1000 Generations

What 1000 Generations does

1000 Generations is a registered Australian not-for-profit charity (ABN 65661374858) founded in late 2022 by Katherine Taliana, operating across multiple Melbourne local government areas. The organization delivers a portfolio of nine programs spanning school-based personal development curricula (JET for Years 4–6, SHINE for girls Years 7–10, STRENGTH for boys Years 7–10, and the full-day EMPOWER program), community interventions (Safe Spaces drop-in centres at libraries and neighbourhood houses, Cooking For A Purpose, The Table Project for youth justice participants), and seasonal initiatives (Boredom Buster Boxes, Gift of Giving Christmas boxes). Programs are evidence-informed, grounded in psychology and youth-work practice, and structured around cohorts of 15–25 students over 8-week terms.

Programs are delivered free of charge to participants through direct school and community-organization partnerships. The organization employs four named staff — a CEO/Program Director, a Finance and Operations lead, a Schools Engagement Coordinator, and a Community Engagement Coordinator — and operates with substantial reliance on volunteer mentors drawn from partner networks (e.g., retired Ambulance Victoria personnel). Revenue is generated through individual donations (one-off and recurring monthly/quarterly/annual giving), corporate partner contributions, and in-kind support from partners such as Bunnings Warehouse, Rotary, and SCS Group. Program adoption follows a community-led go-to-market: schools and community organizations initiate contact through the website, participate in a discovery session, book program dates, and complete post-program wellbeing surveys.

The strategic positioning emphasizes a "wraparound prevention ecosystem" — a tiered model spanning primary prevention (JET), secondary prevention (school resilience programs), and tertiary violence reduction (Table Project) — supported by Victoria Police Proactive Unit partnership adopting the Glasgow Approach for early-intervention crime reduction. There is no proprietary technology product; the platform is the curated, in-person program catalog and the partnership infrastructure surrounding it.

Name

1000 Generations

Legal name

1000 Generations

Website

https://1000generations.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

1000 Generations is a Melbourne-based registered Australian charity (founded 2022) that delivers school-based personal-development programs and community interventions — including JET, SHINE, STRENGTH, Safe Spaces, Cooking For A Purpose, and The Table Project — for at-risk young people, families, and youth justice participants across multiple Melbourne local government areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development and Prevention Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Youth mentoring programs
• School life skills
• Youth crime prevention
• Community family support
• Early intervention education

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization relies on donations from individuals and organizations to fund programs. Regular giving options (monthly, quarterly, or annually) provide sustainable funding. One-time donations support specific initiatives like Christmas boxes ($40 per family box) and Boredom Buster Boxes.
2. Community Partner Contributions: Corporate and organizational partners contribute resources, funding, venue space, guest speakers, and in-kind support to enable program delivery in schools and communities.
3. Volunteer Contributions: Volunteers provide mentorship, assist in cooking programs, and support Safe Spaces initiatives, reducing operational costs and expanding program delivery capacity.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

1000 Generations is a registered Australian not-for-profit that delivers school-based personal development programs (JET for Years 4-6, SHINE for secondary girls, STRENGTH for secondary boys, EMPOWER) and community life-skills initiatives (Cooking For A Purpose, Safe Spaces, The Table Project, Boredom Buster Boxes, Gift of Giving) to young people, families, schools, and community organizations. Programs are delivered in person by trained facilitators and mentors within schools, libraries, neighbourhood houses, and community venues across multiple Melbourne LGAs, structured around an early-intervention and prevention ecosystem addressing youth from primary school through youth-justice transition. The organization is funded by individual donations, corporate and community partner contributions, and volunteer support, with programs delivered at no cost to participating families.

Product overview

1000 Generations is a registered Australian not-for-profit organization (ABN 65661374858) offering a portfolio of youth empowerment and community programs. The core offering consists of school-based personal development programs (JET, SHINE, STRENGTH, EMPOWER) targeting different age groups and demographics, complemented by community programs (Cooking For A Purpose, Safe Spaces, The Table Project, Boredom Buster Boxes, Gift of Giving). These programs work as an interconnected prevention ecosystem addressing youth at different stages—from early intervention in primary schools through to tertiary violence reduction in youth justice settings—delivered through school partnerships, community drop-in centres, and mentoring initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JET Program An 8-week primary prevention program for Years 4-6 students (ages 9-11), delivered with cohorts of 15-25 students; builds eight practical toolkits covering self-awareness, emotional regulation, decision-making, and positive relationships for upper-primary school students.
• SHINE Program An eight-session personal development and group mentoring program for secondary school girls in Years 7-10 covering self-value, resilience, boundaries, goal-setting, and purposeful living, with an inspirational, practical, and experiential approach.
• STRENGTH Program An eight-session personal development and group mentoring program for secondary school boys in Years 7-10 addressing identity, purpose, interpersonal difficulties, anger, bullying, and risk-taking behaviours.
• EMPOWER Program A full-day structured personal development program with termly themes of WORTH, STRENGTH, and PURPOSE, designed for upper primary and secondary students to support wellbeing frameworks and personal capability outcomes.
• Cooking For A Purpose A life skills program that uses collaborative cooking and shared meals to strengthen family bonds, improve communication, and create lasting memories for families experiencing hardship, including those in women's shelters, public housing, and youth-justice transition settings.
• Safe Spaces Weekly youth drop-in centres co-delivered with partners such as Brimbank Youth Services and Sydenham Library, providing a safe inclusive environment where young people can engage with peers, access support services, and develop skills; runs on Thursdays during school terms at Sydenham Library (1 Station Street, Taylors Lakes VIC 3038) for Term 1 2026.
• The Table Project A practical program for young people in or transitioning from the youth justice system that uses cooking and shared meals alongside facilitated discussions on values, life choices, and identity to support reintegration into the community.
• Boredom Buster Boxes A student-led initiative where students collect donations, pack boxes with essential items, and distribute them to families during holiday breaks, fostering leadership, compassion, and teamwork while addressing resource gaps.
• Gift of Giving An annual Christmas initiative providing essential items, food, and support to young people and families experiencing hardship, including Christmas boxes with essentials priced at $40 per family.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant increases in school attendance, connection, emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and goals and aspirations reported by Victoria Police following program participation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Bones Boxing GymsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in Safe Spaces Term 1 2026 program at Sydenham Library, contributing to youth engagement activities.
• Sydenham Neighbourhood HousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Community hub partner in Safe Spaces program, providing venue and support for youth drop-in activities across multiple terms.
• Brimbank Libraries: Sydenham LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Primary venue for Safe Spaces program running every Thursday 3:00pm-5:00pm. Located at 1 Station Street, Taylors Lakes VIC 3038.
• RecLinksupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Community organization partner in Safe Spaces Term 1 2026, contributing to integrated service delivery for youth.
• SCS GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Australian commercial cleaning company providing community impact support. As a family-owned business, SCS Group is committed to building positive community impact through diversity and inclusion.
• Big Kids TablesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Creates safe, honest, educated spaces for young people and communities to have real conversations about sexuality and God through interactive programs in schools and churches, and online resources.
• Illuminate FinancesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Trusted mortgage brokerage in Melbourne's CBD with over 15 years combined expertise. Provides community support as part of corporate social responsibility.
• Brimbank Youth ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Works with young people aged 10-25 in Brimbank, focusing on listening to young voices, ensuring access to opportunities, and supporting young people through challenging times. Co-delivers Safe Spaces program.
• Melton Young CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Provides activities and support services for young people aged 12-25 in City of Melton. Committed to safety and wellbeing of all young people and children.
• Victoria Police Proactive UnitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with Senior Constable Andrew Moreton adopting the Glasgow Approach to provide early intervention programs. Police report significant outcomes including improved school attendance and emotional regulation in program participants.
• McAuley House Women's ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Hosts Cooking For A Purpose program launched in 2024, providing safe space for women and families to build life skills through cooking.
• Dardi MunwurrosupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Aboriginal community organization engaged in the prevention ecosystem, supporting culturally sensitive practice with Indigenous young people.
• Darebin Youth ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Youth services organization operating in Darebin LGA, part of the interconnected prevention ecosystem.
• Hume Youth ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Youth services organization operating in Hume LGA, supporting young people in the area through partnership network.
• Retired Ambulance VictoriasupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Volunteer mentors from retired ambulance officers contribute to mentorship programs and community engagement.
• Scouts VictoriasupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Scouting organization partner contributing to youth development and community activities.
• Country Women's AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Community organization supporting women's and family programs, contributing to community development initiatives.
• Bunnings WarehousesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Corporate partner providing in-kind support and donations for community programs and initiatives.
• RotarysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Rotary clubs supporting community initiatives through volunteer resources and funding contributions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Smith Family: Major Australian children's education charity supporting disadvantaged students through learning support and mentoring. Comparable in school-based delivery and youth life-skills focus, but with a national footprint and substantially larger donor base.
• Jesuit Social Services: Victoria-headquartered nonprofit delivering youth justice, education, and community programs including the 'Better Together' and 'YAWRC' initiatives. Direct overlap on early intervention, youth justice transition, and family support programming in Victoria.
• MacKillop Family Services: Australian Catholic nonprofit providing out-of-home care, family support, and youth justice services. Comparable as a Victorian-headquartered family and youth services organization with similar wraparound support and re-entry focus.
• Berry Street: Large Victoria-based nonprofit providing family services, out-of-home care, and youth programs including family preservation and early intervention. Comparable given overlapping family support, early intervention, and community-based delivery across Melbourne.
• Youth Off The Streets: Large Australian nonprofit founded by Father Chris Riley delivering education, homelessness, and youth justice programs nationally. Comparable as a youth-focused charity in Australia with overlapping school engagement, community programs, and justice re-entry work, but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Lighthouse Foundation: Melbourne-based nonprofit providing long-term housing, mentoring, and education support to young people exiting homelessness and care. Partial overlap on mentoring, life skills, and wraparound support for vulnerable youth in Victoria.
• Big hART: Australian arts and social change nonprofit working with marginalized young people and communities on justice, family violence, and intergenerational disadvantage. Comparable as a mission-driven organization using creative/community approaches to support at-risk youth and families.
• Kids Under Cover: Australian nonprofit focused on preventing youth homelessness through studio accommodation, education scholarships, and mentoring programs. Comparable on mentoring and prevention focus for at-risk young people, though with a more specialized housing-centric model.

Direct peers

• Dardi Munwurro: Aboriginal community-controlled organization delivering family violence prevention and healing programs for Indigenous men, youth, and families. Listed as a partner in 1000 Generations' prevention ecosystem and directly comparable as a Melbourne-based culturally-informed youth and family services provider.
• Whitelion: Australian nonprofit focused on mentoring and positive youth development for at-risk young people aged 10-21. Direct peer given 1000 Generations' core focus on youth mentoring, life skills, and school-based prevention programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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