Raise 2024 Evaluation Report
One action, big impact. To see the Raise 2024 Evaluation Report, read more.
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Building confidence and connection: my story as a youth mentor
The idea of mentoring first crossed my mind during one of those long, quiet COVID lockdowns in 2020. Maybe it was the cabin fever, or just a moment of clarity, but I realised I wanted to do something meaningful after it was over—something that felt worthwhile. Of course, actually starting was another thing entirely. I wasn’t sure where to begin, so the idea just sat there, waiting for the right time.
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Closing the Mentoring Gap
Research from the US suggests that more than one in three young people grow up without a mentor outside their family, and this gap continues to grow.
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A Parent's Perspective: The Impact of a Raise Mentor
What does a parent of a Raise Mentee think about the impact of having a mentor?
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Issues Confronting Mentees
Young people’s concerns are shifting and differ by gender
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The Gift of Goodbye
The Gift of Goodbye: Why is the process of graduating from Raise’s mentoring program so important?
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The importance of listening
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.
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Sparking change: How a colleague inspired Sam* to mentor a young person
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.
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Navigating Term 2: Alfred Deakin High's Holistic Approach to Supporting Students
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.
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Why is Year 8 the pivotal time to establish wellbeing goals and nurture help seeking skills?
Shining the light on young people and their wellbeing
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Nurturing Bright Futures: The Impact of Mentoring at Barrenjoey High School
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.
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Meet Zoe
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.