Partners Westsiderise

Westside Rise is an exciting new partnership with Charis Mentoring Inc. and COACH Community Mentoring.

Our Westside Rise Project is a strengths-based collaborative-community approach to improving holistic outcomes for at-risk young people situated in the western suburbs of Melbourne. The collective approach will provide support in key targeted settings: One to one support; Group Mentoring support; Family Support and Community Engagement.

Opportunities to refer or volunteer as a mentor open now. Click on the link to refer a young person or to apply as a mentor.

The project is funded under the Safer Communities Fund Round Six Early Intervention with the Australian Government.

Partners Westsiderise

At Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia, we prioritize the safety, well-being, participation, and empowerment of all children and young people. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards child abuse.

We are committed to the cultural safety of children and young people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those with disabilities, providing a safe and inclusive environment for all.