Bridging the gaps in recovery support for survivors of domestic and family violence.

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#BACKHERFUTURE

  • OUR STORY

    Humans of Purpose Academy, formerly Banksia Academy, was founded by Melanie Greblo in 2022 who combined her 20+ career in social impact and lived experience to bridge a gap in support for vulnerable women and non-binary people, especially survivors of domestic and family violence. The recovery and rebuilding road is long - we back survivors until they can back themselves again.

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    Founded on the belief in survivors’ inherent resilience, strength and courage, the Academy has become a haven for women and non-binary people to both envision a bright future and take the courageous steps towards making that future a reality - for them and their families.

  • OUR APPROACH

    We meet participants where they are and through a deeply aspirational approach, harness their capacity to dream again to create the future they deserve. We draw on the strengths of women and non-binary people to #backherfuture - and wrap the required supports around them to truly thrive.

Our Board

Our Team

Our Impact

Impact Snapshot

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Academy members

250

Academy members

Digital skills training hours

520

hours of digital skills training completed

Masterclass hours

450

hours of Masterclass engagement

Hours of employment

840

+ hours of employment delivered

Our Theory of Change:

  • THE PROBLEM

    Women and non-binary people with lived experience of domestic and family violence face barriers to safe, flexible and secure career opportunities.

    This can lead to isolation and make them and their children vulnerable to returning to violence or to living in poverty.

  • OUR STRATEGIC ACTIVITIES

    Teaching life and work skills embedded in best practice trauma recovery

    Facilitating peer support

    Career mentoring and enabling digital employment readiness

    Providing support into employment of choice

    Helping employers to create safe and flexible workplaces

  • SHORT & MEDIUM TERM OUTCOMES

    Increased confidence and skills for the home, workplace and community

    Improved sense of belonging with stronger social connections

    Improved skills and career opportunities in the digital economy

    Increased placements in fit-for-purpose work

    More employers and policy-makers understand the work environment needed for women to thrive

  • OUR IMPACT LONG TERM

    Women and non-binary survivors have the agency to sustain positive change

    Women and non-binary survivors experience improved personal and family wellbeing

    Women and non-binary survivors have achieved financial independence

    There are increased numbers of safe, flexible workplaces for women

Humans of Purpose

The Academy was born alongside, Humans of Purpose, our primary employment partner where participants skilled up in the Academy transition into Digital Assistant roles. Humans of Purpose continues to wrap supports around the team, pays 30% above the minimum wage and allows women to work remotely and flexibly. 

With remote, fully-managed content & digital talent, a unique platform for easy collaborations, plus a clear and flexible pricing model, Humans of Purpose is the the better way for SMEs to grow - with impact!