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Our mission at Mentors Of Media is to support neurodiverse individuals living with social anxiety and screen addiction to overcome the barriers they face in accessing community, education and employment.<\/span><\/p>\n

We provide online sessions for people, young and old, who want to build their content creation skills in a fun way while working towards their NDIS goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Our standard programs include two hours of one-on-one mentoring per week with a mentor selected to match both desired skill set and personality. All of our mentors are supported by trained health professionals in their delivery of your personalised program.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can sign up for our program anywhere in Australia as long as you have internet and a computer.<\/p>\n

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Free Online Information Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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I am delighted to write this testimonial for Lincoln, who has been mentoring my son for some time now. He has been an incredible mentor for my son, and I have seen a tremendous improvement in his overall growth and development since he began working with Lincoln.<\/em>
Lincoln is an exceptional mentor who is patient, understanding, and empathetic. He takes the time to listen to my son and provides thoughtful guidance and support to help him overcome any challenges he may be facing. He knows how to motivate my son and inspire him to strive for excellence in everything he does.<\/em>
I have no doubt that Lincoln\u2019s mentoring has been a tremendous asset to my son, and I would highly recommend Au To Know to anyone looking for a mentor for their child or themselves. Lincoln is a true professional who goes above and beyond to help his mentees succeed. Thank you, Lincoln, for all that you do!<\/em><\/p>\nParent of a younger client<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Being a parent of a school age child with school refusal is really challenging. Trying to work out how to best support my child right through his education years and also manage the pressure from the school regarding the school attendance was emotionally exhausting, and I was constantly worried and not sleeping properly. Through participation with ATK Mentoring he remained engaged and developed an enjoyment of learning and employable skills, and even an IT portfolio which has opened up employment opportunities that would not have otherwise happened. He is now content and working in his area of interest in software development and an additional IT role. As a parent I am so very thankful to Isaac, Chris and the mentors for their dedication to what they do and for providing an opportunity for my son to engage at his own pace, and to develop confidence and learning, and employment opportunities for a successful future.<\/p>\nParent<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Au To Know Mentoring is one of the most incredible NDIS providers my son has connected with. In the 3 years he\u2019s had only 2 mentors and both of the mentors have been amazing. He hasn\u2019t had this kind of consistency and stability with any other provider. My teen who has tried different sports\/activities over the years and his never enjoyed them because his interested in things like tech (programming, game development, building computers etc) This is perfect for anyone who wants to create and learn things. K has been working on programming and creating games, his mentor is always happy to talk computers and hear K\u2019s extensive knowledge about the tech world. Ben boosts K up and treats him as an equal, while sharing his own wisdom, knowledge, and experience about tech. Honestly all I have to say is great things about Au To Know and so does my son. He has found connection over something he loves doing with great people. Thank you, Isaac, Chris, Ben and the team for providing such incredible support.<\/p>\nParent of teenager<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I tell everyone about this amazing service. Out of all the NDIS supports my son receives, this is the one where I have seen wonderful little achievements. Firstly, in his digital art where Isaac and Lysander have inspired him to take on new challenges and accept their advice. Secondly, the amazing benefits of social interactions has been wonderful for someone who has been so isolated due to their disabilities. I hear him chatting away in his sessions and it makes me so happy. Lysander and Isaac have built a great relationship with my son and he now respect\u2019s their knowledge which is huge for him.<\/p>\nParent of young adult<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019ve never seen my teenager so dedicated to showing up for their regular mentoring session. They love it even though they find game development hard. It is so good hearing them talking about their mentor and what they are working on together. This is proving to be a very positive experience for them just learning to meet and chat with new people. For someone who usually never talks about much they are now talking a lot about their project. Their mentor has made a very positive impression. One of the best services from our NDIS funding ever!<\/p>\nParent of teenager<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our 13-year-old son stopped going to school two years ago due to social and sensory issues. We were floundering as we tried to find ways to keep educating him. ATK Mentoring assigned a mentor for him and it was an immediate fit. Together they are creating an online game based on one of our son\u2019s favourite TV shows. What they do together is interesting to our son and gives him skills relevant to future job prospects. He talks from the start to the end of each session and his mentor is a calm and patient listener, providing a really important social outlet for our son as well. If I have to cancel, ask questions or give feedback, I\u2019m responded to immediately. Fantastic organisation.<\/p>\nParent of young teenager<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I would highly recommend this service to anyone. My son has been with Au To Know for over 12 months and each week he is still engaged, excited and progressing at his own pace. His mentor is a positive and encouraging person with a wealth of knowledge, patience and understanding. We look forward to another 12 months with Au To Know and everything it has to offer!<\/p>\nParent of young client<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I had no idea what to expect when we joined Au To Know Mentoring twelve weeks ago, we were about to embark on a digital learning adventure. My son and his mentor get on well and they share similar interests. It\u2019s great to see my son enjoying practising his new skill of digital drawing while chatting about the interests they share. I am so excited that something else special has been added to his life!<\/p>\nParent of adult client<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Isaac has been mentoring my now 17 and 19 year old kids for over six years. His organic \u2018no pressure collaborative approach\u2019 has helped them relax, engage in their areas of interest and learn new skills. It is my understanding that Isaac\u2019s primary focus is on his mentee\u2019s emotional wellbeing and enjoyment rather than rushing to finish a project. Anxiety plays a major role in my kid\u2019s lives, but with Isaac\u2019s mentoring style they are much more likely to enjoy the creative learning process.<\/p>\nParent of autistic teens<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I cannot recommend Au To Know enough. My son is part of this program and it\u2019s amazing. His confidence has grown and his mentor has become an important part of my son\u2019s week.<\/p>\nParent of high school student<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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My son is happy. He enjoys his sessions. That\u2019s the most important thing. He\u2019s learning new skills and building a relationship and trust with his mentor, which is great. Thanks for everything.<\/em>
This program has been so important and beneficial for my son\u2019s wellbeing.<\/em><\/p>\nParent of young adult<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I can not thank you all enough for what you have done for my son. I\u2019m certain that without his ATK mentors\u2019 guidance that he would not be going to a tertiary institute to further his IT skills. He has progressed so far under this guidance. You are an amazing team doing amazing things for people like my son. Again, thank you so very much for everything.<\/p>\nParent of mentoring graduate<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ATK\u2019s workshops and mentoring sessions have really helped my son this year (once again) as he is very isolated and if he did not have these supports I know it would be much harder for him. I wish to pass on our thanks to the ATK team for their amazing support this year. We really just want him to find some friends his age with the same interests but it\u2019s been a hard year for that. My son struggles with this social isolation and I just want to let the team know how important they are in his world.<\/p>\nParent of young adult<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our daughter is more confident, decisive & well on her way to becoming Independent. This is a hugely successful outcome to her plan. Thank you for all you have and will continue to do. We are so happy with all that you have done to contribute to her success so far. We look forward to the next phase in her progress.<\/em>
Your work has seen more results and quicker responses than any other program we have tried in our many years of searching for solutions to her diagnoses. If schools would look at your model for learning, I believe outcomes to education would be far more successful. If the ATK Mentoring approach had been used in our children\u2019s schools, we could have avoided a great deal of stress and anxiety that goes with parenting these kids.<\/em><\/p>\nParent of long term participant<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We are so grateful for our son\u2019s ATK mentor\u2019s kindness and patience over the past couple of years. Our son is now confident and skilled because of the foundation he built with his mentor.<\/em>
ATK Mentoring provides a wonderful service. They should be proud of what they bring to families each week. It makes a difference.<\/em><\/p>\nParent of mentoring graduate<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Meet the team<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If we don’t have a mentor with the skills in your area we will recruit and train a new mentor. Just contact us and tell us what you are interested in and let’s go from there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Isaac<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Director\/Co-Founder<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Isaac loves all things technology and has worked in the field for many years. He is mainly self taught and mentors with passion and enthusiasm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Organiser and administrator combined with a passion for educational access for all and an empathetic approach to others. Often your first contact!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lincoln<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Experienced in making 2d\/3d games. Enjoys breaking down game design and loves learning about technology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Queer artist, Indie developer, writer, and amateur musician. Currently undergoing a Masters in Animation Games and Interactivity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Luna<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Animator and illustrator with a love for storytelling through the creative arts. I specialise in illustrating characters and worlds, writing their stories, and breathing life into them through the magic of 2D animation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Game developer and general computer lover who is passionate about providing enjoyable experiences for others through my projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Emily<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Technology All-Rounder with experience in CySec, Programming, Game Dev, Digital Art, and Streaming. Proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kayla<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Graphic Designer with a passion for creating unique designs for print and digital media. Enjoys making logos, video production for social media, digital illustration and more. Loves games and animals!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Extensive experience in designing and implementing engaging gameplay mechanics using my knowledge of programming, Unity engine development, 3D modeling and animation, video editing, and 2D sprite creation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Passionate game developer keen to support others to build their skills in media development. Including games programming and design in Unity and Blender. Experienced in video production and editing and a dog lover.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Musician and songwriter specializing in digital music production<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Heavy metal music artist and producer keen to support you on your own music journey<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A creative and bubbly character with a passion for storytelling. Enjoys helping others learn about her passion in animation and art<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Independent artist and collaborator, 2d and 3d creative who has worked alongside architects, industrial designers, programmers and marketing specialists.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Passionate about the arts and tech, specialises in voice work and sound production. Outside of ATK she contributes to research to prevent domestic violence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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