Youth & Students' Payments & Services
The Source
The Source aims to encourage young people between the ages 12 and 25 to get involved in their community, and provides a number of vehicles through which young people can access the Government and provide input into Government policy and programs. the source also provides a wide range of information to help young Australians make important life decisions.
Are you Studying or Training?
Centrelink study and training index to information about payments, claim forms, services and programs, publications, and accommodation issues for people who want to study or train for a job.
Commonwealth Scholarships Programme
The Commonwealth Scholarships Programme was introduced to assist students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from rural and regional areas and Indigenous students, who are Australian citizens or holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas, with costs associated with higher education.
Going to Uni: higher education for students in Australia
This site provides information about higher education, as well as sections on fees, loans and scholarships, courses and providers, resources and overseas study. It also incorporates a Course Search, representing courses offered across Australia, and myUniAssist, a secure portal where students can log in to check their entitlements and loan balances.
JobJuice
JobJuice.gov.au is run by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and helps young Australians who are looking for work and thinking about their future. The site is broken down into three core sections: At school, Choosing a direction, and Get that job. So whatever stage you're at, you can easily find information to help you.
Links to Useful Information for Individuals and Communities - Youth
Community.gov.au is a portal to information relevant to individuals and community organisations across Australia. On this part of the Community Portal you will find links to information on issues relating to or about young people.
Young Carers
The Young Carers website, produced and funded by the Australian Government Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, provides information, contacts and support for young carers, parents, and primary teachers.
Youth
The Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs provides services and programs for young people. This page links to information about the various services and programs.
Youth Pathways
Under Youth Pathways, eligible young people will receive services which include personal one-on-one assistance to help work out strengths, goals and the barriers getting in the way; individual support and guidance to help overcome barriers, and support to achieve their goals. Also provides other services aimed at better equipping young people to successfully make the transition through school and from school to further education, training or employment.
