Understand the person
Interests, strengths, communication, sensory preferences, family context, goals and support needs.
One-to-one disability support
Support built around who they are—and the life they want to build.
Specialised one-to-one support for boys and young men, built around genuine interests, consistent relationships and practical pathways into everyday life and community.
Genuine connectionThoughtful structureWider community
Founded in the Northern Rivers and supporting participants across Northern NSW and the Gold Coast.
Self-managed and plan-managed participants welcome. Individual suitability and availability apply.
Free first meetingNo pressure. See if the fit feels right.
Personal supportConsistent relationships. Meaningful direction.
Practical support, delivered with professional standards.
NDIS Worker Screening
Working With Children Check
First Aid & CPR
Northern NSW & Gold Coast
Why Motion & Meaning
Good support should do more than fill hours.
At its best, support gives a young person more reasons to engage with everyday life: people they trust, activities that matter to them, and practical opportunities to become more confident and independent.
Motion & Meaning starts with genuine interests and relationships, then adds clear goals, sound judgement, consistent communication and pathways into the wider community.
Read how our approach works
What we do
Support can be active, creative, practical or social.
Sessions are shaped around age, interests, communication, support needs and individual goals—creating practical settings in which progress can develop naturally.
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Sport, movement & outdoors
Surfing, swimming, basketball, football, gym, walking, bike riding and outdoor activity.
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Community participation
Cafés, markets, events, clubs, groups, public transport and everyday participation.
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Music & creative interests
Instrument practice, songwriting, basic recording, creative projects and local music opportunities.
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Everyday independence
Shopping, cooking, routines, transport, appointments, study and preparation for work.
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Social confidence
Conversation, self-advocacy, joining groups, teamwork and building age-appropriate connections.
Our approach
Participant-led. Thoughtfully structured.
Genuine interest creates engagement. Trust, preparation and consistent communication help turn that engagement into support connected with the participant’s goals and wider life.
Explore the full approachBuild genuine rapport
Trust often develops naturally while doing something side-by-side, rather than forcing conversation in a formal setting.
Connect interests with goals
A basketball session may build routine and teamwork; a café outing may practise communication, planning and budgeting.
Create community pathways
Where appropriate, one-to-one support becomes a bridge toward clubs, groups, education, employment and wider relationships.
Review and adapt
Support changes as confidence, interests, needs and goals develop. We listen, communicate and adjust.
Who we support
Specialised support for boys and young men.
Generally aged around 8–30, particularly participants who benefit from relationship-focused, interest-based and community-centred support.
AutismADHDAnxietyOCDTourette syndrome & ticsFNDDevelopmental disabilityIntellectual disabilityLow confidenceSocial isolation
Learn about suitability and scope
The participantInterests · strengths · goals · communication
TrustConfidenceIndependenceCommunity
Getting started
Start with a conversation, not a commitment.
The complimentary Meet & Connect gives the participant and support network space to understand the service and decide whether the fit feels right.
Book the Complimentary Meet & Connect- 1
Make an enquiry or referral
Share the basics: age range, location, interests, broad goals and funding management.
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Have a short initial call
We discuss availability, general suitability and what the participant is looking for.
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Meet free of charge
At home, in the community, by phone or video where appropriate. A trusted person is welcome.
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Plan support properly
Agree on goals, communication, safety, activities, pricing and service arrangements before regular support begins.
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Begin, review and adapt
Sessions develop over time as interests, confidence and priorities change.
Activity ideas
Start with what matters to the participant.
Our activity explorer shows how interests, goals, energy, environment and practical considerations can shape a session. The examples are starting points—not fixed programs.
Explore activity ideasBasketball, choice break and café
High-energy activity balanced with participant choice and a predictable community finish.
Walk-and-talk choice map
Low-pressure side-by-side movement with simple choices and space for natural conversation.
Home studio music exploration
Instrument, rhythm, songwriting or basic recording shaped around the participant’s own taste.
Evidence-informed support
Research should sharpen judgement and deepen understanding.
We use reputable research to think more carefully about movement, neurodivergence, social connection, community participation and wellbeing. It is considered alongside participant choice, practical observations, family feedback, professional guidance and individual risk.
Explore the research hubPhysical activity and ADHD
What reviews suggest about executive function, enjoyment and the importance of matching activity to the person.
Community participation and autism
Why participation is broader than attendance—and how interests, accessibility and support affect involvement.
Social connection and wellbeing
How meaningful relationships and organised activities may contribute to confidence, identity and quality of life.
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About the founder
Meet Oscar
A personal service shaped by current, practical support work.
Motion & Meaning Support was founded by Oscar Fogarty, a current disability support worker who works directly with young participants across activity-based, community and everyday support.
The service grew from seeing how much engagement can change when support reflects the participant’s real interests, communication, personality and pace—while remaining properly planned, documented and connected with meaningful goals.
NDIS Worker Screening
Working With Children Check
First Aid & CPR
Current disability support worker
For families and professionals
Looking for a support option that feels natural but remains accountable?
We welcome enquiries from participants, families, support coordinators, allied-health professionals, schools and plan managers.
Frequently asked questions
The practical details.
Support may involve movement, sport, music, creative projects, cafés, community events, everyday life skills, study or work preparation, transport practice, clubs or another genuine interest. Activities are selected with the participant and connected to agreed goals and practical considerations.
Motion & Meaning Support currently works with self-managed and plan-managed participants. We are also exploring provider registration and the systems required to expand access for NDIA-managed participants in the future.
The Complimentary Meet & Connect is a relaxed first conversation with no obligation to continue. It gives us time to understand the participant, answer questions, talk through interests and goals, and see whether the service and working relationship feel like the right fit.
With participant consent, Motion & Meaning can communicate and collaborate with families, support coordinators, occupational therapists, music therapists and other relevant professionals so everyday support is consistent with the participant’s wider goals and support network.
Depending on the participant and agreed plan, support may happen at home, in the community, at a sporting or recreational venue, at the shops, during transport or in another appropriate setting.
We consider the participant’s goals, age, communication, interests, support needs, safety, funding, location, availability and whether the worker has the right capability and personal fit. The Complimentary Meet & Connect helps everyone make that decision thoughtfully.
Complimentary Meet & Connect
See whether the fit feels right.
Meet, talk through the participant’s interests and goals, ask questions and decide what the next step should be—without pressure.