Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

The recruitment and training process consists of a one on one interview with one of our team, and 3 group training sessions.

These sessions consist of 1 day SDI Workshop (Strength Deployment Inventory) and x2 days Mentor Training.

Big sisters will also receive report at our monthly Big Sister meetings, where ongoing training and information session are provided.

Our training is facilitated by our team of youth experts, trained facilitators, welfare staff and subject matter experts.

You will participate in group activities, discussions and role play to best prepare you as a mentor.

Little Sisters are teen girls aged 12-18 years old. The Little sisters are generally nominated to the program by a school counsellor or teachers, parents/guardians, youth support services and in some cases self-applying.

When asked what qualities little sisters want in a mentor, they have said they are looking for a mentor who they can trust, not feel judged by and have someone to talk to, who listens to what they have to say, but most of all have fun with.

Little Sisters must also express their own interest in joining the program. Our program staff meet with the girls to get to know them and make sure they are committed to participating in the program.

We work closely with the schools and youth services who nominate young people for our programs.

Each little sister application is assessed by our team and a meeting is set up so we can meet with each girl prior to our matching process. During our meetings, our team gets to know the girls, their likes, dislikes, what they would want out of the program and in a mentor. We are able to assess if the girls are ready to commit to the program and who would be the best mentor to match her needs. 

Parents and/or guardians must provide approval before a little sisters can join the program.

Parents/guardians are asked to review and sign a Consent Form confirming their approval and are provided with an information pack of the program. Once the girls are accepted into the program, our staff will be the point of contact and communicate program details with parents/guardians throughout the year.

As a mentor, once you have a relationship with your little sister, you can assess if having communication with parents or guardians is right for you. You will be guided by your team leaders and program staff around this.

We celebrate the program with a graduation ceremony.

This is to recognise the achievement of participating in the program and provides big and little sisters the opportunity to reflect and celebrate the mentoring journey.

The program officially finishes at graduation, however many big and little sisters continue their mentor relationship after the program finishes. Mentors are also welcome to reapply and support another little sister after their program year is complete.