adulting now comes with an instruction manual
adulting
starts herethe ultimate guide to adulthood!
Adulting Starter Pack is your practical guide to navigating the real world with confidence. From understanding tax and superannuation to landing your first job and learning how to live independently...we've got you covered.
what if there was a guide to adulting?
from confusion
to confidence
Finishing school is exciting, but stepping into adulthood can be overwhelming. From budgeting and getting a job to living independently, many young adults leave school without the real-world knowledge they need.
The Adulting Starter Pack bridges that gap with practical, easy-to-use guidance and interactive tools to help every teen and young adult start their next chapter with confidence.
- Clear, concise, easy to understandEach topic has easy to understand information with simple to follow steps.
- QR codes to the right resourceNo googling or searching the web, just straight to the source.
- Space to write it downGoal setting, journalling, passwords and notes.
before
after
what even is a tfn?
is this bill real?
i'll deal with it later
who it's for
starting out, searching for clarity or supporting someone.this guide is for you.
Whether you're figuring it out yourself, helping someone you love, or preparing young people for what comes next, Adulting Starter Pack was made to make the next step easier.
for me!
I'm figuring this adulting thing out.
Tax. Super. Renting. Medicare. Money. Work. All the things everyone seems to expect you to know, without anyone actually showing you.
This is the stuff they forgot to teach you.
what's inside for me
- Easy to understand information that focuses on one topic at a time
- QR codes that take you straight to the required resource
- Nothing in it assumes you already know the basics
for someone special
I want to help them feel more prepared.
AThere’s a lot to figure out when you’re stepping into adulthood, and you won’t always be there when the questions come up.
Give them something practical they can turn to when they’re unsure, stuck, or simply don’t know where to start.
More confidence for them. More peace of mind for you.
why parents love it
- Takes the lecture out of it, so they keep control of the pace
- Something concrete to hand over at eighteen or at graduation
- Parents tell us it restarted conversations they'd given up on
supporting young people
Preparing them for the next chapter.
A practical resource young people can actually take with them.
From money and work to renting, health and everyday life, it gives them somewhere to turn long after the program, classroom or support ends.
Practical. Relevant. Made for real life.
how organisations use it
- Complements existing wellbeing, careers and life-skills programs
- Available as a physical and digital guide with flexible pricing options
- Custom branding and welcome messages on larger orders
what's inside
what's tripping you up right now?
budgeting that survives a real week.
Nobody explains this bit, and then suddenly you're expected to know it.
- Building a budget around what actually comes in
- Bank accounts, saving, and where the money goes
- Buy now pay later, and the traps in the fine print
- Tracking it without an app you'll abandon by March
tax and superannuation, in plain english.
Two of the most confusing words in adulthood, explained without the jargon.
- Applying for a tax file number
- Why you pay tax, and where it goes
- Lodging your first tax return, step by step
- What superannuation is and why it matters at 18
getting the job, and knowing your rights in it.
Everyone wants experience. Here's how to get hired without it.
- Writing a resume with little or no experience
- How to prepare for a job interview
- Reading your first payslip and checking it's right
- Your rights and responsibilities at work
what to consider before you move out.
Your first lease is a legal contract. Read it with something in your corner.
- Applications, inspections and bonds
- Reading a lease properly before you sign it
- Setting up utilities and connections
- Living with other people without falling out
your own medicare card, your own gp.
Coming off your parents' Medicare card is a rite of passage nobody warns you about.
- Getting your own Medicare card
- Finding a GP and what bulk billing means
- Looking after your mental health, practically
- Daily habits that hold up on the flat days
the services you didn't know you needed.
QR codes take you straight to the right Australian forms and services, so there's less searching and second-guessing.
- myGov, Medicare and Centrelink, sorted out
- Which service does what, and when to use it
- Getting your ID documents in order
- Keeping copies of the things that matter
what to do when something goes wrong.
The worst time to work this out is while it's happening.
- Who to call, and when
- Your emergency information in one place
- What to do if your ID is lost or stolen
- Being prepared before you ever need it
goal setting and journaling that isn't cringe.
Written with a qualified nutritionist and neurochange practitioner, not scraped off the internet.
- Setting goals you'll actually follow through on
- Journaling prompts, with space to write
- Planning ahead without a rigid five year plan
- Coming back to it as things change
communication, and the hard conversations.
The skill nobody puts on a curriculum, and the one you use every single day.
- Communicating clearly, including when it's awkward
- Healthy relationships and boundaries
- Asking for help without feeling like a burden
- Keeping your people close when life gets busy
what you're actually getting
real life. broken down.
54 practical pages that turn the things nobody really explains into clear, usable steps. Swipe through a few of the pages and see how it works.
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01Built for real life, not perfect timelines. Relevant advice you can come back to when you need them.
02One problem at a time. Straightforward steps, useful prompts and easy to understand information.
03QR codes take you straight to the right Australian forms and services, so there's less searching and second-guessing.
04Goal setting and journaling, with space to actually write it down.
05Daily habits, to keep you on track.
06Small enough to keep on the nightstand. Sturdy enough to be your side kick.
why we made it
nobody hands you a checklist.
Finishing school is exciting, but stepping into adulthood can be overwhelming. From budgeting and getting a job to living independently, far too many young adults leave school without the real-world knowledge they need.
We know life isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about having the right tools, a clear place to start, and the confidence to take action. Whether you’re feeling unsure, curious, or ready to take on the world, the Adulting Starter Pack is here to help you build a future that feels true to who you are, and limitless in what it can become.
our mission
To empower young adults with the knowledge, tools and mindset they need to navigate adulthood with confidence and purpose, especially those who may not have a strong support network to guide them.
Kylie Duncanfounder and director, sunshine coast qld
one product, no confusing options
the adulting starter pack
Everything together in one box: the printed guide, branded stationery and the digital version for easy access on your phone.
- the guide54 glossy pages, strong wire binding, lays flat while you write
- stationery setbranded pen and page markers, because you'll be flagging things
- the boxdesigned to be given as a gift, not shoved in a satchel
- digital versionincluded free, read it on your phone
one product, no confusing options
the adulting starter pack
Just the printed Adulting Starter Pack guide. A practical, wire-bound book designed to be used, written in and kept close when real-life questions come up.
- the guide54 glossy pages with strong wire binding that lays flat while you write
- insidepractical guidance across money, work, renting, health, government services, emergencies and more
- formatphysical guide only with PVC zip sealed sleeve
Shipping calculated at checkout. Digital version delivered instantly.
one product, no confusing options
the adulting starter pack
The Adulting Starter Pack on your device, so the information is there when you need it. Designed for on-screen use and delivered digitally.
- digital accessread the guide on your phone, tablet or computer
- instant accessdelivered digitally, no shipping required
- importantthe digital version is not printable
the part we're proudest of
what people actually said.
★★★★★this book saved me
I had no idea where to start and the Adulting Starter Pack answered all my questions and was the help I needed. The QR codes are awesome and the steps are easy to follow.
Jessica, 19
★★★★★i wish i had this when i left school
So many things I didn't know how to do, and I didn't have anyone to help me. Reading through this book gave me support and guidance and I'm starting my first full-time job next week.
Brooke, 21
★★★★★what kids don't learn at school
My son and I don't communicate well, and this book allowed me to help guide him, but all on his terms. I will be getting one for each of my children.
Maria, mum to Jackson, 19
★★★★★helpful for us both
I'm a single dad and having this guide has given my son and I a lot of support as he finishes year 12. It's also quality time together and has started some really great, and funny, conversations.
Sean, dad to Cooper, 17
★★★★★my gift of choice
As a Certified Financial Planner, I deal with adults who do not have the basics covered that the Adulting Starter Pack provides. It is now my gift of choice for every young person in my world.
Sheila Cabacungan, CFP
★★★★★daughter loves it
The guide covers everything, even things we hadn't thought of, and it gives my daughter a sense of independence. Being able to sit down together and work through the steps is amazing.
Jill, mum to Chloe, 18