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.

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

  • NDIS self-managed and plan-managed accepted

  • Private paying available

  • Small-group pricing shared across participants

  • Individual intake required before starting

  • Contact our team for full costs and suitability

Self-enquiries, parent enquiries and professional referrals are welcome.

Not sure whether this is the right fit? That’s okay. Our team can talk through suitability, goals, funding and the best entry point.

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

Groups are intentionally small, with a maximum of 4 participants, allowing support to be individualised while still offering the benefits of shared learning.

Focus Areas

Understanding sensory needs, overwhelm, burnout, regulation and sustainable routines.

Developing practical skills for routines, laundry, cleaning, personal care and managing home responsibilities.

Understanding budgeting, banking, bills, appointments, forms, online safety and everyday responsibilities.

Building systems for planning, organisation, task initiation, prioritising and time management.

Building confidence with shopping, meal planning, cooking, transport and community access.

Exploring pathways, resumes, job searching, interviews, workplace expectations and self-advocacy.

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.

Next Available Focus Area: Self & Energy

Starts: Thursday 9 July 2026
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