Our Mission
“Lifting people up.”
Three words. They’re the standard we hold every session, every program and every partnership against – multi-discipline group and one-to-one sessions, grounded in cognitive behavioural techniques, designed to reduce anxiety, boost confidence and help participants build the lives and careers they want.
Although we’ve supported over 5,000 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.
5,000+
PARTICIPANTS
2
countries
2019
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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 with Bridge.
2022
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Aug 2022
First employee joins
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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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
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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Apr 2025
Populi UK launches
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Jul 2025
First RECHARGE programme
Wollongong, NSW
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Oct 2025
100th practitioner
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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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Jun 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.
Leadership
What we stand for, in every session.
For every decision, concerning every session, no matter how small, we pride ourselves on trying to do the right thing for our participants and partners. These are the five 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 guide every single decision we make and every partnership we build.
Commmunity
Lasting local impact.
Through teamwork and shared purpose, we make a positive impact in communities around the world.
Kindness
Lifting people up.
We look out for one another. Populi’s culture thrives on compassion, care and encouragement.
Solutions
Purposeful Innovation
Populi creates accessible, engaging interventions that never stop evolving to meet people’s needs.