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For Young Adults

If you’re an adult aged 18-30, our programs and events can help you build your community of like-minded peers!

Transitioning into adulthood introduces major life milestones. Moving out of home, undertaking further education, or even entering the workforce can be challenging.

For young adults living with a neuromuscular condition, there are additional considerations. That’s why it’s so important for our community to connect and empower each other through these big life changes.

We offer Young Adults Retreats, NDIS Support Coordination, Duke of Edinburgh Award support and a host of other social events throughout the year.

To get involved with our programs, learn more about what’s on.

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We help young adults

  • Build confidence and independence.
  • Navigate major life transitions such as moving out of home, finishing high school, entering the workforce or moving to adult health services.
  • Receive guidance and advice on topics such as the NDIS, education, career and more.
  • Make friends in similar situations.
  • Have fun and make life-long memories.
  • Foster young leadership skills.

Our services for young adults

  • Young Adults Retreat: A short-stay weekend for young adults aged 18-30, offering flexibility and freedom to plan your own activities.
  • Duke of Edinburgh: Open to young people aged between 14-24, this is an opportunity for participants to find purpose, passion and place.
  • Virtual events: Through our Peer Connect program, we offer virtual events which allow our community to participate from the comfort of their own homes.

Client testimonials

Testimonials

“I love attending young adult retreats because they offer a chance to reconnect with friends and enjoy a supportive, away-from-home environment.”

Fletcher
Community member

“I had heaps of fun at the YA retreat through its fusion of independence and unique fun.”

Jaxon
Community member

“The retreats are something I look forward to every year. I’ve met lifelong friends and we have become a close-knit group. I think it’s very important for young adults with neuromuscular conditions to have others we can relate to.”

Patrick
Community member
“The Adventure Camp experience ended up being such a positive opportunity for John to develop independence and this was something I really wanted for him. Not only did he make new friends and enjoy new experiences like playing in the sand at the beach and abseiling, but he also developed new independent skills that he is still doing at home now like brushing his teeth every day and getting himself dressed.

He’s more confident and we both understand that things won’t fall apart if I’m not around. John can’t wait to go back to Camp next year and I am so grateful to MDNSW for making this life-changing experience for him possible.”
Effie, John’s Mum
“The Adventure Camp experience ended up being such a positive opportunity for John to develop independence and this was something I really wanted for him. Not only did he make new friends and enjoy new experiences like playing in the sand at the beach and abseiling, but he also developed new independent skills that he is still doing at home now like brushing his teeth every day and getting himself dressed.

He’s more confident and we both understand that things won’t fall apart if I’m not around. John can’t wait to go back to Camp next year and I am so grateful to MDNSW for making this life-changing experience for him possible.”
Effie, John’s Mum
“The Adventure Camp experience ended up being such a positive opportunity for John to develop independence and this was something I really wanted for him. Not only did he make new friends and enjoy new experiences like playing in the sand at the beach and abseiling, but he also developed new independent skills that he is still doing at home now like brushing his teeth every day and getting himself dressed.

He’s more confident and we both understand that things won’t fall apart if I’m not around. John can’t wait to go back to Camp next year and I am so grateful to MDNSW for making this life-changing experience for him possible.”
Effie, John’s Mum
For Young Adults

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