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.
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Wear It Purple Day 2023 - The importance of taking ownership of your own narrative
Hear from LGBTQIA+ community member, Jody Marie, how her experience as a Raise mentor has helped her feel accepted and appreciated, which has spurred her to inspire others about the LGBTQIA+ community and perfectly exemplifies this year's theme for Wear It Purple Day, "Write Your Story"...
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The Match Process: A Deeper Look into the Expertise of Our Programs Team
Raise Foundation’s Program Counsellors play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the Raise mentoring program in hundreds of high schools across the country. Find out more about the significance of meaningful connections and the match process. Read more...
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Raise 2022 Evaluation & Annual Report
Take a deep dive into our annual and evaluation report for 2022. Read more...
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Mentor Moments - How mentoring helped Lily overcome her high school experience
Lily shares her mentoring journey, how it helped her overcome her own high school experience and become one of our valued Youth Advisory Council members.