This is all about Koa, my 9 year old beautiful boy, his challenges and a journey to help heal and balance him and his family. Bella is the boat and together we are sailing towards connection with the natural world where Koa thrives.
We invite you to follow this adventure with all its ups and downs and share with us what hopefully will be an unforgettable voyage of exploration in every sense.
Koa, on BellaNharyan, papa bear and Bella's capitain
In his element.
This is what it looks like.
He belongs here.
His father made a decision.
A father paying attention.
Watch our story
Why This Matters
"When Koa is on the water, the outbursts settle. Joy overcomes his frustrations. He becomes, fully, himself."
There are 1 in 23 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 23Children diagnosed with autism in Australia
4,000+Families who feel unseen and underserved
1Boat. One decision. One story worth telling.
The Voyage
Iluka to the Whitsundays, and beyond.
In July 2026, Nharyan and Koa cast off from Iluka, NSW, aboard Bella, a 40-foot sloop that has already carried them to Fiji and back.
The plan: sail north. Hervey Bay. The Whitsundays. Further if the wind allows.
On board: Nharyan at the helm, Koa at the bow, and a support worker whose job is to keep Koa safe while Nharyan keeps them all afloat.
Every leg of the journey will be documented for the Bella & Boy YouTube channel. An honest, unfiltered record of a father and his son on the open water.
Bella & Boy on YouTube
The Bella & Boy YouTube channel will document the full voyage — the sailing, the hard days, the moments when Koa surprises everyone including himself.
No scripts. No filters. Just a father, his son, and the Australian coast.
Subscribe before we cast off and follow the journey in real time.
Bella & Boy is a documentary voyage up the Australian coast — a father, his non-verbal autistic son, and a crew of three. Every mile filmed. Every episode published. Every sponsor part of a story that matters.
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
Bella needs a crew member who can look after Koa while Nharyan is at the helm. This isn't a typical support worker role. It's a live-aboard position on a sailing boat, documenting a once-in-a-lifetime journey up the Australian coast.
The Role
Live-aboard support worker for Koa, a 9-year-old non-verbal autistic boy with ADHD
On-deck presence during maneuvers — your focus is Koa, Nharyan's focus is sailing
Compassionate, patient, and energetic — Koa is full of life and needs someone who matches his energy
Experience with autism essential — sensory needs, non-verbal communication, behavioural support
Sailing experience highly regarded — you'll be at sea for weeks at a time
Flexible, resilient, and comfortable with the unexpected — this is a documentary voyage, not a holiday
Departure: Iluka, NSW, July 2026. Destination: Whitsundays and beyond
What's on Offer
Above-award salary, funded through the voyage budget
Live-aboard accommodation on Bella — your home for the journey
Part of an extraordinary documentary project reaching a national audience
Work alongside a dedicated father doing something no one has done before
Travel the Australian coast — Whitsundays, Hervey Bay, and beyond
An experience that will define your career in disability support
Think you're the right fit?
Send us a short introduction — who you are, your experience with autism and sailing, and why this voyage speaks to you.
