Ladder offices are now open

We look forward to working with you again this year.

To find out more about all our Ladder programs, visit the "how we help" section of our website.

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Ladder co-hosts youth jobs expo to provide employment pathways for young people in the Latrobe Valley

Ladder young people connected with local service providers and businesses in tourism and hospitality and were equipped and inspired to become job ready.
Parents graduate from our first Surviving Adolescence program with a newfound confidence and understanding of supporting their young people
Young people confidently become job ready or transition back to school after graduating from Ladder program

Since graduating, participants have been actively seeking employment or re-engaging at school.
“I’m going to go back to school and be my best.”

We are so proud of our young people’s achievements that have included returning back to school and a new-found confidence in themselves.

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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.
Careers
Ladder 2022 AFL Finals Pin Campaign

Support Ladder to improve the lives of young people experiencing disadvantage.
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.
Our Board
Who we are

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

Ladder also partners with organisations to implement aspects from our successful programs in a variety of settings.
Ladder and the AFL industry

Ladder was created by AFL players, and they continue to be at the heart of the organisation.