Young People

School and Beyond

The School A to Z website has a technology section and includes Ten cybersafety tips every parent should know, managing cyberbullying and privacy on Facebook.
A pamphlet Alcohol: Celebrations and supply, Information for parents offers practical suggestions for hosting celebrations and provides information about the laws relating to the supply of alcohol to young people, drinking and driving, and proof of age. Sufficient copies will be provided to schools for parents of Year 12 school leavers.
Thinking about going to University? Visit Going to University

Search the Course Finder for courses offered by eligible Australian higher education providers (universities and other institutions). Find out about the cost and the minimum entrance requirements. Get a copy of the brochure.
Reach Out! has developed fact sheets to help you deal with school, uni and study, including coping with exam stress and managing your time effectively.
The Department of Education and Training website has links to information about subsidies, grants and allowances for students, including Abstudy and Youth Allowance.
The Adult Migrant English Service provides language and literacy tuition for adults learning English as a second language.
Not sure what you want to do after the HSC? Year 12 What Next? is a guide to help Year 12 students plan their future.
The NSW Cultural Exchange Programs in Schools provides support for all NSW schools interested in conducting a cultural exchange program. It is designed to facilitate intra-state exchanges between schools with different student populations in NSW.
AMP and NATSEM have released a report What price the clever country? which focuses on Australian tertiary students in Australia. The report outlines who they are, how they meet the costs of living while the study and how their HECS debts get repaid.

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