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  • Jacob's Story

    Jacob's Story

    Turning dreams into reality Read more

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Naomi's Story

Naomi's Story

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Published: 10th February, 2021

Updated: 16th June, 2021

Author: Claire Castle

Jacob's Story

Jacob's Story

Turning dreams into reality Read more

Published: 18th August, 2020

Updated: 3rd February, 2021

Author: Claire Castle

Lucy's Story

Lucy's Story

Refusal to re-engagement, Lucy's heading back to school. Read more

Published: 18th August, 2020

Updated: 18th February, 2021

Author: Claire Castle

Max's Story

Max's Story

The road to independence Read more

Published: 18th August, 2020

Updated: 18th February, 2021

Author: Claire Castle

Daniel's Story

Daniel's Story

Rising Through Resilience Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 18th February, 2021

Author: Claire Castle

Abby's Story

Abby's Story

From uninspired to an inspiration Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 18th February, 2021

Author: Claire Castle

Laura's story

Laura's story

Restoring self-belief Read more

Published: 26th June, 2019

Updated: 25th August, 2020

Author: Stephanie De Campo

Aiden's story

Aiden's story

"Just like the players that train and play on this oval, we also want to achieve our goals. We have a vision for our future”. Find out how this 18-year old unearthed his inner giant. Read more

Published: 26th June, 2019

Updated: 23rd August, 2021

Author: Stephanie De Campo

Mary's story

Mary's story

Overcoming self-doubt to unleash her inner talents Read more

Published: 26th June, 2019

Updated: 25th August, 2020

Author: Stephanie De Campo

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  • Ladder participants’ exclusive experience at the North Melbourne Football Club

    Ladder participants’ exclusive experience at the North Melbourne Football Club

    Thanks to the club for hosting us and to Emma Kearney for showing us around the club. This was an exciting and unique experience for our Ladder participants.

  • Ladder participants build their confidence and become job ready

    Ladder participants build their confidence and become job ready

    Our young people learned new skills, engaged in mock interviews with our wonderful ANZ mentors and are now confident and ready to get that job.

  • Ladder participants volunteer to prepare hampers for community members in need

    Ladder participants volunteer to prepare hampers for community members in need

    Our young people volunteered and gave back to SecondBite, who have kindly provided hampers to our participants when they also needed them.

  • Victorian College of the Arts hosts an Open Day for Ladder participants

    Victorian College of the Arts hosts an Open Day for Ladder participants

    Ladder participants interested in pursuing a career in the creative arts attended this Open Day and it allowed them to explore alternative secondary education options in the arts.

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  • Ladder Step Up Sydney

    Ladder Step Up Sydney

    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.

  • What we do

    What we do

    We exist to make young people’s lives better.

  • Donate

    Stand with AFL players and donate to their official charity, Ladder and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people experiencing disadvantage.

  • Ladder Step Up Latrobe Valley

    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.

  • Ladder 2022 AFL Finals Pin Campaign

    Ladder 2022 AFL Finals Pin Campaign

    Support Ladder to improve the lives of young people experiencing disadvantage.

  • Careers

    Careers

  • Ladder Mentoring

    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.

  • Our founding

    Our founding

    Over ten years ago, AFL players made a decision that would impact the lives of thousands of young people for the better.

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    AFL players believe that every young person deserves an opportunity to succeed.

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