Bump

Bump

Our Bump mentoring program is for young pregnant and parenting girls aged between 13 and 23, and it is a fun way for the girls to meet other young mums, as well as have some much needed “me” time. Bump includes weekly mentoring and workshops with an experienced mum as a mentor at various locations on different days. View an outline of our Bump Program Diagram for more information and our Bump Curriculum Model to see the workshop topics are covered.

In 2018 we are running 6 Bump programs across 3 States.  All young mums are invited to come to our workshops to check out the program and meet some new friends, or catch up with old ones. Please email us at hello@raise.org.au to register your interest for our next workshop, or make direct contact with our Program Coordinator for the location you would like more information about:

Narrabeen, NSW – sarah.herriot@raise.org.au
Parramatta, NSW – kate.graham@raise.org.au 
Newcastle, NSW – sally.gray@raise.org.au
Noble Park, VIC – jodie.harris@raise.org.au
Geelong, VIC – jo.ridgeway@raise.org.au
Woodridge, QLD – veronica.lister@raise.org.au

How Does Bump Work?

Young mums meet with their mentor each week in school term time for a catch up. Our mentors are experienced mums that young mums can chat to about anything at all, have some time out with, and ask questions of. They are not just another older woman telling the girls what to do. They are someone on the girls’ side who is interested only in supporting young mums and encouraging them. They won’t give advice unless they are asked for it.

The girls and mentors also complete workshops together which provide a great support network, as the girls can meet other young mums in their area. Mentor matches can be made at any time during the year. We celebrate the conclusion of the program with a fantastic graduation celebration in September where all the girls and their mentors come together and celebrate their achievements.

All of our mentors complete our best practice Mentor Training Course, and they complete a compulsory Working With Children Check, National Crime Check, and have a telephone interview.

Young mums can refer themselves to the program, or they can be invited to attend by community workers who feel they might benefit from having a neutral positive role model in their lives. The young mums choose whether they would like to be involved, and then an application form is completed. The program is completely free for young mums. Raise works closely with social workers, midwives, youth workers, caseworkers and community organisations who make referrals to our program.