What ages is Brave Steps for?

Brave Steps is designed for young people aged 10–17 years. We group participants by age and developmental stage to ensure the experience feels safe, relevant, and supportive for everyone involved.

What is the ratio of support?

We maintain a low participant-to-staff ratio to ensure safety, connection, and personalised support. Depending on the activity and group needs, this typically ranges between: 1:2 to 1:4 for higher-support participants 1:4 to 1:8 for group-based outdoor sessions All staff are trained and experienced in working with young people who need additional support.

Do parents/guardians need to attend?

No — parents or guardians do not need to attend the sessions. However, we do: Offer initial conversations to understand your child’s needs Provide updates and feedback where appropriate Encourage collaboration to support long-term outcomes We see this as a team effort between our facilitators and your family.

How do I get started?

Getting started is simple: Reach out via our contact form or email We’ll organise a quick call to understand your needs We’ll recommend the best program option and discuss funding Complete enrolment and consent forms From there, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Is this program NDIS funded?

Soon — Brave Steps will be accessible through NDIS funding where applicable. We will work with self-managed and plan-managed participants. If you’re unsure whether your plan covers this type of support, we’re happy to guide you through your options. While we finish registration with the NDIS, feel free to reach out so we can stay in touch and start soon.

Some students need a different environment to show what they're capable of.

Small steps. Brave growth.

You know the students we mean. The ones you are still thinking about at the end of the day. Brave Steps is build specifically for them, the students who are ready for something that actually gets through — outdoor challenge, genuine connection, and frameworks they carry back into the classroom.

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WHO WE ARE

More than outdoor activities

Brave Steps is a practical, relationship-first outdoor intervention program that works directly with schools to support students who are struggling to engage, connect, or believe in themselves.

We are a two-person team with over five years working with thousands of students in outdoor settings — and we have learned that the students hardest to reach in the classroom are often the ones most ready to surprise everyone, including themselves, when the environment changes.

We use outdoor challenge to unlock something in students that the classroom alone can't always reach.

Our role is not to fix what teachers haven't been able to fix — it is to give students (and teachers) a specialist tool that takes weight off their shoulders and creates the shift that makes their work easier.

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WHO WE SUPPORT AND WHAT WE OFFER

The pathways to help young people to rise.

SCHOOL - SUPPORTED

We partner with schools to deliver wellbeing, resilience and outdoor development programs aligned with student support goals.

Our aim is to support schools to strengthen student wellbeing through practical outdoor-based learning.

COMING SOON

FUNDED (NDIS)

We provide structured. goal-focused outdoor mentoring for young people who receive funded support. This includes NDIS participants, youth with additional needs and young people needing social participation support. We aim to walk alongside young people who need extra support to build confidence, independence and resilience.

WHO WE SUPPORT AND WHAT WE OFFER

We are offering our services to youth that is:

SCHOOL - SUPPORTED

We partner with schools to deliver wellbeing, resilience and outdoor development programs aligned with student support goals.

Our aim is to support schools to strengthen student wellbeing through practical outdoor-based learning.

FUNDED (NDIS)

We provide structured. goal-focused outdoor mentoring for young people who receive funded support. This includes NDIS participants, youth with additional needs and young people needing social participation support. We aim to walk alongside young people who need extra support to build confidence, independence and resilience.

FAMILY - SUPPORTED

We create inclusive opportunities for young people whose families seek growth, structure and connection outside of school. Through after-school programs, holiday initiatives and adventure days, we support the youth in your family. Because every young person deserves access to growth experiences - regardless of the circumstances.

WHO WE SUPPORT AND WHAT WE OFFER

We have three ways of supporting kids and teens...

SCHOOL - SUPPORTED

We partner with schools to deliver wellbeing, resilience and outdoor development programs aligned with student support goals.

Our aim is to support schools to strengthen student wellbeing through practical outdoor-based learning.

FUNDED (NDIS)

We provide structured. goal-focused outdoor mentoring for young people who receive funded support. This includes NDIS participants, youth with additional needs and young people needing social participation support. We aim to walk alongside young people who need extra support to build confidence, independence and resilience.

FAMILY - SUPPORTED

We create inclusive opportunities for young people whose families seek growth, structure and connection outside of school. Through after-school programs, holiday initiatives and adventure days, we support the youth in your family. Because every young person deserves access to growth experiences - regardless of the circumstances.

US IN NUMBERS

48

Current Projects

282

Homes Renovated

35

Valued Partners

Our Approach

Safe I Structured I Purposeful

Every Brave Steps program is built around:

Risk-managed outdoor environments
Clear behavioural and emotional safety frameworks
Small group ratios
Individual goal alignment
Qualified and experienced facilitators

We balance challenge with support — helping participants stretch beyond comfort zones safely and successfully.

THE IMPACT WE MAKE

What changes after

Brave Steps?

Growth happens when young people feel capable, supported and safe enough to try.

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Participants often demonstrate:

• Increased confidence in new situations

• Improved emotional regulation

• Stronger communication skills

• Greater independence

• Improved peer relationships

• Willingness to attempt new challenges

TESTIMONIALS

What our clients say

Luke has an incredible way of pushing young people just outside their comfort zone while making them feel completely safe and supported. You can tell he genuinely believes in what he does

Brave Steps is what our kid needed. Luke has a real gift for building confidence. Watching the our son complete the climbing challenge and seeing his face afterwards was incredible — that belief in “I can do hard things” really came through.

That was amazing! The Kids loved it. Luke brings so much positive energy to every session. Whether it was climbing or team challenges, he made sure every young person felt included and capable.

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brave step?

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Whether you’re a school leader, parent or support coordinator, we’d love to discuss how Brave Steps can support your young person’s growth. We love walking alongside you.

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Frequently asked questions

Brave Steps is based on the Sunshine Coast on Gubbi Gubbi land but we serve all the way to Brisbane and the Gold Coast with sessions held in carefully selected outdoor environments such as: Bushland areas National parks Outdoor recreation spaces Indoor Climbing Centers High Ropes Facilities Exact locations are shared upon enrolment and are chosen based on safety, accessibility, and program goals.