Unlocking the power of young people so they can shape their own lives

Reach’s work focuses on building known protective factors to enhance young people’s social and emotional wellbeing, and in turn reduce the development and severity of mental health problems in the future.

Our purpose

We invest in young facilitators to design and deliver transformative experiences for young people.

We connect young people through key conversations to build emotional resilience and courage, uncovering what is holding them back and equip them with tools to set goals, deal with conflict and stand up for what they believe in.

Our school and workplace workshops are 100% led by young people. Our crew of young facilitators are armed with the kind of insight only a young person can truly grasp and gain trust of the young people in their workshops via their own lived experiences. 

We do this for thousands of young Australians every single year, creating generations of confident, self-aware, passionate young people, shaping the world to be a better place.

Our impact

Through the delivery of our school workshops, we impact around 25,000 students across 450 schools per year throughout Australia.

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Our values

We don't just talk about culture - we live it. These four values shape how we show up for our young people, our team, and each other. Every day.

Stay curious

We are curious without judgement. We challenge ourselves and look for what is under the surface.

Give a shit

We care about ourselves and others.

Be your word

If we say we’re going to do it, we do it. If we have something to say, we say it with care.

Be real

We are authentic and vulnerable. Passionate and honest. We are inclusive and diverse. We create moments of true connection.

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Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it. We let our work — and our people — speak for themselves. Here's what some of the folks we've worked with have to say about partnering with Reach.

"Josh, Reagan and Harry were exceptional leaders in the Reach Rookies groups today – a good balance between allowing some fun and then pulling the group in to do the activities, asking an extra question to draw some students out a bit more but not pursuing shyer ones and asking for more detail, allowing the students who had really helpful things to say to talk a bit more and those that just wanted to nod and be quiet to do so, supporting those students who were quietly emotional and sitting out a bit."

Frankston East Primary School

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"We absolutely love having REACH work with our students!  Your team is always an absolute pleasure to work with and we are in awe of their skills when working with our young people."

Beaconhills College

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"I have heard nothing but positive feedback from the students I have spoken with who attended the workshop - a big thank you from Kolbe!"

Kolbe Catholic College

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"Reach exceeded our expectations with their workshops at our graduate welcome week. From workshops ‘Authentic Connections’ to 'Managing Up', their training was exceptional. They effortlessly engaged with our graduates, using language that resonated with them. The workshops were not only fun, but also highly relevant and memorable. We highly recommend Reach for their brilliant training expertise."

Early Careers Lead

John Holland Group

“The training that Reach provides for these young leaders seems to be spot on and our students were the much-needed beneficiaries of your program. Congratulations to all on your amazing work, and for starting term 2 off so strong!"

Iona College Geelong

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"We have partnered with Reach for many years through our Graduate Program, and their workshops are always a standout. Their facilitators create a genuine and engaging space that helps participants build confidence, connect with others and reflect on their own development. The impact they have each year is truly invaluable."

People and Culture Learning Consultant

RSM

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The Reach Ripple research Project

The Reach Ripple Research Project is a university-led longitudinal study delivered in partnership with Deakin University. It is designed to examine the long-term impact of Reach programs on past participants, extending beyond immediate post-program outcomes to understand how Reach continues to influence wellbeing, mindset, and life trajectories over time.

The project involves an online survey of adults aged 18 and over who participated in any Reach program between 2015 and 2025. The survey combines validated wellbeing measures with Reach-specific questions to assess sustained outcomes associated with program participation. The research focuses on whether and how Reach experiences continue to shape participants’ lives years after engagement.

Key areas of inquiry include long-term wellbeing and life impact, sense of purpose and belonging, attitudes toward mental health, relationships and community connection, and the cumulative or complementary effects of participating in multiple Reach programs.

The Reach Ripple Research Project provides independent, academically rigorous evidence of Reach’s long-term impact. It strengthens accountability to funders, partners, and the broader community, informs continuous program improvement, and establishes a strong foundation for future research and investment. This project represents Reach’s first academic research partnership in more than twelve years.

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Our team

We are youth led. Our workshops are for anyone from 10 to 18 and are led by young people with lived experience. We call them our Crew. As well as running all of our workshops, the Crew are involved in ongoing training and development, contributing to the leadership of Reach, training and mentoring our younger Crew.

Meet the team
Crew
Josh
Crew
Bri
Crew
Reagan
Crew
Cam

Safeguarding Policy

Child safety is the overarching commitment Reach upholds in any activity, whether it be a school workshop , a community program or camp, and is reflected in everything we do, supported by stringent policies and practices.

Reach has zero tolerance for abuse of young people and is committed to acting in the best interests of the health and wellbeing of young people Reach comes into contact with.

In achieving a safe environment for all young people, Reach recognises the particular needs of Aboriginal young people, young people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, gender diverse young people and those with a disability.

View our Safeguarding Policy
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Crisis intervention

If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs immediate support, please reach out. You don't have to go through it alone. The services below are free, confidential, and available to help you right now.

Kids Helpline

A free, private and confidential telephone and online counselling specifically for people aged between 5 and 25.

Call 1800 55 1800

kidshelpline.com.au

Suicide Call Back Service

Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.

Call 1300 659 467

suicidecallbackservice.org.au

Lifeline

This is a confidential telephone crisis support service available across Australia, 24 hours a day.

Call 13 11 14

lifeline.org.au

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct is more than a document - it's a commitment. It outlines the standards we hold ourselves to, how we treat each other, and what you can expect when you work with us. It's how we keep things fair, respectful, and transparent across everything we do.

View our Code of Conduct
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