Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia LTD

each time we pair a young person with a mentor, we start something incredible – a life changing relationship built on friendship, trust, guidance and empowerment. big brothers big sisters helps young people who face serious adversity – those who have little opportunity to develop positive and supportive relationships with adults. many who are hungry for friendship, guidance and acceptance. through our structured mentoring programs young people have the opportunity to unlock their potential and build a brighter future. we know that by positively changing the course of a young person's life we can build resilience and a sense of self-worth in young people, helping them to stay at school, improve their relationships with families and their community which in turn can lead to long-term community benefits like an increase in school retention; school and community safety; and greater employment opportunities. by connecting a disadvantaged child to a positive role model we can break the cycle