My Mates Place

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OFFER

FREE come and try My Mates Place

Feel free to join us anytime at NO COST. We welcome anybody interested in joining the My Mates Place groups to explore any of our various activities. Whether it’s hanging out in the hang pad, going bowling, or just a casual coffee with their parents. Feel free to ask we’re flexible and want you to experience My Mates Place on your own terms.

Mission

At the heart of My Mates place is friendship building. Fostering connections among individuals living with disabilities. This boosts their confidence and relationship skills. At My Mates Place we believe friendships are a significant source of happiness and personal growth.

Our Difference

The owner of the My Mates Place, is the disability support worker and the disability coordinator, so they are totally invested in the outcomes.

My Mates Place offer cost-effective group sessions, where participants collectively share the mentoring costs. Rather than paying $55 per hour for on-on-one sessions, group sessions can be as little as $22.50 per hour.

About What we offer

NDIS funded Support, we help people living with Disabilities find and keep friends.

At My Mates Place, we provide a safe inclusive environment where people living with disabilities can discover friendships while building self-confidence. Our sessions mostly take place in the Hang Pad a neutral and safe location, we also venture out into our community for activity’s like eating out, seeing a show or sporting event. Also, activities like fishing or joining sporting teams. We even do overnight camping!

Our participants are at the forefront of organizing all their activity’s so that in the near future they can access the community independently, with the skills learnt at My Mates Place.

The hang pad

The hang pad is located at 20 Chandada street Seaview Downs. We can collect the group and bring them back or you can choose to get there yourself.

Then enjoy the safe environment provided to our participants, where they can relax and enjoy each other’s company building the strong bonds only getting together on a regular basis can nurture, watching TV, playing computer games, or doing many different activities.

This is also where our participants will organise their outings into the community and other adventures.

Outings in the community

Participants are encouraged to organise their own outings into the community, whether that be going out to dinner or a local sporting event or show!

We like our participants to organise and take control of their decisions and make them as a group.

Our mentors are always there to assist and make sure every organised event will run smoothly.

Respite

We take pride in providing a respite service to our families in need of it. Weather it’s a one-time or regular arrangement, we like to be flexible as long as we have the room available.

Our unique approach includes sleepovers for participants, and we can comfortably accommodate three individuals overnight in their own beds.

Camping with groups

We love outings into the community. Where participants are encouraged to do the bulk of the organisation and planning, the group will also attend specific camping skills sessions. Where they will learn to organise their camps, their food and their activities while away camping.

We recognize the occasional need for extra family support adding an extra one on one session or emergency respite. Additionally, we include siblings in outings and maintain regular meetings and progress notes for parents.

Family care and relief

What to expect?

planning the delivery of the support they receive is considered vital to the success of our programs. We include the individuals by giving them a wide range of choices to decide the services they receive from My Mates Place. While keeping in line with our capabilities.

My Mates Place will support the participants with their independence, their social skill set and public inclusion. We will enable them to have an extensive number of choices and experiences in a controlled environment. All in the pursuit of their personal goals, while planning the delivery of the support they receive is considered vital to the success of our programs. We include the individuals by giving them a wide range of choices to decide the services they receive from My Mates Place. While keeping in line with our capabilities.

Requirements

Even though we would like to cater for all disabilities, we are restricted by our facilities and some of our equipment, therefore can’t provide a full service to everybody!

Please advise us of your needs and we can see if a service is available to you.

Join us for a session or two it’s complimentary

We don’t just offer the free first session or two. We encourage it at my mates place. We believe you should try before you buy so come and join us for a session or two at my mates place and see if it’s something that you’re really interested in before you commit to our services!

Testimonials

Xavier's invitation to join My Mates Place alongside Mason for the purpose of nurturing their friendship has proven to be an invaluable decision. I wholeheartedly endorse this service, as it has played an instrumental role in catalyzing Xavier's life transformation and enhancing his approach to cultivating friendships. Notably, Xavier has been graciously embraced within Mason's programs on a pro bono basis, a testament to the compassionate ethos of My Mates Place. In a situation where NDIS funding falls short of our aspirations, Luke and My Mates Place have emerged as a steadfast source of support, propelling Xavier on a remarkable journey of personal growth and empowerment. Undoubtedly, My Mates Place has wielded a significantly positive influence on Xavier's trajectory, bolstering his progress and potential.

To whom it may concern For over a year and a half, Luke and My Mates Place have been unwavering pillars of support for Maison. The level of service offered at My Mates Place is truly exceptional. Through mentoring, coaching, and respite care, Luke has consistently exceeded expectations. After each session, Maison radiates with satisfaction, a testament to Luke's dedication in ensuring an optimal experience. Luke's commitment goes beyond, as he consistently goes the extra mile to ensure Mason's utmost well-being. Additionally, the friendship-building programs orchestrated at My Mates Place have been instrumental in Maison's personal growth journey. His confidence has flourished over the past year and a half, fostering two or three meaningful friendships that he has been able to nurture. In light of this transformative journey, I wholeheartedly endorse Luke and My Mates Place to those who have a family member living with a disability. Their unwavering dedication and innovative programs have made a profound impact.

My son Zach's journey with muscular dystrophy has presented both physical and mental challenges. In navigating these complex waters, the coaching and mentoring sessions offered by Luke at My Mates Place have emerged as an irreplaceable lifeline. These sessions have not only provided Zach with vital tools to manage his mental well-being but have also empowered him to confront his circumstances with resilience and strength. Luke's unwavering support and encouragement have proven to be beacons of light during the darkest moments. His presence and guidance have been instrumental in helping Zach weather some of life's most trying times. Beyond the structured sessions, Luke's availability as a constant source of solace and insight has allowed Zach to reach out at any moment of need, offering him a reassuring lifeline and a listening ear. The impact of Luke and My Mates Place on our family and Zach cannot be overstated. Their commitment to Zach's well-being transcends a professional relationship, embodying a genuine care that resonates deeply with our hearts. As a family, we are immensely grateful for this unwavering support that has become an integral part of Zach's journey toward strength and self-discovery.

I love hanging out at my mates place. Thanks, Luke From Xavier Luke is the best mentor ever