Our 1:1 Creative Mentoring program is all about giving you dedicated, personalised time with a mentor who understands your goals, your pace, and your passions. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve already been exploring your creative side, we’ll work alongside you to develop skills, confidence, and independence — all while having fun.

These sessions are perfect for NDIS participants who want to:

  • Learn or improve a specific creative skill (DJing, music production, art, content creation, photography, graphic design, and more).

  • Build routines and self-confidence through structured activities.

  • Work towards personal or professional goals at a comfortable pace.

  • Explore new hobbies that could turn into social, educational, or work opportunities.

1:1 Creative Mentoring

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How It Works

Step 1: Discovery
We start with a relaxed, no-pressure conversation to get to know you — your interests, strengths, and what inspires you creatively. We’ll talk about the types of creative work you’d like to explore and any challenges you might face so we can make sure each session feels achievable and enjoyable. This step is all about understanding you so we can set you up for success.

Step 2: Planning Your Mentoring Path
Next, we create a flexible, personalised plan that blends skill-building with your goals. This might be:

  • Weekly music lessons to help you record your first track.

  • Fortnightly art projects to develop your technique and style.

  • Ongoing support for a creative project like a podcast, online store, or exhibition.
    We keep the plan open and adaptable so if your interests shift, we can pivot and keep the sessions fresh and motivating.

Step 3: Skills in Action
This is where the magic happens. Each session is hands-on, practical, and focused on creating something you can see, hear, or hold. We’ll guide you step-by-step while giving you space to experiment and develop your own style. Some examples include:

  • Recording your first full track using music production software.

  • Completing and framing a finished painting or tufted rug.

  • Designing a set of social media graphics or your own brand identity.

  • Filming, editing, and posting a short video or photo series.

  • Preparing a mini showcase of your work for friends, family, or community events.

Step 4: Reflection & Progress Tracking
At the end of each session, we take time to reflect on what you’ve achieved, what you enjoyed most, and what you’d like to try next. We celebrate wins — big or small — and make adjustments if something isn’t working. All progress notes are simple, clear, and available to you, your family, or your support coordinator so everyone can see your growth and success over time.

What You’ll Gain

  • New Skills – Learn creative techniques you can use in everyday life or future work.

  • Confidence – Feel proud of your progress and comfortable sharing your work.

  • Routine – Build a regular creative habit that keeps you motivated.

  • Social Connection – Meet others with similar interests (optional group opportunities).

  • Real Outcomes – Leave each session with something tangible — a track, an artwork, a video, or a design.

SESSION DETAILS

Our 1:1 Creative Mentoring sessions are designed to be flexible, comfortable, and completely tailored to you. Every detail is planned with your goals, preferences, and needs in mind.

Length & Pace

  • Standard sessions run for 3-5 hours, but we can adjust depending on your energy levels, focus, and the activity you’re doing.

  • Breaks can be built in at any time — whether it’s a quick stretch, snack, or just a moment to reset.

Location Options

  • At Home – Perfect if you prefer a familiar, private environment.

  • Community Venues – Local libraries, cafés, studios, or parks.

  • Hired Creative Spaces – Fully equipped music, art, or digital studios.

  • Online – Ideal for digital skills, planning, or creative check-ins when travel isn’t possible.

We’ll make sure the location is safe, accessible, and set up for the type of mentoring you’re doing.

Frequency & Scheduling

  • Weekly – Great for building momentum and consistent skill growth.

  • Fortnightly – Allows more time for independent practice between sessions.

  • Custom – We can work around your availability, other supports, or changing routines.

We’re flexible — if something comes up, we can reschedule without stress.

Support Ratio

  • Always 1:1 — your mentor’s full attention is on you.

  • If you’d like to invite a friend, peer, or support worker to join in for certain sessions, that’s possible too.

Session Flow

  1. Check-in – See how you’re feeling, review last session’s work.

  2. Main Activity – Hands-on creative work tailored to your goal.

  3. Wrap-Up – Reflect on what you achieved, set a small goal for next time.

  4. Progress Notes – We record simple, clear notes so you can track your journey and share with coordinators or family.

Style & Approach

  • Relaxed, strengths-based, and person-centred.

  • Encouragement without pressure — you control the pace and direction.

  • We mix practical skills with real-world application so what you learn is useful outside of the session too.

Funding & Billing

Our 1:1 Creative Mentoring can be funded through the NDIS under:

  • Core – Assistance with Social & Community Participation

  • Capacity Building – Increased Social & Community Participation

We currently support:

  • ✅ Plan-managed participants

  • ✅ Self-managed participants

  • ⏳ NDIA-managed (coming soon)

Billing Made Simple:

  • We confirm the correct line item and rate with you or your plan manager before sessions start.

  • Invoices are sent directly to your plan manager or to you if self-managed.

  • No hidden fees — everything is agreed in your Service Agreement.

Let’s work together