Glenn is the NDIS facilitator of the Garden Squad and Living Skills Kitchen for Adelaide Central. His role blends hands-on mentoring in gardening and cooking sessions with developing community partnerships with organisations, including City of Adelaide Horticulture and WEA Adult Learning, to create training opportunities and ‘real world’ work experience. He is passionate about supporting young people to develop work and life skills that help them achieve their personal goals.

With over 30 years of experience in baking, hospitality, and horticulture, Glenn brings both technical expertise and practical knowledge to his work. He also holds a Certificate IV in Youth Work, reflecting his strong commitment to youth development. Having spent a lifetime coaching sports and facilitating youth programs, Glenn is motivated by empowering young people and finds great energy and purpose in working alongside mentees, colleagues, and the community.

Sam is a NDIS Youth Mentor in the YO Makerspace. Sam has completed his Diploma in Live Production and Technical services and a Certificate 3 in Individual Support. Sam has a wide range of skills that include Woodwork, IT Skills, 3d Printing, CNC knowledge and Horticulture.

Sam has worked in a variety of fields including working on film sets and in a theatre workshop. Sam is passionate about empowering young people’s creativity and providing mentorship and guidance to help them realise their goals.

Alex joined Youth Options following his wedding in mid-2025 to lead the NDIS Dungeons & Dragons program. With over four years of experience in support work and over a decade’s experience with Dungeons & Dragons, he aims to foster soft skills through campaigns that require collaboration, empathy, and conflict resolution; living with autism spectrum disorder himself, he understands these skills are essential for getting through the day-to-day of our urban landscape.

Alex provides variety in these campaigns by utilizing the sizeable library of Dungeons & Dragons source material he has collected over the last thirteen years. Outside of work, Alex enjoys all sorts of table-top role-playing games, board and card games, as they provide a fun atmosphere to share with friends and family alike. He loves going on hikes and seeing new places with his wife. Youth Options has provided space for upskilling (he is currently studying his Certificate IV in Youth Work alongside his weekly programs) and to build a solid relationship within the team, making it quite the enjoyable workspace.

Alex is excited for what the future holds and believes everyone deserves the chance at building those fundamental social skills needed to adapt to the workplace.

Chad is Barista Mentor at the Youth Options site on Sturt street, Adelaide. As a Barista Mentor, his main role is to support participants in developing skills in all areas of cafe work and coffee knowledge.

Chad has a number of years working with young people and enjoys combining his love of coffee and youth work.

Chad graduated with a Bachelor of Social Science (Youth Work) in 2011. Upon graduating, Chad spent many years working in cafes throughout the United Kingdom and Canada. He has has travelled extensively throughout Central and South America, visiting coffee farms, attending expos and national competitions.

Upon returning home to Adelaide, Chad has been working part-time in cafe’s whilst completing his Bachelor of Psychological Studies in 2022.

Nick is our YO Makerspace Facilitator, bringing with him a Certificate IV in Youth Work and a Certificate III in Community Services. After several years working as a Disability Support Worker, Nick returned to study at TAFE SA to further strengthen his knowledge and refine his practice. His real-life, lived experiences allow him to connect authentically with young people, particularly those facing challenges, helping him build strong and meaningful rapport.

What truly sets Nick apart is his genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their goals. He is deeply committed to helping each individual build confidence, develop practical skills, and move toward greater independence. This dedication, combined with his hands-on approach, makes him a highly valued mentor within our YO Makerspace.