Local Heart Community – Mentoring Services Overview

At Local Heart Community, we believe that when heart meets joy, anything is possible. Our mentoring services are founded on genuine connection, empowerment, and the conviction that everyone deserves the opportunity to build a meaningful, independent life filled with purpose and happiness.

Our passionate mentors walk alongside participants, supporting them to reach personal goals, develop essential life skills, and build confidence—always with heart at the core of everything we do.

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Our Mentoring Services

We offer three key mentoring streams:

  • Community Mentoring

    Our Community Mentors provide personalised one-on-one support tailored to each participant’s unique strengths, needs, and goals. Support may include:

    ‪‪♥ Developing independent living skills like cooking, cleaning, and budgeting

    ‪‪♥ Learning to navigate public transport and the community with confidence

    ‪‪♥ Attending appointments and managing daily responsibilities

    ‪‪♥ Taking part in social and recreational activities

    ‪‪♥ Exploring new hobbies and interests

    ‪‪♥ Strengthening connections with family and friends

    ‪‪♥ Helping participants discover what brings them joy and fulfilment

    ‪‪♥ Building communication skills and self-confidence

    We create a welcoming, supportive environment where participants feel heard, respected, and empowered to take meaningful steps toward the life they want.

  • Hospitality Mentoring (Café Employment Program)

    Our Hospitality Mentors support participants through our café-based employment and training program, offering hands-on experience in a warm, inclusive space. This program helps participants:

    ‪‪♥ Gain practical experience in a functioning café setting

    ‪‪♥ Learn customer service, food preparation, and hospitality routines

    ‪‪♥ Build transferable skills for future employment opportunities

    ‪‪♥ Receive guidance and workplace management support when transitioning to external jobs

    ‪‪Participants gain more than skills—they build confidence, purpose, and a strong sense of belonging through community and routine.

  • Employment Mentoring and Support

    ♥ Employment pathway exploration – Assist participants in identifying and navigating suitable employment opportunities tailored to their interests, skills, and goals.

    ♥ Resume writing and job preparation – Provide tailored support with resume and cover letter writing, job applications, and interview techniques to enhance employability.

    ♥ Career exploration – Guide participants through discovering potential career options, understanding industry requirements, and aligning career goals with personal aspirations.

    ♥ On the job work place support working with the participant and the employer to help provide guidance and support to all to ensure a safe and positive work place for the participant in support of creating equal opportunities.

    ♥ Skill development – Support participants in building job-ready and transferable skills, including communication, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving.

    ♥ On-the-job workplace support – Collaborate with both participants and employers to provide ongoing guidance, fostering a safe, inclusive, and positive work environment that promotes equal opportunities.

    ♥ Workplace advocacy and meeting support – Attend workplace-related meetings to advocate for participants, ensuring their rights, values, and safety are upheld while supporting effective communication between all parties.

Why Choose Local Heart?

What sets Local Heart apart is our heartfelt, participant-led approach. We don’t just deliver services—we build meaningful relationships. Every person is seen as capable, valuable, and full of potential. Our mentors are experienced, passionate, and committed to walking alongside participants with compassion, respect, and understanding.

Whether at home, in the community, or the workplace, our mentoring is about connection, growth, and helping people create lives full of meaning, choice, and heart.

Contact us today to learn more or to begin your journey with Local Heart Community.

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