Life's changed. Now what?
Practical Mentoring for Young Adults & Parents (Ages 16+)
Whether you're stepping into adulthood or adjusting to life as a parent, you don't have to figure it out alone.
Welcome to Unwritten Rules
Adult life is full of things no one prepares you for.
Unwritten — the things people assume you've already been taught.
Unspoken — the social and everyday expectations that often go unsaid.
Unseen — The personal barriers, internal pressures and challenges that others can't always see.
That's why Unwritten Rules exists.
We provide practical mentoring for young adults and parents, helping people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to manage the everyday challenges, expectations and responsibilities of adulthood through personalised guidance and practical solutions.
How We Can Help
Adulthood isn't just one challenge—it's lots of little ones. Whether you're starting out, starting over or adjusting to a new chapter, mentoring is tailored to your goals and the areas where you need support most.
Work & Study
Practical support to help you find your footing at work or in study — from building a resume to feeling confident in interviews and everyday workplace situations.
Career planning
Finding employment
Resumes and cover letters
Interview preparation
Workplace expectations
Study support
Building confidence at work
Money & Everyday Life
Support to help you manage money, build routines and stay on top of everyday responsibilities — the practical foundations that make life feel more manageable.
Budgeting and money management
Bills and financial organisation
Building routines
Time management
Executive functioning strategies
Planning and organisation
Everyday problem-solving
Relationships & Communication
Guidance to help you build healthy relationships, communicate confidently and navigate the conversations that can feel hardest to have.
Building healthy relationships
Recognising red flags
Communication skills
Setting healthy boundaries
Conflict resolution
Difficult conversations
Self-advocacy
Parenthood
Whether you're adjusting to life as a parent, juggling competing responsibilities or simply trying to find your feet, mentoring provides practical support to help you navigate the everyday realities and demands of family life.
Topics might include:
Communication
Family routines
Managing the mental load
Returning to work
Money conversations
Building confidence as a parent
Balancing life's many demands
Confidence & Independence
Support to help you make decisions, set goals and build the confidence to navigate life's changes and transitions on your own terms.
Decision-making
Building confidence
Managing change
Goal setting
Navigating life's transitions
Developing practical life skills
Becoming more independent
Meet Chantal
The person behind Unwritten Rules
I didn't create Unwritten Rules because I had all the answers.
I created it because life has taught me that there isn't a handbook for adulthood. Some of life's biggest lessons don't come from classrooms, textbooks or podcasts—they come from living them.
Like many people, my journey hasn't been a straight line. I've had to pivot, adapt, start again and navigate challenges I never expected. Along the way, I learnt that moving forward isn't about having all the answers—it's about solving problems, adapting when life changes and finding a way through.
Being a mum to three boys, together with my family's experience of neurodiversity, has reinforced that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to life. We all have unique strengths, different ways of thinking, and challenges that aren't always visible. Homeschooling one of my sons deepened that understanding and taught me the importance of meeting people where they are, rather than where we think they should be.
Those experiences continue to shape the way I support others.
I believe the best support starts with understanding the person, not just the challenge. Every person brings their own experiences, strengths and barriers. My role is to help make sense of what's getting in the way and provide practical strategies, encouragement and real-world guidance that helps people move forward with confidence.
Over the years, I've worked across counselling, financial counselling, education and business. Each experience has shaped the way I mentor, but it's the combination of professional knowledge and lived experience that allows me to connect with people in a practical, down-to-earth way. I've learnt to listen before I assume, stay curious, focus on strengths, and recognise that what works for one person may not work for another.
Outside of work, life is wonderfully busy. Between family, two dogs and a mischievous ferret, there's rarely a quiet moment. That constant mix of love, laughter and chaos reminds me that life is messy, unpredictable and rarely goes to plan—and that's perfectly okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
We know reaching out can feel like a big step. Here are answers to some common questions to help you decide whether Unwritten Rules is the right fit for you.
Unwritten Rules supports people aged 16+ who are navigating the practical realities of adulthood.
Whether you're leaving school, starting work, studying, navigating relationships, raising a family, building independence or simply trying to work out your next step, mentoring is tailored to your goals, circumstances and stage of life.
Some challenges are practical—finding work, managing money, communicating effectively, organising daily life or balancing family responsibilities. Others are less visible—self-doubt, executive functioning challenges, uncertainty, feeling overwhelmed or not knowing where to begin.
Whatever your starting point, we work alongside you to build confidence, practical skills and greater independence—one step at a time.
Many of the biggest challenges in adulthood aren't taught—they're simply expected to be understood.
We provide practical mentoring across a wide range of real-life areas, including:
Employment, study and career planning
Resumes, interviews and workplace expectations
Money management and financial confidence
Healthy relationships, boundaries and recognising red flags
Communication and difficult conversations
Parenting confidence and family routines
Organisation, routines and executive functioning
Confidence, decision-making and problem-solving
Navigating everyday responsibilities
Every mentoring journey is different because every person is different. Together, we'll focus on the goals that matter most to you.
Counselling often focuses on understanding thoughts, emotions and past experiences.
Mentoring focuses on helping you navigate everyday life with practical support and real-world guidance.
We don't just talk about challenges—we work through them together.
That might mean preparing for a job interview, creating a spending plan, practising difficult conversations, building routines, working through relationship challenges, navigating parenthood or tackling everyday tasks that have started to feel overwhelming.
Many people choose to have both counselling and mentoring because they each provide something different.
No two sessions are ever the same.
Some sessions are conversation-based. Others are hands-on and practical.
Together we might complete forms, prepare for interviews, organise weekly routines, solve problems, develop communication skills, work through parenting challenges, explore relationship concerns or simply break a big problem into smaller, manageable steps.
You'll never be expected to have everything figured out before you arrive.
Our role is to work alongside you, helping you build the confidence and practical skills to navigate life long after mentoring has finished.
Who We Support
We provide practical mentoring for:
Private clients
Self-managed NDIS participants
Plan-managed NDIS participants
NDIS Affiliation Notice
Unwritten Rules is an unregistered provider of NDIS supports.
We are not representatives, partners, or affiliates of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
We provide our services independently and are committed to delivering high-quality, practical mentoring in line with our values and the needs of the people we support.
No. You can contact us directly—no referral is required.
We also welcome referrals from:
Parents and carers
Schools and education providers
GPs
Child health nurses
Health services
Psychologists and counsellors
Support coordinators
Parent services
Youth services
Employers
Community organisations
Other professionals
Whether you're reaching out for yourself, a family member or someone you support, we'd love to hear from you.