Our Mission
Our mission is to redefine what youth support looks like. We create inclusive, dynamic programs that help young people build confidence, friendships, and life skills—while supporting families with guidance and community. We lead with heart, integrity, and a commitment to providing spaces that feel different, empowering, and truly impactful.
Who We Are & Why We Exist
We are a purpose-driven youth organisation delivering NDIS programs that go beyond traditional support models. Our services span day programs, after-school support, employment pathways and social skill development, all designed to meet young people where they are — and support them to move forward with confidence. Every program we run is built on connection, capability and real-world relevance, not compliance or convenience.
What sets us apart is our belief that young people deserve more than supervision or surface-level activities. We design programs that feel human, engaging and empowering, led by a multidisciplinary team including support workers, peer mentors with lived experience, and allied health professionals. Our environments are intentionally created to feel safe, welcoming and age-appropriate — places where young people can build friendships, try new things, develop skills and feel genuinely understood.
Our vision is to change the disability support landscape by raising the standard of what youth support can look and feel like. We advocate for support that is strengths-based, relationship-led and future-focused, where young people are seen for who they are — not just their diagnosis or funding category. By partnering with families, professionals and the wider community, we aim to create pathways that support independence, wellbeing and meaningful participation in everyday life — now and into the future.
Edie Bannerman
Co-Founder & Director of Social Work
Edie holds a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), multiple Personal Training qualifications, and has a varied background in youth and family counselling. Throughout her career, she has worked across youth services, mental health, and family support, helping young people feel understood, empowered, and confident in themselves.
Her approach blends therapeutic knowledge with a practical, strengths-based style, shaped by years of supporting diverse young people and their families. She is passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces where young people can grow, express themselves, and build meaningful connections.
At the core of her work is a genuine belief in young people and a commitment to showing up with compassion, integrity, and care.
Oscar Knowles
Co-Founder & Director of Support
Oscar is a dedicated Disability Support Worker with a background in martial arts, mental health, and behaviours of concern. With years of experience supporting young people with diverse needs, he brings a calm, grounded, and strengths-based approach to every interaction.
Drawing on his martial arts training, Oscar uses movement, discipline, and skill-building to help young people grow in confidence, independence, and self-belief. He has a natural ability to connect, encourage, and empower—creating an environment where participants feel safe, respected, and motivated.
Oscar is passionate about helping young people discover what they’re capable of. Whether it's exploring their career passions, understanding themselves more deeply or supporting them to build lasting friendships - Oscar's dedication to his support work is truly inspiring.