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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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