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.
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 for Life is back for 2024! Will you join us as we walk or run 4km a day in the month of September?
The second term of the school year can be a challenging period for students, especially those in the pivotal years of 8 and 9. As their students navigate the whirlwind of adolescence, juggling academic pressures, social dynamics, and personal growth, Alfred Deakin High School in the ACT remains committed to fostering resilience and wellbeing.
Shining the light on young people and their wellbeing
At Barrenjoey High School, fostering student wellbeing isn't just a priority—it's a way of life. Nestled within the vibrant community of Avalon in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Barrenjoey High school is renowned for its strong focus on student welfare and community engagement.
Meet Parker. Parker was exploring their gender identity but felt isolated, without anyone to share the journey with. Parker was also experiencing bullying and knew they needed additional support to manage their stress. Parker felt empty and confused.
At Raise, we're committed to supporting our First Nations mentees as they navigate unique challenges and discover their full potential.
This is your chance to join tens of thousands of people as they take on the iconic 14km course! Run, walk, jog, skip, roll or dance your way from Sydney's CBD all the walk to the world-famous Bondi Beach finish line on Sunday 11th August 2024.
Zoe participated in the Raise Program when she was 15 yrs old. Here she shares with us what life was like for her before Raise, what she’s learned along the way, as well as the thing that surprised her the most – the power of someone showing up and just listening each week.
Raise Foundation accepts the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart to walk alongside First Nations Australians for a better future. We are an ally to First Nations people and embrace this once in a lifetime opportunity to support constitutional reform. In all that we do, we are guided by our strong values...
Hear from LGBTQIA+ community member, Jody Marie, how her experience as a Raise mentor has helped her feel accepted and appreciated, which has spurred her to inspire others about the LGBTQIA+ community and perfectly exemplifies this year's theme for Wear It Purple Day, "Write Your Story"...