Below is a collection of resources and links on lots of different topics - getting your license, how to pay off a fine, Centrelink, and health services specifically for young people. Check them out and educate yo' self!
Fines and Work and Development Order's Info
The sooner you do something about a fine the better. Even if you have heaps of fines, or can't pay one back on time, there are things you can do to stay on track
Clear your fines with a Work and Development Order - see if you're eligible
Building Blokes is an 8 week mentoring program run by the Top Blokes Foundation that can help you reduce your fines up to $2000
Further info about getting help with your fines from Revenue NSW
Got a job outside of school? Good on you! Get to know your rights at work
Some handy info from Legal Aid about your rights at work
Know your rights and entitlements at work
Your guide to juggling your school and work commitments
Best Practice Guide: A guide for young workers
Driving info/getting your L's and P's license
Centrelink/myGov info for students, trainees and apprentices
Learn more about Centrelink payments that are available for students, trainees, and apprentices
If you need to access Australian government services online you are probably going to need a myGov account. Check out this factsheet to help you get signed up
The Law and Young People
This handbook talks about what you can do to resolve issues such as fines, issues with landlords, and debts
Info about your legal rights
Know the laws around consent in NSW
Legal Aid NSW offers free legal advice on a wide range of topics. Check out this flyer for more information
It's your health, know your rights
This factsheet provides information about your rights around providing informed consent in NSW
This factsheet explains how confidentiality works when you go to see a Doctor or Health Worker
As a Young Person you are able to get your own Medicare card from the age of 15. Check out this factsheet for more info.
A guide for Young People about My Health Record - the Australian government's digital health record.
General info about services for young people
Handy list of youth health services in NSW
Good info about eheadspace, a national digital mental health platform designed for young people
This handy little book is produced for teenagers entering adulthood, providing them vital information regarding bullying, substance abuse, employment, travelling, emotional health and more.
Even if you're not thinking about further study one day, this Guide Book has lots of useful info for young people in the Illawarra