SUPPORTS
TRANSPORT & APPOINTMENTS
Do you need a lift to an appointment or outing? Catching public transport can be
problematic and unreliable!
Do you need support at an appointment or outing? Sometimes it helps if someone goes
with you to an appointment
Mentors can take you to an appointment and support you while you are at your
appointment
Mentors can also,
• Help you get your shopping
• Drive you to see your family or friends
• Just go for a nice drive
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Are you in crisis, do you have a current mental health complication and challenge?
You might require immediate assistance to help manage your situation.
Mentors have experience managing mental health complications and challenges.
With dignity and respect, Mentors can,
• Help you manage your complication and challenge the way that you want it to be
managed
• Support you through the crisis and engage with third parties if required
• Assist with crisis planning
FRIENDSHIP AND COMPANIONSHIP
Do you like spending time with people It is fun spending time with people who care about
you!
Mentors are good companions who are interested in you and want to get to know you.
We want to spend time with you to develop relationships built on trust and friendship. If
you like, we can just hang out and spend time together.
Mentors are good companions who are interested in you and want to get to know you.
Mentors can,
• Spend time with you at home or in the community
• Go for a drive together
• Be someone to have a chat with
COOKING & MEAL PREPARATION
Do you like cooking?
Not everyone does and not everyone knows how, and sometimes it is a chore.
Having someone to help with preparing a meal and cooking can be a good thing.
Mentors can help you with recipes, meal preparation and cooking techniques.
Mentors can,
• Assist you to find the things you like to cook
• Help with healthy options
• Go shopping for what you need
EVENTS
Do you like going to the movies or shows?
Going to movies, exhibitions, sports events and other activities can be so much fun!
Mentors love going to events and would enjoy accompanying you.
Mentors can,
• Get the tickets
• Provide the transport
• Help you feel supported
CAFÉ
Do you like going to the café for coffee or lunch?
It is nice to get together for a cuppa.
Mentors can take you out to the café or park and enjoy a tasty coffee or bite to eat.
Mentors can,
• Meet up for a regular coffee
• Grab lunch together
• Enjoy an ice cream together
ADVOCACY
Do you need help dealing with a problem that involves someone else?
Sometimes dealing with other people can be difficult
Mentors team are good at communicating with people and standing up for people.
Mentors can,
• Contact and meet people with you and/or on your behalf
• Discuss and progress your cause
• Support and represent you
EXERCISE
Do you like doing exercise?
Exercise can be tough if you are doing it alone!
Mentors can train with you.
Mentors can,
• Go for a walk together in the park or the beach
• Do a gentle yoga class with you
• Go to the gym with you
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Do you like outdoor activities?
Being outside in the fresh air is healthy and can be fun!
Mentors can participate in outdoor activities with you including bike riding, fishing or
bushwalking.
Mentors can,
• Arrange the gear and equipment
• Provide the transport
• Ensure you feel safe
PROBLEM SOLVING
Do you have any problems or issues that are lingering?
We know that can be so frustrating and can be distressing.
Mentors are good problem solvers and can help you work out the problems and deal with
the issues.
Mentors can,
• Help you work out what is actually wrong
• Break down the problem into manageable parts
• Provide simple strategies to actively address the problem
HOUSEKEEPING & ADMINISTRATION
Do you need help around the house?
Keeping up with the domestics and housekeeping can be a task!
Mentors can help with the odd jobs that need to be done, budgeting and paying the bills, or
anything else.
Mentors can,
• Help you with your paperwork
• Organise your things
• Support you at the supermarket
WORK
Are you looking for work?
Having work can help with confidence and foster dignity!
Mentors can help you with your CV and job applications. Mentors can help you prepare for interviews and take you to your interview on the day.
Mentors can,
• support you with the job-hunting process
• help you prepare your CV
• assist you to prepare job applications and for interviews
CALL US!
Take the first steps, for more information
call/text/message/email
1300 055 920
0400 552 290
info@mentor.org.au