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Good friends Kai and Cooper continue to motivate one another post Ladder program

Good friends Kai and Cooper joined our first Navigator pilot program in partnership with Berry Street. Both have now returned to school full-time.
Ladder 2022 AFL Finals Pin Campaign

Support Ladder to improve the lives of young people experiencing disadvantage.
Our second Navigator program graduates kicking goals in Bass Coast/South Gippsland

Another group of fantastic young people have graduated from our Navigator program with Berry Street in Bass Coast/South Gippsland.
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What we do

We exist to make young people’s lives better.
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.
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.