About Changepreneurs
A female-led incorporated organisation built on lived experience, purpose, and a deep commitment to empowering African Australian women and CALD youth to thrive.
Empowering African Australian Youth & Multicultural Women
Empowering African Australian Youth and CALD Women through mentorship, outreach, education and networking since 2017. Changepreneurs was born from lived experience, purpose, and a deep commitment to creating pathways for young African Australian women and multicultural youth to thrive.
Founded by a passionate community leader, mentor, and advocate, Changepreneurs began as a self-funded initiative driven by the desire to give back, uplift others, and create opportunities that many in our communities often have to navigate alone.
"What started as informal mentoring quickly grew into a powerful platform for connection, empowerment, and transformation."
Over the past nine years, Changepreneurs has evolved into a trusted community organisation, supporting young women to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and step boldly into their purpose. Through mentorship, education, and community-driven initiatives, we have created safe and empowering spaces where voices are heard, stories are valued, and potential is nurtured.
At the heart of Changepreneurs is a simple but powerful belief: when women and young people are empowered, entire communities are transformed.
Guided by mission & vision
To empower African Australian youth and multicultural women through mentorship, leadership development, entrepreneurship, community engagement and networking, enabling them to thrive and create lasting impact.
A future where young women from diverse communities are confident, visible, and leading positive change in every space they occupy.
The woman behind the movement
"Everyone deserves equal opportunity irrespective of race, gender, religion, or economic status."
A leader with over 20 years of experience across healthcare, business, and community leadership. Abiola is a passionate advocate for equity, inclusion, and empowerment — a seasoned Speaker, MC, and facilitator known for her unwavering commitment to volunteering, uplifting, and empowering others.
She has extensive experience working in the health and aged care sector and with different Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities and not-for-profit organisations in Australia. Her advocacy and research have played a pivotal role in shaping policies and practices to address the challenges faced by migrants, women, and the ageing population in Australia.
Abiola is an experienced board director who leads and chairs many community committees and initiatives. She was appointed as a multicultural commissioner with the Victorian Multicultural Commission from 2021–2023. She served on the ECCV board for six years and was the first African Australian elected to Chair the ECCV in its 50-year history. She also served on the FECCA board in 2025.
Abiola is a lifelong learner with graduate and post-graduate qualifications in Mathematics, IT, Nursing, Gerontology, and Mental Health. An alumnus of Leadership Victoria, she has immensely contributed, participated, and volunteered in different African and multicultural initiatives, events, and programs that promote social cohesion and peace in the community.
Making strides in our community
Members of Changepreneurs are encouraged to participate in community initiatives and in leadership. Our young women have been making great strides in their community by actively participating and facilitating change.
Changepreneurs is now an incorporated organisation providing a platform for mentoring, empowerment, and networking opportunities for African-Australian female youth and CALD women. These changemakers positively impact their communities through their passion, skills, knowledge, and experience.
With a nine-pillar approach and overwhelming success stories, the Changepreneurs mentorship program and platform have transformed the lives of youth and empowered young women to become confident, resilient, and booming leaders in their communities and beyond.
As we expand our reach and impact, we remain committed to nurturing the next generation of empowered women and creating a more inclusive and equitable society for all.
Success stories: education & outreach
From board leadership to digital innovation — our community continues to rise, lead, and inspire.
Meet the Changepreneurs
Dynamic young women from migrant backgrounds looking to make an impact within the Australian community.
Award-winning healthcare professional, entrepreneur, and community leader. VMC Commissioner 2021–2023. First African Australian Chair of ECCV. Inductee — Victorian Women's Honour Roll of Women 2025.
Joined as mentee in 2020. Led IWD planning committee 2022–2025. Masters in Public Health, Bachelor's in Accounting & Finance. Board Director — Karralika Programs.
Youth worker, Masters in Social Work student, single mum of two. Spoken at Global Youth Mental Health Alliance Summit. Founded her own catering business.
Finance administrator and Member of CPA Australia. Also serving as treasurer at KCV. Joined Changepreneurs four years ago and has grown significantly in leadership.
Recently called to the bar. A qualified lawyer with unwavering dedication to support and help people in need. Passionate about justice and community advocacy.
Joined 2020. Founder of Muve-Box — a sustainable alternative to traditional moving boxes. Participant of the Blue Nile Entrepreneurship Program 2021.
Joined 2019 as international student. Now a graduate social worker and founder of Wambui Ndegwa Home Decor — an interior design business in Melbourne.
Joined 2019 while navigating a nursing career. Now a Registered Nurse aspiring to make a difference in the healthcare industry and community.
Joined as a Year 11 student in 2021. Completed the International Baccalaureate DP. Now in second year university studying Pharmacy. Great moderator and emerging leader.
Joined 2021. Dedicated healthcare professional with three years in aged care. From refugee background, now on a mission to reshape the narrative around refugees in Australia.
Our advisory board comprises experienced leaders, advocates, and professionals who guide Changepreneurs' strategic direction and community impact.
Advisory board details coming soon. For enquiries, please contact us directly.
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