Youth mentoring experts | raise.org.au
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Creating a ripple effect Evaluations of our training courses show that the skills participants develop are transferable across all areas of their lives. Our mentors consistently report applying the knowledge and techniques gained from our training and programs to both personal and professional settings, creating a positive ripple effect throughout our communities. 95% of mentors reported learning skills they could use in their personal relationships.
Among our corporate mentors (volunteers who mentor with Raise through their workplace), 86% said they developed skills applicable to their professional environment.
Additionally, an impressive 97% of university placement students shared that their training with Raise was complementary to their studies. We’re proud to be equipping a new generation with youth safety and mentoring skills, creating another avenue for a ripple effect.
of university students said Raise Mentor Training was complementary to their studies
97%
Fortifying safety standards We continuously review and enhance our rigorous safety practices. In addition to completing our best practice Raise Youth Mentor Training course, all Raise mentors undergo mandatory Working with Children Checks and National Crime Checks specific to their state. Raise continues its partnership with Oho, Australia’s first always-on national verification system, to enhance volunteer screening processes and quickly identify individuals who do not meet our selection criteria. Strengthening community We’re thrilled that 90% of mentors reported feeling a stronger connection to their community and 95% expressed a greater likelihood of volunteering after mentoring with us – demonstrating Raise’s impact in fostering engaged, connected, and thriving communities.
At Raise, we recognise the transformative power of mentoring in building strong, supportive communities grounded in hope and empowerment. We are committed to expanding mentoring opportunities and equipping more individuals with valuable mentoring skills. In 2024, we proudly launched Raise Learning – an industry-certified mentor training initiative through our social enterprise, the Raise Centre for Youth Mentoring. Raise Learning provides high-quality training for anyone who lives, works, or volunteers with young people – whether through formal mentoring in workplaces and programs like Raise or informal mentoring within their community, network, or home. Raise Learning offers a range of flexible training options, including courses, workshops, webinars, and ‘lunch and learn’ sessions, as well as tailored packages designed to meet specific needs. This groundbreaking initiative amplifies our ripple effect, extending our reach and providing another avenue to support young people and address the nationwide youth mental health crisis.
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