Raise Foundation | Evaluation Report 2023
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Independent evaluation and assurance Opportunity of the Raise Independent Evaluation In 2023, the Melbourne Graduate School of Education
We are grateful for the support of the Australian Government Department of Health who have provided funding for the independent evaluation.
(MGSE) is undertaking an independent impact evaluation of the Raise Youth Mentoring program, comparing outcomes for Raise mentees against those of other students in the same school. In collaboration, the Social Outcomes Lab Is conducting an economic evaluation looking at the cost effectiveness of the Raise Youth Mentoring program. We expect to release the findings of these evaluations in early 2024, along with the actions Raise has taken in response to the Independent Process Review conducted by the Social Outcomes Lab in 2022.
Thank you to our Raise Research Advisory Council The Raise Research Advisory Council provides independent advice and guidance to support our research and evaluation strategy. We are grateful for the support of the RAC and for their commitment to Raise.
Professor Lucas Walsh
Penny Dakin ARACY CEO Penny Dakin is a change maker and systems thinker. Penny’s primary focus is on child & youth wellbeing; she supports Raise because of its understanding that all aspects of a young person’s experience are interconnected and can potentially impact on individual mental health outcomes.
Rachel Christie Rachel is driven to inspire curiosity for evidence leading to actions that improve outcomes for people and communities in need. She supports Raise on the Research Advisory Council to contribute to the increased resilience and wellbeing of young people in Australia.
Suzie Riddell Suzie Riddell is
Carolyn Curtis Carolyn Curtis is the CEO of TACSI. She is supporting Raise because of the need to move beyond professional service systems alone towards leveraging the wisdom, knowledge and infrastructure of our communities as a way of building more sustainable responses to our
As director of the Monash Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice, Lucas is passionate about supporting young people to have the best opportunities to thrive. Mentoring is a powerful way of supporting young people – especially those in need.
the CEO of Social Ventures Australia. Suzie supports Raise because she believes that every young person in Australia deserves the opportunity to thrive, and the evidence shows that supportive mentoring relationships can help make that happen.
most pressing social issues.
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