Our Beneficiaries
At Ripple Learning, our purpose is to create a sustainable ripple effect of positive change. We do this not only through our learning programs but also by reinvesting profits into youth mental health services that support those most often left behind—the ‘forgotten’ or ‘missing’ middle.
Who Are the ‘Forgotten Middle’?
At Ripple Learning, our purpose is to create a sustainable ripple effect of positive change. We do this not only through our learning programs but also by reinvesting profits into youth mental health services that support those most often left behind—the ‘forgotten’ or ‘missing’ middle.
Our Current Beneficiaries
We are proud to support two exceptional organisations that provide frontline, effective, and compassionate mental health support to young people:
KYDS Youth Youth Counselling
KYDS has been providing free, confidential counselling and mental health support to young people and their families since 2005. Their services are tailored to meet the needs of young people who are navigating significant life challenges and require more sustained support than many mainstream services can offer.
Stepping Stone House
Stepping Stone House supports homeless and at-risk young people through long-term accommodation, life skills programs, and mental health support. Their wraparound approach gives young people a safe, stable environment where they can heal, grow, and thrive.
How We Select Our Beneficiaries
Each year, Ripple Learning reinvests profits into not-for-profit organisations that meet a rigorous set of criteria. Beneficiaries are selected based on:
- DGR status: Must be a registered non-profit with Deductible Gift Recipient status (Tier 1 or 2).
- Type of support: Services must provide mental health support for young people; including individual counselling, psychosocial or peer support.
- Community-based: Must have deep local roots and impact.
- Independence: Cannot be affiliated with political or religious organisations.
- Cost-effectiveness: Must operate efficiently, with service delivery costs comparable to similar providers.
- Alignment with national standards: Delivery must reflect the principles recommended by the National Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy—including young person centered, accessible, strengths-based, needs-driven, systemic, holistic and feedback informed.
Expressions of Interest
Each January, we open a window for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from eligible organisations who wish to be considered as a future beneficiary. While we are not currently accepting EOIs, you can visit our EOI page to learn more about the process and requirements for future consideration.
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Every workshop you attend or partner program you undertake with Ripple Learning helps support these vital services. Thank you for helping us build a ripple of real, lasting change in the lives of young people.
EOI PAGE
Expressions of Interest (EOI) to Become a Beneficiary
At Ripple Learning, we are committed to giving back in meaningful, sustainable ways. Each year, we reinvest profits from our learning programs into organisations that deliver high-impact mental health services to young people who are often overlooked by mainstream systems.
Our goal is to support youth mental health services that are closing the gap for the ‘forgotten’ or ‘missing middle’—young people who need expert, long-term support but are not adequately served by existing government-funded services.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible organisations must meet all the following criteria:
- Be a registered not-for-profit organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status (Tier 1 or 2).
- Be community-based and not affiliated with political or religious groups.
- Provide mental health support to young people, with a clear focus on the ‘missing middle’.
- Deliver services such as 1:1 counselling, psychosocial support, or peer support programs.
- Demonstrate cost-effective operations relative to similar service providers.
- Deliver services aligned with the National Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, including:
- Young person-centred
- Easy to access
- Strengths-based and needs-driven
- Family- and system-oriented
- Holistic
- Outcome-focused
EOI Process
We open our EOI process approximately every 2 years, with successful applicants approved for a two-year Funding Period. This process includes:
- Online submission of EOI form
- Review by our Beneficiary Subcommittee
- Invitation to review our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- Interview and Q& A session with your team
- Final selection and approval by the Ripple Learning Board
Please Note
We are not currently accepting new EOIs. In the meantime, we invite you to:
- Join our mailing list for updates on future EOI rounds
- Learn more about our current beneficiaries here
If you have any questions about eligibility or the EOI process, you can contact us at info@ripplelearning.com.au.
Together, we can continue to create ripples of positive change—supporting the young people who need it most.
