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  • Mentor Moments: Nick explains how mentoring is a two-way street

    We recently sat down with Nick, an experienced Raise Mentor to discuss his rewarding mentoring journey. Finding a purposeful path It’s been clearly identified that if you make an impact on a person at the earliest possible point then you...

  • Re-establishing connection as teens transition back to the school environment

    The best support we can offer young people during this stressful time is: open communication active and non-judgmental listening modelling positive behaviour Using these strategies can help our teens learn to regulate their own emotions, communicate effectively and build resilience by engaging in a positive support system. Below we have outlined some ways you can ease the transition back...

  • How to start conversations with teenagers

    Adolescence is a time for big feelings, significant challenges and transitions. In addition, COVID-19 has brought with it a whole new batch of complexities such as: Will we go into another lockdown? Why can’t I see my friends yet? Will we get sick? Will life go back to normal? Talking with teens about their concerns and experiences can help them cope, but...

  • Helping to support a positive pathway through the pandemic

    We know COVID-19 is impacting young people and their families, but there is also hope for the future As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we're seeing the damaging impacts lockdowns and uncertainty are having and will continue to have on young...

  • 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...

  • Mentor Moments – Jane shares a heartfelt account of why she chose to mentor with Raise and how the journey has unfolded so far.

    As a parent of two teenagers and the wife of a husband who battles with addiction and depression, I’ve had my share of challenges. Confronted by their father’s suicide note and disappearance, whilst we were beyond grateful to get him...

  • How mentoring creates a powerful ripple effect

    One of the beautiful things about mentoring is the change that occurs far beyond the mentoring match itself. Mentoring creates a powerful ripple effect that impacts entire communities. At Raise, we see the ripple effects that mentoring a young person...

  • 15. Paul Edwards, CCO at the Foxtel Group, shares why partnership with Raise is a truly successful community strategy

    “The partnership started from word of mouth, which I think, despite living in a digital age where people look to communicate electronically, is still the best way to get trusted referrals. Our chief executive, Patrick Delany has a mentor in...

  • 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...

  • Connecting commitment to community – An in-kind partnership that every charity dreams of…

    After a chance introduction late last year, we were fortunate to be offered a huge opportunity with a new in-kind partner, JCDecaux. Founded in 1964, JCDecaux invented the concept of street furniture in Lyon, France. It quickly became an advertising...

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