Cheryl Strong, Author at Raise

Update on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

September 8, 2020News & Events

Updated on 8 September, 2020 - In response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, we would like to reassure everyone in the Raise village that the safety of the young people in our programs, our volunteer mentors and our staff remains our top priority. We...

Meet Our Brand-New Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

August 18, 2020Youth Advisory Council

We’ve been waiting very patiently to introduce you to our newly-formed Youth Advisory Council (YAC), and now the time has finally come! This inspiring group will represent the voice of young people at Raise and help us uphold our commitment...

Raise Foundation debuts its Youth Advisory Council (YAC) on International Youth Day

August 11, 2020News & Events

12 August 2020 - Today is International Youth Day, which commemorates the voices, actions and initiatives of young people across the globe. It’s the perfect time for us to tell you all about new committee we’ve set up made up entirely...

Foxtel partners with Raise Foundation to Support Community Mental Wellbeing

July 30, 2020Uncategorized

We are incredibly excited and grateful to partner with subscription TV provider Foxtel, who have committed $2.5m in support for community mental health wellbeing through partnerships with Raise Foundation, Reach Out and R U OK? This generous support will go...

Hot off the Press: 2019 Evaluation and Annual Report

June 10, 2020Mentoring, Research

In 2019, Raise supported a total of 1,027 young people through 86 mentoring programs In our school programs more than half (65%) of these young people had experienced anxiety, and 45% had experienced depression. Also commonly reported were experiences of...

How To Mentor A Young Person Without Leaving Home

May 28, 2020Mentoring

Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic has been no easy task for young people around the globe. In this video, Angelica discusses how she has felt during the pandemic. She also touches on the positive support she has received from the trusted...

We Asked Young People What’s Going On For Them Right Now…

April 30, 2020Donations, Mentoring

Over recent weeks, we've been asking the young people in our communities about what they miss from their pre-isolation lives and how they are feeling. From social interaction with friends and family to the lack of freedom and independence, young...

Personal Plea from our CEO: Young Australians Need Your Support

April 8, 2020Donations

DONATE NOW The conditions we are facing with the Coronavirus outbreak are unprecedented and challenging for us all. At Raise we are extremely concerned about the impact on our young people. We know young Australians are feeling incredibly anxious and isolated, and many are increasingly...

Partner Spotlight: Zurich Australia

April 1, 2020Partnerships

Every term we recognise one of our fabulous partners, for the inspiring work they’re doing to help young Australians feel heard, valued and supported. This time we’d like to say a big thank you to our Corporate partner, Zurich Australia. Raise Foundation...

Mentoring Moments: Pieter Reede

March 8, 2020Mentoring, People

For a young person, the power of having someone neutral to talk to, who really listens and actually hears them, is extraordinary. The Raise village wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the dedication and commitment of volunteer mentors like Pieter Reede,...

Posts by Cheryl Strong

Update on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Meet Our Brand-New Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

Raise Foundation debuts its Youth Advisory Council (YAC) on International Youth Day

Foxtel partners with Raise Foundation to Support Community Mental Wellbeing

Hot off the Press: 2019 Evaluation and Annual Report

How To Mentor A Young Person Without Leaving Home

We Asked Young People What’s Going On For Them Right Now…

Personal Plea from our CEO: Young Australians Need Your Support

Partner Spotlight: Zurich Australia

Mentoring Moments: Pieter Reede

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