Connecting CALD students to fulfilling careers through tailored, face-to-face mentoring

IBY Vision Foundation (an Australian registered charity and not-for-profit organization) partners with schools, mentors and industry to create real pathways for culturally diverse young people

Get Started with us

IBY partners with schools, mentors and organisations to inspire confidence, expand networks, and create real career opportunities for culturally and linguistically diverse young people.

Industry Partners

Support young people through structured mentoring
programs, industry engagement and pathway
exploration. Partner with us to create measurable
impact.

Volunteers

Share your story, mentor a young person, or support
program delivery. Join our growing community of
professionals making a difference.

"Nurturing possibilities using the power of positive connections"

Inspiring stories that build confidence and self esteem. Engaging students through creative workshops

Building Momentum

IBY Vision Foundation is working alongside schools, mentors and industry partners to create real pathways for culturally diverse young people. These early programs are laying the foundation for long-term impact
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Students reached through workshops, mentoring and career events

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Industry mentors engaged

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Workshops and mentoring sessions delivered

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Partner Schools and Community organisations

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Industry partners supporting student exposure

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Student contact hours

Our Trusted Community

Our mentors bring a wealth of diverse backgrounds and life experiences, creating a tapestry of work stories and industry expertise.
Representing organizations such as Microsoft, nbn, Emerson Automation Solutions, Cummins, and Peter Mac,
they are dedicated to empowering and inspiring students on their journey to success

Voice of our Community

“We are so delighted to be working with IBY to bridge this gap, to share with young people the many different careers that are possible and have this shared by mentors they can identify with and that have had similar journeys. We want to inspire young people and support them to believe in themselves and reach their full potential.”

Michelle Rowland

South East Community Links Head of Settlement, Inclusion and Prevention

“To be able to connect industry leaders and professionals with students not only creates a powerful impact on young people in shaping their aspirations and goals for the future but, also eases the strain on our schools and education system who are faced with difficulties in resources and facilities. Through  the power of collective action and collaboration, schools who have opened their doors to IBY have seen the effectiveness of empowering students and young people who are disadvantaged to embrace their true potential. Together, we have been able to create an ecosystem of support, where students feel seen, heard, and encouraged to dream big.”

Karen Vergara

South East Community Links Strategic Engagement Practitioner

“Working with like-minded volunteers, it has been a very inspiring and rewarding journey. Being a mentor with IBY, it has empowered us to challenge and support young people to explore new opportunities and ideas for their future.”

Mei Wan

Australia/ New Zealand leader - Women’s Impact Network Emerson Automation Solutions

“IBY provided the expertise and excellent support needed for our students to gain first-hand knowledge of the job interview experience.Their invaluable guidance and personalised touch was refined to meet our Westall curriculum and students’ needs. The result was an outstanding success and student feedback even more so. Thank you so much IBY!”

Gary Bottomley

VM Teacher, Westall Secondary College

“Such a great initiative to really open up a world of possibility to everyone who wants it.”

Kara Britt

Mentor, Associate Professor , Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

“Manvinder and her team from IBY provided our school with support to act as Interviewers, providing valuable and meaningful feedback to our students and an experience for which they were extremely grateful. The invaluable support that IBY gave our students left them feeling confident to tackle the next steps in the learning journey and ready for life beyond school and into the world of work.”

Travis Mcintosh

VM Co-ordinator, Westall Secondary College

Our Partners