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)