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NDIS Mentored Hiking
"Didier is incredibly knowledgeable about hiking and his friendly and professional approach makes the experience that much more enjoyable. I thoroughly enjoyed my overnight Two Peaks hike and would highly recommend LifeTrail for the beginner or experienced hiker alike." - Brody
NDIS Mentored Hiking
LifeTrail offers NDIS-funded hiking supports, delivered either as:
- NDIS Hiking (outdoor, activity-based support), or
- NDIS Mentoring combined with Hiking (capacity-building support with an experienced mentor)
Supports can be provided one-on-one or in small, supported groups, depending on individual goals, preferences, and funding.
All supports are delivered in line with NDIS Practice Standards, duty of care, and relevant insurance requirements.
What Is NDIS Hiking?
NDIS Hiking is a purposeful, participant-centred support that uses guided walking and outdoor experiences to build skills, confidence, and independence.
While the environment is natural, the support is professional and structured — the same standard of NDIS support you would expect from any qualified provider.
Hikes may range from:
- Short local day walks
- Full-day hikes
- Multi-day hiking journeys (where appropriate and planned)
Each experience is carefully assessed, planned, and adapted to the participant’s abilities, goals, and comfort level.
Hiking Combined With NDIS Mentoring
Some participants choose to combine hiking with NDIS mentoring.
In this model, hiking becomes the setting for capacity-building supports, rather than the focus alone.
This may include support with:
- Building confidence and self-belief
- Emotional regulation and anxiety management
- Social interaction and communication
- Planning, decision-making, and problem-solving
- Developing independence and resilience
- Exploring interests, routines, and community participation
Mentoring is delivered in a trauma-aware, strengths-based, participant-led way, always respecting choice, control, and personal boundaries.
"I want and need a peaceful hike every week, before my Younger onset dementia becomes more advanced, I know it will ease my anxiety and keep me healthy. I now live in a share house, this will be a wonderful time away to myself. Didier came highly recommended to my Support Coordinator, they were right, I'm very excited" - John (62)
One-Off or Ongoing Supports
NDIS Hiking supports can be offered as:
- A one-off experience
- A short-term series
- A regular weekly or ongoing activity
Some participants hike for enjoyment and wellbeing.
Others work toward specific personal, social, or life goals.
There is no single “program” — supports are individualised, flexible, and responsive.
Participant-Centred & Goal-Focused
Everyone comes to hiking with a different purpose.
Supports are tailored around:
- The participant’s NDIS goals
- Physical ability and mobility
- Emotional readiness and confidence
- Previous outdoor experience
- Personal interests and motivations
Hikes are adjusted in pace, distance, terrain, and structure to ensure safety, dignity, and meaningful participation.
Participants are always supported to engage at their own level — there is no expectation to be “fit” or experienced.