How NDIS Support Coordinators Can Structure Youth Mentoring for Maximum Goal Impact
A practical guide for Support Coordinators detailing how to map line item 0117 and 0125 to real-world independence milestones for young people aged 12 to 20.
Yosmerys Aparicio Cuencas
Founder & Lead Practitioner • Bachelor of Criminology, Diploma of Counselling
The Distinction Between Standard Support Work and Capacity-Building Mentoring
When NDIS participants reach adolescence and early adulthood, standard personal care or passive supervision often falls short of building long-term independence. Young people require structured, relatable support that prioritizes rapport first.
Capacity Building line item 0117 (Development of Daily Living and Life Skills) enables a mentor to work beside the young person, co-designing routines rather than doing tasks for them.
- Shift from task completion to practical skill acquisition
- Establishing dignity of risk: letting young people try, learn, and adjust
- Clear goal progression tracked against real-life milestones
Funding Pathways and NDIS Line Item Mapping
Support Coordinators can utilize multiple funding categories depending on plan goals:
Capacity Building - Increased Social and Community Participation (0116, 0125) builds confidence in group and civic environments, while Core Supports (0107, 0108) cover essential transport and routine personal activities during community visits.