Careers News
Life After Secondary School
It has come to the time of year where the last days of school are looming and thoughts are focused on what ‘life after Secondary School’ holds. The options are many and it is probably a good time to explore those options: further study, at university or tafe, a trade or apprenticeship, entering the workforce or it might be the year that the world opens up after COVID and a Gap year might be something you are thinking of.
Volunteering is also a good option if you have not made up your mind, or are thinking of taking a break.
Volunteering offers many benefits like gaining skills and experience in an area of interest, the opportunity to meet new people, create professional networks, participate in hobbies and passions, without a cost. Then there is the good feeling of making a difference and giving back to the community, while experiencing these benefits.
When leaving school there are some agencies and services that may be of use, where information can be accessed to assist you with your searches or support with your plans.
Check out these websites for extra information:
Manningham Youth Employment Program
Whether you are planning on further studies or doing a VET subject, you may be entitled to financial assistance. Visit Study Assist to get more information.
https://www.studyassist.gov.au/while-youre-studying/what-am-i-eligible
https://www.studyassist.gov.au/need-more-information/help-videos
Extra financial help while you study
Support Services that Students, Australian Apprentices and Trainees can receive.
Centrelink Help Youth Allowance
Financial help if you’re 24 or younger and a full-time student or Australian Apprentice, or 21 or younger and looking for work or are sick.
The Doncaster Careers website has more information about financial support options:
https://doncastercareers.com/money-and-youth-allowance
Scholarships and Payments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students or Australian Apprentices.
Donna McKinlay
Careers Department
Please view the following pdf to see Important Dates for Year 12 Students regarding results and tertiary applications.
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Vanessa Ramsay
Career Development Coordinator