WHO WE ARE
A valued delivery partner
Populi is an established, evidence informed provider of wellbeing, job readiness and workplace support, operating across Australia since 2019 and the United Kingdom since 2024. We are a trusted delivery partner to major employment services providers and help people build confidence, resilience and wellbeing, delivering both economic and social outcomes through stronger participation, job readiness and mental health.
When people feel stronger mentally, physically and emotionally, they are far better equipped to build the life and career they want.
– James Weait, CEO
Our Story
Est. 2019.
What began as a small consultancy has grown into an international multi-program allied health and employability organisation, delivering innovative services across Australia and internationally.
6,858
PARTICIPANTS
2
COUNTRIES
2019
FEB 2019
Populi Solutions established
Initially founded as a sole trader consultancy, supporting the welfare sector with project management and leadership coaching
2020
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Jan 2020
First GLOVES programme
Wollongong, NSW
2021
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Jul 2021
First iteration of DISC4Jobs
Developed
2022
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Aug 2022
First employee joins
Our Head of Systems Nathalie Viglasky becomes Populi’s first team member
2023
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Aug 2023
First SQW commission with MTC
A fantastic initiative to support young people across Queensland
2024
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jan 2024
Head of Partnerships role created
Our Head of Partnerships, Karen Walklett joins the team
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Mar 2024
First MATS (Yoga + Mental Health) programme
Berwick, VIC
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APR 2024
UK Team Established
Head of Partnerships, Laura Freeman and Head of Programme Coordination, Patricia Charlesworth commence operations in the UK
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APR 2024
First UK programmes
GLOVES & MATS delivered in the United Kingdom
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1 JUL 2024
Populi Australia Pty Ltd established
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jul 2024
2 more join the growing Populi team
Future Chief Operating Officer, Alison Kaihau and Head of Finance, Giovanna Tucker
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Jul 2024
First FEARLESS programme
Bendigo, VIC
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SEP 2024
iRL one-to-ones launch
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Sep 2024
First Personality Matters
Port Lincoln, SA
2025
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jan 2025
Head of Program Coordination role created
Our Head of Program Coordination, Elaine Kimmins, joins
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Feb 2025
Conflict Compass launches
Stones Corner, QLD
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APR 2025
Populi UK formally launches
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may 2025
Administrative Support Sought
Our Admin Support superstar, Jorja Baxter joins the team
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JUL 2025
First RECHARGE programme
Wollongong, NSW
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jul 2025
Partnerships Manager role created
Our Partnerships Manager for one-to-one counselling, Scott Kennedy, joins the team
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Oct 2025
100th practitioner
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NOv 2025
Head of Compliance role commences
Our Head of Compliance, Natalie Theuma, joins the team
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NOV 2025
5,000th participant
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Dec 2025
30 partner providers
Our 30 provider partners with us
2026
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Jan 2026
First BALANCE programme
Bankstown, NSW
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may 2026
DISC4Jobs v2
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AUG 2026
Populi EAP launches
An Employee Assistance Program built for the purpose-led and welfare sectors
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Aug 2026
Head of Clinical Governance role commences
Jenelle Connors, a practitioner who has been running our programs since September 2025, joins us in the newly created role of Head of Clinical Governance
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Aug 2026
New Head of Partnerships appointed
Scott Kennedy moves into the Head of Partnerships role
Although we’ve supported over 6,000 participants, Populi’s journey still feels like it has only just begun.
OUR VALUES
Holding ourselves to the highest standards.
These are the five organisational values that guide that work, the rocks that serve as the foundation for every decision we make.
Respect
Valuing every story.
Populi celebrates diversity and new perspectives, where voices are heard and everyone belongs.
Ownership
Doing the right thing.
Ethics, integrity and honesty underpin every decision we make and every partnership and connection we build.
Commmunity
Lasting local impact.
Through teamwork and shared purpose, we make a positive impact in local communities wherever we operate in the world.​
Knowledge
Practice Leadership.
Committed to strong clinical governance and advancing allied health through shared, evidenced innovation.
Solutions
Purposeful Innovation.
Populi creates accessible, engaging interventions that will never stop evolving to meet people’s needs.​​