Adulting Resources

Voting

If you are 16 years or over, enrol to Vote here.

If you're unsure what political parties to support, take the political compass test here.

Tax help

Info on tax returns and more here.

Financial Literacy Advice

The links below will take you to the Money Smart website:

Budgeting

Banking

Loans

Getting ready for work

When you start your first job, you will need to remember to bring three important documents. Read through the 'Get Job Ready' pdf below.

Get Job Ready pack 2020.pdf

How to write a resume

Info on how to write a resume here.

How to apply for a...

Tax File Number (TFN) - just in case you don't have one already, you'll need this for any job
Medicare card - this is important as it allows you to access a range of health services for free or at a lower cost.
Working With Vulnerable People's Card (WWVP) - this is important for particular jobs and/or volunteering opportunities.

Help with your job

The Fair Work Ombudsman website provides information on pay rates, shift calculations, leave arrangement and other information. The website can be reached at the following URL https://www.fairwork.gov.au/ .

The Young Workers Centre is for all workers in the ACT aged under 25.

Young workers are twice as likely to be ripped off or seriously injured at work as older workers. More than half of young workers have had their wages stolen by their adult boss.

Knowing your rights and what to do if you are getting ripped off is the first step to stopping the exploitation.

For more detail and contact info, visit their website.

Legal Advice

If you need any legal advice, remember that Lauren from Legal Aid can assist you. Watch her video explaining her services here.

Emergency Accommodation

If you're suddenly find yourself with no where to stay, contact Contact OneLink for housing assistance here.

They can connect you to local services and groups that can support you.

Also, speak to Student Services ASAP - they will help.

Renting Advice

The Tenants’ Union ACT is a not for profit community legal centre offering free services for people renting their homes in the ACT.

The union also provide information on renters’ rights and responsibilities.

You will need to register here to access the resources. For 1 day it cost $2.50.

Email Etiquette

Writing a good email at school, to your boss or colleague is important, the communication skills you learn at school translates to real-life circumstances.

General email structure

Dear /To (name) or Hello/ Good morning/ Good afternoon,

Content

Kind regards/ Regards/Thanks/ I look forward to hearing from you/ talk soon,

(your name)

If you get a massive from many people, do not 'reply all'.

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