University disability and inclusion services
Learn about the university disability and inclusion services available if you want to study but are worried about your support options.
Managing Transitions
How to become a Technician
Find out about different roles, skills required, job duties, and more to see how you can start your future career as a Technician.
How to find a place to live at university
Thinking of moving away to study? We’ve got some tips on how to find a place to live at university that will work for your budget and needs.
ATAR Calculators – What Are They?
If you’re in Year 12, there’s usually one big thing on your mind: what will my ATAR be? Most universities and other institutions take applications well before exams are over and you receive your official ATAR. So how can you know whether you’re on the right track? This is what ATAR calculators are for. They …
NCI School Leavers Support
The National Careers Institute has put together their School Leavers Information Kit, packed with information you need on your options after school. Whether you’re thinking of studying, working, or doing something else, they can provide you with support and help you pick the best option for you. There’s also a series of recorded webinars and …
On Campus vs Online Study
The past couple of years have seen a huge uptake in universities moving their learning online, and it’s an option that’s more popular and accessible than ever. But for some people, it’s not quite the same as being able to attend classes on campus. So what’s the best option for you if you’re looking to …
In-school Workshops for Students and Teachers
If you’re looking to boost your students’ engagement and knowledge, there are a whole host of companies that offer workshops and presentations that can be delivered directly in your classroom. From STEM to entrepreneurship, careers, leadership skills and future building, there are lots of options out there, many of which can be tailored to your …
Skillsroad Teacher and Careers Advisor Toolkit
Skillsroad are excited to announce the launch of their comprehensive Teacher and Careers Advisor Toolkit – a jam-packed resource to support educators with career planning. What you get: A series of lesson plans designed to help students in planning for their career journey. Advice on organising a careers day at your school and work experience …
Transition to high school for teenagers
Moving to high school is one of the key milestones of a teenager’s life. It’s an exciting phase that happens alongside other big changes, including puberty. It’s important for parents to stay informed about their teen’s transition to high school and to learn how to support them as they navigate these changes. This guide from …
Apprenticeship pathways for students with a disability
Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (AATIS) in proud partnership with Melbourne Apprenticeship Disability Network (MADN) bring you a series of blog posts and resources to support those living with a disability, to understand Australian Apprenticeships and how they can be a viable pathway for all Australians. This blog will help you to understand your …
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6 New Year’s resolutions to inspire you
Traditionally the New Year is a time for reflection. What’s happened over the last year, good and bad. What would you do differently if you had your chance again? Well guess what – you have the opportunity to start fresh and make 2022 your best year yet. What’s a resolution? Resolutions are people …
Make the most of your summer holidays
It’s been a really long year, and your well-earned summer break is nearly here. You don’t need permission to relax, recover and recharge so that you’re ready for next year. Don’t feel pressured into doing anything you don’t want to either. But the long summer holidays can be an opportunity (if you have the energy) …
7 quick ways to wind down once school is over for 2021
Not everyone can walk away from the end of a school year and get your head straight into holiday mode. If you’re one of those who needs to work a little harder at stepping back from your responsibilities, here’s our suggestions for 7 quick ways to wind down once school is over for 2021. …
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The changing world of work
The world of work is changing. Not that long ago you could have expected to walk away from school into a job in a factory or office and stay there for 45 years. Between the end of WWII and the mid 1970’s, so for about 35 years between 1940 and 1974, the average unemployment rate …
Life Maps
Most of us don’t live life according to the map. We float from one thing to another, which is great, because it gives us the flexibility to move with the flow and make the most of opportunities. There is, however, a downside to making things up as you go. If you ever want to achieve …
Workshopping your future
We don’t need a crystal ball to work out what’s coming. Life is… pretty predictable. Sure, some things change, if you want to get an inkling of how things are going to turn out you can follow in the footsteps of those who’ve come before. Not literally, none of us will tread the exact same …
School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)
School leaver employment supports are NDIS supports available to students leaving secondary school. These supports give you the skills and confidence to help you move from school to employment. They offer individualised supports for up to 2 years after finishing school to help you get ready for work and plan your pathway to employment. They …
Work for School Leavers with Disability
atWork Australia understands that the transition from school to work can be tricky. This is why they provide services and support for young people with a disability to help them find the perfect job. As part of their program you will get access to a dedicated Job Coach, health and wellbeing support, continued support when …
National Careers Week Information Sheets
National Careers Week have developed some great resources you can provide to students. They have created a variety of information sheets on different sections of careers development, including resume writing, interviews, networking, skills, self-awareness, and much more. The sheets can be downloaded for free from the National Careers Week website here: https://careersweek.com.au/resources/ The 2021 National …
Study Work Grow Career Poster Pack
Motivate your students and colour in your notice board with these three (3) engaging career posters. This pack includes three premium A3 posters, shipped to your school or address anywhere in Australia. The three posters include: Interview Tips – Simple ideas to help your students ace their interviews. Gap Years – This poster gives them …
ReachOut Checklist to Help Your Teen Transition to High School
The transition to high school can be scary for both parents and their children. Suddenly your child is the little fish in the big pond again and there are new rules and responsibilities for you both to learn. You can help make the transition as smooth as possible by using ReachOut’s Transition to High School …
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Becoming Independent
Your journey through high school is just the beginning of your independence. You might be looking forward to moving out, being able to stay up as late as you want, and all of the other benefits that being independent can bring. But, unfortunately, it comes with a lot of work as well. There’s so much …
Career Lesson Writing Activities
We’ve put together a range of writing prompt worksheets for you to use with students in class. Use them to start a discussion amongst students, or insert them into your career lessons. Each activity is structured to get students thinking about one of the key Careers and Work Studies topics. Students are prompted to think …
Top Study Work Grow resources from 2020
Here at Study Work Grow we put together literally thousands of resources each year, so it’s more than possible that you might have missed a few of our most popular ones. We’ve put together a recap of some of the resources that really went off. The top performing posts of 2020: Exams dates …
CQUni Year 12 Uni Toolkit
Finishing high school is an exciting time. But sometimes the uni application process can be stressful and confusing. This is why CQUniversity has put together their Year 12 Uni Toolkit, packed with all the information you need on applying, studying, and life at uni. Get inspiration from current students on how they decided what to …
Financial and health support for young people
Becoming independent from your parents or carers can be exciting and scary at the same time. While it’s nice to have a bit more freedom, there are some responsibilities you will need to take care of as well, like finances and your health. Luckily, there is heaps of support out there for young people who …
Surprised by your ATAR?
Surprised by your ATAR? Bond University’s dedicated Regional Managers are available to help you explore program changes and alternative pathways for university next year. Contact your Regional Manager today for a personalised consultation about your study options and future career.
Yarn Safe with headspace
Yarn Safe is a youth-lead mental health initiative for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you’ve got a lot going on in your life, there are heaps of resources you can check out to help you or someone else doing it tough. There’s no shame in talking it out. Take a look at …
University offers and your options explained
The dream In a perfect scenario, Year 12 is your best year yet. You know exactly which course you’d like to study and where, and you listed your dream course in first place on your preferences list on your uni application. Your application is submitted on time, with no dramas. After your exams (which …
Bond | Medical Program Information Session
Do you have questions about Bond’s Medical Program? The Bond University Medical Program offers students opportunities to bring to life their ambitions to become outstanding practitioners, thinkers, and leaders, well equipped to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered health care that meets the needs of a diverse community. We invite you to join the Dean of Medicine who will provide an …
Bond | Prepare for study in 2021
Online Session for Domestic undergraduate and pathways students You may have some questions about starting study in 2021and to ensure you have all the answers, Bond invites you to join them for an upcoming online session where a current student and experts will explain everything you need to know about multi-modal learning and how to …
MyFuture – Resources for Teachers
MyFuture is a national career information service that helps guide young people towards their path to the future. They have a huge variety of resources available for teachers and careers advisers to support their students. Here are some of their useful resources: Explore the future of work School to work pathways infographics Teaching resources Discover …
ATARs and Selection Ranks – how they work
If you’ve ever wondered exactly what an ATAR is, how the system works, why you need one or how they’re calculated, you’re not the only one. So, here’s the ATAR demystified. What is an ATAR? The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is just a number. It’s a figure that’s calculated based on how well …
La Trobe’s Student Help Hub for change of preference
This Year La Trobe have launched their Student Help Hub, it’s designed to help you get all the help you need with your preferences and more. The Help Hub will feature handy tools including an ATAR and adjustment calculator, a list of FAQs and a booking system if you’d like to schedule a virtual 1-1 …
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Swinburne’s Ultimate Change of Preference Calendar
Once again Swinburne have nailed the Year 12 toolkit with their ultimate CoP Calendar. Making every important domestic offer and cut-off date available at a glance. They even remind you when to eat, sleep and head off for some R&R, and the days you’ll need to remember to breathe deeply. If you’re not going to …
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Academic Expectations for University
Charles Sturt University have published a list of Academic Expectations for their students, and if you have questions about the kinds of things that will be expected of you at university then you can find many of the answers in this list. Even if you’re not planning on going to CSU you could find the …
One simple thing you can do right now to get a head start on 2021
At the start of every new year and school year we often talk about setting goals as a means to help you to achieve more, stay on track and generally be at the top of your game. In order to do that really effectively, it helps to look back on the year you’ve just had …
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Get help with changing your preferences
Year 12 is a massive year, there’s a lot to get to grips with and the pressure is on. One of the things that can cause confusion at the last minute is changing your preferences. But it’s really not as complex as you might initially think and we’re going to break it all down for …
TAFE WA | Employability Workshop, Thornlie
Looking for work and living in the Thornlie area? Let us help you create a winning structure for your resume as your best first impression with employers. Then, let us help you win the interview! We can assist you to prepare, develop your job interview techniques and evaluate your performance.
TAFE WA | Employability Workshop, Mandurah
Looking for work and living in the Mandurah area? Let us help you create a winning structure for your resume as your best first impression with employers. Then, let us help you win the interview! We can assist you to prepare, develop your job interview techniques and evaluate your performance.
Year 12s – are you ready to start Uni?
Heading off to uni after a huge year with plenty of pressure and lots going on is a pretty momentous event. So we’ve put together a few tips and resources that could help you to start uni in the best possible head space. Are you happy that your applications are all sorted? Have …
Why we work
The main reason most people get up and go to work every day is to earn money. We call this an income. In today’s world, we need money for: Paying for the home we live in How we move around, which means fuel for the car, bus passes, and train trips Buying food, clothes, books, …
7 tips for your first year at uni
Are you finishing up Year 12 and thinking of heading off to uni next year? It’s quite different to school, and might seem a little daunting at first – but never fear. Third-year student Hannah Diviney has written up a blog with Careers in STEM packed with some useful tips for getting you through your …
Pathways15 Online
The Australian Tertiary Education Network on Disability (ATEND) have partnered with the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) to deliver the 2020 Pathways15 Online Conference. The Pathways Online Committee recognise the important contribution of industry, government and communities in creating an inclusive society for people with disability. Pathways15 Online: Advancing Inclusion in 2020 …
Are you ready to leave school?
Finalise your 2021 study or work plans Now’s the time (if you haven’t already) to finalise what you’ll be doing next year. Planning a gap year? You’re perfectly entitled to take a break and have some fun. Even if international travel isn’t on the cards just yet, there is plenty that you …
Get SET in the NT!
Get SET in the NT provides 2020 school leavers access to new opportunities to set themselves up for the future. Study, Earn or Train in the NT in 2021 by registering your interest across a range of new programs available to 2020 school leavers. Study: 10 new scholarships available at Charles Darwin University Earn: explore …
Get Ready for Uni with FedReady
FedReady is a short, non-award course (you will not be formally assessed and you cannot fail!) to help you develop the academic skills you need to get started at University. FedReady covers a range of topics, from how to manage your time to writing and submitting assessment tasks. While you will not be formally assessed, …
Checklists for Students in 2020
Term 4 is traditionally hectic with so much being crammed into the last term of the year. In 2020 it might seem even crazier than usual. We’ve created some simple checklists that are designed to help students hopefully stress less and keep their focus on exams. Enabling them to stay on track and easing their …
The School Leaver’s Checklist for 2020
This checklist has been designed for anyone who’s leaving high school to start the next chapter of their life. It applies to you whether you are: Leaving high school in Year 10 or Year 12 Heading off to uni or TAFE in 2021 Planning to study online next year or sometime down the track Taking …
Be prepared for University in 2021
There’s an awful lots going in Year 12, we get that. If you’re planning on going to university in 2021 we’ve put together a simple checklist that could help you to keep track with what you need to do next. Tick off the steps over the next 4 months Write important dates and notes on …
Navigator Youth Development Program
Navigator Youth Development Program will give you personal motivation, boost your self-esteem and confidence, and provide you with the skills to map your journey of self-discovery. Through adventure, laughter and some one-on-one with the wilderness, you’ll find you’re capable of more than you thought possible. Navigator is a 12-day personal development program for youth aged …
headspace Resume Writing Workshop
Join headspace’s Individual Placement Support (IPS) team and Youth Ambassadors for a workshop around resumes and interview skills. The IPS team specialises in helping young people achieve their employment goals. If you’re aged between 16-25 years and wanting to update your resume and interview skills, this workshop is for you. Session 1 (21 October): Building …
FirstGEN at the University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide’s FirstGEN program is for Year 12 students who are the first in their family to attend university. The aim of the program is to build high school students’ university knowledge and prepare them for a bright future. Program sessions include: interactive Q&A sessions about key university concepts sessions with students and …
Fed Uni | Webinar: Be career-ready. Combine your IT or Business Course with an IBM Scholarship
Apply for a Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice) or Bachelor of Business and fast-track your career in IT or Business. The Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice) program includes a scholarship worth over $42K and an internship at IBM, a multinational technology company, in Mt Helen, Ballarat. Bachelor of Business students can also apply …
UTS | Campus Tour
UTS is located in the heart of Sydney’s creative and digital precinct and alongside Sydney’s central business district. Check out our upcoming campus tours and book your spot.
UTS | Campus Tour
UTS is located in the heart of Sydney’s creative and digital precinct and alongside Sydney’s central business district. Check out our upcoming campus tours and book your spot.
UTS | Campus Tour
UTS is located in the heart of Sydney’s creative and digital precinct and alongside Sydney’s central business district. Check out our upcoming campus tours and book your spot.
University of Canterbury | Aukaha Tau 10
At Aukaha Tau 10, taiohi Māori experience short interactive sessions which helped the discovery of how interests can relate to future opportunities. UC Māori support staff and Tuākana mentors are heavily involved in the day and visiting taiohi Māori are able to hear about their student experiences and life on campus.
What is Uni Like Now? Deciding on Gap Year and Uni in a Pandemic
It is impossible to deny that the world has changed in the past few months. Constantly moving goal posts make it difficult to make the right gap year and uni decision for you. Reinventing the Gap Year has produced a video to help you get your head around recent changes to uni life. From online …
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University of Melbourne | Skills and Careers for the 21st Century: Where to from here?
Even prior to the pandemic, the 21st Century had started to require different sets of skills and attitudes in understanding what skills are important for rapidly changing industries. The current pandemic has only escalated these changes. As a result, students are expected to have a very different skills profile by the time they graduate from …
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Creative Careers
If you’re a creative teen thinking about future study options or a career in the arts, or wondering if your creative talents are still relevant, this talk’s for you. Liminal magazine founder and PhD student Leah Jing McIntosh and journalist and documentary filmmaker Santilla Chingaipe will survey the changing landscape of the arts in Australia, …
YLab Learning
YLab is an initiative of the Foundation for Young Australians that is empowering young people to think about the future of the workforce and the world. YLab Learning provides immersive, practical online learning experiences for young people and those who work alongside them. Their first collection of courses will provide you with the essentials you …
Skills you’ll need to do well at University
Going off to university or other tertiary institutions to study is exciting, but it could also be challenging. Knowing (and having) some of the skills you’ll need to do well at university could help you get off to a flying start. Yes, there’ll be plenty of help and guidance, and you can always ask for …
