Raise Foundation Mentoring Opportunity

Mission
To impact the wellbeing of young people at risk of disengagement in Australia,through best practice mentoring programs.

Vision

To create thriving communities by empowering our young people to become resilient, capable and connected.

Reason

• In Australia, 1 in 6 people are aged 12-24
• Young people in Australia experience poor outcomes in key areas
• 1 in 3 are without adequate work (ie either un- or under-employed)
• 1 in 10 are completely disengaged from education, employment and training
• 1 in 4 have a mental health condition
• One quarter of young Australians are unhappy with their lives
• Only 32% of young people will visit their School Counsellor
• Australia has the fourth highest rate of teenage pregnancy in the western world
• Suicide is the highest reason for death of young people

Personality

Compassionate – cultivating relationships based on trust, kindness and sincerity
Honest – being dedicated to consistency, integrity and accountability
Innovative – using fresh approaches which facilitate ongoing improvement
Respectful – supporting people to make their own positive choices and changes
Professional – providing high standards are personal, responsive and flexible
Youthful – motivating people to flourish using positivity, fun and enjoyment

Youth Safe, Youth Friendly

Raise Foundation is committed to being a Youth Safe, Youth Friendly organisation and will, for all children and young people who come into contact with its programs:

• provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children
• work to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
• appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it occurs
• place the interests of any young person suffering harm, or at risk of harm, above the interests of any other individual or the organisation