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  • The Match Process: A Deeper Look into the Expertise of Our Programs Team

    Raise Foundation’s Program Counsellors play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the Raise mentoring program in hundreds of high schools across the country. Find out more about the significance of meaningful connections and the match process. Read more...

  • PC Perspectives – Sally Kable shares her inspiring journey from Raise alumni to program counsellor

    Moving on from fear, shame, loneliness and judgement I think becoming a mum comes with its own set of emotions and experiences that challenge you regardless of your personal circumstances and age. For me, the memories of having my first...

  • PC Perspectives with Daniel Davis

    Our podcasting Program Counsellor, Daniel Davis shares a comprehensive guide to solution focused therapy and narrative therapy, and how his professional background guides each session as a Raise Counsellor I have been working with Raise since the beginning of 2021....

  • PC Perspectives – Cindy Donald for Wear it Purple Day

    A few years ago, while I was at university, we were tasked with writing an assignment on the barriers to mental health services for a specific group of people, so I chose to base my assignment on gender diverse young...

  • PC Perspectives – a unique series of insights, knowledge and inspiring stories of impact from Raise Program Counsellors.

    Shelley Kallinko - Raise Program Counsellor I have been working with Raise as a Program Counsellor for four years and was a volunteer mentor for two years prior. I am passionate about the Raise Program and in my role, I...

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Disclaimer: Some mentee and match photos featured within our website are real, though names have been changed for privacy reasons. Where real quotes or images are used, names and images are not related to the person(s) quoted/pictured.

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