Ladder in Collingwood, Victoria, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Ladder

Locality: Collingwood, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9416 0064

Address: Gate 3, IKON Park 3054 Collingwood, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.ladder.org.au

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25.01.2022 Last week, our team delivered mentor training to volunteers from the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation GOAL Mentoring Program, focusing on how they can support young peoples personal development and goal setting. Best of luck to all the new mentors!

25.01.2022 Over the last year, we delivered vital programs to young people. This was done through a combination of individual and group sessions, totalling 2093 service delivery hours. With your support, we can assist many more. Please consider donating to Ladder this EOFY by making a donation now at our website. See the link in our bio. #EOFY #DonateNow

25.01.2022 Yesterday it was fantastic to see a young person from our program drive away in his new car! Jaxon has been working hard to save up for this first car and he was very proud to collect it with his mentor, Nick. Their next goal is to get up hours practising.

25.01.2022 Last week we celebrated the graduation of Ladder Step Up Latrobe Valley Program 14 with member for Eastern Victoria (Victorian Legislative Council), Harriet Shing MP. We couldn't be prouder of the progress these fantastic young people have made over the past eight weeks and are excited to see what they achieve in the future!

24.01.2022 A special message for Ladder young person Charlotte from Lynchy and Jordo.

24.01.2022 As the official charity of the AFL Players, Ladder provides young people with unique opportunities to engage with AFL and AFLW players, who regularly support with our programs. Players are now supporting Ladder like never before and providing exclusive online content for Ladder participants during the current COVID-19 regulations. We want to say a big thank you for your ongoing support!

24.01.2022 Bank Australia has supported our Step Up Latrobe Valley program since its establishment. This week, we caught up with George and Nicole from Bank Australia to plan the online financial literacy session that will be delivered to our program 10 participants. Ladder is very proud of this partnership and grateful to the Bank Australia staff who have come on board as 1:1 mentors for our program participants and also volunteered to assist with the delivery of program sessions.

24.01.2022 Jacqui was referred to the Ladder Step Up Latrobe Valley program by a friend. Once she met with the team and heard more about the program, Jacqui knew it was right for her and signed up straight away. Despite experiencing a number of challenges during her time in the program, Jacqui remained dedicated and graduated last month. To recognise her commitment, Jacquis Development Coach presented her with the award for most resilient participant! Congratulations Jacqui, we hope youre very proud of this wonderful achievement.

24.01.2022 We are proud to welcome Collingwood Football Club player, Max Lynch as our newest AFL Players mentor. Having grown up in Albury, Max understands what its like for young people growing up in a rural community. After engaging with the Latrobe Valley program over the past 12 months, Max decided he wanted to support a young person as a 1:1 mentor. Max was recently matched with Jake, a participant from our Step Up Latrobe Valley program. They have already started to discuss steps to progress Jakes goals and are looking forward to getting to know each other better!

24.01.2022 On Friday Step Up Sydney celebrated NAIDOC week with a screening of In My Blood It Runs documentary. After the film, the young people shared their own reflections and experiences.

23.01.2022 Its been two weeks since the launch of the Ladder Step Up Online program and AFL players have been supporting our team with program delivery. Max Lynch (Collingwood Football Club) spoke to young people about maximizing online engagement and finding an appropriate study space, while Easton Wood and Mitch Wallis (Western Bulldogs) spoke to the group about teamwork and communication. We also welcomed Taylor Duryea (Western Bulldogs) who presented on independence and what it means to him. Our program participants loved hearing from each player and how Ladder program content is also important to them as AFL players.

23.01.2022 Our Step Up Latrobe Valley young people ended their program with a high, climbing Mount Oberon at Wilson’s Promontory National Park. The group used what they had learnt throughout the program, showing resilience, working as a team and maintaining a positive mindset.

23.01.2022 Today is National Health and Physical Education Day! Our young people regularly hit the gym to learn how they can use exercise to look after their mental and physical health.

22.01.2022 Happy National Volunteer Week 2020. We want to take this opportunity to celebrate our incredible volunteers. You all play a crucial role in supporting our young people and we cant thank you enough #NVW2020

21.01.2022 We cannot wait to begin our 2021 programs! Our Ladder Development Coaches are busy planning some awesome experiences for our young people in the coming months!

21.01.2022 We can't wait to welcome our next group of young people into our newly renovated Step Up Latrobe Valley office space next week.

21.01.2022 Monday morning mindfulness and yoga with Ladder Step Up Sydney - a great way to look after both mental and physical health.

21.01.2022 Ladder aims to help young people achieve their education, employment and training goals. To give them a hand, Steph Chiocci shared her top five tips. To watch the video head to www.ladder.org.au/news.

21.01.2022 Trucks, grip tape, action! After painting decks in the school holidays, young people in our Ladder Step Up Sydney program got to building their own skateboards this week. These incredibly unique designs are now ready to hit the streets! A big thank you to PCYC Blacktown for hosting the workshop.

20.01.2022 In this weeks health and wellbeing session, Step Up Sydney practiced yoga. This pose is the fountain of youth - it brings blood from the legs to the heart and can be used to calm down when stressed or anxious.

20.01.2022 Meet Simone. Simone recently graduated from our 12th Step Up Latrobe Valley program. She has enjoyed her time with Ladder so much that she has created a scrapbook of her favourite Ladder memories.

19.01.2022 Yesterday staff and young people from Step Up Latrobe Valley completed their first aid training. It was a long day, with a lot of content but they remained focused, positive and asked a lot of great questions! To top it off they are now certified first aiders.

18.01.2022 Our young people in the Step Up Sydney program have worked together to build a values wall, highlighting what is most important to them and learning some valuable independent living skills along the way.

18.01.2022 Young people in our Step Up Sydney program got creative this school holidays, designing and crafting their very own skateboard decks. A big day of creativity and spray painted fingers ended with incredible designs from each young person. Massive thanks to Blacktown PCYC for hosting and supporting our budding artists!

18.01.2022 Were excited to be partnering with Foyer Foundation to deliver the Ladder Step Up Online program to young people at risk of homelessness across Melbourne. To find out more about the program, visit https://www.ladder.org.au/ladder-step-up-online

17.01.2022 Ladder Step Up Online increases young peoples capability across goal setting, independent living skills, health & wellbeing and employment. Now more than ever its important to keep young people connected and its great to see the positive outcomes from the program. Thanks to all our supporters from across the AFL industry and corporate sector for helping Ladder make a lasting change in the lives of young people. Special thanks to our wonderful group of volunteers from ANZ who have enabled us deliver this program. For more info, visit https://www.ladder.org.au/ladder-step-up-online

17.01.2022 Congratulations to Jake, the latest winner of the Ladder Step Up Latrobe Valley Highest Climber Award. This award is supported by Bank Australia and presented to the participant who has achieved the most during their time in the program. Well done Jake, from the team at Ladder

16.01.2022 Ladder Development Coach Clare showed our Step Up Latrobe Valley young people how to make an easy and healthy stir fry. The team worked together to cook the dish before sitting down and enjoying their meal together.

16.01.2022 Were excited to announce the establishment of an AFL Player Reference Group that will be responsible for guiding Ladders AFL industry engagement and its support of AFL and AFLW players. Each member brings with them previous experience with Ladder young people and a unique set of experiences and perspectives that will be valuable to the organisation. A big thank you to the group for their commitment to Ladder and the young people that we work with. Go to our website to read more about the AFL Player Reference Group https://www.ladder.org.au//ladders-inaugural-afl-player-re AFL AFL Womens AFL Players

15.01.2022 We're looking for a highly organised and motivated individual to join our Sydney team as an Administration Assistant. If this sounds like you, head to the www.ladder.org.au/jobs to apply.

15.01.2022 10 sleeps to go until Step Up Latrobe Valley Program 14 starts! Our Development Coaches are busy meeting plenty of new young people ready to join Ladder and start working towards achieving their goals.

14.01.2022 Bank Australia Acting Area Manager (Gippsland), George Zammit, was recently mentor matched with Ladder young person, Owen. Owen has been a committed member of our online program 10 and quickly identified that he would like the support of a mentor. During their match meeting, George was able to support Owen to identify some goals, including setting up Owens first bank account. At only 16, Owen is one of our younger program participants in Latrobe Valley, but has already identified a long-term goal to join the Australian Army. He hopes that as his mentor, George can provide some guidance and support to develop key life skills to better prepare him for life in the defence force.

14.01.2022 Ladder is on the lookout for a Team Leader to join the Step Up Sydney program. The role focuses on developing relationships with young people within the context of Ladder programs as well as supporting the development of Ladder program staff. If this sounds like you, head to www.ladder.org.au/jobs to apply.

14.01.2022 44% of young people in the Ladder Step Up Sydney program identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Last week, our Development Coach Josh was treated to a traditional performance by one of these talented young people.

13.01.2022 AFL players are role models in the community, putting them in a unique position to inspire and encourage young people to achieve their goals. To learn more about Ladders partnership with AFL Players and AFL head to www.ladder.org.au/afl-industry

12.01.2022 AFL is back and like fans right across the country, we cant wait. A big thanks to the Dunkley siblings and Gippsland locals, Western Bulldogs player Josh, Melbourne Football Club player Kyle and Queensland Firebirds player, Lara, who came together to support young people from our Ladder Step Up Latrobe Valley program. They provided an exclusive cooking class as part of our living skills sessions, as well as encouraging online program engagement during the COVID-19 crisis. Watch the video here https://www.ladder.org.au//dunkley-siblings-cook-up-a-storm AFL Players Latrobe Valley Authority

12.01.2022 After months of planning and preparation, this week we launch the Ladder Step Up Online program. This pilot program is delivered online and assists young people build independence for successful futures. Ladder supporters from across the AFL industry and corporate sector will also directly contribute to participants experience and program outcomes. Thanks to everyone who played a part in developing this program, most of all our friends at ANZ Bank. For more information, visit https://www.ladder.org.au/ladder-step-up-online

12.01.2022 On behalf of all of our young people, thank you to this group and the many other AFL / AFLW players who have directly supported our programs in recent months. Players assisted us with session delivery, Q&As and shared many personal stories and tips on how to stay active and well during this difficult time. This support has made a lasting difference to the young people Ladder works with.

12.01.2022 A champion on and off the field, Jordan Roughead is the chair of our inaugural AFL Player Reference Group. To see who is joining him, head to www.ladder.org.au/Pages/News/

12.01.2022 "Young people need our support at the best of times ... as we all recover from covid and trying to get back to some sort of normality those people are going to need even more support." Jordan Roughead on RSN Racing & Sport 927am.

11.01.2022 Lin Jong from the Western Bulldogs shares some handy tips for practicing self-care during COVID-19.

10.01.2022 We are counting down the days until we are back having a kick of the footy with our young people.

10.01.2022 Were currently recruiting for a Victorian Program Manager and Team Leader (Step Up Latrobe Valley program). For more information on both roles visit ladder.org.au

10.01.2022 In todays health and wellbeing development session, Ladder Step Up Latrobe Valley participants talked all things nutrition with Brit Bonnici talking about the importance of good nutrition and even had a go at making healthy pancakes!

10.01.2022 One of the highlights of the Ladder Mentoring Program is when we hear stories of flourishing mentor and mentee relationships. Ladder mentee, Jeremy (pictured) graduated the Ladder Step Up Latrobe Valley program in late 2019 and has since been working full time at a Gippsland nature and ski resort. In February his mentor Scott, took the time to travel from his home in Melbourne up the mountain to visit Jeremy at work and for one of their regular catch ups. Scott remarked to t...he Ladder team that it was very rewarding to see Jeremy maintaining his employment, particularly given the recent economic downturn, demonstrating his value as a dedicated and enthusiastic employee at Mount Baw Baw. We were rapt to hear Scott talk fondly about the suitability of this work for Jeremy, while also keeping his long-term future in mind and discussing other opportunities Jeremy could explore further down the track. Great work Jeremy and Scott!

09.01.2022 Our Ladder Step Up Latrobe Valley program alumni had a latte fun in Barista Training today. The group of Ladder graduates is completing a variety of certifications this month, to set them up for ongoing future employment.

09.01.2022 There's nothing like a hike on a hot day to test your resilience and determination. Luckily, our Step Up Latrobe Valley alumni passed with flying colours.

09.01.2022 Were on the lookout for two exceptional individuals to join the Ladder Step Up Latrobe Valley team and help our young people achieve their full potential. If you can see yourself working in either of these enjoyable and rewarding roles, head to www.ladder.org.au/jobs to apply.

09.01.2022 This weeks Best on Ground is Charlotte. Not only did Charlotte attend every session last week, she continuously shows a supportive attitude towards her peers and challenges herself to reach her goals.

09.01.2022 Don't forget to submit your bid to win a signed 2021 AFLW guernsey, kindly donated by Brittany Bonnici and Collingwood AFLW

08.01.2022 The Victorian Government has announced that every young person in out-of-home care will now receive support up to the age of 21. Previously young people have had to exit the out-of-home-care system at 18. We know the importance of supporting young people to transition to independence. You can check out how Ladder supports young people with an out-of-home care experience at www.ladder.org.au/ladder-step-up-sydney.

08.01.2022 Health and wellbeing is one of the key pillars of Ladder programs. Mindfulness has shown to improve wellbeing in lots of ways including reducing stress, improving memory and aiding emotional regulation. Thanks to Trent Dumont and all other AFL Players who support our health and wellbeing programs.

07.01.2022 At Ladder, we're all about values. Our newest group of young people in the Ladder Step Up Sydney program have identified which values are important to them and used them to decorate an AFL footy on day one of the program.

06.01.2022 Our Step Up Sydney Development Coaches visited GWS Giants HQ this week. Watch this space to see the exciting things they have planned!

06.01.2022 A great win by Ruby Svarc in the 2021 Colgate AFLW Grand Final Sprint. Thanks to Ruby, Colgate Australia and New Zealand and the AFL the $5000 prize has been donated to Ladder allowing us to grow our programs and continue making young people's lives better.

06.01.2022 Want to make a difference in the lives of young people in out-of-home-care? Have experience helping young people realise their potential? Then we have the role for you, head to www.ladder.org.au/jobs to apply.

06.01.2022 A big congratulations and thank you to the winner of our silent auction Maureen, pictured receiving her guernsey from Collingwood AFLW star Chloe Molloy. With $1100 raised Ladder will be able to support even more young people through our programs.

05.01.2022 Ladder staff and alumni had a great time at the Youth Community Connections event last week getting to know young people in the local area.

05.01.2022 Were so proud to announce the graduation of our Step Up Latrobe Valley program 10 participants. Our local team have been working hard to ensure program deliverables were continuing to be met throughout the COVID-19 regulations. Read more on our website https://www.ladder.org.au/news/step-up-latrobe-valley-update

05.01.2022 Meet Tyson. Tyson has been a pleasure to have in program 13. He engaged incredibly well in all Ladder sessions, even if the content was not the most interesting for him. He gave the program his all and being respectful and supportive to his peers. A big highlight of Tyson’s time at Ladder is his caring nature, it was amazing to see the compassionate and support he provided to his peers over the six weeks of program.

04.01.2022 Referrals are now open for the Ladder Step Up Online program. If you are, or know a young person aged 16 24 who is interested in getting job ready, make a referral at www.ladder.org.au/ladder-step-up-online

04.01.2022 Meet Charlotte, one of our newest Ladder Step Up Latrobe Valley program participants! Charlotte is one of the young who will commence in the 11th program this month. Were looking forward to working with Charlotte and the other participants to support them to achieve their education, training and employment goals. To find out more about the program, visit https://www.ladder.org.au/ladder-step-up-latrobe-valley-3

04.01.2022 Connections create belonging, support and purpose. Were grateful to be connected with AFL Players and AFL.

03.01.2022 Congratulations to our week one Best on Ground, Brianna. Brianna has achieved 100% attendance, set focused goals for the program and gone above and beyond to create a positive group culture and make her peers feel comfortable.

03.01.2022 Our Step Up Latrobe Valley alumni program came to an end on Friday with the young people completing online accredited training courses before some 1:1 career coaching with their Development Coaches. Congratulations to all our alumni program participants on a fantastic week's work.

02.01.2022 We are looking for a passionate, motivated and hardworking Development Coach to join our Step Up Sydney team. If this sounds like it could be the role for you, head to www.ladder.org.au/jobs to learn more.

02.01.2022 Ladder is heading back to school with Melton Secondary College where will be delivering the Step Up Schools program, focusing on healthy relationships and effective communication. Learn more about the program at www.ladder.org.au/ladder-step-up-schools

01.01.2022 Our young people dressed to impressed for their mock job interviews with ANZ Australia These sessions form an important part of Ladder programs and helping young people become job ready.