The Wesley Aunties & Uncles Mentoring program is designed for children up to 12 years old living in challenging circumstances. Our mentoring services supports children facing difficulties, such as:
Who it’s for?
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Social or emotional isolation.
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Lack of extended family support.
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Single-parent households or grandparents as carers.
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Families affected by drug or alcohol misuse, mental health challenges, or domestic violence.
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Significant loss or change, including a parent in Out-of-Home Care.
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Any child that is facing challenging circumstances at home which affect how much direct one-on-one attention a carer is able to give a child.
The program provides children with mentors who act as role models and trusted companions to help them thrive in a nurturing and supportive environment. It gives children the opportunity to build lasting relationships, develop life skills, and grow in a supportive environment.
Our support services
Wesley Aunties & Uncles is a preventive, early intervention program based on the extended family model. Volunteer mentors become a significant part of a child’s life, with many relationships continuing into adulthood. The program offers:
Monthly mentoring
Children spend one day or weekend a month with their mentor.
Skill-building activities
Engaging activities help develop social and life skills.
Long-term guidance
Mentors commit to a minimum of three years, fostering stable and dependable relationships.
Positive outcomes
Children gain emotional and social development while building a sense of belonging and self-confidence.
How to refer a child for mentoring
Children can be referred to the Wesley Aunties & Uncles mentoring program by:
Social welfare agencies that interact with the child
A child’s school counsellors
DCJ child protection caseworkers
Parents, grandparents, or guardians
Step-by-step process
Step 1
Contact us
Reach out to the Wesley Aunties & Uncles team on (02) 9638 2480.
Step 2
Eligibility assessment
A team member will review the referral and discuss the next steps.
Step 3
Application submission
Families or professionals can complete an application to join the program.