Want to live a long and happy life? Volunteer!
Evidence | March 2nd, 2021
There’s a wealth of research that tells us that volunteering is good for us.
A letter from a mother
Evidence | September 30th, 2020
Hi, my name is Jenna and my daughter is currently engaged with a mentor from Upside.
The 'third relational space'
Evidence | September 28th, 2020
Mentors negotiate a ‘third relational space’ In the recent thematic analysis of 48 Upside interviews and 297 pages of transcriptions, AUT researchers found that Upside mentors have a unique relationship with the young person.
"Many of the mentors have been with our students through some of the toughest seasons of their lives."
Evidence | March 13th, 2020
"We don't know where these young people might have been today had it not been for their relationships with their mentors who have been advocates, supporters, trustworthy confidants, listening ears, voices of wisdom and of immense care."
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences?
Evidence | February 27th, 2020
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences?Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are major contributing factors for poor youth development that can lead to negative health and social outcomes in adulthood.
"Invaluable in helping children build a trusting relationship with a positive role model."
Evidence | February 26th, 2020
We often get letters from our referrers which remind us why we do what we do.
What makes mentoring relationships work for teenagers?
Evidence | February 21st, 2020
International research tells us successful mentoring relationships with teens include these four things.
"I just feel like I've got colour in my life again."
Evidence | February 21st, 2020
We often get letters from our referrers which remind us why we do what we do.