Nedd Brockmann's incredible feats of endurance have inspired a nation, and he's been driven by a cause: homelessness.
In 2022, the run across Australia raised more than $2 million for charity We Are Mobilise. His 1000-mile run and Uncomfortable Challenge has raised $3.6 million and couting.
So who are Mobilise? And how are they using these funds to help people in need?
We Are Mobilise started as an individual conversation for change and the belief that advocacy is how that conversation at scale will continue.
Their mission is to create a world where no one has to sleep on the street.
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We Are Mobilise believe by pushing boundaries and unwaveringly committing to ‘connection for change’, their genuine human connection, time, and companionship will create transformational change.
They aim to facilitate connection and become a critical link between charities, private companies, schools and the people they serve by leveraging storytelling and community building across multiple social media platforms.
Nedd's run from Perth to Sydney launched an incredible period of growth for the organisation, with their direct giving programs starting a whole new chapter for the organisation.
"It’s put us in a position to develop many of the programs and dreams we’ve had for years, including Project 10,000," We Are Mobilise founder and CEO Noah Yang said.
"By 2030, we aim to positively impact the lives of 10,000 people, providing them with the support and resources they need to regain control of their lives and thrive within their communities."
Mobilise started 'Nedd's Kickstart Scholarship', a program aimed at offering employment, direct cash transfers and ongoing support including housing and financial counselling to people at risk of homelessness.
Over the past nine months We Are Mobilise has launched three flagship programs off the back of Nedd's 2022 run including Mobilise Matched, Kickstarter and Pay.
These initiatives were designed to offer direct financial assistance, employment opportunities, and essential support to individuals and families at risk of homelessness.
Mobilise Matched: Australia's first direct cash transfer program for people at risk of homelessness, providing matched savings and wraparound support;
Mobilise Kickstarter: Offering direct rental assistance to help secure and maintain housing;
Mobilise Pay: Supporting single-mother families by covering essential expenses for a year.
They continue their outreach, connecting with people sleeping rough through conversation, as well as supporting people with mental health assessments and transport funding.
We are Mobilise places great emphasis on real stories and connection, making the lived experience of those experiencing homelessness the focus of their advocacy efforts and the solutions they implement.
"Watching Nedd Brockmann cross the line and achieve his dreams showed to me that anything is possible and that we should never put a limit on what we believe we can do to make a difference in the world," Noah said.
Find wearemobilise on instagram to hear more of the stories of the people whose lives they're impacting.
