The Inspire Foundation is a national non-profit foundation that was formed in 1996 in response to Australia's unacceptably high rates of youth suicide and attempted suicide.

The mission of the Inspire Foundation is to create opportunities for young people to help themselves and help others.

This mission derives from our deeply held belief that young people want to make a positive difference in their own lives and the life of their community - and that with appropriate care and support every young person can get through tough times.

We also believe that every young person has something special to give the world. That is why young people are at the centre of all that we do - as partners in the development and delivery of our initiatives.

The primary focus of Inspire's work is on young Australians aged 16-25, with a specific commitment to those living in underserved communities.

By combining the power of technology with the face-to-face involvement of young people, Inspire delivers three national programs:

Reach Out! - provides information and support to help young people get through tough times.

Beanbag - partners with youth centres around Australia to provide educational, employment and social opportunities for young people living in our most under-served communities.

ActNow – (under development) provides resources and skills to help young people take action on the social issues that affect them and their community

We work in partnership with corporates, individuals, trusts and foundations, community organisations and government who share our passion for inspiring young people.