You have a right to access health services and have good health care.
This guide shows the stages you will move between as you prepare to move to adult health services. Moving to adult health services is called transition.
This is the version for young people. There is also a version for parents/carers and a version for healthcare professionals.
This picture shows the different stages in the move from child to adult health services. Click here to see a bigger copy of this picture that you can print out.
As you get older, you might need to see different healthcare workers.
Speak with your healthcare team about getting ready to move to adult health services.
You can talk to your family/carers about things you can do to get ready to move to adult health services.
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Looking after your health is important.
Things you can do to stay healthy are:
As you get older, you can learn more about your health.
You can ask your healthcare team or family/carers questions about things you can do to manage your health.
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Having a plan helps you get ready to move to adult health services.
Your healthcare team and family/carers can help you choose the right healthcare services for you.
It is ok to get help to make these decisions.
Your plan will include information about the healthcare services you choose.
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Getting to know your GP and other healthcare workers helps you get ready to move to adult health services.
You can write down any questions that you want to ask your healthcare team.
Think about where to keep your healthcare information.
Some adult health services cost money. You can ask your healthcare team about these costs.
Speak to your healthcare team and family/carers about how you feel.
It is ok to get help to do these things.
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Talk to your GP about your health.
They will work with you to look after your health.
Your GP may suggest you see other healthcare workers for extra support.
Healthcare workers keep your information private. They only share your information if you say it is ok.
Visit your GP every year for a health check, even if you feel well.
You are in charge of your body.
Speak up if you have questions or if something does not feel right.
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If you have any questions or feedback about this information and resources, please send us an email or call us on 1300 653 169.