Grow as a Mentee

Step into your next chapter of leadership

Why join as a mentee?

Leadership isn’t a title. It’s a practice.

And whether you’ve been leading for one year or fifteen, there’s always room to grow, reflect, and sharpen the way you lead.

Hyphae gives you access to an experienced mentor who’s navigated the complexities of aged care and community health, so you can learn from their insights and apply them to your own leadership journey.

If you’re too busy to pause. Then you’ll always be too busy to lead and grow effectively.

What you’ll gain

Who are we looking for?

  • 10+ years’ experience in community or health services.

  • Willingness to share both successes and challenges.

  • Commitment to attend regular virtual meetings and engage in reflective conversation.

Over 3+ years of program delivery:

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    95% of mentees reported greater clarity in their leadership goals.

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    92% felt more confident navigating complexity.

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    Mentees consistently described their mentors as “a game changer” in their growth.

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    Many described their mentoring experience as “career-changing” or “the missing piece in my development.”

Invest in your growth

There is a program fee for mentees. This covers your matching, induction, access to all resources and modules, and ongoing program support.

Your mentor volunteers their time, making this one of the most valuable leadership investments you can make.

What’s involved?

Your mentoring journey will involve:

  1. Induction & Goal Setting – 1.5-hour onboarding session using our Roots & Branches Goal Map to clarify your direction.

  2. Mini Learning Modules – On leading change, advocacy, workforce wellbeing, and more.

  3. Guided Reflection – Prompts and exercises to deepen your conversations and put ideas into action.

  4. Impact Story – Share your growth and achievements at the end of the program.

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✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Hyphae is a virtual-first program, accessible to leaders anywhere in Australia. Mentoring sessions are usually held via video call, with optional in-person events where possible.

  • We provide accountability through regular check-ins, troubleshooting.

    If any issues arise we are at hand to support with phone calls, coaching sessions, access to our resource library including leadership conversation guides, wellbeing prompts, and guided reflection tools.

  • Matching is coordinated in-house by the Hyphae team, based on your goals, experience, leadership style, and preferences. This ensures a fit that supports productive, values-aligned conversations.

  • You’ll join the growing Hyphae alumni network, with opportunities to connect through events and online spaces.

    We always encourage mentors and Mentees to continue meeting after the program ends and continue supporting one another.

✺ Mentee FAQs ✺

  • Most mentoring pairs meet monthly or fortnightly for 60–90 minutes over a 20-week program. You’ll also have access to guided modules and resources to use between sessions.

  • We encourage open communication, and if something isn’t right, we’ll work with you to resolve it (including a rematch if needed).

  • Emerging, mid-career and senior leaders in aged care or community health, generally with 2–10 years’ experience.

    You don’t need to be in a leadership role right now. You might be in an advanced clinical or practice role and preparing to take that next step in your journey.

  • Yes. There is a program fee for Mentees. This covers matching, induction, resources, and ongoing support. Your mentor volunteers their time, making this a high-value leadership investment.

✺ Mentor FAQs ✺

  • You’ll meet your mentee monthly or fortnightly, respond to their emails, and support the relationship by reaching out when needed.

    The total time is usually 1–2 hours per month.

  • We provide a short mentor induction, plus ongoing resources and updates, so you can focus on the relationship rather than the admin.

  • Leaders with 10+ years’ experience in community or health services who want to give back by supporting the next generation.

  • Yes. Mentors give their time as a professional contribution to the sector. We provide resources, conversation prompts, and fortnightly email briefs to support your role.

✺ Organisation FAQs ✺

  • Organisations report measurable gains in leadership confidence, goal clarity, and retention, along with stronger cross-sector networks for their people.

  • Yes. We can adapt the Hyphae model for your organisation or training program, with our team handling matching, onboarding, and program oversight.

  • Yes. We encourage organisations to sponsor mentee places, provide mentors from your senior team, or partner with us for a larger cohort.

  • We offer tiered packages to suit your scale and priorities. Each package includes matching, resources, ongoing support, and measurable outcomes reporting. Contact us for a tailored proposal.

Questions

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