General Information
General
Australian Qualifications Framework
Home page for the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) which is a national framework of qualifications in the school, vocational education and training (VET), and higher education sectors in Australia.
http://www.aqf.edu.au/
Bullying. No way!
School communities around Australia can increase understanding about the issues surrounding bullying, harassment and violence, hear others' stories, find out about resources, and share strategies and success stories across the nation.
http://www.bullyingnoway.com.au/
Career information centres
Centrelink's Career Information Centres are one-stop-shops providing a comprehensive free service to all Australians. Specialist staff provide assistance to students, the unemployed or people who are looking at changing jobs. Career Information Centres can help you make informed decisions about education, training and employment options and pathways.
http://australia.gov.au/service/career-information-centres
Continuing education
This page provides information about how you can continue your education, study options and expenses. You can take an apprenticeship, get a degree, get a new qualification to get a better job or just take an evening class to broaden your mind.
http://www.understandingmoney.gov.au/content/consumer/events/education/
Course finder - Search for higher education courses
Search the Course Finder for courses offered by approved Australian universities and higher education providers. The Course Finder allows you to compare courses by provider, approximate course fees and entry cut-offs.
http://australia.gov.au/service/course-finder-search-for-higher-education-courses-across-australia
Cybersmart
Cybersmart provides activities, resources and practical advice to help young kids, kids, teens and parents safely enjoy the online world. Cybersmart also offers training and resources for schools and materials for library staff.
http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/
Do it yourself science
Try your hand at exciting experiments and activities at home or at school with everyday equipment. Mix some slime, build a rocket or make sultanas dance!
http://www.csiro.au/resources/DIYScience.html
Drinking Nightmare
The National Youth Alcohol campaign 'Drinking nightmare' aims to contribute, along with a range of initiatives, to a reduction in harms associated with drinking to intoxication by young Australians.
http://www.drinkingnightmare.gov.au/
Driver licence [VIC]
Depending on what you want to drive, you will need a certain kind of licence. The type of licence you can apply for also depends on your age and experience. Information about Victorian car, motorbike and heavy vehicle licences is available from this page.
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Licences/
Education Network Australia - edna.edu.au
edna is a network of the education and training community. It includes government and non-government schooling systems, early childhood, vocational and technical education, adult and community education and higher education.
http://www.edna.edu.au/
Going to Uni: higher education for students in Australia
This site provides information about higher education, as well as sections on fees, loans and scholarships, courses and providers, resources and overseas study. It also incorporates a Course Search, representing courses offered across Australia, and myUniAssist, a secure portal where students can log in to check their entitlements and loan balances.
http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/
Higher education
Edna main page for higher education provides resources for teaching, learning and research. Edna is a network of the education and training community. It includes government and non-government schooling systems, early childhood, vocational and technical education, adult and community education and higher education.
http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/go/highered
Indigenous education
Edna main page for Indigenous education provides resources for teaching, learning and research. Edna is a network of the education and training community that includes government and non-government schooling systems, early childhood, vocational and technical education, adult and community education and higher education.
http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/go/pid/3413
International scholarships for Australians to study overseas
In addition to the Endeavour Awards, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) provides a financial contribution towards a number of other scholarships which enable Australians to study overseas. There are also scholarships sponsored by foreign governments and other international organisations.
http://www.deewr.gov.au/international/endeavourawards/pages/otherscholarships.aspx
Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER)
The Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) provides a subsidy for schools travelling more than 150 kilometres to visit the national capital as part of a civics and citizenship education excursion. The rebate is available for year 4 to year 12 students and is paid on a per student basis at rates varying according to the distance travelled.
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Schooling/ParliamentandCivicsEducationRebate%28PACER%29/Pages/ParliamentandCivicsEducationRebate.aspx
Public transport concessions [VIC]
The METLINK provides concession travel to a wide range of people within specified target groups. These include school and tertiary students, pensioners, health care card holders etc. More information is available on the following page.
http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/fares-tickets/concessions/
Questacon Smart Moves
The Questacon Smart Moves Program is a travelling outreach program that promotes cutting-edge research, new ideas and entrepreneurship in science, engineering and technology for students, particularly those in years 9-12.
http://smartmoves.questacon.edu.au/
School education
Edna main page for school education provides resources for students, teachers, principals and parents. Edna is a network of the education and training community. It includes government and non-government schooling systems, early childhood, vocational and technical education, adult and community education and higher education.
http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/go/schooled
Science Clubs & Programs
CSIRO's clubs and programs give everyone an opportunity to become involved in science. Join Double Helix Science Club, watch science television, or try some hands-on science at home.
http://www.csiro.au/resources/ScienceClubs.html
Study Overseas
Studying overseas as part of your university or vocational course brings a range of benefits that you will enjoy long after you complete your studies. International study enriches your academic or training experience through exposure to different teaching styles and environments, a diversity of students and new places to live and travel.
http://www.studyoverseas.gov.au/
VET FEE-HELP
VET FEE-HELP is a student loan scheme for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector that is part of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). VET FEE-HELP assists eligible students undertaking certain VET courses of study (diploma, advanced diploma, graduate certificate and graduate diploma courses) with an approved VET provider, to pay for all or part of their tuition costs.
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Programs/Support/VetFeeHelp/Pages/default.aspx
Vocational education and training
Edna main page for vocational education and training provides resources for teaching, learning and research. Edna is a network of the education and training community. It includes government and non-government schooling systems, early childhood, vocational and technical education, adult and community education and higher education.
http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/go/vet
Reference http://australia.gov.au