Celebrating the Women Who Mentor: Female Mentors Changing Lives
At Raise, we see the transformative power of mentoring every day. This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women who make up the heart of our programs—our mentors.
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School's Perspective on Mentoring
Transforming Young Lives – School's Perspective on Mentoring
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Raise 2024 Evaluation Report
One action, big impact. To see the Raise 2024 Evaluation Report, read more.
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"Great for the Soul": My Journey as a Raise Youth Mentor
When I first heard about Raise, I was walking my dog and noticed a bus shelter advertisement. The challenges young people face today hit home instantly.
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Building confidence and connection: my story as a youth mentor
The idea of mentoring first crossed my mind during one of those long, quiet COVID lockdowns in 2020. Maybe it was the cabin fever, or just a moment of clarity, but I realised I wanted to do something meaningful after it was over—something that felt worthwhile. Of course, actually starting was another thing entirely. I wasn’t sure where to begin, so the idea just sat there, waiting for the right time.
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Congratulations Karen, a fabulous result for Raise in the ACT
This year Westfield in Woden ACT acknowledged our Canberra Program Coordinator Karen Mohring as a finalist for 2024 and awarded her a grant for $5,000 that will go directly to supporting our programs in the Canberra community.
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Closing the Mentoring Gap
Research from the US suggests that more than one in three young people grow up without a mentor outside their family, and this gap continues to grow.
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Addressing Crime & Violence
Insights from Tracey, Youth Safety Officer
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A Parent's Perspective: The Impact of a Raise Mentor
What does a parent of a Raise Mentee think about the impact of having a mentor?
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Issues Confronting Mentees
Young people’s concerns are shifting and differ by gender
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The Gift of Goodbye
The Gift of Goodbye: Why is the process of graduating from Raise’s mentoring program so important?
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Youth Speak Out
Youth Speak Out: Social Media, 'Third Spaces', and the Future of Mentoring