“Mentoring is a skillful blend of encouragement, perspective, and patience.” — Kathy Kram.
Following an initial assessment meeting, we connect the client with one of our experienced mentors, considering factors such as personality, needs, and goals.
Our mentors work as constructive role models, encouraging their clients to develop independent living skills so they are confident for their future.
We are passionate about providing personalised strategies to mentor young people with complex behaviours. Our focus is to understand our client’s goals, ambitions and needs so we can collaborate with them to develop a comprehensive plan tailored to their needs.
Kickstart will assist with getting a licence, Learning how to cook simple meals, and getting into a routine.
Kickstart will help with writing up a CV, applying for jobs and applying for courses.
Kickstart will help with health, fitness, wellbeing and recreational goal-setting.
We offer involvement in a range of recreational activities including kayaking, snorkelling mountain biking, fitness programs and more.
These programs provide an active outlet for young clients to achieve confidence-building goals. Recreational activities encourage an empowered mindset and the development of life skills through fun and hard work.
Customised Respite care is available for our participants.
We take the time to discuss their preferences and bucket list items to ensure they enjoy an exceptional experience while under our care.
Our Respite homes are situated in South East Melbourne, providing a temporary escape for regular caregivers and a refreshing change of scenery for our participants.
Additional respite experiences:
Victorian High Country | Licola | Lake Eildon
Geelong | Phillip Island | Mornington Peninsula
Kickstart offers exciting and diverse weekly group activities which enable our participants to build meaningful relationships with their peers.
These group sessions combine social interaction with skill development, creating a rich experience for our clients.
Past activities include:
Kickstart Vic’s services are designed for young people aged 13-28 who are participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or under DHHS Child Protection Orders.
We have diverse weekly group activities as well as opportunities for many more events. The frequency of mentoring sessions is typically determined based on individual needs and can be discussed during the program development stage. It could be weekly, fortnightly, or more frequently depending on the circumstances.
Head to our contact page here to connect with enquire about connecting with a mentor.
Respite care brings many benefits to both caregivers and recipients and as such is widely acknowledged as a crucial part of any care plan. For the caregiver, time is afforded to attend to personal needs, to relax and recharge batteries before a point of burn out is reached and frequently results in a higher level of enthusiasm and care once the respite has come to an end. For the recipient a new environment with new faces can prove to be an invigorating experience that activates higher levels of social and mental stimulation. For both parties, respite care often contributes to strengthening what may already be a deep bond and connection that enriches both mental and physical well-being.
At KickStart we provide personalised youth respite in our Melbourne centre; under the care and supervision of our team of highly experienced and appropriately qualified care givers and mentors, young people will be given the best opportunity to experience personal growth and development in a calm and nurturing environment. With a clear focus on the individual’s needs, personal preferences and goals we provide a range of exciting activities including hiking, kayaking, camping alongside numerous indoor events.
Should you be considering youth respite in Melbourne, your priority when it comes to choosing a service will be the safety and well being of you loved one and at KickStart everything about our organisation has been designed to meet these objectives – from providing supreme role models to medication management, we deliver the maximum level of care for your loved young person.
