The Power of Showing Up is a podcast with one focus – youth matters. As well as sharing our expertise in mentoring, we’ll also be talking to a broad range of experts and industry leaders that can all bring insight, knowledge and guidance for everyone that wants to better understand and support the teenagers in their lives.
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In this episode, Dan is joined by Andrew Turvey, who sheds light on the exciting Together 4 Youth (T4Y) collaboration.
T4Y is a collective of 14 Australian not for profit organisations working in the secondary sector delivering wellbeing, social and emotional learning and work readiness programs. Dan and Andrew discuss the impact T4Y wants to leave in 2022 and what differentiates them from other youth focused initiatives.
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Presenter – Dan Davis (@metmindstherapy)
Guest – Andrew Turvey, Together 4 Youth
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
In this episode we are once again joined by Raise Foundation’s Founder and CEO, Vicki Condon.
This episode explores how the Raise programs work, what mentees and mentors can expect out of the programs, how Raise Foundation is funded for its work and how the programs positively impact the lives of the young people we work with.
If anything you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metmindstherapy)
Guest – Vicki Condon AM
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
Do you know how to start meaningful conversations with the teenagers in your life? Dan is joined by fellow Raise Program Counsellor Heidi Forde to discuss to importance of creating conversations with teens. They offer advice on how you can start and maintain these conversations, why this is such an important process to develop and provide further resources so that you are empowered to start having these conversations.
If anything you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metmindstherapy)
Guest – Heidi Forde
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
What is a positive risk?
Today Dan speaks with Rebecca Forte, a Raise Program Area Manager and Counsellor. In this episode you will learn about positive risks and the important role they can play in the development of young people and also how we can encourage young people to incorporate positive risks into their lives.
If anything you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metmindstherapy)
Guest – Rebecca Forte
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
Do you want to know how to identify and support young carers? In this episode Dan speaks to Elena Katrakis, the CEO of Carers NSW and a fierce advocate for helping young carers around Australia. Learn about the young carers in your local community, how to recognise if someone is taking on a caring role and where young carers can resources and practical support.
If anything you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
All advice cited in this episode can be further explored by visiting Carers NSW – carersnsw.org.au.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metmindstherapy)
Guest – Elena Katrakis (@carersnsw)
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
How was Raise formed?
What have we learned along the way?
Dan Davis is joined by Raise Founder and CEO, Vicki Condon, to explain the amazing 13 year history of Raise, how it all started and the future plans for Australia’s leading youth mentoring organisation.
If anything you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metmindstherapy)
Guest – Vicki Condon AM
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
Adam and Amy (Top Blokes) join Dan to speak about the important social education and mentoring work that Top Blokes are doing with young men.
They also discuss some of the key challenges that boys are facing today and how their organisation encourages conversation and open spaces for young men to explore such challenges.
If anything you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
All advice cited in this episode can be further explored by visiting Top Blokes– topblokes.org.au.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metmindstherapy)
Guest – Amy and Adam (@topblokes)
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
What does the evidence say about the drug use of teenagers?
In this episode we’re joined by Paul Dillon, the Director of Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia. Paul will help us learn ways to support young people with their use of alcohol and other drugs and offer some practical tips and resources to help you support the youth in your life.
If anything you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
All resources cited in this episode can be further explored by visiting Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia – darta.net.au.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metmindstherapy)
Guest – Paul Dillon (@dillonpauldarta)
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
Do you know the differences between disordered eating and an eating disorder?
In this episode Dan is joined by Danni Rowlands the national manager for prevention services at Butterfly Foundation. They discuss how to support young people with disordered eating and offer a wealth of practical advice, resources and tips.
If anything you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
All information and resources cited in this episode can be further explored by visiting butterfly.org.au.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metmindstherapy)
Guest – Danni Rowlands (@butterflyfoundation)
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
Are you struggling with how to help your teenager through a tough time? Or have you ever wanted to learn more about mentoring a young person?
Long-term Raise ambassador Georgie Gardner chats with Raise Founder and CEO, Vicki Condon, to discuss her powerful story about Raise’s origins. They summarise the benefits of youth mentoring and how Raise exists to help young people work through mental health issues, social and emotional wellbeing and school engagement.
If anything you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Georgie Gardner (@georgiegardner9)
Guest – Vicki Condon AM
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)