Ibis Cohort
Melbourne 2020
Ability Homes Australia
Ability Homes Australia is a bespoke builder of supported housing for the disability community. Each home is uniquely designed to suit the present and future needs of each individual, and is constructed with social inclusion and independent living in mind.
Jarrad Hills
Charity Leader, Ability Homes Australia
Mark Brydon
Business Leader
Community Veracity Ltd
Community Veracity assists people with alcohol and other drug issues through support-based services including health services, support groups, community programs, and education and job pathways.
Kane Nuttall
Charity Leader, Community Veracity Ltd
Rob Brown
Business Leader, Fruit2Work
The Corner Store Network
The Corner Store Network is working towards food security, nutrition, climate adaptation and minimising food waste in Australia and Timor-Leste, with initiatives that address global challenges with local solutions.
Alice Mahar
Charity Leader, The Corner Store Network
James Seletto
Business Leader, CBA
HealthAid Matters
HealthAid Matters develops innovative community health education programs and resources that empower individuals and communities. It specialises in digitised education programs, face-to-face courses and population-based educator teams.
Nataly Tormey
Charity Leader, HealthAid Matters
Michele Straford
Business Leader, Sage
impact
impact is a practical, grassroots charity that makes a difference to Victorian women and children fleeing extreme violence at home.
Kathy Kaplan OAM
Charity Leader, impact
Molly Warburton
Business Leader, CBA
Kidsafe Victoria
Kidsafe exists to prevent children dying from preventable injuries, by empowering families – particularly the most vulnerable – with practical strategies and knowledge of how to keep their kids safe.
Melanie Courtney
Charity Leader, Kidsafe Victoria
Jason Snell
Business Leader, Blackmores
Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley Local Learning and Employment Network’s (MMVLLEN)
MMVLLEN improves education, training and employment outcomes for young people in the region, especially those experiencing disadvantage, discrimination or social isolation or from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Boyd Maplestone
Charity Leader, MMVLLEN
Matt Williams
Business Leader, Citywide
National Institute for Challenging Homophobia Education (NICHE)
NICHE partners with rural LGBTI people and their communities to change and save everyday rural LGBTI lives.
Daniel Witthaus
Charity Leader, NICHE
Angela Maglieri
Business Leader, MinterEllison
Pride Cup
Pride Cup works with all levels of sport to create pride activations and deliver education to increase LGBTI+ visibility and engagement.
James Lolicato
Charity Leader, Pride Cup
Colin Lai
Business Leader, BWX
Society Melbourne
Society Melbourne tackles youth homelessness by providing pathways to housing, employment, education, community and confidence, and runs five social enterprises across Melbourne to generate funding for its impact model.
Levi Fernandez
Charity Leader, Society Melbourne
Pina Sciarrone
Business Leader, AIA
Stand Up Events Melbourne Inc
Stand Up Events (SUE) Melbourne Inc. is a Not-for-profit incorporated association dedicated to fighting sexual and gender discrimination in Australian sport.
Angie Greene
Utility Leader, Stand Up Events Melbourne
The information provided on this page is true and accurate as at the start of each person’s participation in The Growth Program. For up to date information on the charities, charity leaders and business leaders, please refer to their websites or LinkedIn profiles.