Commonwealth scholarships

The Commonwealth Scholarships Program was introduced to assist students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from rural and regional areas and Indigenous students, with costs associated with higher education. To be eligible applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Programs/StudentSupport/CommonwealthScholarships/Pages/Home.aspx

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

Studying or training

Payments and services are available to support people who are studying or planning to study, families and carers of students and people undertaking training or Australian apprenticeships.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/subjects/studying-and-training

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.

http://www.youngcarers.net.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/