Mentor it Forward®
Mentor it Forward® (MiF) is a non-profit organisation focused on supporting career growth through structured mentoring, coaching, training, industry engagement, and practical pathways.
1000+
INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED
300+
MENTEES GUIDED
100+
MENTORS ENGAGED
12+
COHORTS COMPLETED
6
AUSTRALIAN STATES
20
INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS
16+
EVENTS HOSTED
🎯 I’m looking for a mentor
Be guided by an experienced mentor as you build your career
🤝 I want to mentor
Share your experience and support others
🏢 I want to partner or sponsor
Partner with Mentor it Forward® and be part of its ecosystem
🌱 I’d like to contribute
Get involved through volunteering
🧩 We want to bring this into our organisation
Deliver structured mentoring and career development programs in-house
HOW IT ALL COME TOGETHER
Connecting the right pieces at the right time
Mentor it Forward® operates across a wide spectrum of career stages — from those still studying, to individuals entering the workforce, to professionals looking to grow, pivot, or refine their direction.
Our programs and services are designed to meet people where they are. This includes training and work-readiness workshops during education, mentoring and coaching for guidance and development, and ongoing engagement through seminars, networking, and industry exposure.
Within organisations, MiF also delivers structured mentoring and coaching programs that support employee development and strengthen internal capability.
Whether at the beginning of a career or well into it, the approach remains consistent — practical support, relevant at the right time.
Our Partners & Sponsors
Trusted by leading organisations across Australia
MEET OUR MENTORS
People just like you are already doing this
Amanda Branley
Head Coach
The Procurement Coach
Miriam Sanchez-Blanco
Chief Technology Officer
City of Stirling
Ben McDonnell
BA & PM Capability Lead
Synechron
Graeme Speak
Entrepreneur & Technologist
BankVault
Lijo Samuel
Data Analytics Lead Consultant
DataDivers
ALUMNI STORIES
Real stories from the MiF community
Sheena Edwards
CEO, Switched on Seniors
"The opportunity to have a sounding board for ideas has helped turning dreams into achievements.
Mentor it Forward has played an invaluable role in helping another NFP achieve its goals far beyond what might otherwise have been achieved."
🎯 Goals turned into action
Heidy Wandurraga
Marketing Professional
"Through this program, I have gained direction, renewed confidence, and a more defined vision for my future in tech and entrepreneurship. I am building a career path that aligns with my strengths, values, and long term goals. Being part of MiF has reinforced the importance of community, representation, and having mentors who genuinely invest in your progress."
🧭 Finding direction and purpose
Donna Plunkett
Partnership Manager
"I feel that strong rapport and trust was pivotal to the success of my mentoring experience. My mentor created space to go as deep, or not, on issues that were blocking or interfering with me achieving my professional goals. This really helped me in developing more self-awareness and confidence."
🔒 Trust and safe space built
UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay connected, stay involved
MiF B&B - Interview Simulation - Perth EditionPerth CBD (Specific location TBC)
MiF B&B - "Me-in-a-Minute" - Sydney EditionSydney CBD (Specific location TBC)
MiF B&B - "Me-in-a-Minute" - Adelaide EditionAdelaide CBD (Specific location TBC)
