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

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

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.

http://www.goingtouni.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

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 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.

http://www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au/youthpathways/

Youth.gov.au

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

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