REEL Mates REEL Mates

Australia > NSW > Metro

Field of Interest

  • Health/wellbeing and medical research

Target Population

  • Young people (6-25)
  • People experiencing socio-economic disadvantage or vulnerability

Organisation Summary

REEL Mates is a not-for-profit mentoring program supporting young people aged 10–18 in Western Sydney who have experienced domestic and family violence, disadvantage, or who lack positive role models.

Using recreational fishing as an accessible and aspirational activity, we foster resilience, wellbeing, and social connection. Led by experienced community leaders with deep local networks, REEL Mates builds bridges between young people, families, schools, and services. Our programs are delivered by trained mentors, supported by strong governance, and designed to improve educational engagement, mental health, and community safety.

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Level 6, 126 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Australian Communities Foundation is a proudly inclusive organisation and an ally of LGBTQIA+ communities and the movement toward equality.