We work with young people across Australia, to improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of young people and their communities. 

Our community programs and in-school workshops are run in nearly every State and Territory and in some of the most disadvantaged and regional, rural and remote regions of Australia.  From remote areas of Western Australia and the mining communities in South Australia, to rural Queensland and New South Wales to the outer Northern suburbs of Melbourne.

The issues facing some of these young people are as diverse as the communities and school we work with.  From bullying to sexual abuse, from low self esteem to social exclusion.  If left unadressed the outcomes are serious not only for the young people, but also for their families and ultimately their communities.

We tackle these problems in two ways, with proven programs using mentors and role models to inspire young people to set goals and have the self belief to be able to achieve them.  And by teaching young people essential life skills such as leadership qualities, peer mediation, communication and anger management to help  build a supportive school environment and equip young people with the confidence to get through the difficult adolescent years and beyond.  

 

Our vision is: TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE

Our values are:  RESPECT |  TEAMWORK |  INTEGRITY |  PASSION |  EXCELLENCE

Our strategic goals are to: BE A LEADER IN YOUTH RESLIENCE AND WELLBEING | GAIN RECOGNITION FOR OUR CONTRIBUTION TO YOUTH RESILIENCE AND WELLBEING | DELIVER EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER AND INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE AND HAVE SUSTAINABLE OUTCOMES | BUILD A STRONG, FLEXIBLE, RESOURCED ORGANISATION
For more details on our vision and values, download our 2011 Annual Report. 

 

Stride is a Quality Improvement Council accredited organisation. By having in place good systems and practices, Stride can deliver better programs and services more efficiently and has the capacity to grow sustainably and effectively.