How mentoring supports teen mental health. What we’re seeing from Raise Digital
New results from Raise Digital show how online mentoring helps teenagers build confidence, cope with challenges and feel less alone.
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One morning, one community, hundreds of moments of connection
When we launched the very first National Day of Connection, our hope was simple: inspire communities across Australia to pause, reach out and remind one another that no one has to face life's challenges alone. In Berri, South Australia, that hope came to life in the most inspiring way. Led by Raise Program Counsellor Carly Johnson, who also works as a Community Weaver with Our Town Berri, the Riverland community embraced National Day of Connection with warmth, creativity and genuine collaboration.
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Raise Partnerships Manager Amanda Palmer talks about her drive to be part of ‘something bigger’.
Amanda Palmer is the kind of person people are drawn to, exuding a warm, wise confidence. It was this very nature that led a colleague to suggest she mentor as part of her workplace’s corporate volunteering.
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Ripples founding member Sally McLennan. Living a life with passion and purpose.
Sally McLennan has a relatively unique spin on life. Born in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to Australian parents, Sally experienced a childhood filled with community spirit, connection and a focus on education.
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10 ways to combat loneliness and build meaningful connections
In a world that’s more digitally connected than ever, many people are feeling increasingly disconnected in real life. Loneliness can affect anyone, regardless of age, background or circumstance, and often exists quietly beneath the surface of busy lives.
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Connection is a workplace superpower: Why mentoring matters more than ever
Loneliness isn’t just a personal issue. It’s a workplace issue. A recent article in The Conversation highlights that loneliness at work matters more than we think, linking it to lower job satisfaction, reduced performance and poorer mental health outcomes. When employees feel disconnected, the impact ripples beyond the individual to teams, culture and productivity. For organisations, this presents both a challenge and an extraordinary opportunity.
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Why Jack's trekking 23 marathons in 23 days
Jack Morgan is so committed to supporting young people in his community that he’s trekking enough km’s to smash out more than 23 marathons in 23 days. On 29 May 2026, he’ll be setting off on the Bibbulmun Track, one of the world’s great long distance walk trails. It stretches 1,000km between Albany and Kalamunda. Once Jack has trekked the entire track he’ll be known as a Bibbulmun ‘end-to-ender’, a title not many can claim.
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Why connection matters more than ever: In conversation with Associate Professor Michelle Lim from Ending Loneliness Together
Loneliness is common yet misunderstood. You may think of it as being alone, not having many friends, or simply going through a quiet patch socially but according to Associate Professor Michelle Lim, CEO and Scientific Chair of Ending Loneliness Together, Australia’s peak body addressing loneliness, loneliness is far more complex than this.
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Raise supporter investing for the future
Lianne Graf supports young people in a myriad of meaningful ways.
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The ripple effect of mentoring: Terry’s legacy lives on
What difference can one mentor make? For 15 young people, the answer is simple: everything.
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Is this 'normal'? An insight into the world of teens.
Sally Kable, Head of Program Delivery and Quality at Raise says that when Parenting teens you'll often feel like you’re getting it wrong. That’s normal, and you're probably doing everything right. It’s just a whole new world – for both of you.
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All in and leading with heart
CEOs lead organisations into the future, but very few make it their life’s mission to change trajectories for young people. Vicki Condon AM has. She tells us why she founded Raise and her hopes for the future.