Climbing for Young Minds

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with Ambassador Oliver Foran to support youth mental health.
The climb begins

Young lives can feel like mountains: steep, solitary and uncertain. Youturn believes no one should make that climb alone. That’s why we’re proud to partner with mountain-adventurer Oliver Foran,  someone who has faced emotional peaks and valleys himself in this exciting initiative: Climbing for Young Minds.

Oliver lost his mum at age 15 and found himself navigating the mental-health journey without a guide. Now he’s turning his personal experience into purpose, by climbing towards a world-record and helping young people find a path to hope, connection and support.

Why this matters
  • Many young people experience mental-health challenges, disconnection or stigma and don’t know where to turn.
  • Youturn is introducing The YouConnect Gym, a new model supporting youth aged 12-17. These spaces combine the benefits of a regular gym with comprehensive mental health services by qualified professionals. The first gym will open in Tewantin, with plans to expand, helping young people build resilience and connect.
  • Every step Oliver takes and every dollar raised, will directly fuel this Gym and the young lives it will support.
Campaign goals
  • Target: AUD $200,000 in corporate sponsorships towards Oliver’s ascent.
  • All additional fundraising income will go straight into the YouConnect Gym to expand youth mental-health programs.
How you can help
  • Donate: Contribute directly to Climbing for Young Minds and ensure young people at the YouConnect Gym get the support they need.
  • Sponsor: Corporate partners making a difference will be acknowledged through the campaign and linked to youth-mental-health impact.
  • Share: Spread the word — repost Oliver’s journey, tag #ClimbingForYoungMinds, and help more people know they’re not alone.

“When I lost my mum, I didn’t know how to ask for help. Now each step up the mountain is a reminder: you’re not climbing alone.”
– Oliver Foran

Together, we’ll reach the summit

Stay tuned across our socials for updates from base camp, progress reports, behind-the-scenes stories, and how your support is making a real difference.

Key updates and milestones

When Oliver reaches the peak, we won’t be celebrating height alone — we’ll be celebrating hope, connection and lives turned around. Join us and let’s climb together, for young minds

Your generosity is truly appreciated! Every dollar raised will directly fuel the YouConnect Gym and the young lives it will support.

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