Buddiup Geelong

Disability support programs and services for young men are now available in Geelong

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Geelong based NDIS Program for young men with disability including Autism, Down Syndrome and Acquired Brain Injury. Programs are activity based, one on one mentorships focussed on developing long term healthy lifestyle habits.
Train with mates or meet new friends through Buddiup FIT!
Buddiup Geelong provides individual mentoring and support to help our participants succeed as an active part of their community with a focus on healthy lifestyle choices. Our team is made up of succesful males who develop a ‘big brother’ relationship

Our Values

Lifting Up

We believe in creating individual capability. Our aim is to help our athletes and participants help themselves in developing a healthier life.

Leading Up

We lead by example. We role model positive lifestyle choices and behaviours, encouraging our athletes and participants to do the same.

Linking Up

We place enormous value on social connection through the Buddiup community, encouraging development of organic relationships and friendships.

Buddiup’s History

Buddiup was founded in Perth, Western Australia in 2020 by Alastair Mackenzie. The concept was born out of eight years experience facilitating an Integrated Sports Program primarily focussed on AFL. Alastair has seen the immense benefit that the Buddiup program provides to participants through physical activity and social inclusion. The success of the program has identified the need for much more to be done to help adolescent males and young men with disability to develop healthy lifestyle habits outside of just sport.

Today, Buddiup provides daily programs and mentor services to over 100 athletes and participants in Perth and Geelong, helping young men and their families on their journey to creating a healthier life.

  • "My son has developed many life long friends along with good sporting habits, better wealth , increased confidence and a real sense of belonging to a tribe of like -minded guys who enjoy having fun whilst getting fit and reaching their goals."

  • "Can't speak more highly of these guys. Our son is loving hanging out with the lads at Buddiup as well as his 1:1 sessions with his Buddiup mentor. This has given him such a lot of confidence and a chance to work on the social skills he has been learning with his OT. I totally recommend this group for helping prepare your teen for adulthood."

  • "The programmes are well thought out and are focused on enjoyment while doing. I highly recommend to anyone wanting a sense of purpose, better lifestyle choices, enhanced friendships and improved fitness for their loved one"

NDIS Supported Programs Now Available

Buddiup Geelong is now offering a number of activity and education based programs that support young men with disability to develop healthy lifestyle choices and habits. We build capability, confidence and friendships through our four core pillars of health, relationships, community, and learning. All session are supported by the NDIS and hosted in central Geelong