Our Impact

Breaking the cycle of disadvantage

Chain Reaction has transformed the lives of hundreds of young people and their families

through the learning ground program.

Over the past 20 years, Chain Reaction's programs have helped young people and families:

• Keep out of prison and prevent them from leading lives of crime.
• Become leaders and influencers within their school.
• Get and keep jobs to provide for their family.
• Learn to be a positive contributor to their community.
• Make a choice to lead a more positive way of life. 

     

Watch the full documentary

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this documentary contains images and voices of deceased people.

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  Growing student engagement
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  Young people feeling more confident about their future
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  Growing respect and care for self and others
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  Improved behaviour at school and at home
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  Relationship building in families. Parents increased confidence in supporting young people
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  Addressing old problems in different ways
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  Improved teaching practices and teacher confidence to support young people at risk

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Chain Reaction Foundation programs provide an innovative approach to addressing emerging mental health and wellbeing concerns in young people and takes a partnership and skills transfer approach when working with parents, schools and communities.