| Founded | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Jim Stynes and Paul Currie |
| Focus | Creating safe and supportive spaces where teenagers can share stories and experiences honestly. |
| Location | |
Area served | 10- to 18-year-olds |
| Website | http://www.reach.org.au/ |
The Reach Foundation (Reach) is a youth not-for-profit organisation established by Jim Stynes[1] OAM and film director Paul Currie in 1994. Reach was created from a desire to inspire every young person to believe in themselves and get the most out of life.
Reach runs national school and community-based programs for young people aged 10 to 18 designed to promote their mental health and wellbeing. Programs are run by the young Reach "Crew"[2] in over 500 metropolitan and regional schools and communities across Australia. The main focus is on prevention and early intervention. Programs aim to identify the underlying reasons for negative behaviour and enable young people to redirect their energy towards more positive outcomes.