Refresh & Revitalise
At Kickstart, we recognise the importance of providing a supportive environment for young individuals facing challenges. Our respite care service offers a much-needed break for both our participants and their caregivers, ensuring peace of mind and rejuvenation for all.
Behaviour and Therapeutic Support Specialists have engaged Kickstart to work with shared participants over the past 2-3 years.
They have provided support and mentoring to participants who were presenting with low motivation, poor engagement, often with feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, and usually with difficulties engaging with supportive service providers.
Their strength in approach is identifying key points of interest for the participant. This promotes a higher level of motivation and participation for the young people.
Kickstart have always demonstrated a commitment to working collaboratively with service providers – e.g. JMC Behaviour and Therapeutic Specialists, which has included training provided for their mentoring and support staff.
Kickstart provide up to date progress reports regarding referred participants, as an ongoing collaborative working relationship is maintained, and highlights key intersecting points for the individual service providers. JMC has always found Kickstart manager Mark extremely approachable and available to discuss referrals. The various mentors in the organisation also reflect these behaviours towards JMC staff, as well as to the participants.
Feedback from participants JMC has referred has always been positive, and included key areas where there have been gains, as well as sense of achievement.
Jo Morris
Behaviour Support Specialist
The staff at Kickstart are wonderful mentors, enjoy challenges, are ethical, enthusiastic, and able to build a rapport with participants, even in the most difficult of circumstances. The Kickstart team are keen to be trained in implementing strategies in behaviour support plans, follow the strategies and seek support when necessary. Rapport building and implementing behaviour support plan strategies allow participants to actively engage in all types of activities successfully. Kickstart really care about all of their participants, time and again I have been delighted to witness participants lives being enhanced because of the commitment of the Kickstart team.
Marcus: Kickstart is a fantastic organisation that provides amazing role models for disadvantaged youths like myself. Before I started with kickstart I was completely off the rails and was involved with the wrong crowd partaking in depraved activities. Through kickstarts amazing behaviour modelling has made me see other side of the coin and motivated me to change my life for the better. I’m forever grateful for Mark and his crew of miracle workers. They changed my life!
Sue Sauer
Behaviour support practitioner
Hi Team,
The amount of growth and positive change our family has seen in your young person in the 7 months since starting services with Mark and his team is amazing. From disengaged (not in school, study or work) to participating and creating goals. Holiday to Cairns, working on health, leisure opportunities like fishing and 4X4 driving and learning to drive and finding a TAFE course to enrol in. Kickstart is great at building trust and supportive relationships with young people and their family, and empowering our young person to make positive changes in his life.
Michelle Payne
Mother of participant
We have been using Kickstart for our young people for 3+ years now. It is always our go to for mentoring & community participation support for our kids!
The Kickstart team are great to work with, it is great and super helpful that they can also provide shift reports and attend care team meetings.
Our experience with Kickstart has been a positive one and we find their mentors to be very dedicated to our young people, always trying new things and persisting through challenges or our young people’s tough times.
Thanks Mark & the team ��
Sarah Simonis
Case Manager – residential care
We have worked with the kickstart team regularly on some of our adventures and outings. They work well with our mission and service goals and so are a pleasure to work alongside. We often refer clients to kickstart who would benefit from their mentoring services, as they specialise in supporting positive change for complex clients. Highly recommend.
Luke Wilson
Director - Paylos Life-changing Adventures
Mark and his team have been an amazing support for the young people involved in our family violence program at Berry Street. Mark is creative in his approach and can easily build rapport with young people by engaging them in what they love most and introducing them to new skills and activities. Mark is a calm and positive role model, who provides consistency and predictability to young people who have experienced trauma. Mark is non-punitive, and trauma informed in his engagement. We are very grateful to have Mark in the care team and providing much needed support to young people and their families engaged with Berry Street.
Susana
Specialist Family Violence Youth Consultant, Berry Street
Kickstart Respite Care offers:
- Personalised care tailored to the needs and preferences of each participant.
- A safe and nurturing environment where clients can relax and recharge.
- Professional staff trained to handle diverse needs.
- Comfortable accommodations in our dedicated respite home located in South East Melbourne.
- Exciting recreational activities tailored to participants' bucket lists.
- Thoughtfully designed camping trips to promote social interaction and skill development.
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We understand that choosing respite care for your loved one can be a big decision. At Kickstart, transparency and communication are fundamental to our approach. We’re here to address any doubts or uncertainties you may have, enabling you to feel confident and informed about our respite care service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our respite care includes outdoor adventures like hiking, camping, and kayaking, as well as fun indoor activities such as board games, arts and crafts, and movie nights. Our goal is to provide a diverse range of experiences that promote relaxation, social interaction, and personal growth.
Our respite home is situated in South East Melbourne, providing easy access to both urban amenities and natural landscapes. The serene surroundings offer a tranquil retreat for our participants to unwind and engage in meaningful activities.
The safety and wellbeing of our participants are our top priorities during recreational outings. We have stringent safety protocols in place, including thorough risk assessments, trained staff supervision, and adherence to industry safety standards. Additionally, our staff are equipped with necessary emergency response training and communication devices to swiftly address any concerns that may arise during outings. We prioritise creating a safe and supportive environment where participants can enjoy themselves while feeling secure.
As long as they would like, we work alongside care teams and guardians to find out what bests suits you.
Our staff members undergo comprehensive training and hold relevant qualifications in youth support, first aid, and mental health. We hire compassionate people with experience in working with young people and diverse backgrounds.
Medication management is taken very seriously at Kickstart. Our staff are trained to administer medications safely and according to prescribed instructions. We maintain detailed records of medication administration and closely monitor any changes in medication regimens. If your loved one requires medication during their stay, our team will ensure that it is administered appropriately and in accordance with their healthcare plan.
Yes, participants are encouraged to bring personal belongings from home to make their stay more comfortable and familiar. This may include clothing, toiletries, favourite books or toys, and any other items that they find comforting. We strive to create a homely environment where our guests feel at ease and surrounded by the things that help them feel relaxed.
Our respite programs offer a diverse range of activities to cater to various interests and preferences. From console gaming, board games, watching a movie at the cinemas or outdoor adventures, you name it we’ll try it! We are always down for new adventures and experiences.
We understand that respite care not only provides relief for participants but also for their families and caregivers. We can provide information about community resources, offer guidance on navigating support services, and address any concerns or questions you may have. Your wellbeing is important to us, and we’re here to help where we can.
Our highly trained staff members are committed to providing round-the-clock support and supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants. Whether it’s assistance with personal care tasks, medication management, or emotional support.
