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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.
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.
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.
Raise supporter investing for the future

Lianne Graf supports young people in a myriad of meaningful ways.
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.
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.
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.
Raise Annual Impact Report 2025 – Connection matters

For 17 years, Raise has walked alongside young people during some of the most important and challenging times in their lives. This year marks a milestone moment for us — a transition into a new stage of connection, innovation, and expanded reach.
Supporting neurodivergent young people at school

Did you know 1 in 5 Australians are neurodivergent? This includes autism, ADHD, and other learning differences that shape how young people experience the world. Neurodivergence is not one-size-fits-all. Each student experiences school differently, and support needs may change across developmental stages and life circumstances.
How mentoring supports schools

When it comes to teenagers, teachers are at the coalface – working with hundreds of teenagers every year. Committed Student Support Officer Huzzy Rodríguez once again talks to us and tells us what is happening for the teens at his school. And how Raise is helping.
Finding new ways to support young people

Clinical Psychologist Melissa spent a few years considering ways she could volunteer, wanting to volunteer in something she could continue in her retirement was important. Melissa also wanted to build further connections with her community and continue those as her work life scaled down.
Running for a reason

Keen volunteer mentor Abby joined Team Raise and boosted her impact. By running in the HBF Run for a Reason she raised enough to recruit, screen, train, and onboard a new mentor, whose work will help support young people during the critical early teen years, and build resilient communities.