I'm a young person

If you are a young person aged between 12-25 and need information relating to general mental health, physical health, work & study and alcohol and other drugs, this section is designed for you.

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know your workplace rights

In Australia, we have minimum conditions of employment called the National Employment Standards that apply to all employees covered by the national workplace relations system.

how to make a career plan template

Making a career plan is a bit like planning a road trip from one place to another. On a road trip, we need a map showing where we want to…

what career or job suits me?

It's important to know as much detail as you can about different careers and jobs, and about your own talents and interests so that you can match them against each…

mental health in the workplace

Mental health challenges can throw a curveball into different parts of our lives, like school, hanging out with friends, and even work. But don't sweat it—there's help available.

Other employment services and supports

There are many federal and state government programs that can help support young people get into a job and stay in the workforce. Many are run through community based organisations,…

writing a resume

To be successful in getting a job is knowing the best way to go about it, and making the most of the opportunity when you do have a job interview.

working on your mental and emotional health

It’s very important to stay mentally and emotionally healthy while you are studying, so that you will have the best learning experience, and make the most of your abilities.

study pathways and education options

There are many ways to learn, from university degrees, to short intense courses, to job training and more.