WHO WE ARE
A valued delivery partner
Populi is an established, evidence based provider of wellbeing, job readiness and workplace programs, 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.
Although we’ve supported over 6,000 participants, Populi’s journey still feels like it has only just begun.
– 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
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Feb 2019
Populi established
Founded as a sole-trader consultancy supporting the employment services and welfare sector
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
Leads to the Head of Partnerships role opening up
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 programme
Berwick, VIC
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APR 2024
First UK programmes
GLOVES & MATS delivered in the United Kingdom
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1 JUL 2024
Launch as Populi Australia Pty Ltd
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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 the rapidly growing team
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APR 2025
Populi UK 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 our one-to-one counselling offering, 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 is a new addition to the team
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NOV 2025
5,000th participant
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Dec 2025
30 partner providers
Reached 30 providers Populi has worked with
2026
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Jan 2026
First BALANCE programme
Bankstown, NSW
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Feb 2026
Conflict Compass launches
Stones Corner, QLD
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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
When people feel stronger mentally, physically and emotionally, they are far better equipped to build the life and career they want.
OUR VALUES
Holding ourselves to the highest standards.
For every decision, with every colleague, partner or session participant, no matter how small, we pride ourselves on trying to do the right thing. These are the five organisational values that guide that work.
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.​​