Keep copies of any forms or paperwork that you complete during your planning for life after school. ACTIVITY It is a great idea to keep all relevant documentation together in a planning “transition here are some things you could include in yours do you have them all?? portfolio” – – Current resume Copies of certificates and references Copy of Individual Transition Plan or Academic Integration Plan from school Copy of documentation from medical or other specialist Work samples Copies of any documentation from Centrelink or other Government Departments Identification - eg. Certified copy of licence birth certificate, passport, driver’s Any info you have collected about your preferred industry, training provider, university and/or employer 7. Get support We all need support from others, especially when we are planning for what we are going to do after school. Get support from your family, friends, and people at your school teachers, career advisors and counsellors. – If you have had extra help at school, you may also need some support in your future study or work. Disability support is often called reasonable adjustments or accommodations in study and work settings. See Tip 9 for more information about reasonable adjustments. Find out which potential future study or work settings will be able to give you the most appropriate support. Different adjustments may be available to you in different environments. It is important that you understand what support you can realistically expect to receive. Make contact with once you turn 16, to see if you are eligible for support from employment services, or financial support, for example Mobility Allowance or Disability Support Pension. The is being trialled in various sites across National Disability Insurance Scheme Australia and offers a new approach to disability support for people with significant and permanent disability. Find out more at .
Keep copies of any forms or paperwork that you complete during your planning for life after school. ACTIVITY It is a great idea to keep all relevant documentation together in a “transition planning portfolio” – here are some things you could include in yours – do you have them all?? Current resume Copies of certificates and references Copy of Individual Transition Plan or Academic Integration Plan from school Copy of documentation from medical or other specialist Work samples Copies of any documentation from Centrelink or other Government Departments Identification - eg. Certified copy of birth certificate, passport, driver’s licence Any info you have collected about your preferred industry, training provider, university and/or employer 7. Get support We all need support from others, especially when we are planning for what we are going to do after school. Get support from your family, friends, and people at your school – teachers, career advisors and counsellors. If you have had extra help at school, you may also need some support in your future study or work. Disability support is often called reasonable adjustments or accommodations in study and work settings. See Tip 9 for more information about reasonable adjustments. Find out which potential future study or work settings will be able to give you the most appropriate support. Different adjustments may be available to you in different environments. It is important that you understand what support you can realistically expect to receive. Make contact with once you turn 16, to see if you are eligible for support from employment services, or financial support, for example Mobility Allowance or Disability Support Pension. The National Disability Insurance Scheme is being trialled in various sites across Australia and offers a new approach to disability support for people with significant and permanent disability. Find out more at .
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