Y Big Brothers Big Sisters is part of a national professionally run mentoring program that provides children and young people with positive adult role models who offer support and friendship. This is achieved through a trusting relationship with a professionally trained adult volunteer.

The aim of the Program is to develop the self-worth and confidence of the young person through the experience of having a caring and positive adult friend in their lives who listens, understands, accepts and respects them. The healthy development of every child is enhanced by positive, nurturing, mentoring relationships.

The friendship develops through regular outings together, usually on weekends. Outings might include going to the park, bike riding, seeing a movie or going to a museum.

We are committed to:

• taking a long-term approach
• training and supporting our volunteers
• working with the child and the family
• empowering all participants in the Program
• bringing about lasting change
• changing the life of a young person in need