{"id":4403,"date":"2026-02-20T14:40:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T03:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/?page_id=4403"},"modified":"2026-04-14T19:29:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T09:29:30","slug":"life-launch","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/services-and-supports\/employment-services\/life-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"Life Launch: your first step into life after school"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helping teens and young adults with Down syndrome and their families plan for a meaningful future.<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/DSAN_Library-72-768x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/DSAN_Library-72-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/DSAN_Library-72-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your young person still in school, or recently finished and unsure about what&#8217;s next?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re not alone. Many families feel overwhelmed at this stage, wondering where to begin and what opportunities are out there. <strong>Life Launch <\/strong>is a one-hour, personalised exploration session designed to help teenagers and young adults with Down syndrome, and their parents\/carers, take the first step into life after school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re just starting to think about the future or feeling stuck without a clear direction, we\u2019re here to help you explore options, clarify goals, and connect with the right services to build a meaningful life beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s included in a Life Launch session<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a one-hour online consultation <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>identifying interests, strengths and goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>exploring life pathways (beyond just employment!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>understanding what opportunities are available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>asking questions in a safe, supportive space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>receiving an individualised summary plan to kick start the next steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fee:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Private: $320<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NDIS: $320.24<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-231fa567 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/FINAL_Life-Launch_2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more about Life Launch here<\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact us for more information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Book your session today and take the first step toward a confident, meaningful future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail is-style-circle-mask\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/HaS-Kez-Bree-1-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3652\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bree Mills<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment Connections Manager<\/h6>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6865a427\">\n\n<p>Bree has worked in the disability sector for 25 years, including the past 20 years in disability employment. 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