New pilot backs youth through tough transition

Key points

• The NSW government is partnering with Charlotte's Wish, BREED Australia and The Step into Action Foundation on a free mentoring and wellbeing pilot for students in Years 6 to 8. The government is investing $200,000 in the Charlotte's Wish Scholarship Program.
• Participants will receive 12 months of personalised support, including one-on-one mentoring, therapeutic support and family engagement, followed by a further year of connection with BREED Australia.
• Polling by the Office for Youth found mental health is the top issue for young people in 2026.