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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.

  • 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.

  • The Art of Mentee Selection

    Maximising the Impact of Youth Mentoring

  • 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.

  • Addressing Crime & Violence

    Insights from Tracey, Youth Safety Officer

  • 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?

  • Issues Confronting Mentees

    Young people’s concerns are shifting and differ by gender

  • The Gift of Goodbye

    The Gift of Goodbye: Why is the process of graduating from Raise’s mentoring program so important?

  • Youth Speak Out

    Youth Speak Out: Social Media, 'Third Spaces', and the Future of Mentoring

  • The importance of listening

    By Janeve Freidman (Learning and Development Consultant). At Raise, we believe in the power of listening to transform lives and communities. By fostering strong listening skills, we can create more compassionate, understanding, and connected environments.

  • Sparking change: How a colleague inspired Sam* to mentor a young person

    Have you ever been sparked into action by a colleague’s personal story?   That's what happened to Sam* from Origin Energy Foundation when his colleague shared their experience of participating in Raise’s youth mentoring program at a company Town Hall.

  • Stride 4 Life 2024

    Stride for Life is back for 2024! Will you join us as we walk or run 4km a day in the month of September?

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we mentor. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise their long-held traditions of mentoring and nurturing the next generation through story, connection, and shared wisdom. We honour that legacy by creating spaces where learning flows both ways and every voice is valued.

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