Raise relies on an extended community of kind hearted, generous individuals and partners to help change young lives by providing a mentor for every young person who needs one. Partners like Kain Foundation go above and beyond in support of this mission, providing funding and hands-on support, in the process, becoming an essential part of the Raise Village.
Teenage years can be tough - loneliness and disconnection, the impacts of bullying, lack of confidence, lack of engagement and lack of hope are observed in many young adolescents. Many more suffer in silence. After 10 years running early intervention Youth Mentoring Programs in schools throughout Queensland, Raise has proven that individual, evidence-based mentoring during the important early adolescent years, 13 – 16, can change young people’s paths and transform lives.
Raise youth mentoring changes lives and these transformations are powered by individuals from all walks and stages of life. One of these generous individuals is Robyn Hayes.
For 10 years Raise has been running their youth mentoring programs in schools in Queensland, all the time powered by expertly trained, generous volunteer mentors.
Mark Oh works in the fast paced corporate world of SAS provision – delivering data, software and AI solutions. Despite his busy life, he has always been interested in giving back and in 2022 was looking for an opportunity to support young people.
A major new study from the University of South Australia has found that regular movement can significantly improve the mental health of teenagers.
Like many prejudices, adultism is deeply ingrained in our culture but how can we recognise and stop adultist biases from limiting our young people?
We talk about Raise youth mentoring as an early intervention strategy, but what does that mean and why is early intervention important?
We can't always control what our young people are exposed to but we can set them up to navigate challenges and come out stronger and wiser.
The current generation of teens are on track to become the loneliest generation in human history. Research shows that connection offers the solution to the loneliness epidemic, and mentoring can be the key that unlocks that connection.
Teen years can be challenging—self-doubt, peer pressure, and the pressures of growing up can take a toll on a young person’s confidence. As a parent or caregiver, you play a vital role in helping your teen develop self-assurance and resilience.
Have you ever thought about becoming a mentor but hesitated because you believed you weren’t qualified? You’re not alone. Many people think mentoring requires special expertise or professional experience, but at Raise, we’re here to bust that myth.