Raise Foundation | Annual Report 2024
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A committed and purpose-driven team
”We all genuinely believe in the power of our mentoring programs to make a very real difference for young people in Australia, and we are all prepared to put our heart and soul into our work to impact youth mental health and wellbeing in our country.” – feedback from our 2024 Great Place to Work® survey
Our volunteer mentors Every year, we work alongside dedicated volunteers who generously offer their time and passion as youth mentors. Our volunteer mentors are the heart of the Raise community and a driving force behind our mission. This expanding network plays a crucial role in empowering and supporting young people, helping us make a lasting impact. As we look to the future, we’re excited to grow this network even more, welcoming volunteers who share our commitment to creating positive change in the lives of young Australians. Advisory Councils with a purpose Our team is guided by the expertise of our Board of Directors, Advisory Councils and Ambassadors. We are fortunate to have the support and connections of a remarkable team of people on our Patron’s Advisory Council, chaired by David Gonski AC, Youth Advisory Council chaired by Lucy Snowball, Research Advisory Council, chaired by Professor Lucas Walsh, School Advisory Council chaired by Tamara Salamacha and Marketing Advisory Council, chaired by Emma Flowers.
In 2024, our dedicated and purpose-driven team reached new milestones, providing support to thousands of young people while also recruiting, training, and onboarding more volunteer mentors than ever before. At Raise, we take great pride in the positive work environment we’ve built and continue to foster together. We were thrilled to earn Great Place To Work® Certification in 2024, a prestigious ‘employer-of-choice’ recognition based entirely on employee feedback. This certification is the global benchmark for recognising exceptional employee experiences. View our certified company profile page . In the Great Place to Work® survey, our team members described Raise as a warm, welcoming and inclusive workplace where their work holds deep meaning and they feel they are making a real impact. They also expressed a strong sense of connection, feeling inspired by our vision and purpose and taking great pride in how Raise contributes to the community. In 2024, Raise submitted its first annual report to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Pleasingly, our gender pay gap for average total remuneration was within the optimal target range at -1.4%, reflecting our commitment to gender equality and indicating Raise has a balanced approach to compensation.
of employees agree that Raise is a great place to work
feel included and treated fairly, regardless of their background
90%
99%
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