Transition to Independence
Have you heard of Sortli? An App all about ‘How to Adult’ designed by young people for young people
Sortli (short for ‘sort out your life’) is a free mobile app for young people to help them with their transition to adulthood. It focuses on eight key areas of identity, relationships, finding a place to live, health, finances, gaining education and looking for a job, legal matters and general living skills. Sortli is full of useful information and tools (including a budget calculator) to help young people on their way to becoming adults. Sortli was developed by young people who were growing into adulthood from the foster, kinship and residential care backgrounds but is relevant for all young people on the journey to adulthood.
Young people can use Sortli independently or assisted by carers, parents or support workers as part of their planning for adulthood. Download Sortli from the app stores now or for more information head to the website.
Why use sortli?
• Fun and easy-to-navigate
• Access to links and resources for everything young people need to think of when becoming an adult
• Goal lists to set personal goals and milestones to keep track of progress and celebrate successes
• A budget calculator to help young people to manage their finances and ensure their income covers their expenses
• Helps to engage young people to think about their future goals and how they see themselves living as independent adults in their community
• Free download for iPhone, Android or Microsoft
For more information contact:
Paris Hambridge@CREATE Foundation (paris.hambridge@create.org.au, 02 9267 1999)