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South East VET Life After School Guide 2020/2021
Table of
Contents
INTRODUCTION6
CAREER PATHWAYS 7
Pathways to the Future 7
Where you can get career advice? 8
Careers Programs and Websites 9
FURTHER EDUCATION 10
Australian Qualifications Framework 10
Secondary School Qualifications and Equivalent 10
Vocational Training Qualifications 10
Higher Education Qualifications 10
Learn Local Providers 10
Registered Training Organisations 10
Identifying a Quality Training Provider 10
Technical and Further Education (TAFE) 11
Apprenticeships and Traineeships 12
Tertiary Studies 16
Cardinia Shire Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) 16
Fees for Tertiary Study 16
City of Casey
City of Greater Dandenong
EMPLOYMENT18
This guide was compiled in June 2018 and has been updated in November 2019.
At the time of printing all information was correct and current, however, if you find Job Seeking Support 18
information that is incorrect or outdated please contact: Job Seeking Yourself 19
Employment Fact Sheets 19
South East Local Learning
& Employment Network
T (03) 9794 6921 LOCAL GOVERNMENT
E admin@sellen.org.au YOUTH SERVICES 20
www.sellen.org.au
Dandenong Youth Services 20
Cardinia Shire 20
City of Casey Youth Information Centres 20
Youth Positive Pathways 21
Important Disclaimer
The information included in this guide is current as of June 2018. Please check information with the
relevant organisations on the services they offer as the South East Local Learning and Employment
Network disclaims any liability for errors or omissions. Additionally, we disclaim any liability to any
person in respect of action taken, or not taken, in reliance on the content of this publication.
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CENTRELINK SERVICES 22 MULTICULTURAL SERVICES 26
Centrelink Offices 22
Youth Officers @ Centrelink 22
Career Planning & Work Experience @ Centrelink 22 INDIGENOUS SERVICES 27
Social Work Services @ Centrelink 22
Psychology Services @ Centrelink 22
Youth Allowance 22 HEALTH AND WELLBEING 28
DISABILITY SERVICES 24
YOUTH SUPPORT SERVICES 30
Disability Services (DES) 24
School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)
(Formally Furtures for Young Adults Program) 24 HELP LINES 31
National Disability Coordination Officer Program (NDCO) 24
Transition to Employment (TTE) 25
Australian Disability Enterprise 25
LEGAL ASSISTANCE 32
EARLY SCHOOL LEAVERS 33
GLOSSARY34
4 5
CAREER PATHWAYS
Introduction Career Pathways
The Life after School Guide is packed full of
information about local services you might University
need as you plan for your life after school.
The purpose of the guide is to provide
VCE • Degrees
Victorian Certificate • Post-graduate qualifications
secondary school leavers with relevant
of Education
information about further education options,
employment information and services, • Recognises the successful
financial assistance, youth support services completion of secondary school TAFE
located in the area and other information that • Certificate qualifications
might be useful when leaving school. • English plus 4 other subjects • Diplomas & advance diplomas
If you plan to leave school before completing • Option to complete extra subjects
year 12, we have also included a section • Can also include up to 3 VET
that gives you information about alternative qualifications or School Based Apprenticeships
education options. Mainstream school may & Traineeships
Apprenticeship/Traineeship
not be for you, but that doesn’t mean you
• Training in the workforce
can’t continue learning and there are lots with a TAFE qualification
of other options to assist you with this.
Additionally, we have included information
about support services for young people
from culturally and linguistically diverse VCAL Employment
(CALD) backgrounds and for young people Victorian Certificate of
with a disability. Applied Learning
• Recognises the successful TAFE
completion of secondary school • Certificate qualifications
• Diploma
• Includes four compulsory strands
• Can also include up to 3 VET
qualifications or a School Based
Apprenticeship/Traineeship
University
6 7
CAREER PATHWAYS
Career Pathways
WHERE CAN YOU GET CAREER ADVICE? EMPLOYERS CAREER PROGRAMS AND WEBSITES A LIFE
Deciding what industry to work in can be very difficult as There are several websites that can provide you Gives real life video examples of careers, showing the activities of
When you have developed a few ideas about what you may like to do
there are many options and expectations set upon us to in the future, it may be beneficial to ask professionals from particular
with relevant career advice. The websites offer up to employees as they go about their day to day tasks.
make the right decision. It is important to remember that industries about their personal experiences. It may also be worth date information about career pathways, education alife.net.au
it is OK to change your mind and explore different career considering completing work experience or a part time job in these and training and personal requirements for specific
options. When thinking about your career, it is important industries as it can help you find out whether it is the right career occupations and industries. SKILLS ONE
to consider your personal interests and desires as it is for you.
Over 1500 videos showing how to get a trade or skill.
essential that you are happy in your chosen career. JOB GUIDE
TEACHERS AND CAREER ADVISERS skillsone.com.au
Covers everything career related including resume building, learning
PARENTS AND FAMILY Your teachers are trained with important knowledge and skills to help pathways, career support, comprehensive job search and much more
ACE DAY JOBS
provide you with necessary information relating to future education education.gov.au/job-guide
Your parents and family can offer great career advice for you when it A series of 5-minute video episodes of Australians with innovative
comes to deciding what you will do in the future. Your parents have and employment options. It is important to remember that your
teachers are around to help you, so seeking advice from them is a careers; it’s about people who love their work, and how they got
a lot of experience when it comes to employment options, so they AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
great way to start the decision- making process. As a student leaver into it.
would be a great source of knowledge and information. They can also Includes information on all things youth related, with links to the
you are still welcome to see your careers teacher about anything abc.net.au/science/careers/acedayjobs/
provide strong support and guidance in your life, so it can be of great Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relation’s
benefit to talk to and gain advice from them. work/school (career) related if you have booked an appointment.
website.
THE GOOD UNIVERSITIES GUIDE
youth.gov.au
SKILLS AND JOBS CENTRE TAFE AND UNIVERSITIES
Good resource for researching careers and courses.
Most TAFE and Universities have a service available to students that YOUTH CENTRAL gooduniguide.com.au
Each TAFE in Victoria now operates a Skills and Jobs Centre, whose
role it is to provide free career and pathway planning advice to provides career advice based on the courses and programs they offer.
However, these services may only be available to students that are Offers a range of information for young people aged between 12 – 25.
Victorian residents. DEFENCE
enrolled or pending enrolment at that particular TAFE or University. It Includes job toolkits which are designed to help job seekers learn
This is done through a variety of workshops as well as one to one and understand practical skills to assist them in finding employment. Careers in the defence forces – army, navy and air force.
counselling sessions. Also includes resume and cover letter templates and videos on how defencejobs.gov.au
to interview.
The Skills and Jobs Centre in the South East is located at Chisholm’s
youthcentral.vic.gov.au POLICE FORCE
311 Lonsdale campus in Dandenong.
Go to the Careers section for information on careers in the
CAREERS ONLINE
Police Force.
Provides information relating to career, occupations and industries. police.vic.gov.au
It includes career research options, resume help and job hunting tips.
careersonline.com.au SKILLSGATEWAY
Can help with course selection and RTOs.
MY FUTURE
skills.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway/Pages/
Provides users with current career information, articles and links to Home.aspx?Redirect=1
many resources relating to career transition.
myfuture.edu.au SKILLS ROAD
The tools on this website make a transformative impact in the way
CAREER ME APP young people navigate the career PLANNING PROCESS.
CareerMe is a free app for all Apple and Android smartphones skillsroad.com.au
and tablets to help young people plan career paths and find job
opportunities.
busyatwork.com.au/apprenticeships-traineeships/
gateway-services/careerme/
8 9
FURTHER EDUCATION
Further Education
AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK LEARN LOCAL PROVIDERS TECHNICAL AND FURTHER EDUCATION Berwick Campus Chadstone Campus
The AQF is the framework which regulates qualifications Learn Local providers, previously known as Adult Community Further (TAFE) 25 Kangan Drive Cnr Batesford &
within the Australian education and training sectors. Education (ACFE), offer an opportunity for students 15 years and over Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutes are Government Berwick 3806 Warrigal Road
It incorporates the qualifications from each education to return to study, gain new skills and plan for their future. They offer owned RTOs providing flexible options for students wanting to gain
and training sector into a single comprehensive national a variety of courses including basic learning skills and accredited vocational education and training (VET). They deliver training for a Dandenong Campus Chadstone 3148
qualifications framework.
senior education certificates. Learn Local organisations provide wide range of courses at certificate, diploma and advanced diploma 121 Stud Rd
a less formal environment for students to improve their general level, with some TAFE’s now offering degree courses. TAFEs offer the Dandenong 3175 Waverley Campus
education skills, which can ultimately assist them in completing option to study full-time, part-time, during the day or night or even 595 Waverley Road
SECONDARY SCHOOL QUALIFICATIONS AND secondary education or transitioning into other nationally recognised online through correspondence. Fees for TAFE vary depending on 311 Lonsdale St Glen Waverley 3150
EQUIVALENT qualifications. They also offer Pre-Accredited and Accredited courses. your chosen course and on your eligibility for government funding. Dandenong 3175
For further information on Learn Local Providers and for their location If you are eligible for a government subsidised placement, some of Moorabbin Campus
• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) Cranbourne Campus 488 South Road
visit learnlocal.org.au/ the cost of your course will be funded by the government and you
• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) will pay the balance of the enrolment and tuition fees. Additionally, New Holland Drive Moorabbin 3189
• Level 1 – Certificate I
REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATIONS if you are a concession card holder you can receive a reduction of Cranbourne 3977
• Level 2 – Certificate II your tuition fees, but you must contact the training provider in Box Hill Institute
A registered training organisation (RTO) is a State or Territory
regard to your eligibility. TAFEs also offer VET Fee-Help, an Australian Frankston Campus Box Hill Institute offers
registered organisation that provides students with nationally
VOCATIONAL TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS recognised certificates through training and assessments. RTOs may
Government Loan Scheme, to assist their students studying at Fletcher Rd 400 full-time and
include TAFE institutes, private providers, community providers,
the Diploma level in deferring the payment of their course. For Frankston 3199 part-time courses with
• Level 1 – Certificate I information about TAFEs across Melbourne and the courses they offer, flexible study options.
schools, higher education institutions, Learn Locals, industry
• Level 2 – Certificate II visit tafe.vic.gov.au. Pakenham Campus
organisations and enterprises. There are hundreds of different
• Level 3 – Certificate III registered courses that RTO’s may offer. For more information about
3 Rogers Street, For further information
RTO’s and what courses are available throughout Victoria visit the CHISHOLM INSTITUTE Pakenham, 3810 visit bhtafe.edu.au or
• Level 4 – Certificate IV
Skills Gateway at skills.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway/Pages/ call 1300 BOX HILL.
• Level 5 – Diploma Chisholm offers more than 600 courses including pre- Bass Coast Campus
Home.aspx?Redirect=1
• Level 6 – Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree apprenticeships, apprenticeships, certificates and advanced Corner Bass Highway Whitehorse Campus
certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas and Bachelor Degrees. and South Dudley Road, 1000 Whitehorse Road
HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS IDENTIFYING A QUALITY TRAINING Additionally, Chisholm offers pathway opportunities from TAFE to Wonthaggi, 3995 Box Hill 3128
PROVIDER University for students to gain maximum benefit from their previous
• Level 7 – Bachelor Degree In recent years some RTOs have utilised questionable marketing studies. Chisholm accepts applications through VTAC and written Rosebud Campus Elgar Campus
• Level 8 – Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate techniques to enrol students, often into poor quality educational submission depending on the requirements of each course. For Boneo Rd, Rosebud, 465 Elgar Road
Diploma and training programs. If you want to ensure the course and RTO you further information visit chisholm.edu.au or call 1300 244 746. 3939. Box Hill 3128
are looking at enrolling into are both of quality and will provide the
• Level 9 – Masters Degree
support and outcomes you are looking for, there are a range of things
CHISHOLM INSTITUTE - BERWICK TECHNICAL Holmesglen St Kilda Campus
• Level 10 – Doctoral Degree you can do and questions you can ask. EDUCATION CENTRE (TEC) Holmesglen offers 322 St Kilda Road
For further information on each level criteria go to
SELLEN has developed a range of tools to assist with this, these tools over 600 courses South Bank 3006
aqf.edu.au/aqf-qualifications Chisholm Institute also operates a Technical Centre from their Berwick
include:
campus. Berwick TEC is a unique learning environment that allows
with flexible delivery
This information was retrieved 6th June 2018, from the Australian over three campuses. Bulli Campus
• A facilitator guide students under 20, who have not yet completed Year 12, to gain a 36 Bulli Street
Qualifications Framework 2nd Edition January 2013 These include pre-
• Training Seeker Workbook qualification that will assist them in acquiring employment or tertiary
apprenticeships, Moorabbin 3189
placement faster.
• Prezi to assist
apprenticeships,
And can be found on the SELLEN website at certificate, diploma and
sellen.org.au/resources/
degree courses.
For further information
visit holmesglen.edu.au
or call (03) 9564 1555
10 11FURTHER EDUCATION (CONTD.)
SWINBURNE TAFE APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS
Swinburne TAFE offers a wide range of courses including pre- Apprenticeships and Traineeships combine practical work and
apprenticeships, apprenticeships, diplomas and advanced diplomas. training to give you a nationally recognised qualification and the
Additionally, Swinburne offers pathway opportunities from TAFE to experience you need to get the career you want.
University for students to gain maximum benefit from their previous Apprenticeships and Traineeships:
studies. For more information about courses Swinburne offer and
locations of their campuses, visit tafe.swinburne.edu.au or • Can be offered as full time or part time positions
• Can commence while you are still at school or post-secondary
Phone: 1300 275 794
• Be offered in more than 500 occupations from small business to
RMIT TAFE multimedia, sports to retail
RMIT has adopted a practical approach to education by offering • Can be a stepping-stone to ongoing employment or further
a wide range of TAFE courses that allow students to gain relevant education
skills in an industry of their choice. Courses offered by RMIT include There are a range of organisations that can help you:
business administration, art and design, information technology,
science and many more. Additionally, RMIT offers pathway GROUP TRAINING ORGANISATIONS provide employment and
opportunities for students to gain recognition of prior learning. often training to apprentices and trainees. They create employment
For further course information and locations, visit rmit.edu.au for you by organising placements with ‘host employers’ who provide
you with on-the-job training and experience in your trade. Host
employers effectively ‘hire’ you from group training organisations.
Many GTOs are specifically set up to help young people get an
apprenticeship or traineeship.
AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICESHIPS can be used to define either an
apprenticeship or a traineeship. These two types of qualifications
differ slightly, but have a few things in common.
You need to be employed in order to complete an Australian
Apprenticeship or Traineeship and the employer will pay you a
training wage while you learn, either at TAFE or a RTO. You must
complete on the job training as well as structured training (TAFE
or RTO). With some qualifications you are able to complete your
structured training in the workplace. At the completion of your
Australian Apprenticeship, you will receive a nationally recognised
qualification.
APPRENTICESHIPS are usually trade based occupations (eg.
Automotive mechanics, hairdressing, bakers, plumbers, carpenters)
which take up to 3 to 4 years to complete at a full-time pace. In
most of these qualifications, you need to have a completed the full
apprenticeship to be qualified in that particular field.
12 13FURTHER EDUCATION (CONTD.)
TRAINEESHIPS are usually non-trade based occupations (eg. AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICESHIP SUPPORT NETWORK
Business administration, animal husbandry, hospitality) with some
exceptions. They are completed over 1 to 2 years full-time or part- Australian Apprenticeship Network Providers are contracted by the
time. Training may be completely on the job or a combination of Australian Government to offer a free service to apprentices, trainees
on and off the job. With a traineeship your qualification is complete and employers to assist them with the sign-up, administration and
as soon as you finish the structured training, so you can often management of apprenticeships and traineeships.
complete them before the nominal duration if you work hard and can To find a Apprenticeship Network Provider in your area go to
demonstrate your competency. australianapprenticeships.gov.au/search-aasn
To find out if a qualification is an apprenticeship or a traineeship
contact your local Australian Apprenticeship Centre. GROUP TRAINING ORGANISATIONS
PRE- APPRENTICESHIP COURSES help prepare you to commence There are a number of specialists Group Training Organisations that
an apprenticeship. They are usually completed full-time over concentrate on specific industries all over Victoria. For a full list of
16 weeks at a TAFE or an RTO. Group Training Organisations see
To find a Group Training Provider in your area go to
ELIGIBILITY
australianapprenticeships.gov.au/group-training
Any job seeker is eligible to apply for an Apprenticeship position,
provided they are an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
You do not have to be registered with Centrelink or unemployed to
apply for an Australian Apprenticeship.
However, most employers prefer to take on apprentices who are
under 21 years old as they qualify for the apprentice training wage.
If you have a disability, your employer may receive assistance for
tutorial, interpreter and mentor services or funding under the
disabled Australian apprenticeship wage support program.
For further information and to find out if you are eligible, contact your
local Australian Apprenticeship Centre
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO GET AN
APPRENTICESHIP OR TRAINEESHIP?
1. Find an employer by contacting:
• Employers from industries you are interested in
• Skills and Jobs Centre
• Local Group Training Organisations
• Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider
• Centrelink or Job Active providers
• Search advertised job vacancies
2. Once you start employment as an apprentice you will need to
contact an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider to
sign you and your employer into an apprenticeship contract with
an RTO of your employer’s choice.
14 15FURTHER EDUCATION (CONTD.)
TERTIARY STUDIES • VET Course Fees - your eligibility for a Government funded
Year 12 school leavers who have applied to VTAC for University Vocational Education and Training (VET) place may not be able to
and TAFE courses need to make sure they meet all deadlines for be determined at the time of application. Eligibility and hence the
applications, extra requirements, changing preferences, offers and fees, will be determined by the institution providing the course at
enrolments. the time of enrolment.
• Free TAFE – Free TAFE for priority courses covers tuition fees for
The VTAC website details all this information vtac.edu.au
students who are eligible for government-subsidised training. This
• Eligibility for courses reduces the financial barrier for students wanting to train in courses
• Admission tests that lead to jobs in demand from Victorian employers.
• Making an application For further details on the information in this section visit:
• Courses and institutions vtac.edu.au
• Scholarships
PAYING FOR YOUR STUDIES (HELP LOANS)
• Results and offers
Contact your Careers teacher if you need further advice. HELP Loans Eligibility to access HELP loans can be complex and
confusing, especially if you have recently arrived in Australia and hold
a Bridging or Humanitarian visa.
SPECIAL ENTRY ACCESS SCHEME (SEAS)
The Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) allows selection officers to HECS-HELP is a loan available to eligible students enrolled in
grant special consideration for course entry to applicants, but does Commonwealth Supported Places. If you receive a HECS-HELP loan,
not exempt you from meeting any of the institutional and course the Australian Government pays the loan amount directly to your
entry requirements. higher education provider on your behalf and you pay the amount off
when you earn over a specific amount.
Whether you are currently studying Year 12 or applying as an adult, if
your education was affected as a result of disadvantage you may be FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible fee-paying students to help
eligible for consideration. pay part or all of their tuition. You can borrow up to the amount of
the tuition fee being charged by your provider. However, over your
For further information on eligibility and how to apply, please go to
lifetime you can only borrow up to the FEE-HELP limit. This amount
vtac.edu.au/who/seas.html
is indexed each year and must be repaid via increased taxation on
salaries once you earn above the threshold.
FEES FOR TERTIARY STUDY
A VET STUDENT LOAN (VSL) is a loan that helps students to cover
There are four types of fees for tertiary courses:
fees for vocational education and training (VET) courses.
• CSP (Commonwealth Supported Places) - these are partially paid for
For more information on eligibility criteria and income levels where
by the Australian government, and the student component can be
repayments are triggered, visit the Australian Governments website
paid up front, or deferred (now called HECS-HELP) until the student
studyassist.gov.au
graduates and earns a minimum annual income.
• Fee Paying or Fee for Service – offered by Independent Tertiary
Colleges (ITC’s) and TAFE providers. There is no government
contribution for these places and unless you receive a scholarship,
you will be liable for the full cost of the course
• International – these are full fee courses for international students
16 17EMPLOYMENT
Employment
JOB SEEKING SUPPORT SKILLS AND JOBS CENTRE JOB SEEKING YOURSELF
Once you have worked out the career path that interests you, the
JOB ACTIVE PROVIDERS Each TAFE in Victoria now operates a Skills and Jobs Centre, whose
following websites will show you the vacancies that are currently
role it is to provide expert advice on training and employment
being advertised in that industry. Each website allows you to search
Employment Services are provided by Job Active Providers, a network opportunities, including:
by location as well as job type, so you can narrow down your options
of private and community organisations dedicated to helping you
• Careers advice. to suit your access to transport.
find and keep a job. They may help you to:
• Help with job searching. • MY CAREER mycareer.com.au
• Write a Resume
• Assistance preparing resumes. • CAREERONE careerone.com.au
• Access work experience and training opportunities
• Apprenticeship and traineeship advice. • ALL JOBS alljobs.com.au
• Gain skills or qualifications
• Assistance using the Victorian Skills Gateway. • GUMTREE gumtree.com.au
• Overcome barriers to employment
• Referral to welfare support and financial advice. • SEEK seek.com
• Assist you to find employment
• Assistance in using your existing skills to align to a new job or to • LOCAL PAPER VACANCIES
For more information contact Centrelink Employment Services on undertake new training (Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)).
13 28 50 or visit jobsearch.gov.au Locally we also have a range of Jobs Portals that list local jobs, these
• Information on employment trends, areas with a shortage in skills can be found and registered for at
and employment opportunities.
TRANSITION TO WORK PROVIDERS • CITY OF GREATER DANDENONG PORTAL:
• Assistance with career and training plans, identifying training
worklocalgreaterdandenong.com.au/Community/34/
A Federally funded program that can count towards Job Active qualifications that could be undertaken to make a successful career
transition. • CASEY AND CARDINIA REGIONAL PORTAL:
activity requirements and includes resume writing support and work
caseycardiniajobs.com.au/Community/35/
experience components as young people get ready to enter the Skills and Jobs centres are aimed at:
work force. In the South East, contracts are delivered by SkillsPlus and
Mission Australia.
• Prospective students EMPLOYMENT FACT SHEETS
• Current students SELLEN has developed a range of fact sheets that may also be of
• Apprentices and Trainees assistance in preparing you for the employment space and securing
SKILLS FIRST RECONNECT PROVIDERS
your first job.
• Unemployed or retrenched workers
The Skills First Reconnect Program provides foundation study access • INTERVIEW SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES sellen.org.au/wp-
• Women returning to work
for young people aged 17-64. This program can be accessed through content/uploads/2020/10/Interview-skills-and-techniques.pdf
Chisholm’s Foundation College and Taskforce. Details can be found • New immigrant/refugee
• COVER LETTER AND RESUME TIPS sellen.org.au/wp-content/
below. Current Skills First Reconnect providers in the South East are • Anyone seeking a career change
uploads/2020/10/Resume-and-Cover-letter-tips.pdf
Chisholm, AMES, Jesuit Community College and Taskforce. • Employers
• Industry
The Skills and Jobs Centre in the South East is located at:
Chisholm Dandenong Campus
311 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, 3175
Phone: (03) 9212 4909
Email: skills&jobscentre@chisholm.edu.au
18 19LOCAL GOVERNMENT YOUTH SERVICES
Local Government Youth Services
DANDENONG YOUTH SERVICES CITY OF CASEY YOUTH INFORMATION YOUTH POSITIVE PATHWAYS
Dandenong Youth Services are located within the YSTOP building. CENTRES The Youth Positive Pathways website links young people,
They provide services & activities/events for young people aged Youth Information Centres provide young people aged 10 – 25 with schools, parents and case workers to a range of organisations and
12-25 years. support, information and advice on a range of issues, concerns and initiatives across the south east, offering programs and support to
needs. Youth Centres can provide you with information on recreation, young people.
• Some services include:
employment, health issues, drug/alcohol, housing, personal
• Youth support and case management services The website includes a user-friendly search engine where you can
development programs, sexuality, family issues, legal issues and
locate a service based on the type of support you need and the
• Multicultural services education options.
location in which you need it.
• Generalist and specialist counselling services At every youth centre there is a youth worker who is there to support
The website can be accessed via
• Pathways for education and employment you and discuss any areas that are of concern to you. If the worker is
youthpositivepathways.com.au
• Drug and Alcohol Services unable to help you specifically, they will refer you to someone who is
better qualified to assist you.
• Leadership programs and services
39A Clow Street Additionally, Youth Centres have numerous activities that you can
Dandenong 3175 take part in, including computers with internet access and they can
Phone: (03) 9793 2155 help with resume writing.
youth.greaterdandenong.com CRANBOURNE
Shop 58, Park Shopping Centre High Street, Cranbourne
CARDINIA SHIRE Phone: (03) 5996 7667
HAMPTON PARK
MY PLACE
22-26 Stuart Avenue, Hampton Park
Cardinia Shire’s Youth Facility provided for young people aged 12-25 Phone: (03) 9702 9510
to access information, advice and support. NARRE WARREN
5 -7 Main Street, Pakenham 52 Web Street, Narre Warren 3805
Phone: 5940 3100 Phone: (03) 9792 7230
Email: myplace@cardinia.vic.gov.au MOBILE YOUTH BUS
cardinia.vic.gov.au Casey 360 is a mobile youth bus that travels to popular areas within
the City of Casey region and provides young people with a safe place
A team of qualified youth workers living in the Cardinia Shire provide
to ‘hang out’.
young people and their families with numerous activities and
resources including: Mobile: 0438 013 165
Email: casey360@casey.vic.gov.au
• Freeza events
City of Casey Youth Services also offer a range of events run
• After school Activities
throughout the year including Freeza events, school holiday
• Personal development programs
programs, programs for young mums & dads, Fit to Drive and
• Young Leaders programs leadership programs.
• Workshops
Phone: (03) 9705 5200
• Skating, dance, sport and art programs
casey.vic.gov.au/community-services/youth-services/youth-
• Annual Youth Forum
programs
For further information about the Youth Services available in Cardinia
Shire please contact the councils Youth Services department.
Phone: 1800 496 884
Email: youth@cardinia.vic.gov.au
cardinia.vic.gov.au
20 21CENTRELINK SERVICES
Centrelink Services
YOUTH OFFICERS @ CENTRELINK YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR YOUTH ALLOWANCE IF LOW INCOME HEALTH CARE CARD
Services for young people are targeted to individual needs and YOU ARE 16-24 YEARS OLD AND:
Centrelink customers who receive certain payments and benefits
circumstances. Youth Teams aim to help young people understand CENTRELINK OFFICES • Looking for full time work or undertaking a combination of automatically receive a Health Care Card as part of their entitlement.
and access the education, training and employment choices available Dandenong Centre approved activities or have a temporary exemption from the Full-time students may apply for a Low Income Health Care Card.
to them and to identify their individual goals. This can involve further 27-29 Robinson Street Narre Warren 3805 participation and Activity Test requirements. If you do not have a
study, apprenticeship, traineeship choices, or help getting a job. Dandenong 3175 A Health Care Card entitles you to reduced cost medicines and health
Year 12 certificate or an equivalent qualification (Certificate level
Pakenham care as well as a limited number of other concessions including public
Officers in Youth Teams are specifically trained to work with young II or above) you will generally be expected to undertake study or
Springvale 25 Treloar Lane transport and training costs.
people. Young people now have access to a One to One Service training to meet the Activity Test.
324-334 Springvale Road Pakenham 3810
Officer who provides a personalised service to help the young person Springvale 3171 • 16 - 24 years old and studying or undertaking an Australian For more information call 13 24 90.
negotiate appropriate pathways. This includes a variety of activities Youth and Student Services Apprenticeship full-time.
such as assessing eligibility for income support, employment Cranbourne Phone: 132 490
• Other criteria – check with Centrelink to determine your eligibility ABSTUDY
placement, accommodation support, providing career information, 7-9 Codrington Street
Looking for Work If your circumstances change you may no longer be eligible for
and making accurate and relevant referrals to Centrelink specialist Cranbourne 3977 If you are Indigenous and a secondary or tertiary student or a full
Phone: 132 850 the same amount of Youth Allowance. For example, if you leave
services and other relevant services in the community. Narre Warren time Australian Apprentice, you may be eligible to access ABSTUDY to
Multi-lingual Information full time study for part-time study for employment (even casual or assist you stay at school or go on to further studies. ABSTUDY consists
71-73 Webb Street part-time employment). If you are overpaid because you didn’t tell
Phone: 131 202 of a fortnightly living allowance as well as additional components to
CAREER PLANNING & WORK EXPERIENCE Fountain Gate Shopping
centrelink.gov.au Centrelink that your circumstances changed you will have to pay help with the costs associated with attending school.
@ CENTRELINK back the money, so it is important that you inform Centrelink of your
Centrelink’s career planning can help you to make appropriate and circumstances. For more information, phone the ABSTUDY line on 13 23 17.
realistic career choices. It’s for job seekers who are having trouble
deciding what they want in a career and needing direction - whether When making a claim for Youth Allowance you will need to provide
it is deciding on a course of study, upgrading their existing skills or proof of identity as well as other documentation. These requirements
PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES @ CENTRELINK are listed on the Youth Allowance claim form or you can check with
just finding the right job. Centrelink psychologists can help you identify your potential to Centrelink.
Ask Centrelink about Career Planning, Work for the Dole and Green participate in employment, education, training and other social
Corps or search the Centrelink website for more information. participation activities (such as volunteer work). They make Everyone in Australia is now required to have a myGov account.
recommendations on the most appropriate assistance to help you myGov is a secure way to access government services online with one
develop your potential. login and one password for government services. Once you have
SOCIAL WORK SERVICES @ CENTRELINK created account you can use the payment finder, apply for payments,
Centrelink has a Social Work Service to assist people who may need If you want to see a Centrelink Psychologist call 13 2850 or ask a staff update information etc.
extra help by offering short term counselling and support, giving member at your local Centrelink Office.
information about or referring to other services in the community. In Applications can be made online.
special circumstances, Social Workers can determine if you are eligible YOUTH ALLOWANCE
for payments and assist people who are in crisis or facing difficulties Youth Allowance is a single income support payment for young
in their lives. people regardless of whether they are in education, training, looking
Phone the Centrelink Appointments line on 13 10 21 to: for work or sick. Youth Allowance enables you to go from study to
training to job seeking without changing payment schemes.
Speak directly to a Social Worker, or make an appointment to see a
Social Worker at your local Customer Service Centre. If you are under 17, and have not completed Year 12, you are legally
required to be in full time education, undertaking an Australian
Apprenticeship or other training in order to qualify for Youth
Allowance, although some exemptions apply.
22 23DISABILITY SERVICES
Disability Services
DISABILITY SERVICES (DES) SCHOOL LEAVER EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT (TTE) AUSTRALIAN DISABILITY ENTERPRISE
Disability Employment Services (DES) provides specialist assistance to (SLES) The Transition to Employment (TTE) initiative in Victoria is being Australian Disability Enterprises are commercial enterprises whose
job seekers with disabilities who require ongoing support to find and Are you a Year 12 student? developed as part of the Futures for Young Adults (FFYA) program workforce is predominantly people with disability. Disability Business
maintain employment. Eligible School Leavers can register directly and provides a clear pathway for young people with a disability Services are especially suited to you if you have higher support needs
School Leaver Employment Support, or SLES, is a new NDIS support
with a DES provider. leaving school who are interested in pursuing employment, but who and require a higher level of ongoing support.
that may help you.
are not yet ready to move into employment or receive assistance
dss.gov.au/disability-and-carers-programmes-services-for-
ELIGIBLE SCHOOL LEAVER DEFINITION SLES is about giving you the skills and confidence to help you move through a Commonwealth employment program.
people-with-disability/australian-disability-enterprises
from school to employment.
If you are eligible for FFYA, and interested in exploring employment,
In accordance with the Disability Employment Service (DES) Deed, an OUTLOOK ENVIRONMENTAL
SLES offers you individualised support for up to 2 years after finishing you may be eligible to access additional funds and supports via a TTE
Eligible School Leaver means a job seeker who directly registers with 24 Toomuc Valley Road
year 12 to help you get ready for work and plan your pathway to provider to give you an even better chance of achieving your goals.
the DES Provider and who is seeking to transition from Pakenham VIC 3810
employment.
Phone: (03) 5941 1535
• secondary school to post school employment; or FUTURE LINKS
For further information about the School Leaver Employment outlookenviro.org.au
• a state or territory disability transition to work program to 457 Nepean Highway, Frankston 3199
Supports (SLES) visitndis.gov.au/people-disability/sles.html or call
employment; Phone: (03)9564 8066 SCOPE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES - SOUTH-EAST INDUSTRIES
1800 800 110.
Level 2, 302 Burwood Road
And has evidence that they THE BRIDGE CONNECTS
If you are leaving school early it is important to prepare for your Hawthorn
Shop 2, 31 Douglas Street
• attract or attracted additional educational funding due to their support needs before you leave school. Make sure you understand VIC 3122
Noble Park Vic 3174
disability; or what sort of support is available for you in order to continue with 1300 472673
Phone: (03) 9547 9244
• are receiving the Disability Support Pension. further education training or employment. scopevic.org.au
67/69 Webb St, Narre Warren VIC 3805
If you want to leave school early because your needs cannot be met Phone: (03) 9705 6445 WALLARA INDUSTRIES
TO BE ELIGIBLE TO COMMENCE IN DES AS AN in your school you may be able to work out an agreement with the Building 4 102 -128
ELIGIBLE SCHOOL LEAVER, THE JOB SEEKER MUST school to continue your support in another course in the community.
MARRIOTT HOUSE – TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT
Bridge Road
ALSO BE: MARRIOTT SUPPORT SERVICES
Keysborough Vic 3173
It is your responsibility to tell your chosen education, training or 15a/56 Keys Road
• registered in their final year of secondary school; or Phone: (03) 9798 1019
employment support provider about your disability or medical Cheltenham VIC 3192
• first Registering with a DES provider immediately after participating wallaraindustries.com.au
condition as soon as you enrol or register. Make sure that you keep Phone: 03 9555 0777
in a state or territory government disability transition to work any useful information from your school that may help teachers or WAVERLEY INDUSTRIES LIMITED HALLAM BRANCH
program. OUTLOOK– TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT
other workers give you the support you need. 63 Star Crescent
Suite 2 – 418 Princes Highway
Students who are in disability specialist schools or attract PSD Hallam VIC 3803
Narre Warren VIC, 3805
funding in mainstream schools only require evidence that they are in NATIONAL DISABILITY COORDINATION Phone: (03) 9544 7222
Phone: 03 9705 6455
that school or attract that funding. OFFICER PROGRAM (NDCO) wavind.org
The Australian Government funds the NDCO Program. The NDCO 370-372 Ferntree Gully Road
Providers must also obtain evidence that the Student is a full-time
student and is in their last year of school. program aims to improve the transition of people with a disability
aged 15 to 64 into further education, training and employment. Your
For more information about how DES services can help you, or to National Disability Coordination Officer can help provide information,
locate your local service, visit: jobaccess.gov.au or phone a Job coordination and referral for people with a disability.
Access Adviser on 1800 464 800.
Website: education.gov.au/ndcoprogramme
24 25MULTICULTURAL SERVICES // INDIGENOUS SERVICES
Multicultural Services Indigenous Services
ASYLUM SEEKER RESOURCE CENTRE (ASRC) SOUTHERN MIGRANT REFUGEE CENTRE DANDENONG AND DISTRICT ABORIGINES
CO-OPERATIVE LTD (DDACL)
An independent, community-led organisation the ASRC is in a unique Provides one to one assistance for young people between the ages
position to advocate for the human rights of people seeking asylum, of 2-25 to address key resettlement issues including housing, access Dandenong and District Aborigines Co-operative Ltd (DDACL)
exempt from the pressures of government or the private sector. to education and employment, access to recreational opportunities provides programs and services to meet the needs of local Aboriginal
For this reason, the ASRC has been able to take a leading position and family conflict. The Youth Team works with young people who and Torres Strait Islander people. They provide a wide range of
in the opposition of Australia’s asylum seeker policy, while offering have been in Australia for 6 months – 5 years. They also conduct a health care through Bunurong Health Service as well as a variety of
alternatives to issues faced by people seeking asylum and refugees. range of group activities including information sessions, life skills community programs to promote wellbeing and social engagement.
and leadership programs as well as sports and other recreational All services have a strong cultural component and they strive to
Contact: 179 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong VIC 3175
activities. provide a supportive, open and culturally safe environment for
Phone: 03 8772 1380
Email: dandenong@asrc.org.au Contact: Dandenong Aboriginal people.
39 Clow Street
LIFE WITHOUT BARRIERS Dandenong 3175
DOVETON GATHERING PLACE
Phone: (03) 9767 1900 The City of Casey is now home to a dedicated space for the local
Leading social purpose organisation working in more than 440
communities across Australia. Services currently support just over Contact: Narre Warren Aboriginal community to drop in, engage in programs and activities
14,000 people living in their own homes or in residential houses that 48 Webb Street and connect with services and their community.
life without barriers manage. Supporting children, young people and Narre Warren 3805 The new Casey Aboriginal Gathering Place, located in Doveton, was
families, people with disability, older people and people with mental Phone: (03) 9705 6966 officially opened on Wednesday 13 July 2016.
illness. They work with people who are homeless and refugees and
smrc.org.au “Research shows that Aboriginal Victorians are more likely to be
asylum seekers.
involved in the justice system, less likely to finish school, attend
FOUNDATION HOUSE university and have a sustainable job than non-Aboriginal Victorians
LIFE WITHOUT BARRIERS, DANDENONG
and as a group, their health status is poorer across all measures.
Foundation House provides direct services to clients, from a
Contact: Level 2, 1-7 Langhorne Street, Dandenong, 3175, Australia “With this in mind the concept of the Casey Aboriginal Gathering
refugee background, in the form of counselling, advocacy, family
Phone No: 03 8752 8500 Place was developed – to create a dedicated space where Casey’s
support, group work, psycho-education, information sessions and
complementary therapies. Direct services to clients are coupled Aboriginal community can drop in for a yarn and a cuppa and actively
CENTRE FOR MULTICULTURAL YOUTH (CMY) with referral, training and education roles aimed at developing and engage in programs, projects and activities that are flexible and
strengthening the resources of various communities and service driven by the needs of the local community,” Cr Smith said.
CMY undertakes a range of programs, projects and policy initiatives
providers. Cr Rosario said Doveton was identified as a perfect location for
aimed at enhancing the life opportunities of young people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Contact: Dandenong the Gathering Place given the strong connection the Aboriginal
155 Foster Street community has to the area and its significant number of
CMY can assist with education, training, employment, homelessness Aboriginal residents.
Dandenong 3175
and family support.
Phone: (03) 8788 3333
39A Clow Street
foundationhouse.org.au
Dandenong 3175
Phone: (03) 9794 0057
cmy.net.au
26 27HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Health and Wellbeing
Good health and wellbeing is an essential aspect to enjoying all that CASEY CARDINIA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE KOOWEERUP REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
life has to offer. Health and wellbeing affects our ability to work, study
and socialise effectively therefore it is important to look after yourself Casey Cardinia Community Health Service is committed to providing Kooweerup Regional Health Service is here to help young people.
and maintain a healthy wellbeing. The following organisations members of the community with programs that enhance illness Our friendly and approachable staff are very experienced in dealing
provide young people with essential information and advice about prevention and promote the importance of early intervention. with youth from a range of backgrounds; and do so with absolute
how to best overcome a health or wellbeing issue. discretion and care.
The following services are offered:
Here are some of the ways we help young people:
• Youth and family counselling
CASEY NORTH COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND
• Financial Counselling • Education
SUPPORT SERVICE (CNCISS)
• Health information – doctors, dentists, nurses, physiotherapy, • Training
Casey North CISS aims to assist all members of the local community
podiatry, sexual health, drug and alcohol counselling. • Housing
with information pertaining to services and resources they need.
• Appointments are available in: • Emergency welfare
Suite 1, 90-92 Victor Cres
• Cranbourne • Mental health
Narre Warren 3805
• Berwick • Employment
Phone: (03) 9705 6699
caseynorthciss.com.au • Cockatoo • Alcohol and drug programs
• Doveton • Counselling
CRANBOURNE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT • Pakenham If you or someone you know needs a helping hand you can email
SERVICE (CISS) gregorys@krhs.net.au or phone 03 5997 9679. 215-235 Rossiter Road,
monashhealth.org/about-us/monash-health-sites/monash-
health-community/cardinia-casey-community-health-service/ Koo Wee Rup, Victoria 3981
CISS is a community based information and referral service staffed by
trained volunteers which aid all members of the community.
GREATER DANDENONG COMMUNITY HEALTH
The services CISS provides include community information
SERVICE
queries, referrals, counselling, emergency relief, advocacy, share
accommodation register, tax help, volunteer register, volunteer Greater Dandenong Community Health Service works with
program and youth support. individuals, communities and organisations to improve the health and
wellbeing of the most vulnerable community members.
156a Sladen Street
Cranbourne 3977 The services they provide include:
Phone: (03) 5996 3333
• Life skills programs
cranbourneiss.org.au
• Personal development programs
• Youth and family counselling
• Health information – doctors, dentists, nurses, physiotherapy,
podiatry
• Leadership programs
DANDENONG
122 Thomas Street
Dandenong 3175
Phone: 1300 342 273
SPRINGVALE
55 Buckingham Avenue
Springvale 3171
Phone: (03) 8558 9000
28 29YOUTH SUPPORT SERVICES // HELP LINES
Youth Support Services Help Lines
There are many services and organisations in the South East that There are many help lines operating throughout Victoria that
support young people. provide telephone counselling, referral and information services to
members of the community who require assistance or who simply
Services are available to support
want somebody to talk to. Help lines offer free professional and
• Accommodation needs anonymous support to communities of diverse backgrounds, ages
• Alternative Education Settings and needs.
• Body Image and Eating Disorders GAY AND LESBIAN SWITCHBOARD
• Cyber Safety Regional Victoria: 1800 184 527
Metropolitan Melbourne: 9663 2939
• Depression and Anxiety
switchboard.org.au
• Disability
KIDS HELPLINE
• Drug and Alcohol
Phone: 1800 551 800
• Family Violence kidshelp.com.au
• General Health
LIFELINE CRISIS COUNSELLING
• Interpreter Services Phone: 13 11 14
• Legal Advice and Support lifeline.org.au
• Sexual Assault SUICIDE HELPLINE
• Same Sex Attracted and Gender Diverse There are also many websites which have tips and resources on how
• Sexual Health to manage many kinds of problems and issues.
The Youth Positive Pathways website links young people, schools, Phone: 1300 651 251
parents and case workers to a range of organisations and initiatives suicideline.org.au
across the south east, offering programs and support to young
REACHOUT.COM
people.
ReachOut is an online mental health organisation for young people
The website includes a user- friendly search engine where you can and their parents. It has tools and tips to help young people get
locate a service based on the type of support you need and the through anything from everyday issues to tough times.
location in which you need it.
au.reachout.com
The website can be accessed via
youthpositivepathways.com.au
30 31LEGAL ASSISTANCE // EARLY SCHOOL LEAVERS
Legal Assistance Early School Leavers
There may be situations you find yourself in that require you to find Before you decide to leave school early, you should consider how the FLEXIBLE/ALTERNATIVE LEARNING
out more about the law. Whether you are in trouble with police, a decision might affect you.
victim of crime or just need to know more about your rights, the If you have left school early and want to return or want to leave
• All young people are required to participate in schooling until they your mainstream education setting, you may be interested in an
following organisations provide you with important legal information
complete Year 10 alternative or flexible learning option.
to assist you in overcoming these particular situations.
• If you are under 17 you must be in full time education, training or
There are a range of these options across the south east, a full list with
employment or a combination of these activities.
SPRINGVALE MONASH LEGAL SERVICE INC (SMLS) details and contacts can be found on the SELLEN website.
It is also important to note that you are not entitled to payments from
SMLS is a community based organisation that provides free, Centrelink unless you have a year 12 or equivalent qualification or if
LEARN LOCAL PROVIDERS
confidential legal advice to all members of the community. Ongoing you are participating in full time education or training. Similarly, if you
legal assistance may be offered to low-income earners and health are aged 16-20 and have not completed year 12 or equivalent and are LL provides less formal learning activities in a friendly environment.
care holders. Free interpreters are available when needed and where not in full time education or training, you will not be considered as an LL helps young adults get back into learning, gain new skills and
appropriate referrals will be made to private practitioners. eligible child for family Tax Benefit Part A. Exemptions will apply for knowledge, gather their confidence and plan what other studies or
young people not able to meet their participation requirement due work they might like to do.
5 Osborne Avenue
to personal circumstances. Contact Centrelink on 13 24 90 for more
Springvale 3175 Refer to previous pages for further information on Learn Local
information.
Phone: (03) 9545 7400 providers.
smls.org.au If you choose to leave school before year 12, you will still find lots of
helpful information in the rest of this book - this section is designed
COMMUNITY VCAL
VICTORIA LEGAL AID to give information on programs available for young people who
have left school early. Listed below are the various institutions that Community VCAL programs are local providers that allow young
Victoria Legal Aid, Dandenong delivers community education can assist young people in completing education and training outside people to undertake VCAL studies outside of a secondary school
sessions in Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardnia. Topics include of the secondary school system. setting.
Sexting, Sexual Consent, Cyberbullying, Age of Consent, Family
Violence, Family Law, Mental Health Services, Independent Mental TAFE COURSES
Health Advocacy, as well as Australian Law for new arrivals
TAFE’S offer many different courses for early school leaver’s, including:
legalaid.vic.gov.au/find-legal-answers/legal-rights-and-
• CGEA – Certificate of General Education for Adults (year 10
responsibilities-for-young-people
level), designed to improve literacy, numeracy and general
education skills
YOUTH LAW
• VCAL – Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
Youth Law is a state wide community legal centre which provides • VCE – Victorian Certificate of Education
young people up to the age of 25 with free and confidential legal • A range of certified courses to help employment or further study
advice.
• Pre-apprenticeships & Apprenticeships
19 King Street
Melbourne 3000
Phone: (03) 9611 2412
youthlaw.asn.au
32 33Glossary
AASN Australian Apprenticeship Support CATS Career and Transitions Support JA Job Actives– is a national network of SWL Structured Workplace Learning - SWL
Network private and community organization is a work placement undertaken by a
DET Department of Education and Training for unemployed people, particularly student whilst undertaking a VET or
ACFE Adult, Community and Further the long term unemployed, funded by VCAL program. Also known as work
Education DOE The Department of Employment is the the Australian Government placement.
lead government agency providing
ADULT A course (via lectures or national leadership in transition of LLEN(S) Local Learning and Employment TAFE Technical and Further Education
EDUCATION correspondence) for adults who are work and conditions/values in the Network(s)
not otherwise engaged in formal workplace TEC Technical Education Centre i.e:
study LGA Local Government Area Chisholm Berwick TEC
DHHS Department of Health and Human
AMES Adult Migrant Education Services Services (Victoria) PACTS Parents as Career Transitions Support VCAA Victorian Curriculum and Assessment
Authority
AQF Australia Qualifications Framework DVCEA Dandenong Valley Careers Education RPL Recognition of Prior Learning
Association (or) formal acknowledgement of VCAL Victorian Certificate of Applied
AQTF Australian Quality Training Framework competencies (skills, knowledge Learning
EMPLOYABILITY Employability skills are also and attitudes) gained as a result
ASBA Australian School Based SKILLS sometimes referred to as generic of previous formal training, work VCE Victorian Certificate of Education
Apprenticeship skills, capabilities, enabling skills experience and/or life experience
or key competencies. Australia’s VECCI Victorian Employers Chamber of
ATAR Australian Territory Admissions Rank Employability Skills were developed RTO Registered Training Organisations Commerce and Industry
in 2002 by the Business Council - An RTO is a training organisation
CALD Culturally and Linguistically Diverse VET Vocational Education and Training
of Australia and the Australian registered with the local State/
CAREER Career development is a lifelong Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Territory Training Recognition
VETIS VET in schools refers to vocational
DEVELOPMENT process that is unique and different in consultation with other peak Authority involved with the delivery or
education and training undertaken by
for every individual. There are many employer bodies assessment of nationally recognised
VCE and VCAL students. It includes a
influences that contribute to an training.
ESL English as a Second Language broad range of articulated programs
individual’s career combining education, training and
SBAT School Based Apprenticeship
GTO Group Training Organisation – have Traineeships (National acronyms) structured workplace learning
CAREER The development of knowledge,
EDUCATION been set up to employ apprentices
skills and attitudes through a planned VTAC Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre a
and trainees under an Apprenticeship/ SELLEN South East Local Learning &
program of learning experiences that centralised admissions centre for most
Traineeship Training Contract and Employment Network
assists students to make informed undergraduate university and TAFE
place them with host employers
decisions about their study and/or SEAS Special Entry Access Schemes courses in Victoria
work options and enables effective
participation in working life YACVIC Youth Affairs Council of Victoria
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