Gippsland Engaged Mentoring (GEM) program

The Wellbeing team manage referrals to the GEM program. Young people who may be ‘at risk’ from school or community are connected with adult mentors who provide friendship, support, and conversation for 1 hour a week. The aims of the program are to; increase self-esteem and confidence, improve relationships with peers and family, reduce feelings of isolation and support a sense of belonging, promote connectedness within local communities, improve school retention and attendance.