Onwards & Upwards Programs

Tristan

Tristan discovered strength and success through the Onwards & Upwards wellbeing mentoring program at the Mater Hospital. With the encouragement and support of his mentor, he formed a special bond that he deeply appreciated. His mentor’s understanding and great advice helped Tristan take actionable steps towards his goals and a brighter future.

Eve

Eve Shreiner, a 20-year-old from the Gold Coast, faced a challenging two-year period of unemployment. Despite her persistent efforts in applying for jobs, she received no responses, significantly impacting her self-esteem, confidence and overall wellbeing. Determined to turn her life around, Eve enrolled in the Inspiring Brighter Futures Foundation’s Onwards & Upwards – to a Job Program. Eve embraced all aspects of the program and worked hard with integrity to develop a version of herself who is ready to seek her positive future.

Meredith

With a wealth of experience, including her former role as Principal at Kirwan State High School, Meredith brings a passion for empowering students to reach new heights.

Watch her testimonial and be inspired!

Ross

Ross Thompson, CEO PeopleIN underlines the positive impact their collaboration with Inspiring Brighter Futures has on the local community.

Our mentors are the best advocates for why you should get involved, Ross says it best when asked what you would say to your mates about mentoring for IBFF. ‘Everyone has a story and has value to add, especially individuals that are on this program that have just starting their careers, just to give them that guidance and a nudge is very fulfilling from a personal point of view.

Alice

The graduates like Alice describe better than anyone, the positive impact the Onwards & Upwards mentoring program has on their lives.

Brielle

We love hearing first hand from our graduates how the program and their mentor has changed their lives and given them the confidence and self esteem to move forward and achieve success.

Brielle found the budgeting workshop extremely helpful and was grateful to her mentor Kelly for supporting her to save money, look for apprenticeships and to get her driving lessons. These are life changing steps for Brielle and she had a lovely message to her mentor Kelly: ‘Thank you for everything you have done for me and thank you for helping me find my confidence in myself.’

Mable Park graduates

The graduates like these students describe better than anyone, the positive impact the Onwards & Upwards mentoring program has on their life.

yourtown graduates

The graduates from yourtown describe better than anyone, the positive impact the Onwards & Upwards mentoring program has on their lives.