A guide for you and your family.
Turning 18 is a BIG milestone, especially when you’re on the NDIS. It is the moment where you become the decision-maker for your NDIS Plan and start having more say in the choices that affect your life.
Our new Turning 18 ebook brings together everything you need to know, all in one place. It’s written for teenagers and young adults on the NDIS, as well as their families and carers. To help everyone feel more prepared, we have created two versions:
- One for young people who are about to turn 18
- One for parents, carers and support networks.
Whether you are just starting to explore options, or already planning for school transitions, work, or independent living, these resources can help you feel more confident and in control.
Download your ebook.
For teens and young adults
For parents, carers and supporters.
A sneak peak inside.
For the young person turning 18.
- You’re in charge now – what does that actually mean?
- What to expect when you start making decisions about your NDIS Plan
- Real-life stories and videos about studying, working or living more independently
- Ideas from the Mable Can-Do guides like shopping, going to a gig, joining a gym or learning something new
- How support workers can help you try things, build skills and gain confidence
- TAFE, training and study options and how the NDIS can support your goals.
For families and carers.
- What changes when your teen becomes the decision maker
- How consent works and how families can stay involved
- When supported decision-making is enough and when a nominee may be needed
- What to expect at plan rollovers or reassessments
- What evidence can reduce delays or misunderstandings
- Guidance for school transitions, work pathways and early home and living discussions.
Get your free guide to turning 18 on the NDIS.
Both versions include simple explanations, planning tools and examples drawn from real situations. They’re designed to be read separately or side by side, depending on what works best for your family.
How Leap in! can help.
Turning 18 brings new responsibilities, but you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Leap in! can help you understand your NDIS Plan, ask the right questions and make decisions that support your goals.
We can help you:
- Understand what is in your NDIS Plan and how it works
- Track budgets, goals and spending in the Leap in! app
- Navigate plan changes or reassessments
- Connect with support workers through trusted platforms like Mable
- Spend less time on admin and more time on the things that matter.
If you want your family to stay involved after you turn 18, you can give us permission to talk with them about your NDIS Plan. We’ll only share information with people you say are okay.
Want a little extra support?
We offer a free Understand your plan session where we go through your NDIS Plan with you, explain everything clearly and answer any questions you have.
Book a session or call us on 1300 05 78 78.