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Transition to adult health services is a natural step for long-term RCH patients with chronic conditions
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Transition is a long-term process and should be carefully planned and begins in early adolescents from the age of 12 years.
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You and your son/daughter have a right to actively participate in the whole Transition process.
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Transition involves considering other aspects of your son/daughter's life, such as access to Centrelink benefits like a Health Care Card, Medicare Card, Private Health Insurance. Whilst a lot of this information is available for young people on this website, here are some relevant links for you to use to assist your son/daughter in looking at all aspects of transition
