DCJ Youth Support
Clear the hurdles and start living a life unbound with support built on real connection.
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Genuine Connection: We swap sterile offices for local beaches and parks to yarn, move, and be ourselves.
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Consistent Mentorship: We provide reliable, steady guidance through NDIS and DCJ systems.
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Learning by Doing: We use outdoor activities to build life skills, confidence, and resilience naturally.
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Trauma-Informed Care: We offer a safe, pressure-free environment focused on emotional and physical wellness.
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Rooted in Belonging: Guided by Dharawal heritage, we help youth find strength through a deep connection to Country.
We focus on the person, not the program. Let’s work together to clear the hurdles and create a path that’s uniquely yours. We’re in your corner to help you discover what’s possible and build an independent life.
Aboriginal Owned
and Operated
We Provide NDIS Services
We work alongside DCJ
Active Youth Mentorship & Trauma-Informed Care | Life UnboundÂ
Key Service Areas
Trauma-informed mentorship
We recognize that past experiences shape present reactions. Our mentorship is built on creating a secure, predictable base for young people.
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Implementation: We utilize specialized de-escalation techniques and active listening to provide stability. By staying calm and consistent during high-stress moments, we help participants regulate their emotions and build the trust necessary to move past trauma and toward future goals.
Safe & supervised transport
Transport is more than just getting from A to B; it is an opportunity for connection and consistency.
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Implementation: We provide professional, secure transport for school attendance, medical appointments, and supervised family contact visits. Our mentors use this time to build rapport, providing a predictable and safe environment that reduces the anxiety often associated with travel and transition points.
Community & Cultural Connection
True belonging comes from knowing where you come from. We facilitate deep connection to Dharawal Country and culture.
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Implementation: Through respectful yarning and active engagement with the land, we help Indigenous youth explore their heritage and identity. We support participants in accessing cultural knowledge and community networks, fostering a sense of pride and belonging that provides a powerful foundation for resilience.
Educational & Social Engagment
We aim to break down the barriers that prevent young people from participating fully in their community and education.
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Implementation: We don't just "drop off" participants—we walk in with them. Whether it’s supporting attendance at school, connecting them with local sports teams, or assisting with extracurricular activities, we provide the practical support needed to turn up, stay engaged, and build lasting, positive peer relationships.
Behavioural mentoring
We focus on translating positive intent into daily habits. This is about being a consistent role model in a young person’s life.
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Implementation: We work side-by-side with participants to model healthy boundary setting and constructive communication. Through real-life scenarios, we teach emotional regulation and problem-solving, empowering young people to make choices that align with their personal growth rather than past patterns.
Individualised programs
Co-Designed Support Goals: We partner with you to set targets that align with your unique needs and aspirations.
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Examples of Our Programs:
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Indigenous Connection: Programs grounded in Dharawal heritage to build identity through connection to Country.
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DCJ Navigation: Mentorship tailored to navigate OOHC and DCJ systems.
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Active Skill Development: Outdoor, real-world activities to foster resilience and life skills.
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Detailed Support for DCJ Caseworkers & Agencies
Our professional mentorship framework is designed to integrate seamlessly with statutory requirements. Sessions typically occur 2–3 times per week, lasting roughly 2 hours each. A standard session begins with somatic regulation—focusing on trauma-informed movements—followed by goal-setting activities such as coastal 'walk and talks' or gym-based resilience coaching. Every interaction is documented to meet strict VOCA and DCJ reporting standards, providing caseworkers with clear, monthly evidence of youth progress and engagement.
Qualifications
Qualified Mentors: Certified trauma-informed coaches and high-energy facilitators.
Safety-First Approach: Extensive risk mitigation and trauma-safe operational protocols.
How We Work With Young People
Customized programs built around somatic regulation and natural movement interests.
Regular 2-hour sessions focused on building resilience and self-worth in outdoor environments.
What Caseworkers Can Expect
Transparency: Automated progress tracking aligned with OOHC requirements.
Detailed interaction logs meeting strict VOCA and DCJ reporting standards.
Monthly evidence-based reporting on youth engagement and developmental progress.
Culture, Identity and Personal Belonging
As an Indigenous-owned and operated service, we provide a culturally safe and empowering environment for Indigenous youth. We believe that physical health and cultural identity go hand-in-hand. Our mentorship programs include connections to Country, cultural awareness, and a deep respect for heritage, helping young people build a solid foundation of self-worth and belonging. By immersing youth in the natural world through coastal tracks and regional excursions, we foster a deep, somatic resilience that transcends the gym.
Ready to get started?
We offer a streamlined intake process designed to reduce friction for caseworkers. Most youth begin with a 1:1 intake session followed by weekly or twice-weekly sessions at a local gym or coastal location, ensuring consistent, high-impact mentorship from day one.
Referrals are processed within 48 hours. Our team collaborates directly with DCJ caseworkers to ensure all trauma-informed care requirements are met and documented appropriately.
