Encouraging your teen to move
A major new study from the University of South Australia has found that regular movement can significantly improve the mental health of teenagers.
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Adultism – limiting a generation
Like many prejudices, adultism is deeply ingrained in our culture but how can we recognise and stop adultist biases from limiting our young people?
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Why is early intervention the key to keeping young people safe
We talk about Raise youth mentoring as an early intervention strategy, but what does that mean and why is early intervention important?
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Loneliness and young people
The current generation of teens are on track to become the loneliest generation in human history. Research shows that connection offers the solution to the loneliness epidemic, and mentoring can be the key that unlocks that connection.
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Celebrating the Women Who Mentor: Female Mentors Changing Lives
At Raise, we see the transformative power of mentoring every day. This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women who make up the heart of our programs—our mentors.
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School's Perspective on Mentoring
Transforming Young Lives – School's Perspective on Mentoring
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Raise 2024 Evaluation Report
One action, big impact. To see the Raise 2024 Evaluation Report, read more.
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"Great for the Soul": My Journey as a Raise Youth Mentor
When I first heard about Raise, I was walking my dog and noticed a bus shelter advertisement. The challenges young people face today hit home instantly.
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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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The Art of Mentee Selection
Maximising the Impact of Youth Mentoring
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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?