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.

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/st_index.htm

Australian Youth Forum

The Australian Youth Forum (AYF) is run by the Australian Government as a communication channel between the Government, young people and the organisations that work with, for and on behalf of young people. The AYF engages young people through this website, and also in person at forums and community activities. It brings young people, the youth sector and the Australian Government closer together, and gives them an opportunity to be heard.

http://www.youth.gov.au/ayf

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/

Links to useful information for individuals and communities - youth

Community.gov.au is a portal to information for individuals and community organisations across Australia. In this section you will find links to information on issues relating to or about young people.

http://www.community.gov.au/Internet/MFMC/community.nsf/pages/section?opendocument&Section=Youth

Money tips for young people

Our new youth portal has real-life stories, quizzes and lots of tips and information about money.

http://www.fido.gov.au/fido/fido.nsf/byheadline/Young+Investor?openDocument

Myfuture: Australia's career information service

Myfuture.edu.au is an interactive, online career exploration service aimed at all Australians wishing to explore their career options, with a particular emphasis on 16 to 24 year old students. It helps you see possibilities in the world of work, identify your own interests and skill areas, set career goals and plan to achieve them.

http://www.myfuture.edu.au/

National Youth Week

National Youth Week (NYW) provides a platform to reach young people aged 12 to 25 in every Australian State and Territory. National Youth Week is coordinated by the Youth Bureau of the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) in collaboration with the Departments responsible for youth affairs in all States and Territories.

http://www.youthweek.com/

Register for Medicare online services

Register for Medicare online services.

http://australia.gov.au/service/medicare-register-for-online-services

Travelbug.gov.au

Information aimed at Australian travellers to help plan your overseas trip including information on quarantine requirements. You also get shopping tips, travel and packing checklists, information on duty free, currency converter, travel news and much more.

http://www.travelbug.gov.au/

Wise Up to IT

Wise Up to IT explores the lives of four young people and their experiences on the Internet. Four situations. Four victims. Four stories. Many strategies. The website contains video footage for youth as well as other advice and resources.

http://www.wiseuptoit.com.au/

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/

Young Endeavour Youth Scheme

The Young Endeavour Youth Scheme aims to provide any young Australian with an opportunity for personal development through a safely conducted 'adventure under sail' on board Australia's sail training flagship Young Endeavour.

http://www.youngendeavour.gov.au/

Youth

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations provides services and programs for young people. This page links to information about the various services and programs.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/Youth/Pages/default.aspx

Youth.gov.au

Youth.gov.au is the central hub of government information for young people.

http://www.youth.gov.au/

Youthbeyondblue

Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health problems experienced by young people. Often, the symptoms aren't recognised and therefore young people don't get the help that's needed. If you think you, or someone you know, may have depression or anxiety you can get help now by calling Beyondblue Info line on 1300 22 4636.

http://www.youthbeyondblue.com/