“My Mum raised me up. When I chose to advocate, I knew she would have faith in me to do what I felt I must — especially when it was for the good of so many.”
KLKathy Langley
Stories of gratitude
Every person has
someone to thank.
Across Australia, one simple question is opening deeply personal conversations about family, courage, kindness and the people whose belief changed everything.
“There is no single answer. We are shaped by family, teachers, friends, students, colleagues, and countless others whose influence may never be fully visible to the world.”
IMIno Maquirang
“My parents raised me in the quiet, traditional Chinese way. There were no ‘I love you’s’ or hugs after a hard day — but they showed love through actions and the certainty they would always be there.”
SSSusan Su
The initiative
Gratitude becomes
meaningful when shared.
Behind every life is someone who believed, encouraged, stayed — and quietly helped us become who we are. Who Raised You Up? invites Australians to remember that person, tell their story and carry their generosity forward.
Say their name.
Pause and recognise the person whose belief helped shape your life.
Tell their story.
Turn a private memory into a public expression of gratitude.
Lift someone else.
Carry gratitude forward by becoming that person for someone today.
The song behind the question
Listen to
You Raise Me Up
Written by Secret Garden’s Rolf Løvland, this timeless song has carried a message of gratitude, strength and hope across generations and cultures.
Watch the official video on YouTube ↗Get involved
Be part of the
national conversation.
One story, one partnership or one act of support can help gratitude travel further.
01
Share your story
Who believed in you before you believed in yourself? Tell us about them.
Share on LinkedIn ↗02Become a partner
Foundations, businesses and community organisations can help amplify the initiative.
Start a conversation →03Support the Inspiration Forest
Help gratitude create a living legacy through Greening Australia.
Visit the official project ↗A name worth remembering
Write the name you carry with gratitude.
Add their name to this national expression of gratitude.
Secret Garden · Australia 2026
Hear the music.
Honour the person.
After more than 22 years, the Norwegian Grammy-winning duo creators of You Raise Me Up return for an exclusive five-city Australian tour.
Tour film · Australia 2026
Secret Garden returns.
Watch the official tour story, then join us for an unforgettable evening of music, gratitude and human connection.
Watch on YouTube ↗40% Gratitude OfferDon’t come alone. Bring the person who raised you up.
01Perth6 NOV 2026Riverside Theatre↗02Sydney8 NOV 2026Darling Harbour Theatre, ICC Sydney↗03Melbourne13 NOV 2026Palais Theatre↗04Adelaide14 NOV 2026Adelaide Entertainment Centre↗05Brisbane15 NOV 2026Great Hall, BCEC↗
Discover National Seniors Gratitude Week ↗Greening Australia × Secret GardenSecret Garden
Secret Garden
Inspiration Forest
Music. Restoration. Hope.
Visit the official project ↗
Leadership & community
Those helping raise
the conversation.
With gratitude to the leaders lending their voice, experience and belief to this national initiative.
Founding Patron
Albert Wong AM
Company Director · Investor · Corporate Adviser
Founder
Benny Wang
Director · Wise N Rise Pty Ltd
Australian Presenter · Secret Garden 2026
Honorary Chair
Sophia Demetriades Toftdahl
President · Norwegian Australian Chamber of Commerce
Honorary Chair
Chris Grice
Chief Executive Officer · National Seniors Australia
Founding Ambassador
Helen Zhi Dent
President · Australia China Business Council NSW
Business Leader · Cross-Cultural Connector
Founding Ambassador
Caroline Bellenger
Keynote Speaker · Wellbeing & Leadership
Founder & CEO · Be The Impossible
Founding Ambassador
Cr Rafael Camillo
Councillor · City of Melbourne
President · Residents 3000
Founding Ambassador
Sukhvinder “Sunny” Duggal
Multicultural Honour Roll Inductee
Community Leadership · Mental Wellbeing
Founding Advisor
Diane Demetre
Leadership · Communication · Human Connection
Founding Advisor
Richa Jain
Vice President · Australia India Business Council Victoria
Founding Advisor
Sharbani Dhar GAICD
CEO · DotInfinity
Cross-Border Growth · Market Strategy
Founding Storyteller
Joshua Katz OLY
Dual Olympian · Keynote Speaker · Workshop Presenter
Founding Storyteller
Sarah Cassim
Leadership & Communication Strategist
Speaker · Keynote · MC
Founding Storyteller
Tomas Jajesnica
Chief Meditation Officer · Mr Meditate
Keynote Speaker · TomEQ
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