Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia

Each time we pair a child with a mentor we start something incredible, a life changing relationship built on friendship, trust, guidance and empowerment

Changing perspectives, Changing lives

For over 100 years internationally and over 30 years in Australia, Big Brothers Big Sisters has helped tens of thousands of young people who have faced serious adversity – those who have little opportunity to develop positive and supportive relationships with adults. Many who are hungry for friendship, guidance and acceptance.

We know that by positively changing the course of a young person's life we can build resilience and a sense of self-worth in young people, helping them to stay at school, improve their relationships with families and their community which in turn can lead to long-term community benefits like an increase in school retention; school and community safety; and greater employment opportunities.

By connecting a disadvantaged child to a positive role model we can break the cycle of disadvantage.

Our vision

We know relationships, friendship and guidance from a positive role model strengthens the lives of young people and their community.

Our impact

Our success is defined around the outcomes we achieve for children (impact), the increased number of children we support (scale) and the lifelong success and community benefits that follow (amazing!).

Whether it’s in the form of time, talent or money there is no more important investment we as individuals can make than in helping our nation’s young people unlock their potential.