LEETON'S Bryce Glennie only graduated from Gralee School last year, but already he's living an independent life that would make many young adults his age jealous.
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Bryce has been finding his feet in a brave new world, which includes living independently and working two jobs.
After completing his studies with Gralee, Bryce has been finding out what "adulting" is all about.
He's working three days at Leeton's The Personnel Group, as well as two days at Longhurst Mechanical in Teatree Avenue.
With help from the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Bryce is also living independently.
He has two carers through the scheme who check in on him each day, making sure he's keeping up-to-date with life at home, paying bills, doing his washing, cooking up meals and much more.
It's a life Bryce said he loved, joking with his former principal and teacher Carly Rae that he "doesn't miss school at all".
"Getting his NDIS plan up and running towards the end of year 12 was really important and it's going really well so far," Mrs Rae said.
"He's working five days and week and he just loves it.
"We're really proud of him."
Bryce was able to take time out of a busy day at Longhurst Mechanical recently and chat with us about his work.
"I love it here ... I get to learn so much," he said.
"It's really fun."
Some of Bryce's jobs at Longhurst Mechanical include cleaning up around the workshop, as well as getting hands on under the supervision of business, according to owner Quinten Longhurst.
Mr Longhurst encouraged other businesses in town not to shy away from taking on an employee under the NDIS scheme.
"I think some people might be a bit scared to start with, but there's no need to be," he said.
"We love having Bryce here."
Anne Baker from the Benevolent Society co-ordinates Bryce's NDIS plan, while John Pattison, who also drives the school bus at Gralee has taken on a carer and buddy-at-large role with the young resident.
The next goal is to have Bryce getting out and about in more social settings.
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