Meet Lucas. At just 15, Lucas struggled with anxiety, leaving him feeling unsure and isolated. But with the right mentor, Lucas built confidence and can now see a brighter future. At Raise we know there are many teens just like Lucas waiting for a Mentor of their own. Someone who can be there for them, without judgement to listen and support. But without funding, we can’t train enough mentors for every young person who needs a Raise Mentor. This holiday season, please consider making a small donation so that struggling teens like Lucas can be supported and given the gift of confidence and connection. Your donation can change a teens life. Help teens like Lucas thrive—donate today and make a life-changing difference. 💙 https://lnkd.in/d8B7kdsM #SupportOurYouth #MentorshipMatters #YouthWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters #FundraiseForTeens #EndOfYearGiving
Raise Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Sydney, New South Wales 6,403 followers
A powerful mentoring movement creating thriving communities across Australia
About us
Based in high schools, we provide young people with a caring, independent volunteer mentor who shows up each week, just for them. With time to listen, one-to-one support with a mentor gives young people a voice, empowering them to cope better, today and in the future. We've recruited, screened and trained over 7,200 volunteers to become youth mentors. These incredible, everyday people show up week after week as an independent, caring and trusted mentor. Together we've supported over 10,700 young people. Every program is managed by our qualified counsellors who oversee the smooth, safe and successful delivery of our programs. We can’t remove the barriers and challenges that young people may experience throughout their adolescence and the rest of the lives, however, through our program, young people are equipped with the tools, skills and resources they need to support their mental health, social and emotional wellbeing and engagement. Empowered to use these skills, teenagers are more able to navigate the complexity of adolescence and the challenges life may throw at them.
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https://raise.org.au/
External link for Raise Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2008
- Specialties
- Youth Mentoring Programs, Personal Development Workshops, Corporate Social Responsibility Programs, In School Mentoring, Corporate Volunteering, Mentor Training, and Mental Health Advocate
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131 Clarence St
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Sydney, New South Wales 2000, AU
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1st Floor, 601 Rathdowne Street
North Carlton, VIC, AU
Employees at Raise Foundation
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"Listening to young people and offering them a space to share their thoughts and feelings is truly rewarding." 💙 Our mentors like Liz are making a real impact by being that sounding board for our youth. If you've ever wanted to make a difference in someone's life, now's your chance. Join us as a mentor in 2025 and help shape the future. Apply today and be the change a young person needs. Visit the link https://lnkd.in/gnTMmc5M to learn more and sign up! #RaiseMentoring #YouthSupport #BeTheChange #MentorWithRaise
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Recently we enjoyed an intimate and insightful boardroom lunch in Melbourne, kindly hosted by Equity Trustees and Moller Family Foundation to explore the meaningful impact of mentoring on the wellbeing of young people in Australia, as well as the power of early intervention measures to drive significant social change. Special thanks to our guest speakers and on-the-ground experts, including Dr Kate Filia, Senior Research Fellow at Orygen, Centre for Youth Mental Health; @Kate Bentley, Raise Program Counsellor; and @Katie Parker-Vukusic Head of Wellbeing, @Bentleigh Secondary College. The top themes throughout our conversations included: - Social isolation and young people not having people to turn to in times of need (/ability to form meaningful connections) including parents not being equipped to know where to go or how to frame to their kids about getting help - Young people being increasingly concerned about the cost-of-living crisis and financial security for their future - Skyrocketing anxiety, resulting in school refusal, which in turn impacts mental health - A desire for face-to-face services by young people – findings from a survey of 18,800 young people around Australia by Orygen and Mission Australia showed that 70% of young people reported wanting in-person connections in times of need - Resilience being frequently thrown about as a buzz word. Its not necessarily about bouncing back but rather having the skills and resources to be ok with feeling and sitting with emotions that are uncomfortable and knowing that things will get better - Great recognition and appreciation for the dedication and commitment Wellbeing Teams have for their students and supporting them to get the help they need. There is so much more we need to do as a collective amidst the "loneliness epidemic eroding mental health" amongst our young people. We are committed to our goal of providing a trained and trusted mentor to every young person who needs one. To continue the conversation and support our mission, please reach out! Vicki Condon AM, Adelaide Thompson, Steph Hutson, Emily Cormack Equity Trustees
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Thank you, Jacinta Tynan, for sharing this moving conversation with fellow ambassador Ellia Green. Hearing Ellia’s journey—from Olympic glory to the deeply personal moments of resilience and transformation—beautifully highlights the impact of mentorship and the strength that comes from it. We’re honoured to have ambassadors like you both inspiring and uplifting the Raise Village. 💙 #RaiseFoundation #MentoringMatters
Ellia Green has quite the story to tell. There’s the Olympic gold medal in Rio as an esteemed member of the Australian Rugby Sevens team in 2016. That’s the part that made him a household name. But there’s also an extraordinary backstory of resilience, courage and determination that has shaped him. As a fellow ambassador with Raise Foundation , I had the opportunity to sit with Ellia and ask him the deeper questions at a special fundraising lunch for Raise. Ellia opened up with vulnerability and generosity to share the story of his adoption at birth, heartache at losing his beloved mum (he wanted to bury his Olympic medal with her until the funeral director talked him out of it!), becoming a parent, gender transition and redefining his identity after sporting heroism. He also talked about the importance of mentoring in his own life - his mentors none other than Peter and Bev Brock (friends of his parents) - the very essence of what Raise Foundation is about. Find any person doing impressive things and you’ll usually find they have a mentor. Thanks @tribeca @junliu8205 for your support of Raise.
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We’re so grateful for mentors like Cathy, whose dedication and support help young people step out of their comfort zones and shine. Here’s to many more rewarding years together! 💙
Another year has passed volunteering with Raise that I feel super proud to share. It has been so rewarding to see all those young minds grow out of their comfort zone to shine everyday as a young adult. Run and grow with Raise Foundation #raiseFoundation #resilience #youth #strength #mentoring #lifeCoach #future
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As part of #RaiseGratitudeWeek, we would like to say a huge thank you to all of our incredible agency partners, media partners and contractors! Your support, generosity and dedication is instrumental in driving our mission forward and making a difference to the lives of young people across Australia. From developing creative campaigns to providing CSA and in-kind media we are beyond grateful for your commitment to Raise and the impact you help create every day. Thank you for being invaluable partners in this journey! 💙 #GratitudeWeek #ThankYou #RaiseGratitudeWeek Lionize - A Reason Group Company So Shall We Keyy Productions Sure Studios Oliver Pestalozzi Michelle Currah Donor Republic JCDecaux Australia ARN Media Sam C. Are Media Pty Ltd CHANNEL 7 TV Origin Energy Foundation Sydney Airport Foxtel Group Isabel Sandercock-Brown Carrie Webster Matthew Melhuish Simon Collins Melanie Ridout
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Our Gratitude Week celebrations continue as we recognise another vital part of our Raise village - our wonderful school partners! 🏫💖 A huge thank you to our amazing school partners for opening your doors and hearts to Raise mentoring programs. Because of your commitment, more young people are feeling supported, heard, and empowered to take on life’s challenges with confidence. 📚💙 Together, we’re making a real difference in your school community, one mentoring relationship at a time. Thank you for helping us create safe and positive spaces for young people to thrive! #thankyouschools #supportingyoungpeople #RaiseGratitudeWeek
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As a part of #RaiseGratitudeWeek, today we’re giving thanks to our distinguished Ambassadors. Each one generously dedicates their time and energy in pursuit of our mission to support young people right around Australia. They sprinkle their magic on our fundraising events, lead with vulnerability, share their personal mentor stories through our #letterstomymentor campaign and help us spread our messages far and wide through their social networks. We‘re truly grateful for your authenticity, kindness and your unwavering support. Thank you Jacinta Tynan Ellia Green Jean Kittson Alison Daddo Mark Beretta OAM Chloe Dalton OAM Cathrine Mahoney Tommy Herschell Patrick McCutcheon @georgie gardner @ryan fitzgerald @erik thomson @hugh sheridan
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Thank you, Sharyn, for your ongoing commitment and passion as a part of the Raise Village! Your dedication and the difference you make in the lives of young people is truly inspiring. We’re grateful to have you back for another year, and your words beautifully capture the impact and reward of mentoring. Here’s to another year of growth, connection, and positive change together! 💙
I’m happy to share that I’ve been involved as a Volunteer with Raise Foundation. It's a great organization that facilitates mentoring for high school students. Raise is looking for more mentors to assist with their program delivery in 2025. Its such a rewarding role and the training was amazing, I am very happy to be volunteering again for my 3rd year ! Please comment below or message me if you would like to learn more or get involved. https://lnkd.in/g5FKfTD3
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Congratulations, Michelle Shiers! We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Raise Village. Your dedication to supporting and uplifting young Australians is inspiring, and we’re so grateful to have you on this journey with us. Here’s to the positive impact you’ll bring as a mentor! 💙
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I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Raise Youth Mentor Volunteer Training from Raise Foundation!
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