About Raise Foundation
Purpose Young people across
Intent To offer early intervention, evidence-based mentoring for young people in high schools with trained and trusted independent adults.
Impact Young people are able to get through adolescence, believe in themselves and others, and are equipped to shape a purposeful life.
Aspiration To create thriving communities by delivering mentoring programs across Australia, prioritising younger students in public secondary schools who are most at risk of disengagement or poor wellbeing.
Australia are experiencing an increasing number of challenges that impact their wellbeing, yet many are unable to access someone or somewhere for support during adolescence.
Young people are the least likely group to ask for professional help 1
1 in 4 young people feel lonely all or most of the time 2
1 in 4 young people will experience bullying at school 4
Suicide is the leading cause of death for young people 3
This is an urgent crisis, and the economic impact of these
problems is substantial. At Raise Foundation, we believe it is within our power to do something about these social issues.
Stress, mental health, school problems, body image are the top issues of concern 7
1 in 6 young people feel negative or very negative about the future 5
1 in 11 young people are disengaged from education and work 6
Raise Foundation | 2021 Annual Report 6
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