more than just one organisation. We work with a network of charity partners who refer people facing homelessness to our programs – meaning your donation reaches a wide range of individuals and services across Australia. We’re tackling homelessness with the same tenacity Nedd shows in his running – backed by legends like him because we’re doing things differently.

From Direct Giving to flexible support models, we fill the gaps traditional services can’t always cover. At the heart of Mobilise is people power. We’re on a mission to mobilise Australia – showing up where people are, proving that homelessness is solvable when we all work together.

It won’t be solved by one charity alone – but by everyday people (like you), corporates, the sector, and government joining forces. So, if you’re ready to be part of something bigger, take on a challenge, spread the word, or donate today. Let’s do this – LESSGO.

Hear from our charity partners:

“Mobilise has genuinely created something where there was nothing.” – Charity partner

“[Direct giving] is super needed funding, especially when other sources are difficult to come by.” – Charity partner

“I’ve never seen anything like [Kickstarter]. Rental and bond are such direct support. One-of-a kind support to help clients make a new start.” – Charity partner

Here are what the CEOs of some of the largest homelessness charities have said about our programs:

• “We are so incredibly honoured to create a partnership with We Are Mobilise, this unique partnership has been amazing for us but even more amazing for the women we support. The Mobilise programs offer us something we simply could not provide to our clients. The additional support ensure our women feel empowered to make decisions they otherwise would not have been able to make. As you can imagine leaving Catherine House can be a stressful time for them, [Mobilise’s] support really does offer them a sense of security and safety.” - Jaylee Cooper, General Manager - Philanthropy & Engagement at Catherine House (South Australia)

• “Ever since we have partnered with We Are Mobilise, our awesome young people have benefited from the direct giving programs, which were unheard of in Australia. We’re topping out at over $100,000 going to the vulnerable young kids that we support. You are changing and saving lives every single day.” - Ben Vasiliou, former CEO of Youth Projects (Victoria)

• “Micah Projects are collaborating with Mobilise’s direct giving programs to open up more valuable resources for people experiencing homelessness. Those facing homelessness will be able to access more opportunities to mitigate cost of living pressures and prevent the growing rates of homelessness.” Karyn Walsh, CEO of Micah Projects (Queensland)

Nedd is completing his challenge between the 3rd and 13th of October and Australia (YOU) will be completing your challenge between the 20th and 29th of October. You choose something that makes you uncomfortable and commit to doing that every day for 10 days between the 20th and 29th of October. There isn't much more to it except it has to be uncomfortable to YOU and you have to do it every day for 10 days.

It can be anything from a fitness-based challenge to something that might test your discipline or willpower. See Choosing Your Challenge for more info!

Nedd's Uncomfortable Challenge is held between the 20th and 29th of October.

Registrations are now open.

Click here: www.neddsuncomfortablechallenge.com/sign-up

Look at some of our challenge examples on the Choosing Your Challenge page.

No, you can complete your uncomfortable challenge without raising money, although we encourage you to fundraise too!

Yes - sign in on this website to tick off milestones, track your progress, and share with your community online.

You could create a team and choose a fundraising target as a group so that you're doing it together.

You can host a fundraising event!

You also might want to organise something for the last day of the 10 day challenge, where you get together as a community and help raise last minute donations.

Mobilise exists to unite Australia to end homelessness by developing innovative solutions that positively transform the lives of those facing it. They pilot, iterate, and deliver life-changing support at scale.

Their work is not just about providing assistance. It's about learning from those with lived experience. Eight years of outreach conversations have directly impacted the development of their programs. With those learnings and armed with over $2 million raised from Nedd's Record Run in 2022, they have already positively transformed the lives of 100+ program participants.

As the first charity to launch direct cash transfer programs for this population in Australia, they are paving the way for public acceptance of this approach.

No, you can be anywhere in the world.