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Raise significantly improves youth wellbeing by connecting trained and trusted mentors with every young person in Australia who needs one.

Raise provides school-based mentoring programs for young people across Australia. We work with young people to build resilience, help seeking skills, hope for the future and school belonging.

06/10/2026

The Power of Showing Up 💙

Across Australia, we came together to celebrate the incredible achievements of young people graduating from the Raise Youth Mentoring Program this year, and the volunteer mentors who supported them along the way.

Over six months, our wonderful volunteers showed up for young people. The impact of their support is best expressed by the young people themselves.

💬 “I feel like I’m more confident. I think it helped me know that I can tell people about problems that I have, and then I don’t just have them to myself.”

💬 “I feel that I can trust my mentor. She cares for, guides, supports and inspires me. I felt safe with her, and I’m grateful for her.”

These graduations are more than ceremonies. They're moments of reflection and connection, celebrating the difference we've made in young people's lives.

✨ This year was especially significant as we celebrated our 20,000th mentee since launching in 2008.

Thank you to our mentors, schools, partners and donors. Your support makes this all possible. Together, we're helping young people feel seen, heard and valued, and shaping brighter futures.

23/09/2026

Today, Raise is proud to celebrate an extraordinary milestone: the graduation of our 20,000th mentee.

Over the past 18 years, we've matched 20,000 young people with their own trained and trusted mentor who supported them to ask for help, build resilience, engage with school, and become more hopeful for their future.

This achievement belongs to every volunteer mentor who has shown up week after week to listen, encourage, and support a young person when they needed it most. It also belongs to our generous donors and corporate partners whose commitment has made this impact possible.

18 years. 20,000 young people supported. 12,000 mentors trained. Countless brighter futures.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Together, we've shown the incredible power of showing up.

Allegra Spender

18/09/2026

Social media and Young people. What You Need to Know⁠
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Learn from our Raise Learning experts as you explore how digital-native young people navigate a world of constant connection.⁠
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-Explore how social media impacts young people's wellbeing and behaviour.⁠
-Learn practical ways to encourage healthier online habits.⁠
-Understand why critical thinking and social media literacy are essential skills.⁠
-Take away practical tips to help young people stay safe online.⁠
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All webinars cost $22 and places are limited. ⁠
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Date: Tuesday 13 October, 1-2pm, or Thursday 15 October, 1-2pm.⁠
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👉 Book your spot today https://raise.org.au/courses/webinars/
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10/09/2026

Every young person deserves someone in their corner.

Today on R U OK? Day, we're reminded that prevention starts long before a young person reaches crisis.

Many young people simply need someone who will listen, care and keep showing up.

One Raise mentee said:
"I feel like I'm a little more confident. I think it helped me know that I can tell people about problems that I have and then I don't just have them to myself."

That's the power of mentoring.

If you'd like to be the person who shows up for a young person, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Become a Raise Mentor

https://raise.org.au/volunteers/apply-to-become-a-youth-mentor/

31/08/2026

National Child Protection Week (6–12 September 2026) highlights our shared responsibility to keep children safe and supported.⁠
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Our webinar, Keeping Young People Safe, will build awareness of what child abuse can look like and the practical actions communities can take. Together, we can ensure every child is not only heard but genuinely safe, cared for and protected.⁠
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📅 Webinar dates:⁠
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8 September: 1:00–2:00 pm⁠
10 September: 6:00–7:00 pm⁠
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All webinars cost $22 and places are limited.⁠
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Book your spot today https://raise.org.au/courses/webinars/
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Learning

26/08/2026

Learn from our Raise Learning experts.

We run webinars throughout the year to share the critical pieces of the puzzle you need to help your family navigate the, often challenging, teenage years.

Keeping young people safe will help build your confidence to spot concerns early and take action to keep your young people safe.

Learn what Youth Safety means, the key risks and indicators of harm, and how to respond well.

Ideal for anyone supporting young people who wants clear, practical safeguarding skills.

All webinars cost $22 and places are limited.

Book your spot today https://www.raise.org.au/courses/webinars/

12/08/2026

Welcome back to the Raise village, Maggie Dent 💙

We were delighted to welcome Maggie Dent back to the Raise village for a special webinar with our team.

Maggie shared powerful insights from Help Me Help My Teen, reminding us of the vital role trusted adults play in helping young people navigate the teenage years. One message particularly resonated with us: young people need "lighthouses" in their lives. Safe, supportive adults who provide guidance, connection and encouragement when it's needed most.

Hearing Maggie describe Raise mentors as lighthouses was a powerful reflection of the impact our mentors have every day. Through weekly mentoring sessions, they help young people feel seen, heard and valued, proving that sometimes just one conversation really can change a life.

Some of our key takeaways included: ✨ Make young people feel they matter
✨ Relationship safety is essential
✨ Genuine human connection changes lives
✨ Approach young people with calmness, curiosity and compassion

As Maggie beautifully said, "We need to be the stable, steady rails as they cross the bridge from tweens to teens."

We're also excited about Maggie's new book, Digital Freedom, co-authored with Kirra Pendergast, launching on 18 August. Anyone who pre-orders directly through Maggie before then will receive a signed copy and access to a free Q&A webinar with Maggie and Kirra. You can preorder a copy here: https://www.maggiedent.com/product-category/books/

Thank you, Maggie, for continuing to champion young people and for being such a valued part of the Raise village. We're grateful for your ongoing support of mentoring and your belief that every young person deserves a trusted adult in their corner. 💙

04/08/2026

Raise Learning webinars are here to support you on your parenting or caregiving journey.

Learn practical ways adults can offer meaningful support to help create safer, more affirming environments for all young people.

📅 Date: 12 August 2026

🕐 Time: 1:00–2:00 pm

Book your spot today:
https://raise.org.au/courses/webinars/

Learning

21/07/2026

Learn from our Raise Learning experts.

We run webinars throughout the year to share the critical pieces of the puzzle you need to help your family navigate the, often challenging, teenage years.

Gender diversity and identity is a grounded look at what gender is and how it shapes young people’s experiences.

Explore the challenges faced by gender‑diverse youth and the link between mental health and identity.

Learn practical ways adults can offer meaningful support to help create safer, more affirming environments for all young people.

All webinars cost $22 and places are limited.
Book your spot today https://www.raise.org.au/courses/webinars/

17/07/2026

Each young person has their own unique strengths and challenges. That's why Raise youth mentoring is individually tailored to support that young person, equipping them with the skills and support they need to safely navigate the early teen years and thrive. One Raise graduate tells us how Raise mentoring changed their life.

Read their story on our blog:
https://raise.org.au/blog/mentee-speaks/

Address

Level 3, 131 Clarence Street
Sydney, NSW
2000

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61272088337

Website

https://www.raise.org.au/

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