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How to start conversations with teenagers

October 19, 2021Mentoring, People, Tips and Advice

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...

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

August 12, 2021Mentoring, People

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...

Mentoring Moments: Pieter Reede

March 8, 2020Mentoring, People

For a young person, the power of having someone neutral to talk to, who really listens and actually hears them, is extraordinary. The Raise village wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the dedication and commitment of volunteer mentors like Pieter Reede,...

Help Raise Recruit 2,000 Volunteer Mentors for 2020

November 1, 2019Mentoring, News & Events, People

Volunteer Mentor Recruitment is now in full swing. Raise is looking to recruit at least 2,000 mentors for young people in 2020. Do you know someone who would make a great mentor or could volunteer some time to help with recruitment? It is...

Graduation Season is Here

September 18, 2019Mentoring, News & Events, People

The season of graduation celebrations at Raise is both heart-warming and mind-blowing. We kicked off our 87 graduations across Australia with two in Brisbane on Tuesday this week, and it was plainly evident that our mentees have come such a...

Raise Ambassador Mark Beretta named 2019 Australian Father of the Year

August 28, 2019LTMM, News & Events, People

Sunrise sports presenter and Raise Ambassador Mark Beretta has been named the 2019 Australian Father of the Year by The Shepherd Centre in recognition of his strong family values and ongoing commitment to community-focused initiatives. As a father of two children…

Welcome to our New Ambassadors, Georgie and Fitzy

August 14, 2019LTMM, News & Events, People

Raise’s Village is growing! We are proud to welcome Nova 96.9 Breakfast host Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald and Today Show host Georgie Gardner into our Village as Raise ambassadors. Fitzy first got involved with Raise when we asked him to write…

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How to start conversations with teenagers

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

Mentoring Moments: Pieter Reede

Help Raise Recruit 2,000 Volunteer Mentors for 2020

Graduation Season is Here

Raise Ambassador Mark Beretta named 2019 Australian Father of the Year

Welcome to our New Ambassadors, Georgie and Fitzy

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