Mentoring Program
Happy Brain Education's Student Mentoring Program across Victoria empowers young people from refugee backgrounds with personalized support for their learning and growth. Our culturally attuned mentoring connects students with mentors who understand their unique circumstances and challenges.
Through our free one-on-one mentoring programs in Melbourne and regional Victoria, we provide young people with the skills, connections and knowledge to achieve their best and create meaningful change in their communities. Our mentors offer academic guidance, personal development support, and career pathway assistance.
Program Objectives
Inspired Community
Create an inspired and connected community of young people who support one another's growth.
Supportive Environment
Foster a supportive and safe learning environment that promotes personal growth and education.
Potential & Empowerment
Empower students from refugee backgrounds to achieve their full potential and lead their communities.
Hear from our mentees
Mentoring has been such a big part of my growth. It honestly feels like having an older sister guiding me through everything. My mentor’s shown me how to create realistic timetables, how to study in a way that works for each subject, and which strategies actually help me stay on track. She’s always there with advice, whether it’s for managing stress or preparing for a big assessment.
SUMIYA
Mentee
My mentoring session has helped me to be able to create a healthy and balanced relationship between my personal life and academics, where I am able to put in effort and realise my full potential to achieve high in my academics, but also not to the point where I'm burning out or am unable to enjoy the smaller more fun and exciting things about being in Year 12 :)
NOOR ASMA
Mentee
This year, as a Year 12 student, I faced a lot of external and internal obstacles towards my learning. I'm proud that I've been able to bounce back from burning out and stress. It's one thing I've learnt since I've started with HBE and the sessions with wellbeing and my mentor that had taught me how to.
SELMA
Mentee
I’m proud of being able to connect with people from different schools and universities. Listening to their advice and learning from their experiences has been really valuable.
MAKHOUL
Mentee
Key Program Dates
Mentee Application Open
Mentee Application Close
Mentee
eligibility
The Mentoring Program is for young people from refugee backgrounds aged between 12-21.
We offer mentoring to all people who sought or are seeking refuge from harm in Australia, no matter what stage of the refugee determination process you are currently experiencing.
Most of our mentees are referred by case managers. If you think someone would benefit from our program, please complete the referral form.
Want to learn
more?
Download our comprehensive information pack for a detailed look at the mentoring journey.