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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Career planning
Education pathways
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Job search
Mental health at work
Mental health while studying
Money & finances
Resumes & cover letters
Skills for the workplace
Study tips
managing family work and study expectations - hearing from multicultural young people
Our family and cultural values are an important part of our identity. They often shape our motivations, goals and sense of direction, and the opinions and expectations of family can…
face-to-face, online learning or on-the-job?
When you’re thinking about study or training, it’s not just what you learn, but how you learn. The right approach can make it easier to stay engaged and keep moving…
Work & study support
headspace work and study Programs support young people with everything education and employment related. From finding your first job to deciding what to study, we can help.
understanding your options after finishing secondary school
If you aren’t sure what’s next after walking out of the school gates or didn’t get the year 12 results you wanted, it’s important to know you have options.
study pathways and education options
Want to grow your skills but unsure of the next step? Here’s how to keep learning, earning and building a future that fits you.
how to finance your studies
Once you've chosen the course you'd like to do, you need to make sure that you're able to cover the expenses of the course fees and your living costs while…
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Work & Study action plan
Reflect on the tools you need to reach your work and study goals.
mind & money
Feeling stressed about the cost of living in Australia? Check out videos, resources and support services for young people to improve financial wellbeing.