Gentle Grid provides specialist transition support for NDIS participants in Ballarat navigating major life changes. Whether moving from school to work, hospital to home, or into greater independence, we provide the guidance and hands-on support to make it work.
Life stage and transition support under registration group 0106 is for NDIS participants experiencing significant life changes that require coordinated, specialist support to navigate successfully.
Transitions can be overwhelming. Our specialist team in Ballarat provides structured, compassionate support to ensure major life changes are managed smoothly, with clear goals, strong advocacy, and practical hands-on assistance throughout.
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NDIS transition support (0106) covers major life changes including leaving school, being discharged from hospital, moving to independent living, psychosocial recovery, and transitioning from aged care.
We work with young NDIS participants from around age 16 to plan for life after school — whether that is employment, further education, or community participation — building skills, connections, and pathways over time.
The NDIS funds a range of transition supports for young people moving from school to work or further education in Ballarat. This includes life skills development, work experience preparation, job readiness training, and School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES). Gentle Grid works with young people and their families to plan the right steps forward.
Planning should begin well before the transition happens. For school leavers, we recommend starting transition planning at least 12 to 18 months before finishing school. For other transitions such as moving out of home or ageing out of paediatric services, earlier is always better. Gentle Grid can start working with you on a transition plan at any stage.
School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) is a two-year NDIS-funded program for young people who have recently finished school. It focuses on building the skills, confidence, and experience needed to move toward employment. Gentle Grid provides hands-on SLES support in Ballarat, including work experience, job skills coaching, and community participation.
Life stage transitions — moving from school to work, adolescence to adulthood, or hospital to home — are significant moments that can be complex for NDIS participants and their families. Gentle Grid provides specialised support in Ballarat to help participants navigate these transitions with clarity, stability, and the right plan in place.
The NDIS funds life stage transition supports under Support Category 7 — Support Coordination and Category 9 — Improved Daily Living. These supports recognise that major life transitions require additional planning, coordination and skill-building to manage effectively.
The most common transitions supported by the NDIS include school-to-work or post-school transitions (often beginning in Year 9 or 10 through the NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports / SLES pathway), hospital discharge transitions, and transitions into new living arrangements such as Short-Term Accommodation & ILO.
Gentle Grid works alongside participants, families, schools, hospitals, employers and other providers in Ballarat to make life stage transitions as smooth and well-supported as possible — tailored to your individual plan goals and personal circumstances.
The NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) pathway helps young people aged 14–21 prepare for post-school life through work readiness skills, vocational training, and community participation — funded in the final years of school through the NDIS plan.
Supporting young people transitioning from family-centred supports to adult NDIS services — including new providers, different living arrangements, and increased personal independence and decision-making.
Supporting NDIS participants discharged from Ballarat Base Hospital or St John of God Hospital, with care coordination, home setup, and daily support services established before return home.
Transitioning from family home to SIL, or between accommodation settings — with support to establish new routines, household skills, and community connections in Ballarat.
Supporting participants and families as support needs evolve — reviewing, adapting, and planning for the next stage of life as conditions, circumstances or goals change.
Working with your support coordinator ahead of NDIS plan reviews to document transition goals, evidence of progress, and funding requirements for the next planning period.
SLES is a time-limited NDIS support available to participants aged 14–21 who are in their final years of school (from Year 9 onwards). It is funded under Capacity Building and can include:
Supported work placements, volunteer roles, and vocational trials to explore career interests before leaving school.
Cooking, budgeting, transport, communication, and the everyday skills needed for adult independence.
Building networks, friendships and community involvement in Ballarat that will support the young person after school finishes.
Navigating a life stage transition? Our Ballarat team can help you plan ahead and get the right supports in place.
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