SA Health has released the Adolescent Transition Framework and Action Plan 2026 – 2030 (PDF 2.7MB), which aims to improve how young people aged 12 to 25 are supported when moving from paediatric to adult health services. This new framework was shaped through extensive consultation with young people, including the CEIH Youth Advisory Group and multidisciplinary clinicians. Young people and clinicians identified key barriers that make transition harder than it should be. In response, the framework provides practical, evidence-based strategies to improve access, reduce delays and support a more consistent experience for young people and their families. Developed in partnership with the Adolescent Transition Care Statewide Clinical Network, the CEIH, and the Department for Health and Wellbeing, the framework provides clear guidance to support better transition outcomes for young people. We encourage all partners — across government, healthcare and community organisations — to read the framework and apply the principles in their work. |
