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Welcome to The Power of Showing Up podcast brought to you by Raise Foundation, the experts in youth mentoring in Australia. Episodes are centred around the power of mentoring, better understanding the challenges young people face and how to support teenagers through this critical time when so much is changing and going on for them. The podcast will share a wealth of practical advice, incredible insights, inspiring stories, tips, guides and research.
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Have you ever struggled with Anxiety? Or have you ever wanted to support a friend or loved one with their anxiety? In today’s episode Host Dan Davis hears from Raise Youth Advisory Council members Amira Skeggs, Tianna Jones and Milena Shvedova. They summarise what it feels like to live with anxiety and what resources are available.
Presenter: Dan Davis
Guests: Amira Skeggs, Tianna Jones, Milena Shvedova from the Raise Youth Advisory Council
Today, founder and CEO of Kids Xpress, Margo Ward, talks with Dan Davis, a Raise program counsellor, about trauma informed approaches. They discuss what a trauma informed approach looks like when working with young people, how you can implement this in your professional, personal, and social life, and why this is so important for everyone to understand.
If anything you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
All information and resources cited in this episode can be further explored by visiting kidsxpress.org.au. For more information you can also visit raise.org.au or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metamindstherapy)
Guest – Margo Ward
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
Award winning author, educator, and speaker Maggie Dent sits down with Georgie Gardner to talk about the challenges children face as they progress into adolescence and how you as their parents or other community members can best support them.
If anything you hear in this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information go to either https://www.maggiedent.com/ or raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Georgie Gardner (@georgiegardner9)
Guest – Maggie Dent (@maggiedentauthor)
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
In this episode, Raise ambassador Georgie Gardner chats with Angelica Ojinnaka, Australian Youth representative to the United Nations. Together they discuss what issues are most important to young people today and practical ways to elevate youth voices.
If anything you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids HelpLine on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Presenter - Georgie Gardner (@georgiegardner9)
Guest - Angelica Ojinnaka
Music - Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
In this episode, Dan is joined by Dannielle Miller, CEO of Enlighten Education, a program for young girls and boys in schools. They discuss the importance of paying attention to student wellbeing outside of the classroom to increase school participation and year cohesion.
If anything you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
All information and resources cited in this episode can be further explored by visiting https://www.enlighteneducation.com/
For more information you can visit raise.org.au or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter- Daniel Davis (@metamindstherapy) Guest- Dannielle Miller Music- Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
Georgie Gardner, a Raise ambassador, interviews Janvi Kumar, a lived experience engagement co-ordinator at Batyr, an organisation working with young people to address youth mental health issues. Together they discuss destigmatising mental ill health and the challenges individuals face when trying to get help.
If anything you hear in this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit https://www.batyr.com.au/ or raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Georgie Gardner (@georgiegardner9)
Guest – Janvi Kumar
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
Do you know how to support our gender diverse youth?
In this episode, Dan hosts Leah Page, an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. Together they discuss the various challenges this community, particularly transgender youth, face and how you can better support the gender diverse individuals in your life.
If anything you hear in this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids HelpLine on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Guest - Leah Page
Presenter - Daniel Davis (@metamindstherapy)
Music - Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
How can you improve your listening skills?
In this episode Raise program counsellor Dan Davis discusses how to be a good listener with Betti Paris, our learning and development manager at Raise. Together they go through why listening is so important and the positive impacts active listening can have on the people in your life.
If anything you hear in this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids HelpLine on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information you can visit raise.org.au or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
Presenter - Dan Davis (@metamindstherapy)
Guest - Betti Paris
Music - Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
Do you know the different forms of bullying?
In this episode Dan is joined by Tayla McKechnie former employee of Project Rockit. They discuss how to support young people who are experiencing bullying and offer a wealth of practical advice, resources and tips.
If anything, you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
All information and resources cited in this episode can be further explored by visiting projectrockit.com.au
For more information you can visit raise.org.au or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Daniel Davis (@metamindstherapy)
Guest – Tayla McKechnie
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
What’s it like to mentor with Raise?
In today’s episode, Dan Davis speaks to Lisa, an experienced mentor of 9 years. They discuss the mentoring journey, what to expect out of becoming a mentor, how mentors are matched with youth and also highlight some key takeaways from the program.
If anything, you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metamindstherapy)
Guests – Lisa
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
What’s it like to mentor with Raise?
In today’s episode, Dan Davis speaks to Blake, an experienced mentor of 5 years. They discuss the mentoring journey, what to expect out of becoming a mentor, how mentors are matched with youth and also highlight some key takeaways from the program.
If anything, you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metamindstherapy)
Guest – Blake
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
How can we foster more inclusivity and safety for the youth in our communities?
In this episode, Dan is joined by Cindy Donald, one of Raise expert Program Area Managers to talk about the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces for transgender youth. They discuss some practical examples of things you can do to support transgender youth in your community.
If anything, you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metamindstherapy)
Guests – Cindy Donald
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
How can we foster more inclusivity and safety for the youth in our communities?
In this episode Dan speaks with Josh Paatan, a fellow Raise Program Counsellor. This episode will help us to understand the importance of developing safe spaces for teens, whilst also providing some practical advice on how you can cultivate inclusive spaces for young people.
If anything, you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metamindstherapy)
Guests –Josh Pataan
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
Did you know that approximately 42,000 young people asked for help from a homelessness service in Australia during 2020-21?
In today’s episode, Dan speaks with Pam Barker, the ex-CEO of YFoundations. They discuss how you can identify young people who are at risk of homelessness and how to support vulnerable youth in your community.
All information cited in this episode can be further explored by visiting YFoundations– yfoundations.org.au
If anything, you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metamindstherapy)
Guests – Pam Barker (@yfoundations)
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
In this episode, Dan is joined by Andrew Turvey, who sheds light on the exciting Together 4 Youth (T4Y) collaboration.
T4Y is a collective of 14 Australian Not for profit organisations working in the secondary sector delivering wellbeing, social and emotional learning and work readiness programs.
Dan and Andrew discuss the impact they want to leave in 2022 and what differentiates them from other youth focused initiatives.For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Together 4 Youth - together4youth.org.au
If anything, you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metamindstherapy)
Guest – Vicki Condon
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
In this episode we are once again joined by Raise's founder and CEO, Vicki Condon.
This episode explores how the Raise programs work, what mentees and mentors can expect out of the programs, how Raise Foundation is funded for its work and how the programs positively impact the lives of the young people we work with.
If anything, you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metamindstherapy)
Guest – Vicki Condon
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
What is a positive risk?
Today Dan speaks with Rebecca Forte, a Raise Program Area Manager and Counsellor. In this episode you will learn about positive risks and the important role they can play in the development of youth and also how we can encourage young people to incorporate positive risks into their lives.
If anything, you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metamindstherapy)
Guest – Rebecca Forte
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
Do you know how to start meaningful conversations with the teenagers in your life?
Dan is joined by fellow Raise Program Counsellor Heidi Forde to discuss to importance of creating conversations with teens. They offer advice on how you can start and maintain these conversations, why this is such an important process to develop and provide further resources so that you are empowered to start having these conversations.
If anything, you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metamindstherapy)
Guest – Heidi Forde
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
Do you want to know how to identify and support young carers?
In this episode Dan speaks to Elena Katrakis, the CEO of Carers NSW and a fierce advocate for helping young carers around Australia.
You will learn about the young carers in your local community and some of the strengths that these resilient people have. You will also learn how to recognise of identify if you or someone close to you is taking on a caring role and you will also learn about some resources and practical supports that young carers can access.
If anything, you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
All advice cited in this episode can be further explored by visiting Carers NSW – carersnsw.org.au
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metamindstherapy)
Guest – Elena Katrakis (@carersnsw)
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
How was Raise formed? What have we learnt along the way?
Dan Davis is joined by Raise’s founder and CEO, Vicki Condon to explain the amazing 13 year history of Raise, how it all started and the future plans for Australia’s leading youth mentoring organisation.
If anything, you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.
For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Presenter – Dan Davis (@metamindstherapy)
Guest – Vicki Condon
Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)
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