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Bullying. No way!

School communities around Australia can increase understanding about the issues surrounding bullying, harassment and violence, hear others' stories, find out about resources, and share strategies and success stories across the nation.

http://www.bullyingnoway.com.au/

Career information centres

Career Information Centres provide free specialist advice to all Australians on education, training and employment opportunities.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/career-information-centres

Concessions finder [SA]

A range of concessions is available from the South Australian Government. Find information on concessions and entitlements you may be eligible for by selecting one or more of the available options.

http://www.dfc.sa.gov.au/concessions/

Course finder - search for higher education courses

Use the Course Finder to search for courses offered by approved Australian universities and higher education providers. The Course Finder allows you to compare courses by provider, approximate course fees and entry cut-offs.

http://australia.gov.au/service/course-finder-search-for-higher-education-courses-across-australia

Cybersmart

Cybersmart provides activities, resources and practical advice to help young kids, kids, teens and parents safely enjoy the online world. Cybersmart also offers training and resources for schools and materials for library staff.

http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/

Do it yourself science

Try your hand at exciting experiments and activities at home or at school with everyday equipment. Mix some slime, build a rocket or make sultanas dance!

http://www.csiro.au/resources/DIYScience.html

Drinking Nightmare

The National Youth Alcohol campaign 'Drinking nightmare' aims to contribute, along with a range of initiatives, to a reduction in harms associated with drinking to intoxication by young Australians.

http://www.drinkingnightmare.gov.au/

Driver licence [Qld]

Depending on what you want to drive, you will need a certain kind of licence. The type of licence you can apply for also depends on your age and experience. Information about Queensland car, motorbike and heavy vehicle licences is available from this page.

http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Licensing/Getting-a-licence.aspx

International scholarships for Australians to study overseas

In addition to the Endeavour Awards, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) provides a financial contribution towards a number of other scholarships which enable Australians to study overseas. There are also scholarships sponsored by foreign governments and other international organisations.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/international/endeavourawards/pages/otherscholarships.aspx

Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER)

The Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) provides a subsidy for schools travelling more than 150 kilometres to visit the national capital as part of a civics and citizenship education excursion. The rebate is available for year 4 to year 12 students and is paid on a per student basis at rates varying according to the distance travelled.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/Schooling/ParliamentandCivicsEducationRebate%28PACER%29/Pages/ParliamentandCivicsEducationRebate.aspx

Questacon Smart Moves

The Questacon Smart Moves Program is a travelling outreach program that promotes cutting-edge research, new ideas and entrepreneurship in science, engineering and technology for students, particularly those in years 9-12.

http://smartmoves.questacon.edu.au/

Science Clubs & Programs

CSIRO's clubs and programs give everyone an opportunity to become involved in science. Join Double Helix Science Club, watch science television, or try some hands-on science at home.

http://www.csiro.au/org/Science-Clubs-Programs.html

Study assist

Information for students about Australian Government assistance for financing tertiary study. Includes links to study options, subsidised fees and government loans (HELP), loan repayments, scholarships and additional student income support options such as Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY, Austudy, Rent Assistance and Fares Allowance.

http://www.studyassist.gov.au

Study Overseas

Studying overseas as part of your university or vocational course brings a range of benefits that you will enjoy long after you complete your studies. International study enriches your academic or training experience through exposure to different teaching styles and environments, a diversity of students and new places to live and travel.

http://www.studyoverseas.gov.au/

Studying - Under 25's

Learning doesn't have to stop when you leave school. Read about getting organised to pay for your education so that you have time and energy left over for your learning. Includes information about student costs, fee and income support, studying and working, studying and superannuation.

http://www.moneysmart.gov.au/tools-and-resources/information-for/under-25s/studying?referrer=understandingmoney.gov.au

Under 25's - You and your money

Learn how to manage your money so that you can do the things you want. Includes links to tools and quizzes to help Under 25's with personal finances.

http://moneysmart.gov.au/tools-and-resources/information-for/under-25s

VET FEE-HELP

VET FEE-HELP is a student loan scheme for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector that is part of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). VET FEE-HELP assists eligible students undertaking certain VET courses of study (diploma, advanced diploma, graduate certificate and graduate diploma courses) with an approved VET provider, to pay for all or part of their tuition costs.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Programs/Support/VetFeeHelp/Pages/default.aspx

Year 12 - What Next?

Year 12 - What Next? is a guide to help Year 12 students plan their post-school education and training. It tells you about working life in the future, course options and other places where you can get planning help and advice.

http://www.year12whatnext.gov.au/

Related

Australian Government Coat of Arms and australia.gov.au - Your Connection With Government- Print Version