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Our mission is to mentor, support, and inspire people in our local communities to move their lives onwards and upwards.
Learn moreOver 7,600 participants through the Onwards & Upwards program
Changing lives, one person at a time, through connection, support, and the power of community.
385+
Programs completed
700+
Active mentors
5K+
Program hours
Creating brighter futures
“These programs are filling a gap in providing values-based guidance and goal setting through the presence of mentors who are there solely to support and focus on the participants.”
Jodi Brown
Facilitator
“I loved it! I thought it was going to be harder and less rewarding, but it turned out to be better and more beneficial for everyone. When do we do it next?”
Chris Young
Mentor
“There are many temptations to fall to, but anyone can own their mistakes and change their course – and learning from mentors can be powerful.”
Nathan Flynn
Exit Program Graduate
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Safeguarding our young people is paramount, at Inspiring Brighter Futures we are committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of every child in our care.
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Events Highlights
September 3, 2026
Corporate Lunch Raises Support for Queensland Youth Mentoring Programs
The latest Inspiring Brighter Futures Foundation Corporate Fundraising & Networking Lunch brought together business leaders, community advocates and supporters for […]
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Mentor Insights
August 26, 2026
Showing up matters: Tim and Megan McIlwain on the power of mentoring
For husband-and-wife team Tim and Megan McIlwain, mentoring is about something deceptively simple: showing up. Both recently volunteered as mentors […]
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General News
August 25, 2026
Collaboration at the Heart of Better Outcomes for Young People
Together 4 Youth (T4Y) is strengthening collaboration across Australia’s youth wellbeing sector, bringing organisations together to share knowledge, improve practice […]
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