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Rowan Ramsey MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR GREY 2020 Resource Guide for School Leavers
Front cover picture
Rowan is pictured with school leaders from Clare High School
Left to Right: George Cook, Ashley White, Jasmine Lawrie
The Electorate of Grey
covers almost 93% of South Australia
The material in this resource guide is made available for the purpose of providing access to government information and not as
professional advice. Before relying on the material, users should obtain appropriate professional advice relevant to their particular
circumstances to evaluate its accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance for their purposes. Some material in this resource guide
may include or summarise views, standards or recommendations of third parties. The inclusion of such material is not an endorsement
by the Commonwealth of that material and not an indication of the Commonwealth’s commitment to any particular course of action.
Links provided to internet sites are provided for the user’s convenience and do not constitute endorsement of the information at those
sites. The contents of this resource guide are based on information and advice as at the date of compilation, 2020.
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Dear School Leaver
Congratulations on your impending graduation!
Graduation from high school marks a new and exciting phase in your life as you take on the responsibilities and
challenges of adulthood. Your family and teachers are proud of what you have been able to achieve with
commitment and perseverance to your studies and the greater school community.
In Australia we enjoy the privilege of a rounded and balanced educational system. We are fortunate to have principals
and teaching staff in our region dedicated to ensuring you are leaving school with the skills you will need for the next
part of your life, so you can live, work and contribute as a well-balanced and responsible citizen of our great country.
Your life will continue to be a learning journey, constantly adapting to our fast changing world, built on the basis of the
importance of mainstream values such as hard work, tolerance, persistence and the respect for others I know your
parents and teachers have impressed upon you.
I trust you will find the information in this guide helpful. I also encourage you to enrol to vote if you have not yet done
so.
I sincerely wish you a happy and successful future with whatever career you choose. Life is an exciting challenge,
full of choices and opportunities. Seek counsel, take advice, back your own judgement and live your dreams.
Please contact my office if I can be of any further assistance.
Yours sincerely
Rowan Ramsey MP
Federal Member for Grey
Your views are important to me
So if you have any feedback on this guide, or or ideas on information that would be helpful to other
school leavers, please contact me at:
Port Pirie Office: Kadina Office: Whyalla Office:
104 Ellen Street 43 Taylor Street 45a Playford Avenue
Port Pirie SA 5540 Kadina SA 5554 Whyalla SA 5600
P: 8633 1744 P: 8821 4366 P: 8645 4255
P: 1300 301 742 P: 1300 301 651
www.rowanramsey.com.au rowan.ramsey.mp@aph.gov.au @RowanRamseyMP
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Contents
Exploring Opportunities .................................................................................. 1
My Future www.myfuture.edu.au .................................................................. 1
Job Outlook .................................................................................................... 1
Job Guide........................................................................................................ 2
Career Expos .................................................................................................. 2
Future Ready .................................................................................................. 2
ADF Cadets, Defence Force and Defence Force Gap Year.......................... 3
Education and Training Options .................................................................... 4
Australian Qualifications ................................................................................ 4
Vocational Education and Training (VET) ...................................................... 4
Course Seeker ................................................................................................ 5
My Skills .......................................................................................................... 5
Education and Training Providers ................................................................. 5
Technical and Further Education (TAFE) ...................................................... 5
Private Registered Training Organisations ................................................... 5
Adult and Community Education (ACE) Sector ............................................. 5
Universities .................................................................................................... 6
Courses at Regional Universities .................................................................. 6
Applying for University ................................................................................... 6
Study Assist .................................................................................................... 6
South Australian Universities ........................................................................ 7
Accommodation, Renting and Living............................................................. 8
Adelaide Student Hostels .............................................................................. 8
Renting............................................................................................................ 9
Finding a Property .......................................................................................... 9
Essential Services .......................................................................................... 10
Work while you Learn ..................................................................................... 11
Australian Apprenticeships ............................................................................ 11
Australian Apprentices with a Disability and Job Access ............................ 11
School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship .............................................. 12
Pre-Apprenticeships ....................................................................................... 12
Indigenous Apprenticeships Programme ..................................................... 12
Trade Support Loans ..................................................................................... 13
Living Away From Home Allowance............................................................... 13
Travel and Accommodation Allowance and TAFE Accommodation ............ 13
WorkReady ..................................................................................................... 13
Literacy and Numeracy .................................................................................. 14
Australian Apprenticeship Access Program.................................................. 14
Group Training ............................................................................................... 14
Internship Placements .................................................................................. 15
Empowering Youth and Transition to Work .................................................. 15
Community and Volunteer Work ................................................................... 15
Youth Jobs PaTH ............................................................................................ 15
Finding Employment ...................................................................................... 16
Foundation for young Australians. ................................................................ 16
Launch into Work. .......................................................................................... 16
Job Outlook ..................................................................................................... 16
National Work Experience Programme ......................................................... 17
Wage Subsidies .............................................................................................. 17
Generation Success ....................................................................................... 17
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Job Services Australia ............................................................................................... 18
Starting a business ................................................................................................... 18
NEIS ............................................................................................................................ 18
Finding Employment ........................................................................................ 19
What to include in a resume......................................................................... 19
The interview .................................................................................................. 20
Work and Your Rights……………………………………………………………………………21
In the workplace ............................................................................................ 21
Equal opportunity employment ..................................................................... 21
Disability Rights ............................................................................................. 21
Sexual Discrimination .................................................................................... 22
Occupational Health and Safety ................................................................... 22
Financial and Other Support ......................................................................... 23
Services Australia (Centrelink) ...................................................................... 23
Youth Allowance ............................................................................................. 23
Independent Youth Allowance ...................................................................... 23
Parental income and assets test .................................................................. 24
Income Bank .................................................................................................. 24
Personal income and assets test ................................................................. 24
Youth Allowance Rates .................................................................................. 24
Rent Assistance ............................................................................................. 24
Health Care Card ........................................................................................... 24
myGov ............................................................................................................. 25
Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) ................................................. 25
Repaying your HELP Debts ............................................................................ 25
VET Student Loans ........................................................................................ 26
SA Fee Help .................................................................................................... 25
Scholarships................................................................................................... 25
Tertiary Access payment ............................................................................... 25
Student Start up Loans ................................................................................. 27
Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships................................................ 27
ABSTUDY and AUSTUDY ................................................................................ 27
Indigenous Youth Programmes ..................................................................... 27
Young Carer Bursary Programme. ................................................................ 27
Additional Information ................................................................................... 28
Enrolling to Vote ............................................................................................. 28
Tax File Number ............................................................................................. 28
Medicare Australia ......................................................................................... 28
Private Health Insurance ............................................................................... 29
Australian Organ Donor Register .................................................................. 29
Donating Blood .............................................................................................. 29
Return to Work ............................................................................................... 29
Mental Health ................................................................................................ 30
Headspace and Black Dog Institute. ............................................................ 30
Gambling ........................................................................................................ 30
Managing your Finances, Banking and Credit Cards ................................... 30
Credit Cards, Money Smart, TrackMySPEND ............................................... 31
Getting your Licence ...................................................................................... 32
Your Civil Rights ............................................................................................. 32
Leaving Home ................................................................................................ 32
Social Networking and Online Scams ........................................................... 33
Country Education Foundation. .................................................................... 33
Unique Student Identifier .............................................................................. 33
Heywire ........................................................................................................... 33
Useful Website………………………………………………………..Inside and Rear Cover
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Exploring
Opportunities
There are many pathways from school that
can lead to rewarding careers. It is important
to remember that people can move between pathways
and are not locked into one occupation or education level.
It is easy to move from work to study, TAFE to university, or from an Australian
Apprenticeship into a long-term professional career.
After school most young people choose between:
• Continuing a further education and training programme through vocational education and training or university
• Undertaking an Australian Apprenticeship
• Finding employment
• Participating in community or volunteer work
• Starting a business
This is an exciting time! You have almost finished school and are about to start your
post–school life. You may have a career path in mind or perhaps you are still a little
unsure of which direction you want to take.
A good starting point can be to talk to your careers teacher. Remember these teachers are there to help and are a
great place to start if you are not sure which career pathway to take. Another great resource is “myfuture”.
After Year 12 - myfuture – what next?
www.myfuture.edu.au
myfuture is a national, online career exploration and information system. Log on to myfuture to create your own
personal profile that can help you to identify a range of career options. You can:
• Find out more about yourself, your skills, interests, values and aspirations
• Discover what occupations suit you
• Learn about the world of work
• Explore your creativity and enterprise skills
• Plan your career pathway and set goals
• Get career insights
• Check out courses
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Exploring
Opportunities
myfuture - what next?
www.myfuture.edu.au Job Outlook Future Ready - Schooltowork
myfuture is a great resource for Future Ready is a National Career
students who are thinking about their Education Strategy to help students and
post-school options. The portal has parents make more informed decisions
tips and ideas on a wide range of about career options after school and
options available after Year 12 where a vocational education and training
including: (VET) qualification can take them.
Job Outlook is a careers and labour
market research information site
• Future work opportunities It ensures every student in every school
providing information on over 350
• Post-school education and have access to high-quality career
training occupations. It provides a wealth of
education to help make a successful
• Working while you learn information such as job prospects,
transition from school to further
• The benefits of education and weekly earnings and vacancies.
education, training, work or a
training There are several links to reports
combination of these.
about each job pathway. It can help
to give you a starting point for
You can also find out about: For more information visit
making decisions about your career.
You can get information about what www.schooltowork.employment.gov.a
• Occupations
• Industries specific jobs involve and a list of u/
• Where to get funding, grants and personal requirements and the There are several links to resources and
scholarships necessary education and training. other websites such as the National
• Online vacancies To access Job Outlook visit Careers Institute under the Parents and
• Volunteer opportunities www.joboutlook.gov.au/ Carers tab.
• Support agencies
• Australian Apprenticeships
• Post-school education and Career E xpos
training courses Additional Career Information
• Education and training providers Each year in Australia, career expos
• Employment conditions, The Australian Government provides a
are held in major cities and regional
employment trends and where range of career information pamphlets
the jobs are centres. They are great places to
and booklets which cover job searching,
speak directly with employers, learn
skills identification and information for
more about potential training and
For more information visit parents.
further education options and
www.myfuture.edu.au access resources and career For more information visit
planning support. www.employment.gov.au
Career expos provide the opportunity
for you to talk with people from
different industries and explore
possible career and employment
pathways through advice from the
industry experts, training providers,
government departments and
education organisations.
For more information about career
expos in your area visit
www.careersemploymentexpo.com.au/
to see what events are happening near
you.
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Exploring
Opportunities
Australian Defence Force Cadets
The Australian Defence Force Cadets (ADFC) is a community-based youth development organisation open to young men and
women aged between 12 to 20 years of age. As a cadet you learn leadership, team building and survival skills, at the same time
experiencing what life is like in the Navy, Army or Air Force. There are units in several country areas and these can be located by
visiting www.cadetnet.gov.au
Australian Defence Force Gap Year and Cyber Gap Programs
The Defence Force Gap Year Program gives young Australians the chance to experience an exciting and rewarding role with the
Australian Defence Force between high school and higher education. Once successful applicants have completed basic recruit
and trade specific training, they will then be immersed in the ADF lifestyle while continuing to learn on the job, developing their
skills and all whilst being paid a great salary. It’s a unique opportunity to get a feel for a career in the Australian Defence Force,
however there are other short-term roles which may also be worth considering.
The Cyber Gap program is open to those already studying or currently enrolling in a cyber-related qualification. Defence can offer
a valuable insight into how you can protect Australia’s online systems and information whilst enhancing your cyber skills.
For more information visit
www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/gap-year or call 13 19 01
or for the Cyber Gap Program www.dta.gov.au/help-and-advice/learning-and-development/start-your-digital-career-
government/australian-defence-force-cyber-gap-program
Australian Defence Force
The Navy, Army and Air Force offer a range of challenging and worthwhile careers, with promotional opportunities and job
security. You will also receive the very best training to earn qualifications that in many cases are recognised Australia wide - all
whilst being paid. Before you can be accepted into the ADF you will need to pass a number of medical tests to ensure you are in
peak physical condition and able to serve to your maximum capability.
Joining the ADF
You can apply to join the Australian Defence Force online at www.defencejobs.gov.au/joining/ or by calling
13 19 01. Successful applicants to the Australian Defence Force must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. All
communications with the ADF are conducted in English, including the 13 19 01 call centre and the entire defence jobs website.
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Education and
Training Options
Australian Qualifications Vocational Education Australian School-based Apprenticeships
and Training (VET) provide the option of starting an
To get a job in some areas you need to Australian Apprenticeship while still at
school and you can actually earn a wage
have a qualification or be working Vocational education and training is
as you work and study – keeping your
towards a qualification. If you participate competency-based and directly job
options open after finishing school.
in formal learning, you are likely to be related. The VET system provides training
For more information visit
working towards a qualification. for around 4 Million students annually in a
Myskills.gov.au/more/about/#
There are several levels of qualifications wide range of workplace skills and
available in Australia. Qualifications that knowledge-based competencies for many aboutVet
are recognised across Australia meet different occupations. VET provides
requirements as set out by the employment opportunities for learners Commonwealth
Australian Qualifications Framework and a skilled workforce for employers.
(commonly known as the AQF). This
Scholarships Program
Courses are offered through:
framework is a national system for • TAFE institutes for Young Australians
schools, vocational education and • Secondary schools
training and the higher education sector • Commercial training providers The Program provides
and links qualifications together across • Industry organisations scholarships to successful
the education and training system. • Australian School-based applicants of up to $5,000 a
Apprenticeships
year to undertake an approved
• Community training providers
The table below shows the AQF • Agricultural colleges course of study in one of 10
qualifications: For more • Universities regional areas experiencing high
information visit • Adult and community training youth unemployment. The
www.aqf.edu.au providers scholarships target occupations
You can obtain nationally recognised identified in projected growth
qualifications in areas as varied as industries and in-demand
aviation, aged care, building and occupations within each region.
construction, hairdressing, children’s Scholarship recipients will also
services, car repairs, earth science, complete a 20-day paid
plumbing and nursing. internship and receive an
Many schools offer ‘VET in school’ additional $3,000. For more
courses that count towards both the
information visit
senior secondary certificate and a
nationally recognised vocational www.employment.gov.au/common
qualification. wealth-scholarships-program-
young-australians
School Vocational Education and Higher Education
Training (VET)
Senior Secondary Certificates of Vocational Graduate Diploma Doctoral Degree
Education Plus Vocational Graduate Certificate Masters Degree
Certificate III Advanced Diploma Graduate Diploma
Certificate II Diploma Bachelor Degree
Certificate I Certificate IV Associate Degree
Advanced Diploma
Diploma
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Education and
Training Options
improved access to study options
Private Higher Education
particularly for regional students.
For more information visit Providers
www.courseseeker.edu.au
There are approximately 4,000 private
My Skills Technical and Further Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)
in Australia offering nationally recognised
Australia’s online directory of training. Education (TAFE) training. RTOs may be business colleges,
Visit My Skills to connect to training secretarial colleges, computer training
organisations. You can At TAFEs throughout Australia there centres and industry-based training
• Search for a training organisation are over 5,000 courses available at centres.
or qualification approximately 500 campuses that RTOs provide training from Certificate
• Find out about the training can prepare you for your first job, I to Advanced Diploma in a wide
experiences of others retraining or further study. range of fields, such as beauty therapy,
• View statistics on student outcomes hospitality, travel, business, computing,
• View statistics on training There are currently six levels of music, aviation, childcare, art and design,
organisations courses: Certificates Level I–IV, naturopathy and languages.
Diploma and Advanced Diploma. TAFE If you are signing up with a training
For more information visit
www.myskills.gov.au training programmes are recognised at provider, ensure they are registered and
state, territory and national levels. A reputable. If you are eligible for income
small number of TAFE institutes also support payments ensure the
QILT
offer higher education courses, such organisation is recognised by the
The QILT website helps you compare as Bachelor Degrees, Graduate Department of Human Services. For
student experience and employment Certificates and Graduate Diplomas, in more information visit the National
outcomes data from Australian higher selected fields of study. Training Information Service
education institutions. Create your www.training.gov.au/Search/SearchO
own shortlist to compare different TAFE also offers labour market
study areas and institutions. rganisation
courses, entry and bridging courses,
adult and community education
For more information visit Adult and Community
www.QILT.edu.au classes and small business
management courses.
Education (ACE) Sector
Course Seeker Adult and Community Education (ACE)
For more information visit the Education
centres include neighbourhood houses,
Course Seeker provides information and Training Providers section of
on more than 7,000 higher schools, non-government adult education
myfuture
education courses. Prospective providers and community centres. They
or visit www.tafesa.edu.au
students can make informed provide a wide range of short courses and
decisions about future study options programmes. Some ACE centres are also
by accessing information from right or visit a TAFE in your local community: Registered Training Organisations and
across Australia in a nationally There are a number of campuses offer pre-vocational and vocational
consistent and comparable format. including the following locations: training.
This interactive, searchable website Ceduna, APY Lands, Clare, Coober Pedy, For more information contact Adult
displays course information, entry Kadina, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Port Learning Australia (ALA) on
requirements, admission processes Lincoln and Whyalla.
and student satisfaction and (03) 9689 8623 or visit www.ala.asn.au
graduate survey results giving
5Universities To find a Tertiary Admissions Centre in
Uni Hub Spencer Gulf
Universities offer a wide range of general Uni Hub Spencer Gulf is a not-for-profit,
another state or territory visit the
and specific courses at undergraduate Australian Conference of Tertiary community-owned and driven tertiary
level (Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Admissions Centres at education facility which brings
Bachelor Degree) and postgraduate level www.actac.edu.au/ educational opportunities to people in
(Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, the Spencer Gulf region. The Port Pirie
In South Australia:
Masters Degree and Doctoral Degree). campus opened in 2019 with the Port
South Australian Tertiary Admissions
Universities also run bridging and tertiary Centre (SATAC), Augusta campus opening in 2020.
preparation courses that can help you 104 Frome Street, ADELAIDE SA Funding has also been announced for a
build your skills in preparation for study Phone: 1300 138 440 or further hub in Kadina.
or help you, if you are unsure about what (08) 8224 4000 Uni Hub Spencer Gulf provides the
you might like to study. Keep in mind that or visit www.satac.edu.au opportunity for people to study a range
it is possible to pursue university study by of tertiary courses without the need to
transferring from recognised VET studies, relocate to a metropolitan area. By
undertaking bridging courses or studying working closely with industry, the
by distance education through a Distance and Online
community, schools and tertiary
university, Uni Hub or Open Universities Study providers, the hub offers tertiary courses
Australia. Many providers offer alternative that address skill shortages in the region
modes of study to tertiary students, however it is available to all students
University Open Days such as online or distance studying at university. For further
education. You should check with information visit
Most universities have open days during
providers directly.
the year when you can visit and hear www.unihubsg.org
One example is Open Universities
about course information, speak with
Australia (OUA). (OUA are owned
lecturers and look at the facilities. This is
and operated by a consortium of Study Assist
a great way to get a feel for the University
Australian universities and offers Study Assist provides an extensive
campus.
students access to higher range of information to prospective
education study regardless of their and current students. This includes:
Applying for University ATAR, previous education, age or • Tertiary study options including
You can apply to your chosen university location. qualifications, courses,
through standard entry (on the basis of www.open.edu.au commonwealth assistance, distance
your senior secondary school education and financial assistance
qualifications), special or alternative • Help with fees including HECS-HELP,
entry, or advanced standing entry Courses at Regional FEE HELP, SA-HELP, OS-HELP and VET
(credit transfer or credit for prior Campuses FEE HELP
learning). In most states and territories • Student Income Support including
Some universities have regional
and in some courses applications are Youth Allowance, Austudy, Abstudy
campuses. In our region the University
processed through a Tertiary and scholarships
of South Australia has a variety of
Admissions Centre. Application forms • Scholarships and Awards
courses available at the Whyalla
are normally available from August • Information whilst studying including
Campus including business and keeping up to date with study debt or
onwards and it is advisable to apply accounting, education, nursing and withdrawing from courses
before November. Contact individual rural health, computer and • Paying back your study loan
universities and Tertiary Admissions information science, applied statistics,
Centres for further advice. social work, community wellbeing and For more information visit
arid lands technology. www.studyassist.gov.au
6Education and
Training Options
Study Assist and Course Seeker provides students with a broad range of
information about Australian universities and other higher education providers. Start your
search to make an informed choice about what and where to study.
Undergraduate Courses
Search thousands of undergraduate accredited courses and compare details such as fee
and entry requirements.
Postgraduate Courses
For information about studying for a postgraduate research degree and search for
information on research quality and activity at Australian universities.
If you are considering going directly from school to university, it is important to fully explore
university and course requirements. Look at pre-requisite Year 11 and 12 subjects as well
as the range of courses and the campuses at which some courses are offered. For more
information visit
studyassist.gov.au or www.courseseeker.edu.au
Or for more information regarding universities which may offer the courses you
may be interested in studying in South Australia visit:
The University of Adelaide
www.adelaide.edu.au
Ph: 1800 061 459
There are several campuses depending on which course: North Adelaide, Roseworthy,
Waite, National Wine Centre and Thebarton. There is also a pathway program at Port
Augusta
Flinders University
www.flinders.edu.au
Ph: 1300 354 633
The main campus is located at Sturt Road, Bedford Park, Adelaide SA
University of South Australia
www.unisa.edu.au
Ph: 08 8302 6611 or 1300 UNINOW
There are five campuses depending on which course: City West, City East, Magill,
Mawson Lakes and Whyalla
Open Universities Australia
www.open.edu.au
Ph: 1300 738 512
GPO Box 5387, MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Online Higher Education Service owned by seven Australian Universities
University Indigenous Education Units
If you are from an Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander origin many universities have
dedicated Indigenous education units. For further information visit studyassist.gov.au
7Accommodation
Accommodation in Student Living Australia
Adelaide UniLodge South Australia (Manager of
Student Living) manages over 900 beds
Residential colleges are a very representing 420 apartments.
popular option for country Student Living currently manage
students who are studying in student accommodation in South
Adelaide. You are usually supplied Australia in the Adelaide suburbs of
with your own room and all meals. Magill, Kent Town and Adelaide City as
Bathrooms are generally shared well as several town houses in the city.
and communal lounge facilities For further information
are provided. All colleges have Tel: 08 8385 9007
excellent recreational facilities.
Boarding facilities located in Adelaide www.unilodge.com.au
include:
Adelaide Student Housing
Commercial Student
Aquinas College Student hostels usually offer single
1 Palmer Place, bedroom accommodation, however may Accommodation
NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006 offer a limited number of twin, double Commercial student accommodation
Ph 08 8334 5000 and triple share rooms. Each bedroom refers to purpose built facilities situated
www.aquinas.edu.au/ is fully furnished and includes access off-campus and managed by private
to a shared bathroom, laundry, lounge management companies.
Lincoln College and recreational activities. Most are For further information contact
45 Brougham Place, self-catering, however there are some Urbanest
NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006 that provide meals. Occasionally they Ph 1800 260 801
Ph 08 8290 6000 have a mix of both. For more
www.lincoln.edu.au/ information visit
University Accommodation
www.adelaidestudenthousing.com.au/
St. Ann’s College Many universities have accommodation
187 Brougham Place, available on-campus or in hostels
NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006 nearby which are managed by the
Other private options include
Ph 08 8267 1478 university.
www.stannscollege.edu.au
Elmtree Lodge
Uni Hall and Deidre Jordan Village at
2-4 Gladstone Street,
St. Mark’s College Flinders University are two examples
FULLARTON SA 5063
46 Pennington Terrace, and contain catered and self-catered
Ph 08 8372 2500
NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006 independent living units. For more
www.elmtreelodge.com.au
Ph 08 8334 5600 information visit
www.stmarkscollege.com.au www.flinders.edu.au/living/
Australian Lutheran College
104 Jeffcott Street,
Kathleen Lumley College Check with the university you enrol with
NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006
(Postgraduates Only) to see what options they may have
Ph 1800 625 193
51 Finniss Street available.
www.alc.edu.au
NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006
Ph 08 8267 3270
www.kathleenlumleycollege.c
om.au
8Renting and Living
Renting Get Good Advice
Where to start looking? Office of Consumer and
Business Services
Newspapers: Look in the classified
section under the following
The office has a huge range of
headings - "To let" and
information about renting, tenants
"Accommodation Vacant". You could
rights, landlords rights, public and
also consider advertising under
private rental, specialised housing and
Accommodation Wanted in the
newspaper. Saturdays are the most common problems renters face. It also
popular day for advertising has a wide range of tenancy forms and
accommodation, so it pays to get in fact sheets.
early. Wednesdays are also a good Community Notice Boards
day. Most papers now have all of To access this information visit
their advertised rental properties Often people advertise on a
http://www.cbs.sa.gov.au
online. Check your local paper for community notice board, especially for
their website details. share accommodation. There are
You may also like to check some of Finding a Property notice boards in some supermarkets,
the following websites shopping centres, universities and
Real Estate Agents TAFEs. Just take down the details in a
notebook and call the number given.
www.realestate.com.au/rent Although real estate agents generally
The other tenants will probably want
advertise places on the internet and
www.domain.com.au to meet with you and ask you some
in the paper, it is also a good idea to
questions to see if you are the sort of
www.rent.com.au contact them directly. They may have
person that will fit in well with them.
www.realestateview.com.au a property 'on their books’ which has
Generally when you answer an ad, you
not yet been advertised, or for which
www.property.com.au/rent will also need to go and look at the
they are unable to find a tenant.
property and speak to the real estate
www.homehound.com.au agent. The real estate agent usually
www.gumtree.com.au/s- Free Community Newspapers checks references before they agree
property-for-rent/c18364 to let you move in. Make sure you go
The local community newspapers are prepared. You will need to have: ID
delivered to the majority of homes and and proof of your employment or
Internet and Apps they often contain ads for rental income; references from previous
accommodation. landlords — if you’ve had any;
There are several apps and
and access to money for a bond and
websites for finding flatmates
one months rent in advance.
including Easy Roommate.
If you go to meet a potential
flatmate, always take a friend or
family member. If you advertise for a
flatmate, for safety reasons never
conduct an interview alone and
always ask for appropriate
identification and references.
https://au.easyroommate.com/
9Renting and Living
What to pay Condition of premises Access and privacy
To sign a lease, you will have to pay When you sign a lease, you should also Your landlord has certain rights of access,
a bond and usually one month’s rent be given a ‘Condition of Premises’ Report. but it’s definitely not “open house”. Your
in advance. But don’t forget the extra This lists all the rooms and fittings (such landlord can enter your home to: inspect
costs of having the electricity, gas as carpets, curtains, light fittings) in the the property; carry out repairs; or show the
property and their condition. The property to prospective tenants or buyers,
and telephone connected.
landlord should complete the Condition but they must give you reasonable notice
Always get receipts Report and give you three copies within they are coming.
Landlords or real estate agents a day of you moving in. Check the report For more information visit the website
must give you receipts unless you and write down any disagreements you of the office of Consumer and Business
have paid electronically where the have about the condition of the property. Services at
electronic deposit receipt is You then keep a copy for yourself and www.cbs.sa.gov.au/
sufficient. They are important if give the others back to the landlord. If
disputes arise about payments. this is your first time renting – ask
They are also important if you need someone more experienced to do it with Getting connected
to claim rent assistance. Banks you. Two sets of eyes are better than THE ESSENTIAL SERVICES
can usually arrange for your rent to one. This is really important protection For many people, the first thing to do
be automatically deducted from for you. Make sure you write down all when they move into a house is to check
your bank account and paid to the the problems there are, like stains on whether the essential services are
landlord’s nominated account. This the carpets, cracked windows
working. These are things like water,
saves the hassle of having to go to etc. Most disputes when you get your
electricity, gas (if there is any), telephone
the landlord each week or bond back are caused by disagreements
and internet. The second thing to do is to
fortnight. You need to make sure about whether or not damage was caused
make sure that these services are not just
enough money is in your account by you as the tenant. You need to protect
connected, but are connected in your
or you might be charged a penalty yourself as much as possible from such
name. Otherwise, you may receive bills
fee. Make sure receipts include the disputes by keeping all the evidence you
intended for the previous tenant. Similarly,
following details: exactly what the can. You may even consider taking photos
payment was for; the amount; the when you leave make sure you get these
of the property while you are filling in a
date of payment; the period of time services disconnected, or you will end up
condition of premises form.
the payment was for; and the paying someone else’s bill.
premises which the payment refers
Rent increases Getting wired
to. Rent increase rules are different in each
Before you move in you should
state and territory. Generally your landlord
Bonds is not able to increase your rent unless
contact the electricity company to
You will need to pay a bond to the arrange for the electricity to be
they give you a period of notice.
landlord or real estate agent before you connected. You may need to provide
move into the house or flat. It is held to Repairs proof of your identity and pay a
Often tenants have difficulty getting connection fee which will be added to
cover the cost of any unpaid rent or
landlords to make repairs. If your landlord your first bill.
damage which you may cause to the
refuses to make repairs, try writing a
property. A landlord can’t charge you
letter requesting action. If that doesn’t
Getting the gas
more than four weeks rent for a bond. To be connected to natural gas (where
work, you can complain to the Agents
The landlord or real estate agent has to there is a gas supply but the meter is
Board and Real Estate Institute in your
lodge your bond money with the Office turned off) you may be charged a
state.
of Consumer and Business Services in deposit. Call your local gas supplier for
your state. You should receive a copy of further information.
the Advice of Lodgement Form.
10Work while
you Learn
Australian Apprenticeships Australian Apprentices
• Recognition and credit for existing with a Disability
What is an Australian skills and prior experience potentially If you are an Australian Apprentice
Apprenticeship? reduce formal training time with a disability, you may be eligible
Australian Apprenticeships combine • Full-time or part-time for assistance to help you reach your
training and employment and lead to a opportunities, many schools also potential as a skilled worker.
nationally recognised qualification. offer part-time apprenticeships The following assistance is available
Australian Apprenticeships may cover all • Nationally recognised qualifications to an employer who employs an
Certificate levels and selected Diploma and skills which provide the basis for apprentice with a disability in an
and Advanced Diploma qualifications. further education and training over the Australian Apprenticeship.
Australian Apprenticeships are available course of your working life
to anyone of working age and do not • Disabled Australian Apprentice
• A pathway from school to work
require any entry qualifications. Wage Support (DAAWS)
Australian Apprentices are paid an Apprenticeships can last up to four years, • Assistance through the
but the faster you learn the skills, the Employment Assistance Fund
income while being trained. The training
which helps by providing work
wage depends on the industry, the type faster you can move towards becoming
related modifications
of apprenticeship and the level of fully qualified.
• Tutorial and mentor services for
schooling and training undertaken. Australian Apprenticeships are available
off the job training such as TAFE
Australian Apprenticeships offer: in a variety of certificate levels in more and trade school
than 500 occupations across Australia, in
• A great way to get a head start in traditional trades, as well as in a diverse For further information visit
a chosen career www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au
range of emerging careers, in most
• Paid work and structured
sectors of business and industry. No
training that can be on-the-job, or call 13 38 73
off-the-job or a combination of matter what industry you might be
interested in, there is likely to be an
both. The training is provided by Job Access
your employer and/or a TAFE Australian Apprenticeship to meet your
Job Access is the national hub for
Institute or other training needs. For more information contact an
workplace and employment
provider Australian Apprenticeship Support information for people with a disability,
Network Provider or contact 13 38 73 or employers and their service providers.
• ‘Competency based’ training
visit For more information visit
means you can complete your
www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/
training faster, if you reach the
required skills level
11School Based Apprenticeship Financial Incentives for
or Traineeship Employers & Apprentices
Australian School-based Apprenticeships It can be difficult for students to gain an Australian Apprenticeships attract
and Traineeships combine schooling in apprenticeship through lack of financial assistance for eligible
Year 10, 11 and 12 with training and experience in the field. employers to help reduce the real cost
employment. Pre-apprenticeships assist by giving of training. Employers hiring an
students theoretical experience in the Australian Apprentice may be eligible
A school based apprenticeship or industry. for a range of Australian Government
traineeship is not that different from a
and State Government incentives and
regular apprenticeship but is combined For more information visit Australian personal assistance for Certificate II -
with your schooling. You will have an Apprenticeship Pathways at IV.
employer who will employ and train you
There are also a number of incentives for
on the job plus you’ll do some formal off- www.aapathways.com.au/Search/Prea apprentices to commence, continue and
job training with a training provider. pprenticeships/Course-Finder complete their qualification especially in
Enrolling in a school-based
areas of skills shortage. It may be worth
apprenticeship can have a number of
approaching an employer to discuss the
benefits including:
• Your training will contribute Financial Support for incentives if you are keen to start an
apprenticeship. Incentives range from
towards your SACE Australian $750 to $3000. For more information
• You’ll start your chosen career or
Apprenticeships visit
trade whilst you are at school
• You will earn money while you learn
The Australian Government provides http://www.apprenticeshipsupport.com
• You will get experience in the trade
income support payments to eligible .au/Employers/Incentives-and-Funding
or vocation of your choice
Australian Apprentices, to assist or
• Your school based training will
them in the early years of their https://www.australianapprenticeships
convert to full-time when you leave
apprenticeship when their wages are
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Pre-Apprenticeships earnings. is a pathway for Indigenous Australians to
start their career in the Australian Public
For more information on eligibility,
There are a number of Service. The programme provides full time
contact Dept of Human Services on
pre-apprenticeship (PRE-VOC) programs entry level positions and a nationally
on offer which can help you increase 13 36 33 or visit
recognised certificate or diploma
your chances of gaining an https://www.humanservices.gov.au qualification at completion.
apprenticeship. /individuals/students-and-trainees Apprenticeships are offered throughout
Pre-apprenticeships provide the Australia, and include the opportunity to
opportunity for those wishing to gain study:
apprenticeships to complete pre-
requisite courses relevant to the • Policy and program development
industry they hope to work in. Students • Service delivery
do not need an employer to do a • Administration
pre-apprenticeship course.
• Technical or engineering
For more information visit
www.humanservices.gov.au/corporate/
careers/indigenous-apprenticeship
12Work while
you Learn
Trade Support Loans Living away From Home You will be eligible if you:
(Formerly Tools for your Trade) • Have a current training contract
Allowance registered in South Australia
As an Australian Apprentice or trainee • Are eligible for government funded
You may also be eligible to receive the
working in a skills need area you may training (with a government
Living Away From Home Allowance if you
contracted training provider
be eligible for a Trade Support Loan of leave home for the first time to take up or
• Travel a round trip distance in excess
up to $21,542 to help you cover the remain in an Australian Apprenticeship
of 150kms between your normal
costs of living and learning. You position.
place of residence and your closest
choose what to spend your money on.
The Living Away From Home Allowance contracted training provider in South
Buy work gear such as tools or boots, Australia
provides assistance to eligible
or use it to cover living expenses such • Live within a non-metropolitan area
Australian Apprentices in their first three
as rent, phone bills and bus tickets, or of South Australia.
years of training, if they:
even save your payments to buy a
• Have to move away from their
second-hand car or ute. You can opt- For more information visit
parents’ or guardians’ home in order
in or out of the loan anytime and
to take up or retrain via an
borrow a small amount, or take the www.sa.gov.au/topics/work-and-
Australian Apprenticeship; or
full $21,542 over four years. skills/apprenticeships-and-
• Receive essential supplementary on-
Trade Support Loans have traineeships/becoming-an-
the-job training with another
monthly payment limits of:
employer; or apprentice-or-trainee/apprentice-
$718.07 per month in year 1
• Are homeless support
$538.56 per month in year 2
$359.04 per month in year 3 For more information visit
TAFE Training
$179.52 per month in year 4
https://www.australianapprenticeship
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.au/aus-apprenticeships-incentives
Travel and Accommodation available for apprentices whilst
Allowance for Training undertaking block training. Costs
associated with block training are
If you have to travel more than 150kms usually borne by the apprentice,
to get to and from your closest however first check with your employer.
approved training provider / trade
school, the State Government may For further information visit
contribute towards a portion of your
travel and accommodation costs. www.tafesa.edu.au/services/
accommodation
or call 1800 673 097
13WorkReady To find out if you are eligible for this Who can use Group Training
program or get a referral, talk to companies?
WorkReady is a career and workplace Centrelink or your local Employment • People of any age seeking
training initiative of the South Service Provider including: apprenticeships or traineeship
Australian Government which aims to • Jobactive positions
ensure investment in training is • Disability Employment Services • Any enterprise interested in
aligned to strategic industry sectors • Community Development employing one or more apprentices
and growth areas. Eligible individuals Program or trainees, even if only for a
can access subsidised training. An relatively short period of time
• Transition to Work and
individual needs to meet course entry
• ParentsNext • Secondary schools running
requirements and verify their eligibility
For further information visit vocational courses or wanting
with the approved training provider of
www.education.gov.au/skills- industry placements organised
their choice before being enrolled in
government-subsidised training. education-and-employment • Training providers, both public and
WorkReady will support direct private
connections between training and To find out more contact:
jobs at the local level and connect Group Training Group Training Australia
people to the training and Call 1800 819 747 or visit
employment activity best suited to What is Group Training? www.grouptraining.com.au/
them over a working lifetime. Group Training is an employment and
For further information visit training arrangement whereby an
organisation employs apprentices
How can I find an employer
www.skills.sa.gov.au/
and trainees under an to take me on?
or telephone 1800 506 266
Apprenticeship/Traineeship Training There are a number of ways to find an
Contract and places them with host employer who will take you on as
Foundation Language, employers. A Group Training an apprentice:
Literacy, Numeracy and Organisation (GTO) undertakes the • Contact your local Australian
employer responsibilities for the Apprenticeship Centre
Digital Skills Support quality and continuity of the • Contact your local Job Network
apprentices’ and trainees agency to find any vacancies they
If you are a job seeker wishing to
employment and training. The GTO have registered
develop your reading, writing and
also manages the additional care and • Contact employer groups and
maths skills to improve your chances
associations for industries
of finding and keeping a job, the support necessary to achieve the
which interest you
Skills for Education and Employment successful completion of the training
• Check the daily newspapers
(SEE) program can help. contract. Some specialise in
• Approach employers directly
The program provides language, servicing a particular industry, while
literacy and numeracy training to others will work with many industries
Use the Yellow Pages to identify
eligible job seekers, to help you to in their region. employers and write to, telephone or
participate more effectively in visit them to inquire about vacancies.
training in the labour force. You can Over 40,000 apprentices and
get up to 650 hours of free trainees are employed by group For further information visit
accredited training, starting at your training companies, making the www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au
own level and working at your own network the largest employer of or call 13 38 73
pace. apprentices and trainees in Australia
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