These organisations in each state will give you support in finding and continuing the education that is right for you.
Centrelink – Youth Allowance
Find out about financial assistance that may be available to you while you are studying.
Going to Uni Help
Information on all the things you need to know about going to university.
HECS Help
Find out more about going to uni, and the financial side of it.
JET
Information about apprenticeships and traineeships.
JPET
JPET helps people aged between 15 and 21 who face personal and social barriers to employment, education or community participation.
My Future
Information about jobs, education and scholarships.
YETI
Financial support for some education needs for young people.
NT
Gap Youth Centre Aboriginal Corporation
Youth Pathways provides mentoring and support to young people aged 13 – 19 years to assist with the successful transition through school, VET and alternative/further education and preparation to work.
91 -93 Gap Road
Alice Springs NT 0870
www.gyc.org.au
Job Placement Employment and Training (JPET)
The Darwin Skills Development Scheme, part of the JPET Program, helps young people aged15 – 21 who may have personal and social difficulties. JPET can give young people advice and support in fining a place to live, to sort out finances, deal with difficult issues, stay at school, get into training or find a job.
17 Chapman Road
Nightcliff NT 0810
Call: 08 8948 9999
Email: dsds.ys@octa4.net.au
Outreach Education Program
Young women who have left school because they are pregnant or have a baby can come and study years 8 to 12 at the centre with childcare available on site. Study is done externally through the NT Open Education Centre and YWCA assists with fees.
Family Resource Centre
Driver Avenue
Driver NT 0830
Call: 08 8932 6866 (900am – 430pm)
Email: parpss@ywcaofdarwin.org.au
Vic
Infoexchange
Infoxchange Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that works for social justice and social equality by empowering people through access to technology. They provide information about a range of issues, including education and employment.
VTAC
Information about courses offered at universities and TAFE’s.
William Angliss TAFE
William Angliss Institute offers a number of programs for young people who are seeking an alternative to mainstream school. They have a range of programs that allow young people to pursue Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs, both as an alternative to, or as a part of, their secondary school studies.
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