Raise Foundation | Evaluation Report 2023
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Mentoring evidence We conduct regular audits of our program against the Australian Youth Mentoring Network Benchmarks, and meet or exceed all of them. In 2024, our Program Director, Kathleen Vella – the original author of the Australian Youth Mentoring Benchmarks – is reviewing the Benchmarks in line with international best practice to celebrate 10 years since their adoption in Australia and compare them with those recently updated in the US.
% Meeting element
Average rating (1-4)
Total score 2.75 to 3 to meet
Element and ratings • Raise rating key
Raise rating
exceeds •
meets
Element 1 Planning and Design
Thorough program planning that clearly articulates the target group, aims, criteria and model of the program. A management and governance structure underpinned by well-developed and targeted organisational policies and procedures. Evaluation to assess the impact and effectiveness of the program to improve its operation and promote its outcomes.
2.83 17/18 95%
Element 2 Management and Governance
2.78 19.5/21 93%
Element 3 Evaluation
3.5 12/12 100%
Element 4 Staff
High quality program staff with sufficient resources and support.
3 12/12 100%
Element 5 Recruitment
Suitable mentors and young people recruited from the program’s target groups.
3.25 12/12 100%
Element 7 Orientation and Training Element 6 Screening and Selection
A clear selection process to assess the suitability of mentors and young people.
3.16 18/18 100%
Comprehensive orientation and training for mentors and young people to assist them in building an effective mentoring relationship. A consistent matching process that links the young person with the most appropriate mentor. Ongoing match support including regular monitoring and feedback to manage risk and create opportunities to celebrate the relationship. A planned end to the formal relationship that is clearly agreed and adhered to by all stakeholders.
3.33 9/9 100%
Element 8 Making the Match
3
9/9 100%
Element 9 Monitoring and Support
2.85 20/21
96%
Element 10 Closing the Match
3
9/9 100%
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