Helping Young People and Adults Build Confidence, Independence and Resilience Through Mentoring, Movement and Meaningful Experiences.

I provide goal-focused mentoring and support for young people and adults living with disabilities. Through a unique mentoring approach that combines movement, life skills development and community participation, sessions are designed to help participants build confidence, improve wellbeing and work towards meaningful long-term goals. Rather than simply providing supervision or transport, every session is designed to create opportunities for personal growth, skill development, increased independence and positive life outcomes. 

 My name is Dion Wales and I am an experienced Youth Mentor and Independent NDIS Support Worker with more than six years of experience supporting young people and adults across Out of Home Care, Supported Independent Living, Family Support and Disability Services. I am passionate about helping people build confidence, develop resilience and create positive change in their lives. My experience includes supporting people living with: • Psychosocial disabilities • Intellectual disabilities • Developmental disabilities • Mental health challenges • Trauma backgrounds • Complex support needs • Young people transitioning from Out of Home Care I was honoured to receive SIL Mentor of the Year 2023 in recognition of my commitment to helping young people achieve positive outcomes. As a trauma-informed mentor, I focus on building trust, creating safe environments and supporting participants to move towards greater confidence and independence at their own pace.

 Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, training, hiking, running, boxing and spending time outdoors. These interests naturally form part of the mentoring approach I bring to my work. 

 Many mentoring sessions begin with movement. This may include: • Gym sessions • Boxing and fitness training • Running programs • Beach walks • Rainforest walks • Hiking and outdoor adventures • Recovery and wellbeing activities Movement can be a powerful tool for improving mental health, reducing stress, building confidence and creating positive engagement. Once rapport and connection are established, sessions are tailored towards the participant’s goals, interests and support needs.

Services 1:1 Mentoring Providing guidance, support, accountability and positive role modelling to help participants build confidence, resilience and direction. Life Skills Development Including: • Grocery shopping • Meal preparation • Budgeting and money management • Cleaning and household tasks • Laundry and personal organisation • Driving practice • Road rules education • Resume development • Job searching • Employment preparation Community Participation Including: • Fishing • Sporting activities • Golf driving range • Rock climbing • Community events • Parks and recreation activities • Cafes and social outings • Community engagement opportunities Health and Wellbeing Including: • Healthy lifestyle education • Exercise and fitness support • Goal setting • Journaling • Weekly planning • Emotional wellbeing strategies • Confidence building Education and Employment Support Including: • Career exploration • TAFE visits • Interview preparation • Resume development • Employment readiness 

 Short Term Accommodation: I offer structured Short-Term Accommodation (STA) and growth-focused experiences designed around participant goals. These supports may focus on: • Health and fitness • Healthy eating • Life skills development • Community participation • Confidence building • Independence development • Outdoor adventure experiences • Goal setting and personal growth These experiences are designed to be purposeful, engaging and outcome-focused while supporting participants to build capacity and work towards their NDIS goals.

 Who I Support: Services are particularly suited to: • Teenagers and young adults • Participants seeking mentoring and positive role models • Participants with trauma backgrounds • Participants with psychosocial disabilities • Participants building independence skills • Participants wanting support with confidence and motivation • Participants interested in health, fitness and healthy lifestyles

 Qualifications & Professional Development Qualifications • Diploma of Community Services • Certificate IV in Fitness • Personal Trainer Qualification Professional Training • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) • Domestic Violence Awareness Training • Medication Administration Training • Child Protection Training • Mandatory Reporting Training • NDIS Worker Orientation Module • Trauma-Informed Practice Compliance & Insurance • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance • Queensland Blue Card • NSW Working With Children Check • National Police Check • First Aid and CPR Certificate • ABN Registered • Professional Indemnity Insurance • Public Liability Insurance • Fully Comprehensive Vehicle Insurance 

Why Choose Dion?  SIL Mentor of the Year 2023, Over 6 Years of Mentoring and Disability Support Experience, Diploma Qualified Community Services, Professional,  Certificate IV in Fitness,  Trauma-Informed Mentoring Approach,  Extensive Experience Supporting Young People with Complex Needs,  Experienced in Out of Home Care, SIL, Family Support and NDIS Services, Person-Centred and Strengths-Based Support,  Focused on Real-World Outcomes, Independence and Long-Term Growth,  Passionate About Helping Participants Build Confidence, Resilience and Purpose.

What People Are Saying “Dion exemplifies the true meaning of respect in our industry, consistently placing people first and approaching every situation with kindness and empathy. He sees the individual behind the challenge and ensures everyone feels valued, respected and supported.” “Dion is always thinking outside the box and connecting young people with opportunities and services in the community. He consistently goes the extra mile and approaches every situation with a positive can-do attitude.”