Youth Mentor and NDIS Support Worker

Dion Wales | Health, Fitness & Mentoring for NDIS Participants

Empowering young people through movement, mindset & meaningful support.

Gold Coast-based NDIS Support Worker · Youth Mentor · Personal Trainer

What I Offer

Whether you’re looking to build confidence, improve your health, or take a break and reset — I offer tailored NDIS-funded support focused on physical and mental well-being.

 1:1 Mentoring & Support

Support that’s real, respectful and action focused. I work with NDIS participants to build life skills, fitness, and resilience in ways that feel achievable and meaningful.

Services include:

• Personalised 1:1 mentoring with a focus on health and goal setting
• Personal training (outdoor or gym-based)
• 1:1 boxing sessions
• Cooking & healthy meal preparation classes
• Daily living skills: cleaning, budgeting, routines
• Gym & running programs tailored to the individual
• Food programs designed around individual needs and likes
• Active recovery sessions (e.g. RIGS Recovery Centre)
• Nature adventures: beach swims, hiking, waterfalls & more

Designed for NDIS participants aged 12+ | Self-managed & Plan-managed

 STA Health & Fitness Retreats – Gold Coast

NDIS-Funded Short-Term Accommodation with Purpose

Take a break from your regular environment and invest in your health, healing and personal growth.

Retreats include:

• Beachside hotel or apartment stays 
• Daily boxing or gym training sessions
• RIGS Recovery Centre access: compression boots, sauna, ice baths
• Healthy food prep & cooking skills
• Guided rainforest walks, beach & creek swims
• 1:1 mentoring, life skills support, and goal setting
• Journaling, mindset check-ins, and movement-based therapy

These experiences are tailored to each participant’s needs, abilities and NDIS goals.

STA Outcomes may include:

• Improved motivation and confidence
• Better understanding of health and nutrition
• New fitness routines and habits
• Strengthened independence and life skills
• A refreshed mindset and stronger sense of direction

All STA services align with NDIS goals and are fully reportable.

Who I Work With

I support teens and young adults with:

• Autism, ADHD & psychosocial disabilities
• Mental health challenges
• Low confidence or motivation
• Trauma histories
• Support needs around life skills, health, or social connection

My work is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and grounded in real human connection.

Meet Dion

I’m Dion — a qualified youth mentor, personal trainer and NDIS support worker with over 5 years’ experience. I’ve worked closely with young people in out-of-home care and those living with disability, trauma, or mental health challenges.

I’ve been recognised as SIL Mentor of the Year, and my mission is to help young people set goals, build independence, and live healthier, more empowered lives.

I offer a hands-on, supportive and motivating approach — from the gym to the kitchen to the beach.

NDIS-Funded Services

 Self-Managed & Plan-Managed Participants Welcome

Covered under Core Supports (Assistance with Daily Life) or Capacity Building (Improved Daily Living / Health & Wellbeing)

Support documentation available for STA and long-term goals

Ready to Chat?

Let’s create a support plan that works for you or your loved one.

Call/Text: 0422 306 323

Email: hey@dionwales.com

Based on the Gold Coast

Available for in-person services across the Gold Coast, Tweed and Northern Rivers.

 STA Retreats open to NDIS participants from QLD, NSW and beyond.

What Others Are Saying:

Dion exemplifies the true meaning of respect in our industry, consistently placing people first and approaching every situation with kindness and empathy. 

Dion goes out of his way to connect young people with community services and provide education about available supports. Dion consistently brings a positive, can-do attitude, even in challenging situations. 

Professional Background & Qualifications:

NDIS Support Worker (Sole Trader) 

SIL Mentor/Family Support Worker (CASPA Services) 

Diploma of Community Services (TAFE NSW)

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training

ASIST Suicide Prevention training

Domestic Violence Awareness training

Certificate IV in Fitness

First Aid and CPR Certification

Working with Children Check & Blue Card

Police Check

NDIS Quality and Safety Module

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Comprehensive Vehicle Insurance & ABN