Why mentoring matters

Young Australians are facing a mental health and wellbeing crisis:

1 in 4 young people experience bullying.

1 in 6 feel negative about the future.

1 in 12 are disengaged from education or work.

Suicide is a leading cause of death for young people in Australia.

The teenage years are tough, but having a Mentor can change everything.
Research shows that a caring, non-parental Mentor helps teens build resilience, belonging, and hope for the future.

Since 2008, we’ve supported over 16,000 teenagers (aged 13-15) and trained over 10,000 volunteer youth mentors who are making an impact in their communities and families.

Why mentoring matters

Young Australians are facing a mental health and wellbeing crisis:

1 in 4 young people experience bullying.

1 in 6 feel negative about the future.

1 in 12 are disengaged from education or work.

Suicide is a leading cause of death for young people in Australia.

The teenage years are tough, but having a Mentor can change everything. Research shows that a caring, non-parental Mentor helps teens build resilience, belonging, and hope for the future.

Since 2008, we’ve supported over 16,000 teenagers (aged 13-15) and trained over 10,000 volunteer youth mentors who are making an impact in their communities and families.

What is Raise Digital?

Raise Digital offers free, online, one-to-one Mentoring designed to meet young people where they’re at. Whether your teen is learning from home, disengaged from school, or just needs extra support, our trusted Mentors are here to help.

✔️ Flexible online sessions at a time that works

✔️ Expertly trained Mentors, backed by professional support

✔️ A safe, supportive space to talk and be heard

✔️ Open to young people in Years 8–9 (ages 13–16)

What is Raise Digital?

Raise Digital offers free, online, one-to-one Mentoring designed to meet young people where they’re at. Whether your teen is learning from home, disengaged from school, or just needs extra support, our trusted Mentors are here to help.

✔️ Flexible online sessions at a time that works

✔️ Expertly trained Mentors, backed by professional support

✔️ A safe, supportive space to talk and be heard

✔️ Open to young people in Years 8–9 (ages 13–16)

 

"I would totally recommend this program. If your teen isn’t opening up to you, a Raise Mentor provides a safe space to talk." – Parent, 2024

 

How Raise Digital helps

  • Builds confidence and resilience
  • Fosters trust and connection
  • Supports school engagement and personal growth
  • Encourages positive mental health and wellbeing
  • Provides early intervention before challenges become overwhelming
  • Flexible and accessible – join from anywhere

Our Mentors don’t tell young people what to do – they listen, encourage, and empower them to build the skills and confidence to navigate the challenges of adolescence.

How Raise Digital helps

  • Builds confidence and resilience
  • Fosters trust and connection
  • Supports school engagement and personal growth
  • Encourages positive mental health and wellbeing
  • Provides early intervention before challenges become overwhelming
  • Flexible and accessible – join from anywhere

Our Mentors don’t tell young people what to do – they listen, encourage, and empower them to build the skills and confidence to navigate the challenges of adolescence.


Is Raise Digital right for your teen?

This program is a great fit for young people who:

Don’t have access to Raise’s in-school programs

Learn from home or experience school refusal

Need extra support outside of school hours

Are comfortable with online sessions

It’s not suitable for teens in crisis or those needing clinical intervention.

Find out more

Is Raise Digital right for your teen?

This program is a great fit for young people who:

  • Don’t have access to Raise’s in-school programs
  • Learn from home or experience school refusal
  • Need extra support outside of school hours
  • Are comfortable with online sessions

It’s not suitable for teens in crisis or those needing clinical intervention.

Find out more

Get involved 

Apply for a mentor

If you’re 13–16 and need support, apply directly here.

Apply for a mentor

Refer a teen

If you know someone who could benefit from Raise Digital, apply on their behalf here.

Refer a teen

Apply to mentor

If you are inspired and can help change a life, apply to mentor here.

Apply to mentor

Partner with Raise

Partner with us to create lasting change in the lives of young Australians and expand out impact.

Partner with Raise

Apply for a mentor

If you’re 13–16 and need support, apply directly here.

Apply for a mentor

Refer a teen

If you know someone who could benefit from Raise Digital, apply on their behalf here.

Refer a teen

Apply to mentor

If you are inspired and can help change a life, apply to mentor here.

Apply to mentor

Partner with Raise

Partner with us to create lasting change in the lives of young Australians and expand our impact.

Partner with Raise

Together, we can build a stronger, more supported future for young Australians.

Empower the teen in your life to thrive with Raise Digital. Our free, flexible online Mentoring is open for applications now.

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