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Our Supporters
Stand Up is incredibly grateful to our loyal sponsors, donors and supporters. These committed individuals, families, organisations and businesses make it possible for us to deliver our educational and capacity-building programs.
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Board
Our board is formed by a diverse and experienced group of people who oversee governance at Stand Up.
Staff
Meet the core members of the Stand Up team who focus on leadership, business development and management.
Why does Stand Up work with Indigenous communities?
Stand Up partners with a number of Indigenous communities to run recreational and skills development programs. Our programs have a strong youth focus and include holiday programs and youth leadership programs. We also assist our partner communities with special projects when requested, and provide study and work experience opportunities.
We believe that creating long term, meaningful partnerships is the most effective way of facilitating change. We aim to empower our partner communities with the skills and networks needed to take action on their own behalf.
Where does my donation go?
When making a donation to Stand Up you have a range of options, including general donations or the choice to direct your funds to a particular program.
To discuss channeling your donation towards a specific program, please contact our CEO at [email protected].
FAQ
Stand Up exists because Jewish values implore us to stand up and take responsibility for those in need. Whether it be raising funds for victims of natural disasters, running leadership training, or helping a newly arrived refugee find a job, pursuing social justice is our ultimate goal.
- Why does Stand Up exist when there are so many other not-for-profits doing similar work?
- How is Stand Up funded?
- Where does my donation go?
- What does Stand Up do with my personal information?
- Why does Stand Up work with Refugee communities?
- Why does Stand Up work with Indigenous communities?
- What is Stand Up's position on the Israel-Gaza conflict?
- Is Stand Up a political organisation?
- How does Stand Up measure impact?
- How old must you be to volunteer with Stand Up?
- Do you have volunteering opportunities for children?
- Does Stand Up provide kosher meals?
About Us
Who We Are
Stand Up exists because Jewish values demand it.
For generations, the Jewish community has been called to pursue justice, show compassion and take responsibility for the world around us. The Torah gave us the timeless commandment: Tzedek tzedek tirdof — justice, justice, pursue it. For us, this is not merely a slogan; it is a way of life. Stand Up brings that tradition into urgent, practical action today: mobilising the Australian Jewish community to play a meaningful role in the broader society we share.
We believe the strongest communities are those that reach outward. And we believe this moment - fractured, fearful, fast-moving - calls for precisely that kind of leadership.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to build a community of Jewish leaders who are serious about social change.
We do this by creating rigorous opportunities for people to deepen their Jewish identity, sharpen their leadership skills, and work alongside other communities on the challenges that matter. This is how we are preparing a new generation to deliver the real-world impact we need so badly.
How We Work
Our work is grounded in two core pillars.
1. Activating Emerging Leaders
We develop young people into confident, skilled leaders. Our leaders learn to navigate complexity, hold their identity with pride, and show up in public life with integrity and purpose. We are expanding this work, because the next generation of Jewish leadership is not something we can afford to leave to chance.
2. Allyship in Action
We build genuine, long-term partnerships with communities beyond our own — grounded in listening, respect and years of sustained relationship and connection. Our partnerships are not transactional. They are the foundation of the social cohesion Australia needs.
Together, these pillars are helping shape a Jewish community that takes its place in the broader Australian community, proud, connected and ready to take on what's ahead.