1:1 Support & Capacity Building
We’re excited to announce a new way we can support you on your journey: personalised 1:1 support services designed specifically for autistic teens and young adults.
How It Works?
What is 1:1 Support?
How Can a Support Worker Help You?
Building Social Confidence
- Work with you to build courage for attending social gatherings and events
- Provide extra support by coming along with you when you need it
- Practice social situations in a safe, judgment-free way
Developing Independence
- Practice cooking meals and planning nutrition
- Learn grocery shopping skills and budgeting
- Work on independent living tasks
- Plan travel routes and practice using public transport
- Build confidence navigating new places
Daily Life Support
- Help you get to appointments, activities, or handle chores
- Assist with household tasks or build momentum with cleaning
- Body doubling for tasks that feel overwhelming to start alone
- Support with time management and daily routines
Daily Life Support
- Help you get to appointments, activities, or handle chores
- Assist with household tasks or build momentum with cleaning
- Body doubling for tasks that feel overwhelming to start alone
- Support with time management and daily routines
Career & Education
- Job search assistance
- Help writing applications, resumes, and cover letters
- Practice interview skills
- Navigate workplace or study challenges
Connection & Mentorship
- Job search assistance
- Regular conversation and companionship
- Mentoring from people who understand
- Someone to talk through challenges or celebrate wins
- Support to try activities you’ve been wanting to explore
Support Workers with Availability
Dan
📍Sydney
Frequency of Support: Weekly, Fortnightly
Availability: Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Afternoon, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Afternoon, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Public Holidays
Interests: Outdoor activities, games, music, art, dance, singing, movies and TV shows, etc
Andrea
📍Sydney
Andrea is a Support Worker primarily focused on organizing social events and relishes going on adventures.
Frequency of Support: Weekly
Availability: Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Public Holidays
Interests: Arts and Craft, Animals, Volunteer Dog Walking, D&D, Anime, Reading, Being active/going to the gym.Darcy
📍Sydney
Darcy is 22 years old and is studying psychology while also working as a mental health/disability support worker.
Frequency of Support: Weekly
Availability: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Public Holidays
Interests: Mindfulness/Meditation, Exercise, Nature
Bruno
📍Sydney
Bruno is originally from Brazil; he chose Australia as his home due to his love for nature and spending time outdoors
Frequency of Support: WeeklyAvailability: Monday Morning,Monday Afternoon,Tuesday Morning,Tuesday Afternoon
Interests: In his leisure time, he enjoys activities such as going to the beach, exercising, embarking on bush walks, socialising with friends, and traveling.
Saskia
📍Sydney
Saskia has worked as a Visual Arts Therapeutic Art teacher in disability and with NDIS clients for the last 2 years.
Frequency of Support: Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Occasionally
Availability: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Public Holidays
Interests: Arts and Craft, Animals, Volunteer Dog Walking, D&D, Anime, Reading, Being active/going to the gym.
Delany
📍Brisbane
Delaney is kind, warm, and adaptable, always striving to bring positive energy to those around her.
Frequency of Support: Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Occasionally
Availability: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Public Holidays
Interests: I’m a foodie, I love art and crafts.. MUSIC! I love animals, the beach, live music/ concerts, markets, whole foods and coffee.I love all things outdoors and exploring and also appreciate a day of cooking and house resetting.
Abbie
📍Melbourne
Frequency of Support: Fortnightly, Monthly, Occasionally
Availability: Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon
Interests: Travelling and exploring new places. Neurodivergent advocacy. Sociology & Psychology. Trying new cafes and restaurants. Visiting markets. Arts and Crafts especially pottery. Nature (Beach, Forest, mountains). Op shopping and Vintage shops.
Teagan
📍Melbourne
Teagan has worked in childcare and support work for over 5 years. She is driven to assist individuals in making the most of their lives and creating positive impacts.
Frequency of Support: Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Occasionally
Availability: Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Public Holidays
Interests: Dancing, Music, Travelling, Cars, Craft, Reading.
Mia
📍Melbourne
After a year of working as an au pair for a family with two autistic children in London, Mia now studies psychology at the University of Melbourne and works as a swim teacher.
Frequency of Support: Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Occasionally
Availability: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Saturday Afternoon, Public Holidays
Interests: Musicals, boardgames, D&D, crochet, reading, movies/shows, animals, nature, travel.
Find the perfect fit for you
Find a Support Worker who you can get along with, who share interests with you, or who can act like a mentor.
1:1 Support Work STA/travel
Do you have something you really want to do, and want to go on a 1:1 trip instead of in a group?
Or do you require overnight support while parents are away?
Skill building / Capacity Building
Find a Support Worker who can work on building and refining individual skills with you.
Whether it’s practical skills such as cooking and friendship skills, practicing living skills, taking public transport, writing a resume, practicing going to the airport before a trip, or mentoring.
Skill building can be delivered in person or online.
(Sydney)
Travengers Home Services
Tamara offers and coordinates everything from beautiful home and property design, cleaning, gardening, maintenance, handy-man services, and more.
With 7 kids between herself and her partner, she is passionate about creating home environments that can elevate yours and your family’s life.
“Bending over backwards for all your home needs”.
Shayne Patty
Autism Coach & Psychologist
Maria-Stella
Wellbeing Coach
