Services / Kickstart Academy
Kickstart Academy
A small-group program where young people build everyday skills, routine and confidence, alongside mentors they know and trust.
Ages
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Days and hours
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Where
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Group size
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Funding
NDIS Core or private (to confirm)
What young people learn
Academy days mix practical learning with time to connect. Young people try new things at their own pace, and their interests shape what we do.
Turning up on time, following a plan, working in a team and taking on new responsibilities.
Planning outings, using public transport, shopping and cooking: the practical skills that make day-to-day life more independent.
Movement, time outdoors and simple ways to notice and manage how you're feeling.
Our foundations
Leadership
Making decisions, taking responsibility and finding out what you're good at.
Wellbeing
Healthy habits and support for emotional and physical wellbeing.
Belonging
Feeling part of a group, being included and contributing to it.
Growth over achievement
Progress is measured against where each young person started, not against anyone else.
How to start
01
Tell us about your young person, their goals and what support they need.
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We reply within 1 business day and book a time to meet you both, with no pressure.
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We match the right mentors and plan the first sessions around your young person.
Funding
Programs like the Academy are often funded through NDIS Core supports (Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation), but every plan is different. We can talk it through with you or your support coordinator before you start.
Questions families ask
Yes. Kickstart Academy is the new name for our day programs.
Young people who want to build routine, everyday skills and confidence in a small group. Tell us about your young person and we'll talk about whether it's the right fit.
No. The Academy focuses on community participation and everyday independence, not employment training, so it isn't the same as SLES. Check what your plan allows and we can help.
We reply within 1 business day, then book a meet and greet with you and your young person before anything starts.
Make a referral or ask us a question. We reply within 1 business day.
Tell us a little about your young person and we’ll be in touch. Prefer to talk? Call 1800 229 736.
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