Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships are a stepping stone to ongoing employment or further education and training, and a great way to get a head start in the career you want. The Australian Apprenticeships site tells you everything you need to know about apprenticeships, and the benefits of combining practical work and training.

http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/

Australian Apprenticeships Access Programme

The Australian Apprenticeships Access Program provides job seekers who experience barriers to skilled employment, with pre-vocational training, support and assistance to obtain and maintain an Australian Apprenticeship.

https://accesstraining.deewr.gov.au/

Australian Government ICT Entry-level Programs

If you are looking for a challenge, can work as part of a team and have a keen interest in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), then kick start your ICT career as an Apprentice or Cadet in the Australian Government!

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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

OzHelp Foundation

The OzHelp Foundation is a not for profit, community based mental health support organisation with a focus on suicide prevention in industry workplaces.

https://ozhelp.org.au/

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/

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

The Real Game

The Real Game Series is a collection of six levels of experiential, engaging and highly effective programs to help students see the relevance of their programs of study to their future career plans.

http://www.curriculumpress.edu.au/the-real-game

Youth.gov.au

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

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