ABOUT US

Why Purposeful Connections?

Purposeful Connections supports youth who are autistic, have ADHD, or have learning difficulties and experience mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. We focus on mentoring young people to realise their potential, teaching them the necessary life skills to build independence, supporting them improve physical and mental health, and assisting them in connecting with their community. By striving towards these four areas of life, our aim is for those we work with to be able to live the best life possible, full of health and purpose.

OUR VISION

We envision a world where every individual develops the skills, lifestyle habits, mindset and connections needed to live a better quality of life. By living up to our full potential, we can show up as the best version for ourselves, our family and our community. Together, we strive to mentor each other, fostering a community dedicated to collective growth and purposeful living.

OUR APPROACH

Our team at Purposeful Connections provides customised mentoring services that are collaborative and respectful. We work closely with participants and their support system to create a plan that caters to their requirements and assists them in achieving their objectives. Our approach involves building a strong connection with the participant and breaking down their goals into manageable, achievable steps, boosting their confidence to attain success.

OUR HISTORY

Purposeful Connections was founded in 2021 by Isabel and Theo Papadopoulos. Our organisation was focused on reducing mental illness in our community by helping people make micro changes in their lives through awareness and providing a network of experts to help act on these changes. In 2023 we decided to branch out into the NDIS space, using Theo's 6+ years of working as a support worker and support coordinator. We refined our focus on helping improve the lives of autistic and neurodiverse youth struggling with mental health challenges.