Becoming Independent
Young people need to think about Medicare, Tax File Number, Banking, Centrelink and other support services to prepare for more independence and maybe moving out or away for education purposes.
Beyond Year 12
ATAR too low? – Pathways to success
The options available to you before the ATAR assessment process is completed and after are different. If you are in a situation where your ATAR does not get you into your preferred course, there are still several options open to you. Remember it is not where you start but where you finish that is important.
Paid Gap Year – Exciting Travel Options
The Gap Year usually follows secondary school year 12 graduation or is a break in the first few years of University. The challenge this presents is that you have to look for relatively low-skilled jobs in industries that are not looking for long-term employees as a criterion for employment. A paid gap year is possible.
Au Pair Gap year – do you like kids?
Do you like kids, want to travel abroad and maybe even do some foreign language training. Then you might want to consider an au pair Gap Year.
Gap Year Options Volunteering
There are many options available if you want to consider a Gap Year. You can volunteer in Australia and Overseas.
Agribusiness Gap Year
Try a Gap Year position in the agriculture business sector. While much work on farms, vineyards, and with livestock is seasonal, there are also longer-term options available in retail and various support and customer service positions for unskilled labour.
Defence Force Gap Year
Young people between the ages of 18 and 24 who have completed year 12 can apply to join. You will not need an ATAR to apply for the gap year.
Tertiary Application Portals and Access Schemes
Learn more about the tertiary admissions process here and find all the admissions portals.
Year 12 certificate and ATAR
Each state and territory has its own Year 12 certification system and ways to calculate your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) score. Learn what is required for each state and generally about secondary school certifications.