Carla Raynes Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Founder of Challenge The Label, Australia's only social enterprise women's speaker agency, I am passionate about amplifying diverse women's voices and challenging societal labels.The agency celebrates the raw and liberating stories of women who have dared to break boundaries and overcome adversity. We believe in the power of storytelling to unite women, challenge stereotypes, and inspire positive change.We are a social enterprise committed to supporting young women experiencing… Show more Founder of Challenge The Label, Australia's only social enterprise women's speaker agency, I am passionate about amplifying diverse women's voices and challenging societal labels.The agency celebrates the raw and liberating stories of women who have dared to break boundaries and overcome adversity. We believe in the power of storytelling to unite women, challenge stereotypes, and inspire positive change.We are a social enterprise committed to supporting young women experiencing homelessness through our partnership with Bridge It. Show less

St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia

As the Founder and CEO of Bridge It, I am dedicated to addressing the urgent issue of youth homelessness in Australia. We launched in 2021 with the goal of providing supportive housing and transformative programs for young women in Melbourne.Our flagship program, The Cocoon, offers a safe and nurturing environment where residents can rebuild their lives, develop essential skills, and achieve their goals. We are committed to creating a lasting impact by providing not only housing but… Show more As the Founder and CEO of Bridge It, I am dedicated to addressing the urgent issue of youth homelessness in Australia. We launched in 2021 with the goal of providing supportive housing and transformative programs for young women in Melbourne.Our flagship program, The Cocoon, offers a safe and nurturing environment where residents can rebuild their lives, develop essential skills, and achieve their goals. We are committed to creating a lasting impact by providing not only housing but also comprehensive support, including coaching, therapy, and community engagement.Due to the increasing demand for our services, we are actively seeking to scale The Cocoon program across Australia. Our vision is to play a pivotal role in ending youth homelessness by expanding our reach and providing more young women with the opportunity to thrive. Show less

Co-founded and managed the Home Share Melbourne social enterprise. To date we have found housing and supportive flatmates for 30 people.

East St Kilda, Melbourne

• Completed a short-term contract as a Team Leader at a crisis accommodation for women.

Melbourne, Australia

• Completed a contract to devise and implement a pilot program at the Royal Women’s Hospital to respond to the growing numbers of women who are pregnant and experiencing homelessness.

Southbank Melbourne

• Team Leader of the drug and alcohol program at Launch Southbank (May 2016-Sept 2016.)• Case Manager providing advanced interventions for drug dependent clients at Launch Southbank. (Sept 2012 - May 2016.)

Undergraduate Degree, Sociology And Social Policy, 2.1

Diploma, Alcohol And Other Drugs And Mental Health

A Levels, Psychology

Gcse, A-B

Activities and Societies: 10 GCSE qualifications obtained