Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia provides long-term, one-to-one mentoring to help change the course of vulnerable young peoples lives.Big Brothers Big Sisters believes in the potential of all young people and, through its mentoring programs, is committed to working with the community empower Australia’s youth to achieve their ambitions. Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia is part of the world’s largest volunteer-supported mentoring network, mentoring young people around the globe for over 110 years. Through a rigorous screening and matching process we match young people aged between 7 to 17 with positive adult role models (Mentors- Bigs), who work alongside their mentee (Little), creating a safe and supportive space to foster a sense of belonging and self-worth. This support is aimed to help build their confidence, increase their resilience & open their minds to new possibilities.

Social Engine – powering young people into employmentSocial Engine’s mission is to build life skills and provide work experience that enables ‘at risk’ young people to secure real jobs. Our primary purpose is to change lives through getting young people into work that matters, but we’re also committed to building awareness of issues surrounding youth unemployment. Our mission is to create a financially viable and sustainable social enterprise that facilitates the ongoing creation of job opportunities for those who need them. Any profits are reinvested in the enterprise to create more jobs for ‘at risk’ youth.

Stride Education is passionate about making change in a changing world. For over 35 years, we have been delivering social and emotional wellbeing programs to students, teachers and parents.Our signature programs are delivered in primary and secondary schools across Australia. Programs include Peer Support, Peer Mediation, MPower Friends, Revved Up, Leadership, Supportive Friends, The Resilience Toolbox, iPrep and more. These are facilitated over a full day, half-day, or 2-hour period. In addition, we work closely with schools and educational organisations to tailor-build programs to suit specific student needs and budget requirements.

First Step is a not for profit organisation, based in Melbourne, whose aim is to help people overcome drug and alcohol addiction and the associated mental health and social issues.Provided in one location our services are specifically designed to work with people living with addiction and are free (fully funded) to all patients.

Black Duck Group is a majority-led Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Enterprise that provides young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with sustainable pathways and livelihoods to support cultural capabilities and transform economic standings. We create programs to provide the learning and pathways for young Indigenous people through a combination of Black Duck and partner organisations.

Surrender’s primary purpose is to motivate emerging generations across the wider church to move from interest to action by becoming personally involved in expressions of Christ’s call to the poor and marginalised.

Community Heart Media is the voice of community- exploring community issues and bringing insights about community programs that change lives.https://communityheartradio.com/ Come and listen to community leaders share their story and others impacted by social issues from across Australia.Community Heart discusses current community topics and issues that concern many and gives you ways to be involved and to help.Community Heart can be heard on 98.9 Northwest FM on Wednesday nights from 8pm to 9pm. The program looks into the heart of your community, addressing issues that impact young people, connecting you to exceptional community leaders that lead community organisations that are making a real difference in our community.

Premenstrual Disorders Australia endeavours to significantly increase awareness of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "PMDD", in Australia.PMDA seeks to improve the quality-of-life of PMDD women and individuals assigned female at birth ("afab")*, by addressing the importancy and urgency of building PMDD-specific resources and supports for Australian patients, within the mental health, medical and scientific sectors.

St Kilda Gatehouse is a grass roots, street level engagement tool for street sex working women in the south-eastern suburbs that provides a safe place and drop in service – to engage the women, develop a trusting relationship and support them in their day-to-day lives. St Kilda Gatehouse also works with young women aged 12-25 years old who are at risk of or affected by child sexual exploitation (CSE) in the Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Kingston, Cardinia and Casey area.

Whitelion’s vision is for all young people to have equal opportunities to succeed.Whitelion’s purpose is to give young people the pride, courage and opportunities to change their lives.