Building Mates, Building Memories
About Us
At Next Level Mates, we’re redefining what support work can be. Our mission is simple — to create meaningful connections, build real-life skills, and help our clients thrive both socially and independently.
We specialise in two key areas:
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Youth with Behavioural Challenges – Led by Jed Warrin, this service focuses on male youth under 25 who need strong, positive male role models. We provide mentoring, structured activities, and community engagement to help build resilience, independence, and pathways into the workforce.
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Social Connection for People with Disabilities – Led by Hayden Elliot, this service supports clients of all ages who are seeking friendship, community, and new experiences. Through one-on-one support and regular group activities, we help clients create lasting social circles and enjoy a vibrant, active lifestyle.
While each of us leads our own area, we work together to ensure every client has access to both services when needed. At Next Level Mates, it’s more than just support work — it’s about building mates and building memories!
Group Activities
At Next Level Mates, our group activities are all about bringing likeminded males together to build real friendships while getting out and about. We run a variety of social and active outings like going to the footy, fishing trips, hikes, gym sessions, group lunches, and weekend adventures. These activities are designed to boost confidence, improve social skills, encourage healthy routines, and create a strong sense of belonging. Clients benefit by being part of a supportive crew, developing independence, and having a good time doing the things they love – with likeminded mates.
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Individual Support
Youth Behaviour Support & Mentoring
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School Engagement Support
We work alongside schools, families, and the young males to increase classroom participation and educational outcomes. This can include in-class assistance to help with focus and behaviour, or structured activities outside the classroom to build practical life skills, confidence, and motivation — all with the goal of improving the young person’s re-engagement in their school program.
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Community-Based Skill Building
Our mentors take youth into the community to develop essential skills for independence. From using public transport and handling money to building social communication and teamwork through sports or group activities, we create opportunities for young people to learn in real-world environments.
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Positive Male Mentorship
We provide consistent, relatable male role models who guide and inspire young males to make positive choices. Through one-on-one mentoring, goal setting, and structured routines, we help young people develop resilience, respect, and a sense of purpose that extends beyond the program.
Our Team
Hayden Elliot – Co-Founder
Hayden brings a passion for building connections and creating meaningful experiences for clients of all ages. With years of hands-on support work experience, he specialises in helping people with disabilities who are seeking greater social connection and opportunities to engage in the community. In his role at Next Level Mates, Hayden oversees rostering, accounting, and program design, ensuring services run smoothly and deliver real impact. Whether it’s organising group activities, developing tailored one-on-one programs, or fine-tuning business operations, Hayden is committed to creating a space where clients feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.
Jed Warrin – Co-Founder
Jed is dedicated to supporting young males with behavioural challenges, offering guidance, structure, and positive role modelling to help them thrive. With a strong background in youth support work, he focuses on fostering resilience, independence, and life skills for clients under 25. Jed leads our youth behavioural support niche, working closely with schools, families, and the young people themselves to improve engagement both in and out of the classroom. Known for his approachable, relatable style, Jed creates safe and supportive environments where young people can build confidence, develop healthy routines, and prepare for the future.
Brock McDonald - Support Worker / Peer Mentor
Brock is a friendly, supportive, and outgoing member of the Next Level Mates team, joining us as a Disability Support Worker. With a passion for helping others and a natural ability to connect with people, Brock brings great energy to every shift. He has spent the past four years running the Auskick program at St Albans Football Club, working with children aged 4–9, where he developed a strong sense of leadership and patience. Outside of work, you’ll find Brock playing footy, staying active, or sharing a laugh with his mates — he’s all about creating positive experiences and helping others reach their next level.
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Vanessa
I recommend anyone needing male Peer Mentors to get in touch with Next Level Mates. They go above and beyond to ensure their NDIS participants are supported and think outside the box to implement support for positive outcomes.
Adelina
I wish there was an option to give more than 5 stars! The team at Next Level Mates have been great to deal with. They are friendly, professional and reliable and have made the process of accessing support seamless and stress free. The team genuinely care about building relationships with the people they support and as a parent that is really important to me. Well done Next Level Mates!
Sarah
Next level is an understatement! These guys go above and beyond! Can't recommend these guys enough! Such a positive experience every single time! My little man loves these guys!
The Reason We Started Next Level Mates
We started Next Level Mates to fill a gap we saw in the disability support industry — the lack of genuine social connection, particularly for males. Too often, we saw clients who were isolated and missing out on the friendships, community, and everyday experiences that help people thrive. Our goal was to create a service that not only offered support, but also built real mateship and shared moments.
As we worked in the industry, we discovered another major gap: the need for strong male mentoring for youth with behavioural challenges. In particular, schools and families were seeking role models who could help young people engage in education, develop life skills, and transition confidently into adulthood. In response, we expanded into this niche to meet that demand and make a lasting difference.
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