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Do you know what you want to do when you leave school?
Story: The Future Beckons Working out what you want to do when you leave school can be confusing and stressful. But the Australian Government through the Department of Education, Science and Training has created a whole bunch of resources for you to use to help you make those all-important decisions. Job Guide Job Guide is […]
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New awards have been introduced to recognise the achievements of outstanding vocational students
Story: Honour Roll Students who excelled in Vocational Education and Training (VET) during 2005 have been recognised at the inaugural Australian Vocational Student Awards. The awards have been introduced to highlight the value and importance of VET, and to reward outstanding senior secondary students who have undertaken a VET in Schools program or a School-based […]
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Lead the Way
Looking to the future? Look no further. Do you have aspirations to become a leader within your community? Are you a young Indigenous person attending or about to attend secondary school or university? Are you or your family currently living in a remote community? Are you eligible to receive ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance, Assistance for Isolated […]
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A Real Solution
The key to a healthier future lies in education. An education can do more than just open up future job opportunities. It has also been shown to have a profound impact on health and well-being. In the remote Jawoyn Indigenous communities to the east of Katherine, in the Northern Territory, a special project is helping […]
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School of Life
Story: School of Life No basket too hard – life skills create new paths for young men. A course in life skills is making a real difference to the lives and futures of young Indigenous people of North West Queensland. The Course in Skills for the Future, currently running at the Mount Isa Institute of […]
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Cody Morris
Deadly Vibe Issue 90 August 2004 Doctor in the House Cody Morris always knew he wanted to be a doctor. So when his high school careers advisor told him that he would never make it, Cody refused to be discouraged. He is now in his second year of medicine at Adelaide University. “The careers advisor […]
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Helping Out
HEAD: Shining Examples INTRO: Outstanding staff and students honoured at annual awards. STORY: The achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff at TAFE Colleges across NSW have been recognised at the 16th annual TAFE NSW Gili Awards. Held as part of NAIDOC Week, The Gili Awards celebrate the role of education in […]
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Testing Times (Exams)
End of year exams can really stress you out. Here’s how to cope. Facing your end of year exams can be a really stressful time. All that revision to do, and what if you don’t get good enough marks? Carrying all that worry around can really take its toll, but there are things you can […]
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