OUR DIFFERENCE

We’re building connections that last.

At Wheatbelt & Beyond Youth Mentoring (WBYM), we know that one conversation can help but long-term relationships transform lives.

What Sets Us Apart 

We are a free, flexible, inclusive program designed to meet the unique needs of young people in regional, rural, and remote WA. Our program was developed over 9 years and is continually fine tuned to be easily incorporated into a variety of settings across the country. 

Unlike one-off programs or short-term interventions, WBYM focuses on long-term relationships. Students stay with the same mentor for years, often throughout their high school journey, building trust and creating deeper, more meaningful connections. 

We are: 

  • Flexible: One email per week is the minimum, but connections can grow over time. 

  • Free: There’s no cost to schools, students, or families, ensuring every student gets the opportunity to participate.  

  • Place-based: Designed in rural WA specifically for rural, regional, and remote students. 

  • Community-focused: Bringing together students, mentors, schools, and families to create real, lasting change. 

Overcoming Distance with Flexible, Remote Mentoring 

We’ve developed a remote-first mentoring model that works seamlessly for regional schools.

This flexible approach means geography is no longer a barrier.  

Students in even the most isolated schools can build meaningful, long-term relationships with mentors, broadening their horizons and giving them support that would otherwise be out of reach.