Life Skills: Resource Page

Career Literacy

The career finder portal: https://www.lifelauncher.nsw.gov.au/

Advice about study and work   https://au.reachout.com/study-work-and-money 

Skillsroad provides information and advice for young people about finding the right career, training, applying for positions and getting a job in your field of interest. https://skillsroad.com.au/ 

Advice about how to get a job, prepare for an interview and your rights in the workplace: https://www.nsw.gov.au/young-people/jobs-and-careers

Financial Management Resources:

Advice about Tax: https://moneysmart.gov.au/income-tax

Advice about Superannuation: https://moneysmart.gov.au/how-super-works

Advice about Budgeting: https://moneysmart.gov.au/budgeting

Information about Banking: https://moneysmart.gov.au/banking

Advice about Saving: https://moneysmart.gov.au/saving 

Money tips and resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: https://moneysmart.gov.au/indigenous

Advice about Loans: https://moneysmart.gov.au/loans

Buy now pay later services: https://moneysmart.gov.au/other-ways-to-borrow/buy-now-pay-later-services

Pay day loans: https://moneysmart.gov.au/loans/payday-loans

Advice about managing debt: https://moneysmart.gov.au/managing-debt

The Department of Education has developed a site to explain everyday financial decisions like buying a car, online shopping, mobile phone payments: https://education.nsw.gov.au/parents-and-carers/everyday-maths/finance

If you find yourself struggling with repayments, such as on a credit card or loan, contact your bank about what they can do to support customers experiencing financial hardship.

If you’re facing a lot of financial difficulty, you can speak to a financial counsellor on the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007.

Making a House a Home

Moving out of home: https://moneysmart.gov.au/student-life-and-money/moving-out-of-home

Rental bonds and leases: https://moneysmart.gov.au/student-life-and-money/rental-bonds-and-leases

Advice about the steps you need to take in moving out of home and finding a place to rent: https://www.nsw.gov.au/young-people/moving-out

Advice about what is involved in renting: https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/private-rental-advice/chapters/steps-to-renting

The Department of Fair Trading has information about rental agreements for tenants: https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-property/renting/starting-a-tenancy

Advice about renting if you’re experiencing financial difficulty: https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/factsheets/rent-choice-youth

Health and Wellbeing

The Ask for Health website has health information for young people in NSW, including information about how to visit a doctor, as well as information about mental health, sexual health, alcohol and other drugs and other key topics https://askforhealth.com.au/

The NSW Aboriginal Knockout Health Challenge is a free program where you can come together with your mob to eat healthy and live a more active life. https://www.nswknockouthealthchallenge.com.au/

The 715 health check is free at Aboriginal Medical Services and bulk billing clinics, and is available annually to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of all ages. https://www.health.gov.au/news/715-health-check

ReachOut has articles to explore about physical health, mental health, wellbeing and relationships: https://au.reachout.com/

Other Life Skills Advice

For useful information, guidance and support services for all stages of a young person's life in NSW, go to: https://www.nsw.gov.au/young-people

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