Powered For Purpose is grounded in connection, driven by purpose, and committed to work that makes a difference where it matters most.
Powered For Purpose is a for-impact social enterprise consultancy that exists to strengthen organisations, elevate people and contribute to meaningful, lasting change in our communities.
We work alongside organisations navigating complexity, supporting them to build strong leadership, clear strategy and responsive, people-centred practice. Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed principles, systems thinking and a deep respect for lived and living experience.
At the heart of Powered For Purpose is a collaborative model. We draw on a diverse network of skilled professionals, each bringing innovative thinking, deep expertise and a shared commitment to purpose-driven work. This allows us to design and deliver tailored solutions that are not only strategic, but practical and grounded in real-world application.
What makes our model different is that we don’t just consult, we partner. We take the time to understand your context, your people and the systems you operate within, working alongside you to create approaches that are sustainable and genuinely impactful.
As a social enterprise, our work extends beyond consultancy. The revenue generated through our partnerships directly supports the delivery of our Next Gen Change Makers programs, investing in young people, particularly those from marginalised communities, to build voice, agency and leadership. This creates a powerful cycle of impact, where strong organisations help enable strong communities, and the next generation is supported to lead change into the future.
About Us
Powered For Purpose is grounded in connection, driven by purpose, and committed to work that makes a difference where it matters most.
Lisa Abbott
Founder/Director of Powered for Purpose
With over 20 years’ experience across the youth, community and justice sectors, Lisa began her career as a youth worker, developing a strong foundation in working alongside young people experiencing complexity, disadvantage and trauma. This early work shaped her commitment to supporting individuals in recognising their strengths, building agency, and disrupting intergenerational cycles.
Her career has since evolved into leadership, program development, research and strategic planning, while remaining deeply connected to the lived realities of the communities she serves. Lisa brings a rare ability to bridge direct practice with systems-level thinking—translating complexity into clear, practical approaches that strengthen both people and organisations.
Lisa’s approach is grounded in trauma-informed practice, relational leadership and a deep belief in the power of connection. She creates environments where people feel safe to reflect, challenge assumptions and grow—both personally and professionally.
Drawing on her professional experience and personal insight as a parent and carer, Lisa understands the importance of creating spaces free from judgement, where individuals can engage with complexity and rediscover their sense of purpose and direction.
Known for her collaborative and values-led leadership style, Lisa works with organisations to build capability, strengthen culture and deliver meaningful, lasting outcomes. Her work is driven by a belief that sustainable change comes from aligning who we are with how we lead, work and contribute to the world around us.
Bree Hankinson
Independent Creative Consultant | Creative Arts, Design & Youth Engagement
Bree is a creative entrepreneur, social changemaker and passionate advocate for using the arts to connect people and create meaningful change.
Her early international work alongside disadvantaged communities shaped her belief that creativity is a powerful tool for connection, expression, and empowerment.
With a background in the commercial arts sector, including previously co-owning The Windsor Workshop in Prahran, Bree now works with not-for-profit organisations to strengthen their capacity to engage marginalised young people through creative arts, co-design and participation.
Bree brings creativity, humour and energy to her work, creating spaces where young people feel safe to express themselves, recognise their strengths and find their voice.
As an independent consultant, her expertise spans creative design, marketing, website development and youth engagement. She has played a key role in the creative development of NextGen Change Makers.
Through her partnership with Powered for Purpose, Bree also reinvests a portion of her consultancy profits into coaching opportunities for marginalised young people, extending the social impact of her work.
Beate Stavik Wellbeing and Psychosocial Safety Lead
Beate is a workplace wellbeing and psychosocial safety specialist with experience supporting organisations to build safer, more sustainable and effective work environments, particularly within complex health and community service settings.
Her work focuses on the practical application of psychosocial safety, supporting organisations to identify and respond to workplace risks such as high workload, role ambiguity, exposure to trauma and organisational change. She brings strong capability in psychosocial hazard identification, risk assessment and control, alongside experience aligning workforce wellbeing initiatives with WHS systems, governance and regulatory requirements.
A unique strength of Beate’s perspective is her connection to Scandinavian approaches to workplace wellbeing. Drawing on her Norwegian background and international experience, she brings insight into models where wellbeing is embedded in leadership, trust and work design—translating these principles into the Australian context in a practical and compliant way.
Beate has recently completed her Master of Human Resource Management and brings a wealth of experience through her roles in Health and Safety, contributing to governance, compliance and workforce engagement in high-pressure environments.
Josh Francis
Program Facilitator of Next Gen Change Makers
Josh Francis joins Powered For Purpose as a Facilitator – Next Gen Change Makers: Program and Practice, bringing lived experience, authenticity, and a strong youth lens to our work. Currently completing a Bachelor of Community Mental Health (Alcohol & Other Drugs) and a Graduate Certificate in Family Violence, Josh has experience across mental health, peer support, outreach, and recovery-oriented practice.
Josh is an insightful systems thinker with a compassionate and grounded approach to working alongside young people experiencing complexity and adversity. Through his work in community and health settings, he brings a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, connection, and the importance of creating spaces where young people feel heard, valued, and empowered.
Josh is a wonderful addition to the Powered For Purpose team, helping ensure our work remains connected to the voices, realities, and strengths of emerging generations
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