
Jack, mentor
"I really valued the connection I was able to make with my mentee and also with the other mentors. It made me feel really close to my community."
We believe it's within our power to do something about the mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, and engagement of young Australians.
Since 2008, Raise has delivered more than 1,000 early intervention youth mentoring programs across Australia. We’ve recruited, screened and trained over 8,800 volunteer mentors. Most importantly, we’ve been able to support more than 13,500 young people. We evaluate rigorously, listening and valuing the feedback from our young people, so we can continue to improve and deliver programs that achieve statistically significant outcomes.
We know we’re helping to build a generation of resilient, confident and hopeful individuals – the question is will you join us?
Register your interest and we'll be in touch soon with more information about mentoring a young person.
is the leading cause of death for young people
young people will experience bullying at school
are disengaged from education and work
feel negative or very negative about the future
Teenage years are tough1 in 4 young people feel lonely all or most of the time Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people Over 50% of mental health disorders begin by age 14 69% of our mentees struggle with anxiety 54% of our mentees have issues with bullying and they are the least likely age-group to ask for help.... |
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50% of all mental health disorders begin by age 14, often with lifelong impact. Adolescence is a complex time with so much change, physical and emotional. At Raise, we can't stop change, but we can help young people cope with it.
Research shows young people who are mentored have lower levels of depression, higher sense of wellbeing, know where to go for support, and are more likely to find employment and their future path.
Keen to be a mentor or offer a mentoring program at your school? Find the type of mentoring that best suits you or your students' needs. Through positive interactions and meaningful guidance, mentors create a safe space for a young person to grow and thrive.
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"I really valued the connection I was able to make with my mentee and also with the other mentors. It made me feel really close to my community."
“He is happier, he laughs, he is helpful and he comes for cuddles like he used to.”
“My mentor was there just to listen and did not have any of that judgement there.”
Don't miss out on this life-changing and rewarding opportunity
Mentors look different for everyone. Whether it's a teacher from primary school, a relative or a neighbour who lives down the street – they all have something in common; they offer support when it's needed it most.
In Letters to My Mentor, Raise ambassadors and advocates, Ellia Green OAM, Matt Shirvington and Alison Brahe-Daddo share letters they’ve written about the impact their mentors made on them.
Watch their inspiring stories here.
At Raise, we maintain our commitment to take and support meaningful steps towards recognition and reconciliation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Raise supported The Voice to Parliament as we believed it created a pathway for partnership, understanding and action. We will continue to listen and learn from First Nations people and are committed to being an ally in all that we do.
Click here to read the Raise Voice to Parliament support statement.
Hear from LGBTQIA+ community member, Jody Marie, how her experience as a Raise mentor has helped her feel accepted and appreciated, which has spurred her to inspire others about the LGBTQIA+ community and perfectly exemplifies this year's theme for Wear It Purple Day, "Write Your Story"...
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