Redefining Rural Possibilities

Welcome to Youthrive Victoria (formerly Macpherson Smith Rural Foundation). We want all young rural people to have great lives and our purpose is to strengthen rural communities by supporting, empowering and developing young people. We believe in the power of collaboration. Join us as a participant or supporter as we redefine rural possibilities. 

youThrive alumni group photo.

Who we are

Young Rural Leaders program participants group photo sitting on rocks.

What we do

White and orange graphic spelling: "The Rural Youth Network."

Rural Youth Network

Over $2 million in scholarships awarded.

Over 500 participants from 200 Victorian towns in the Young Rural Leaders program.

Over 2000 Year 6 students have participated in Dream Seeds® workshops; 

Over 372 young people have been mentored.

‘The Young Rural Leaders program is creating a support network for young changemakers across Victoria which can be used to connect communities.’

ALUMNI

‘Youthrive Victoria is unique because its programs are codesigned and run by young rural people for young rural people.’

ALUMNI

‘It helped me stay focused and keep my eyes on my dreams. It helped me stay hopeful and get through tough Uni subjects.’

MENTEE

‘I liked how it was fun but we also learnt something about ourselves.’

DREAM SEEDS PARTICIPANT

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we operate throughout Victoria. We pay our respects to the Aboriginal Elders of Victoria, past, present and emerging.

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View the 2021 Annual Report

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