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GEELONG\u2019S young people are the focus of a program dedicated to improving mental health outcomes.<\/p>\n

Chief executive officer of LifeChanger Foundation Scott Watters said partnering with Cotton On Foundation will help support more than 10,000 kids across the region in 2021.<\/p>\n

Despite confirmation of the new partnership emerging this month, the two foundations have supported one another for years.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur relationship started with Cotton On around four years ago,\u201d Mr Watters said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a lot of alignment between what Cotton On does and what LifeChanger is doing which is forming educational and wellbeing pathways for young people so they have the opportunity to become the best version of their self.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Watters became aware of a number of youth suicides in the region and ultimately sought to support parents, as well as teens, through education and wellbeing assistance offered by LifeChanger.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Cotton On Foundation found a way to support the program and has been really generous in doing so,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Cotton On Foundation general manager Tim Diamond said the new partnership was a result of their shared mission to uplift youth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Cotton On Foundation is incredibly excited about our partnership with LifeChanger and the opportunity to support more young Australians,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cLifeChanger\u2019s programs align with the Foundation to empower youth and ensure they have a brighter future full of opportunities and possibility.\u201d<\/p>\n

The partnership will allow LifeChanger facilitators to work with local mentors including parents, teachers, wellbeing officers and coaches.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough a mentoring program, participants will be taught skills that they can use to have more meaningful connections with young people in the area,\u201d Mr Watters said.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom there we run youth workshops where those mentors get an opportunity to be a part of it all. Local mentors working with local youth supported by LifeChanger.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2021 the program will work with over 2000 mentors across the greater Geelong region.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to build up a really strong mentor base in the area which we think builds sustainability,\u201d Mr Watters said.<\/p>\n

LifeChanger aims to deliver solid foundations for youth by concentrating on the five pillars being health, life skills, self, purpose and tribe.<\/p>\n

The foundation is currently working with schools across the nation and is expected to visit Torquay College, St Joseph\u2019s College and Bellarine Secondary next year.<\/p>\n

To participate in mentor training or youth support contact info@lifechanger.org.au<\/strong><\/a> or head to lifechanger.org.au<\/strong><\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

GEELONG\u2019S young people are the focus of a program dedicated to improving mental health outcomes. Chief executive officer of LifeChanger Foundation Scott Watters said partnering with Cotton On Foundation will help support more than 10,000 kids across the region in 2021. Despite confirmation of the new partnership emerging this month, the two foundations have supported […]<\/p>\n

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