Concerned about a teen in your life?
Why not empower your teen with the transformative benefits of mentorship?
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Young Australians are navigating a mental-wellbeing crisis:
How a mentor can help... A non-parental figure can offer transformative support and new perspectives.
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Young Australians are navigating a mental-wellbeing crisis:
- Rising household stress & poverty
- Bullying & social media impact
- School refusal
- Alarmingly high rates of mental illness and youth suicide
How a mentor can help...
A non-parental figure can offer transformative support and new perspectives.
Raise Digital’s online mentoring programs make mentoring more accessible than ever.
- Trained and trusted mentors matched with young people.
- Flexible 1:1 online sessions at convenient times and locations.
- Genuine connections built on trust and respect.
Choose from 3 flexible ONLINE MENTORING programs to support a young person in need.
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10- week program |
Paid Qualified Counsellors |
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Mastering the skill of asking for help |
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17- week program- Pairs teen with trained volunteer mentors - Offers guidance across a wide range of skills - Focuses on personal growth and navigating life's challenges - Consistent one-on-one mentoring sessions Apply now |
10- week program- Pairs teen with supportive volunteer mentors - Focuses on developing the skill of seeking help - Empowers teens to recognise their need for support - Builds confidence in asking for assistance for future success Apply now |
Paid Qualified Counsellors- Connects teens with professional, qualified counsellors - Offers personalised support for serious needs - Provides immediate assistance from trained experts - Ideal for those seeking specialised guidance Apply now |
Not sure which program to choose?
Click on the Apply Now button and we will guide you to the right program.
Benefits of mentoring include
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Healthier relationships |
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Improved inter-personal skills |
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Enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence |
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Improved attitude and more engaged |
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Reduced school dropout rates |
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Improved behaviour at home and school |
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Increased performance at school |
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Mentoring gives your teen...
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| Someone who will listen | Someone who will hear them | Someone who will guide them and show up every week just for them |
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| Someone who will listen |
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| Someone who will hear them |
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| Someone who will guide them and show up every week just for them |
Who is Raise Digital for?Our online programs are open to young people in years 7-10 at high school (or equivalent age, 13-16 years old, for home schoolers) looking for extra support. |
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It’s best suited to young people:
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Whose school doesn’t offer Raise mentoring within school hours |
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Receiving support from another youth service that believe a mentor would complement the support plan |
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Studying via distance education or homeschooling |
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Who have been through the program before or missed out on the in-school program |
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Who learn at home due to school refusal or other challenges in the traditional school environment |
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Who are comfortable with technology, talking online and feel comfortable sitting at a screen for 45-50 mins |
This program won’t suit young people:
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Who are forced into it |
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Who feel screen fatigue after a day at school |
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Who are overcommitted in the afternoons, making it difficult to make mentoring a priority each week |
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A person in crisis who needs the professional support of a Psychologist. |
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Is currently under the care of a Psychologist for suicidal ideation or are or have recently experienced significant trauma. |
Who is Raise Digital for?
Our online programs are open to young people in years 7-10 at high school (or equivalent age, 13-16 years old, for home schoolers) looking for extra support.
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Whose school doesn’t offer Raise mentoring within school hours |
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Studying via distance education or homeschooling |
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Who learn at home due to school refusal or other challenges in the traditional school environment |
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Receiving support from another youth service that believe a mentor would complement the support plan |
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Who have been through the program before or missed out on the in-school program |
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Who are comfortable with technology, talking online and feel comfortable sitting at a screen for 45-50 mins |
This program won’t suit young people:
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Who are forced into it |
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Who feel screen fatigue after a day at school |
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Who are overcommitted in the afternoons, making it difficult to make mentoring a priority each week |
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A person in crisis who needs the professional support of a Psychologist. |
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Is currently under the care of a Psychologist for suicidal ideation or are or have recently experienced significant trauma. |
Click through to learn more about our support options
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