Buddiup Geelong

Structured, Purposeful and Fun disability support programs and services for young men

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Our Pillars

Health

We focus on wholistic health for both the physical and mental side. We put this into practice through our gym sessions and staying active but also talk about health in our learning sessions. This is our number 1 pillar as we believe in order to live a healthy and happy life, you need your health.

Relationships

We place enormous value on social connection at team Buddiup by providing a safe, homely, team like environment and programs and mentors that give opportunity, assist and encourage development of organic relationships and friendships.

Community

Being part of a community helps give us all purpose. To live, participate and thrive in all that our community has to offer. Through our programs we get out into the community as much as we can to enjoy the beautiful spaces, the cafes and the events that Geelong is so well known for

Learning

Learning and growing look different for every one of us. Meeting each participant where they are at and finding our athletes passions helps us to work with them on what continued growth and learning looks like. We love seeing each of the athletes grow week to week with Buddiup

Our History

Buddiup Geelong launched in 2023, founded by Nathan Braddock, who was passionate about bringing the successful Buddiup program from Perth to Geelong. With a 20 year lived experience, Nathan saw the need for programs that focused on building confidence, capacity, and independence by incorporating healthy habits into everyday life.

At Buddiup Geelong, our approach is built around four key pillars: Health, Relationships, Community, and Learning. We strive to empower individuals to lead healthier lives, build meaningful connections, engage in all the community has to offer, and embrace lifelong learning. Driven by a love for Geelong and its community, Buddiup Geelong creates inclusive and supportive environments where participants can thrive and achieve their goals.

  • "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