Teen Spirit Sample Projects

  • Reach Out Central

    Teen Spirit provided funding for development of this innovative program by the Inspire Foundation. It allows young people to explore personal and social issues in a computer game setting. ROC won a worldwide award in 2007 as Best New Computer Game.

    (Visit the Reachout Website)
    (Visit the Inspire Website)

  • Peer Support Foundation

    The Peer Support Foundation works through the public and private school systems to provide peer support programs in primary and high schools. Teen Spirit funded the rollout of a new Anti-Bullying Program to assist teachers and students to deal effectively with bullying behaviour in schools.

    (Visit the Peer Support Website)

  • Plan-It Youth

    Teen Spirit provided funding for pilot and rollout of this mentoring program across New South Wales schools. It assists young people who expect not to complete High School to explore educational and vocational options, with the assistance of a mentor. The mentors are volunteers from the community who receive special training. High School districts have seen retention rates for participants increase from below 50% to more than 95%.

    (Visit the Plan-It Youth Website)