Youth and students' payments and services
Commonwealth scholarships
The Commonwealth Scholarships Program (CSP) assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from rural and regional areas, with costs associated with higher education.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/HigherEducation/StudentSupport/CommonwealthScholarships/Pages/default.aspx
Express Plus Students
iPhone, iPod, iPad and Android - Offers students and Australian apprentices a simple way to do their Centrelink business on the go using their iPhone. Connecting with Centrelink just go easier.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/enablers/centrelink/centrelink-online-services/express-plus-student-mobile-app
Students and trainees
Payments and services are available to support people who are undertaking approved studies or training, or planning to undertake approved studies or training.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/themes/students-and-trainees
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/
Young Carers
The Young Carers website provides contacts and support for children and young people, families and primary teachers. Their respite and information services program assists young carers to complete their education.
http://www.youngcarers.net.au/
Youth
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations index page for youth. Includes links to information about various services and programs.
http://deewr.gov.au/youth
Youth.gov.au
Youth.gov.au is the central hub of government information for young people.
http://www.youth.gov.au/
