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Next Steps Group
Supporting Young Adults as They Move Beyond High School
Welcome to the next exciting chapter of your life! As a school leaver, you are now facing a world of endless possibilities after the structured routine of school. This transition can be one of the most exciting times in your life, and Rocky Bay is here to support you.
Next Steps is a group program designed to help you navigate the transition from high school to adult life. Whether you’re preparing to leave school in the next 12 months or have already graduated, Next Steps offers practical guidance, peer support, and skill-building in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Program Structure
Run by experienced therapists in a small group of 4–6 others, you’ll be guided through a dynamic framework where you’ll work together to explore your strengths, set goals, and plan for your future. Run over 8 weekly or fortnightly sessions that are 1.5 hours each.
Program Details
- Who can attend: Young adults aged 16- 20 years
- What to bring: Water bottle, snack
- Sessions and Timing: 8 x 1.5-hour sessions (you must attend all sessions)
- Funding Options: NDIS Improved Daily Living (15) running as program of support, or paying privately
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Benefits of Next Steps
Next Steps blends life skills, social skills, and employment preparation into one structured, goal-oriented pathway. The program aims to help you:
- Build independence in managing time, routines, and self-care
- Explore meaningful post-school pathways and set achievable goals
- Strengthen skills for maintaining and forming friendships
- Support emotional regulation, motivation, and confidence during transition
Register now for our next group!
FAQ
Next Steps will be running as an NDIS “program of support”. Programs of support are a way of running groups over a set period of time. Everyone registered commits to attending the full group. Standard cancellation rules don’t apply so prices won’t change for you depending on who else attended on the day.
Next Steps is designed for young adults who are navigating the transition from high school to adult life. The group is ideal for those who are planning to leave school in the next 12 months, or who have already completed their schooling.
Next Steps helps you:
- Explore what’s next after school
- Look at different options like study, work, or volunteering
- Learn how to plan your time and get things done
- Make and keep friends, and join new friendship groups
- Build healthy habits for life and wellbeing
- Learn about money and budgeting
- Handle changes and new situations
- Set goals and make a plan for the future
Next Steps will be running from Duncraig and Gosnells this school holidays.
You can access services if you have an NDIS plan, or if you want to fund your own services. We can also support you through the planning process if you do not have a plan already. Pricing includes 6 hours of direct time and required indirect time.
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