Post School

It is important to start to prepare for life after school while you are still at school.

There are many tools and information sources to help you to start thinking and planning on what you are going to do, what you are going to need to enter the next phase of your life.

School Leavers Information Kit

As you make your next move, the School Leavers Information Kit can help you uncover all the education, training, and employment options available to you.

Life after school – what will you do next?

Life after school can be full of exciting opportunities. The School Leavers Information Kit (SLIK) can help you make the next move. You might discover new passions, develop valuable skills or learn more about what you want out of life.

We know change can be challenging, but there are countless pathways for you to explore. Let us help you discover what’s out there as you make your next move.

Click here to discover more.

Money & Youth Allowance

Centrelink has payments for students and trainees to help you with the costs of doing uni, TAFE or an apprenticeship.

If you’re doing full-time study or an Australian Apprenticeship, you might get Youth Allowance as a student. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student or full time Australian Apprentice, you might get ABSTUDY.

If you’re looking for work after school, maybe including part-time study, you might get Youth Allowance as a job seeker.

See what payments and services you can get using the Payment and Service Finder. You can even get an estimate of how much your fortnightly payment could be. To get an estimate, you’ll need to enter in information like your parents’ income and where you’ll be living.

Even if you’re not quite sure what course you’ll do next year, apply early. You can apply up to 13 weeks before your course starts. This way you’re more likely to have your payment when you need it.

Locate or apply for your USI number

If you’re at university, TAFE or doing other nationally recognised training, you need a USI. Without one, you can’t get Commonwealth financial assistance or your qualification or statement of attainment.

Click here to apply for or find your USI number.

First Nations

If you are indigenous you may wish to consider looking into scholarships and pathways that may be available to you.

• Indigenous Careers
• ADF Careers
• Qld Police Service Recruiting
• Indigenous Employment Australia
• Indigenous Employment Programs

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