The Next Step
Adulting Skills Program
Small-group Occupational Therapy support for young people building independence
The Next Step is a small-group Occupational Therapy program for young people aged 17 to 23 who are building independence, confidence, routines and everyday life skills.
This program is designed for young people who may feel overwhelmed by daily responsibilities, struggle with organisation or motivation, experience burnout or sensory overwhelm, or feel unsure where to start when it comes to “adulting”.
The program is delivered in 6-week focus blocks, with flexible entry points across the year. Young people can join one focus area or continue through multiple blocks over time, depending on their goals.
Focus Areas
Self & Energy
Understanding sensory needs, overwhelm, burnout, regulation and sustainable routines.
Executive Functioning
Building systems for planning, organisation, task initiation, prioritising and time management.
Home & Daily Living
Developing practical skills for routines, laundry, cleaning, personal care and managing home responsibilities.
Community & Food Skills
Building confidence with shopping, meal planning, cooking, transport and community access.
Money & Systems
Understanding budgeting, banking, bills, appointments, forms, online safety and everyday responsibilities.
Work, Study, & Future Planning
Exploring pathways, resumes, job searching, interviews, workplace expectations and self-advocacy.
Is this program right for you or your young person?
The Next Step may suit young people who:
Feel overwhelmed by daily tasks or expectations
Struggle with routines, motivation, organisation or task initiation
Experience burnout, shutdown, avoidance or sensory overwhelm
Want to build independence but feel stuck
Need support with home, study, work, money, food, transport or life admin
Benefit from small, structured and supportive environments
Fees and funding
Before joining their first module, each participant completes an individual intake and planning appointment with the occupational therapist.
Individual intake and planning: $242.49
This includes:
a 60-minute individual appointment; and
preparation, assessment and individualised planning for the program.
The intake is generally completed only once. Participants who later complete another Next Step module will not usually need to repeat it.
Each module then includes six weekly, two-hour group sessions. The group-session fee depends on whether there are three or four participants:
Group size Fee per session Six-week module
Four participants $193.99 $1,163.94
Three participants $258.65 $1,551.90
If you complete another module, you will generally pay only the applicable group-session fees.
NDIS self-managed and plan-managed accepted
Private paying available
Please contact our team if you would like to discuss payment options or whether the program may be suitable for your NDIS goals and available funding.
How the program works
The Next Step is designed as a flexible pathway, not a one-size-fits-all group.
Each focus block runs for 6 weeks and supports a specific area of independence. Participants complete a 1:1 intake session before starting, so we can understand their goals, strengths, support needs and suitability for the group.
Participants can:
Join one focus block
Continue through multiple focus blocks
Enter at a point that best matches their goals
Build skills gradually over time
The Next Step is intentionally kept small, with three to four participants in each group. This allows the occupational therapist to provide individualised support while participants learn, practise skills and connect with others in a supportive environment.
A minimum of three participants is required for a module to proceed.
Enquire about The Next Step
Complete the form below and our team will be in touch to discuss suitability, upcoming focus areas, funding, and next steps.
Self-enquiries, parent enquiries and professional referrals are welcome.
Day/time: Thursdays, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Runs for: 6 weeks
Location: Involve Health Hub, Aspley
Format: Face-to-face
Group size: Maximum of 4 participants
Intake: 1-hour individual intake required before starting
Taking Expressions of Interest
Not sure whether this is the right fit? That’s okay. Our team can talk through suitability, goals, funding and the best entry point.