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. Read more
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. Read more
Our young people volunteered and gave back to SecondBite, who have kindly provided hampers to our participants when they also needed them. Read more
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. Read more
Through our partnership with Reclink Gippsland, our participants engaged in an arts session where they were able to get creative and boost their mental wellbeing. Read more
We understand that not all young people’s journeys are linear. Harmonee recently gained employment after re-engaging with Ladder. Read more
The next Ladder Step Up program commenced in Latrobe Valley this week. It has kicked off to a great start, with participants signing “The Deal”. Read more
Returning to school can be a challenge for many young people entering our programs. We’ve supported our recent program graduates with the skills and confidence to get back on their education journey so they have a better chance at succeeding in all areas of life. Read more
We are excited to be adding to our wonderful list of partners, with SAP selecting Ladder as its chosen footy tipping competition charity recipient. Read more
Find out how our program motivated Damien and supported him to become job ready. Read more
Ladder mentors become a trusted support and advocate and motivate their mentee to achieve their goals. Read more
We celebrated the graduation of another wonderful group of young people. Read more
Ladder program participants recently attended a group mentoring day hosted by our wonderful ANZ volunteers in Melbourne. Together, they participated in a range of activities including mock interview, setting SMART goals and hearing directly from ANZ mentors on their own personal career progression. Read more
Today Minister for Families and Communities and Minister for Disability Services Natasha Maclaren-Jones announced additional funding to expand the Ladder Step Up program beyond the Sydney area and into regional NSW. Read more
Ladder participants took on the interview outfit challenge. They worked together to identify appropriate clothing for a job interview and walked away feeling confident and ready to go Read more
AFL Premiership player Cam Guthrie hosted a Ladder program session spoke about his career and had some wonderful advice for our participants. Read more
Cooper joined Ladder’s augmented Reconnect program in October last year and with the support of Ladder, has recently secured employment. Read more
Ladder Step Up Sydney participants will be volunteering with The Rev Bill Crews Foundation to provide meals and hampers for people experiencing homelessness. Read more
Through our partnership with Reclink, we’ve been able to provide activities that boost both the physical and mental wellbeing of Step Up Latrobe Valley participants. Read more
This investment will help the most vulnerable young people in out-of-home-care get practical assistance until they turn 21. Read more
We are so proud of this new partnership that will see Blackbaud staff volunteering their time to support Ladder programs and young people online. Read more
Thank you to our Step Up Latrobe Valley Alumni and current Reconnect program participants who volunteered their time and the wonderful organisations who donated supplies. Read more
Tiago graduated the Step Up Sydney program 12 months ago and has continued kicking goals including getting a job, presenting to the NSW Minister for Families and Communities and Minister for Disability Services, Natasha Maclaren-Jones and winning awards. Read more
Brittany has recently become an accredited trainer and Ladder will soon offer this training to a range of community partners and representatives from the AFL industry. Read more