At the end of July we cast off from Iluka NSW Australia. We plan to sail slowly and safely towards the Whitsunday Islands exploring K'gari, Lady Musgrave, the Keppels and more along the way.
The focus of the trip is to document as much as possible Koa's development and interactions within the context of being onboard, exploring new and beautiful environments, sailing and the healing effects these all have on his behaviours and connections to the world around him.
Bella & Boy on YouTube
Weekly videos posted to YouTube will share these moments in all their ups and downs and we hope inspire and encourage others.
Please subscribe to the channel and join us for our 1st extended time together aboard Bella.
"When Koa is on the water, the outbursts settle. Joy overcomes his frustrations. He becomes, fully, himself."
There are 1 in 25 children in Australia navigating autism. Most are exhausted, not by their child, but by a world that was never designed for them. This is one family's story, documented in real time, for every family that has ever wondered if there is another way.
1 in 25Children diagnosed with autism in Australia
205,000+Australians currently on NDIS for autism
1Boat. One decision. One story worth telling.
Lady Musgrave Island, 202523.9°S 151.9°E
GoFundMe with us.
Support worker — NDIS covers 8 hours per week. A live-aboard voyage needs full-time cover
Boat maintenance, marina fees and provisions for three months at sea
Documentary production — filming equipment, remote editing, and YouTube channel
We're raising $30,000 AUD for the long-term Bella & Boy project.
Bella and Boy will document as many moments as possible. We will capture the interactions Koa has with his surroundings, his father, his support workers and those we meet along the way.
Real content
Not an ad. Not a post. A documentary series filmed in 4K on the Australian coast — your brand woven into an authentic story people will actually watch.
The right audience
Sailing enthusiasts, outdoor families, autism communities, and parents who are done with the system. A highly engaged niche with real purchasing power.
Genuine alignment
Bella & Boy isn't about selling. It's about a family doing something extraordinary. Sponsors who share those values belong here — and their audience will know it.
Sponsorship Includes
Brand integration across all YouTube episodes
Logo placement on bellaandboy.com for the duration of the voyage
Dedicated mention in launch media and press release
In his element.
This is what it looks like.
He belongs here.
His father made a decision.
A father paying attention.
Koa, on Bella.
Together.
The light out there.
