It is important to start to prepare for life after school while you are still at school.
There are many tools and information sources to help you to start thinking and planning on what you are going to do, what you are going to need to enter the next phase of your life.
School Leavers Information Kit
As you make your next move, the School Leavers Information Kit can help you uncover all the education, training, and employment options available to you.
Life after school 鈥 what will you do next?
Life after school can be full of exciting opportunities. The School Leavers Information Kit (SLIK) can help you make the next move. You might discover new passions, develop valuable skills or learn more about what you want out of life.
We know change can be challenging, but there are countless pathways for you to explore. Let us help you discover what鈥檚 out there as you make your next move.
to discover more.
Money & Youth Allowance
Centrelink has payments for to help you with the costs of doing uni, TAFE or an apprenticeship.
If you鈥檙e doing full-time study or an Australian Apprenticeship, you might get . If you鈥檙e an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student or full time Australian Apprentice, you might get .
If you鈥檙e looking for work after school, maybe including part-time study, you might get .
See what payments and services you can get using the . You can even get an estimate of how much your fortnightly payment could be. To get an estimate, you鈥檒l need to enter in information like your parents鈥 income and where you鈥檒l be living.
Even if you鈥檙e not quite sure what course you鈥檒l do next year, apply early. You can apply up to 13 weeks before your course starts. This way you鈥檙e more likely to have your payment when you need it.
Locate or apply for your USI number
If you’re at university, TAFE or doing other nationally recognised training, you need a USI. Without one, you can’t get Commonwealth financial assistance or your qualification or statement of attainment.
to apply for or find your USI number.
First Nations
If you are indigenous you may wish to consider looking into scholarships and pathways that may be available to you.
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Visit our Careers & Pathways Office in person:
Careers and Pathways Coordinator
Mr Christopher Garrett
Located inside 鈥淭he Library鈥
Email: pathways@ncc.qld.edu.au
Ph: (07) 5451 3333 (NCC Reception)
Ph: (07) 5451 3373 (Chris Garrett鈥檚 direct line)

