Explore youth mentoring, respite and group activities. Find the support that suits your young person, or talk to our team if you are unsure where to start.
Consistent, one-to-one support built around the young person’s interests, personality and goals. Mentoring can help build confidence, everyday life skills, independence and community connection.
Explore how mentor matching works, who we support and our South-East Melbourne catchment.
Respite stays in Rye on the Mornington Peninsula and Cranbourne, with support planned around each young person’s needs, routines and preferences.
Learn about the homes, support arrangements and how to discuss a stay with our team.
Shared activities that help young people build friendships, practise social skills and enjoy new experiences with support.
Browse our activity calendar and find out what is coming up.
Past activities include:
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November 14, 2026
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November 21, 2026
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November 28, 2026
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December 5, 2026
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December 12, 2026
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January 9, 2027
Kickstart Vic’s services are designed for Children, teenagers and young adults aged 8-30 who are participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or under DFFH 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.
Talk to our team about your young person’s interests, goals and support needs. We can explain the options and help you choose a starting point.
Kickstart Youth Services provides youth-focused NDIS support for children, teenagers and young adults aged 8–30 across Melbourne and Victoria.
Our programs include youth mentoring, community access, Short Term Respite / STR, group activities and camps. We support young people to build trust, confidence, independence, life skills and positive relationships through practical, consistent support.
Kickstart works with participants, families, support coordinators and professional networks, including young people funded through the NDIS or connected with DFFH Child Protection. Our approach is relationship-first: we take time to understand each young person, match them with suitable mentors and create support that feels safe, purposeful and genuinely useful.Whether a young person needs mentoring, community-based activities, respite, group experiences or help building everyday life skills, Kickstart focuses on steady support, positive role models and practical growth.To make a referral, call 1800 229 736 or visit /referral.
