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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lianne Graf supports young people in a myriad of meaningful ways.
What difference can one mentor make? For 15 young people, the answer is simple: everything.
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.
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.
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.
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.