Ladder programs and services

Empower Youth Program

Ladder delivers the Empower Youth Program in Geelong in partnership with Barwon Child, Youth and Family. Read more

Ladder Mentoring

Mentoring involves a select group of AFL players, business and community leaders who are supported by Ladder to develop a positive and meaningful relationship with a young person. Read more

The Ladder Step Up Sydney program kick starts the career prospects of young people aged between 15 and 20 years who have had an out-of-home care experience and are connected to the western Sydney region. Read more

Ladder Step Up Latrobe Valley

The Ladder Step Up Latrobe Valley program helps young people build on their strengths and explore different jobs and industries. Read more

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Latest

Step Up Latrobe Valleys Development Coaches making the most out of COVID-19 regulations

Step Up Latrobe Valleys Development Coaches Sarah and Chris are making the best out of the current COVID-19 regulations and ensuring program participants are supported through the current stages of isolation.

Fremantle AFLW Captain, Kara Antonio supports Ladder program with online at-home exercise routine

The first AFLW player in our online series, Fremantle AFLW Captain, Kara Antonio runs us through an at-home exercise routine. There is no equipment required and can be done safely and

Western Bulldogs FC player and AFLPA board member, Easton Wood gives insight into his daily routine during COVID-19 crisis

Western Bulldogs FC Premiership Captain and AFL Players' Association board member, Easton Wood provided Ladder with an exclusive insight in to his daily routine during the COVID-19 crisis. Easton provides Ladder program participants with some tips on how to stay emotionally and physically healthy during the physical isolation period. Hear him speak about how he is spending his day during this challenging period and read more about why it's important below.

AFL Players support Ladder's online program delivery - Josh Dunkley, Western Bulldogs Football Club

Western Bulldogs Football Club player, Josh Dunkley is among a number of AFL players helping Ladder to provide regular and ongoing support to program participants during the latest COVID-19 regulations.

Leticia achieves employment goals in the Latrobe Valley

Leticia has gained employment at Latrobe Regional Hospital after her participation in the Ladder Step Up program.

A Grand Final Week event to remember

Over 400 guests were treated to a night of entertainment and mingled with the stars, as part of an AFL Grand Final Week event hosted by ANZ volunteers.