about the adulting starter pack

where it all began.

Kylie Duncan, founder of the Adulting Starter Pack

Hi there, I'm Kylie Duncan, founder and creator of the Adulting Starter Pack. I'm also a Mum who has walked alongside my own children as they've made the leap into adult life.

I know first-hand how overwhelming it can feel to step out of school and into the "real world", and I'm also aware that not every young adult has a support network to help guide them through the challenges. Working through this process, it was obvious there was an information gap. There wasn't a program at school or a manual that was focused on empowering teens with the knowledge they need to transition into adulthood.

That's why I created the Adulting Starter Pack: a practical, supportive guide that's packed with all the information and instructions that every young adult needs at their fingertips. From landing your first job to managing money, organising life, and taking care of yourself, it's a detailed manual designed to make the transition smoother and less stressful. It's also comforting to know you're not alone. We are here to support you on your journey to adulthood.

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.

what's inside

54 pages of the stuff nobody explains.

One topic at a time, in the order life actually throws it at you. Easy to follow information, clear steps, and room to write your own feedback. QR codes that take you straight to the real Australian forms and resources rather than googling and searching results.

Three young people reading the healthy habits page of the Adulting Starter Pack together
Better worked through together, or on your own at midnight. Both count.
01

money and budgeting

Building a budget around what actually comes in, bank accounts, saving, and the traps in buy now pay later.

02

tax and super

Applying for a tax file number, why you pay tax, lodging a first return, and what superannuation is.

03

employment

Writing a resume with no experience, finding a job, preparing for interviews, and knowing your rights.

04

renting and moving out

Applications, inspections and bonds, reading a lease before signing, utilities, and living with other people.

05

health and wellbeing

Getting your own Medicare card, finding a GP, bulk billing, and looking after your mental health.

06

government services

myGov, Medicare and Centrelink, which service does what, and getting your ID documents in order.

07

emergencies

Who to call and when, keeping your emergency information in one place, and what to do if ID is stolen.

08

goals and future

Setting goals you will follow through on, journaling prompts, and planning ahead without a rigid five year plan.

09

relationships

Communicating clearly when it is awkward, healthy boundaries, and asking for help without feeling like a burden.

the questions we actually get

fair enough. ask away.

isn't this stuff i could just google?
You could google every single line of it, and that's kind of the problem. Google gives you ten answers and no order. This gives you one page per problem, in the sequence life actually throws them at you, so you know what you've done and what's still sitting there. The QR codes take you straight to the real ATO, Medicare and myGov forms, not a search results page full of ads.
is this just another life skills book?
No. Every topic is broken down into simple, step-by-step information with real-world advice, checklists and QR codes that connect to helpful resources. It's built for young adults specifically, not adapted down from something written for someone else.
what age is it actually for?
It suits 16 to 25, whether they're finishing school, starting work, heading to university or moving out of home. Year 11 and 12 students tend to use it as a countdown. People already out of home use it as a reference they open when something goes wrong.
my kid won't read a book.
Almost nobody reads it cover to cover, and it isn't built for that. It's 54 pages with one topic per page and a lot of white space, so it gets opened when the problem shows up. Several parents have told us it works precisely because it isn't them doing the talking.
is it australian?
Entirely. Tax file numbers, the ATO, Medicare, superannuation, myGov, Australian tenancy rules and Australian bank accounts. Written, designed and printed by a small team on the Sunshine Coast.
can it be customised for our school?
Yes. Schools ordering larger quantities can discuss custom branding, a welcome message and selected content additions. Get in touch and we'll talk through the options.
will it fit alongside what we already teach?
It's designed to support rather than replace what schools already deliver, and sits comfortably beside wellbeing, careers education, transition-to-work and pastoral care programs. It also works for students with different learning styles, since it combines written information with practical examples, checklists and QR codes.
what does it cost for a whole year level?
Bundle packs are $65 each up to 50, or $55 each beyond that. Guide only is $45 each up to 50, or $40 each beyond that. There's also a digital student licence at $19.95 per student for 12 months. Purchase orders and invoicing are fine.

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