Our Beneficiaries - Ripple Learning

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'?

The 'forgotten middle' are young people experiencing complex mental health challenges
who fall through the gaps of Australia’s current mental health system. While governmentservices often focus on either early intervention or the most acute cases, these young people need ongoing, expert, multidisciplinary support that is often hard to access. Ripple Learning is proud to play a part in supporting the organisations that step in to help.

 

Our Current Beneficiaries

We are proud to support two exceptional organisations that provide frontline, effective, and compassionate mental health support to young people:



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.

A Ripple Effect That Matters

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:

    o Young person-centred
    o Easy to access
    o Strengths-based and needs-driven
    o Family- and system-oriented
    o Holistic
    o 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.

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