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Computers and Phones

Conserve Resources

Drugs and Addiction

Employment/Unemployment

Transport & Vehicles

Tenancy and Household

Mental Health

Beyond Blue

http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx

Depression

http://www.depression.com.au/index.php

Lifeline 131114

http://www.lifeline.org.au/

Where and when to seek help

https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/

emergency-help/when-where-to-seek-help/

Kids help line

https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/

Mental Health Council of Australia

http://www.mhca.org.au/

Mental Health support http://www.sane.org/

Mental Health support for young people

http://www.headspace.org.au

and

www.ruok.org.au/findhelp

LGBTQI+ support

https://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services

Breaking up (also see ‘Social’)

https://headspace.org.au/assets/Uploads/

Resource-library/Young-people/

Dealing-with-relationship-break-ups-web.pdf

Your Rights

Banks – Your rights

https://bankingcode.org.au/customers/your-

rights-under-the-code/

Centres Against Sexual Assualt

http://www.nasasv.org.au/Sexual_Assault_

Consumer protection

http://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-

rights-guarantee

State by state consumer protection

https://www.accc.gov.au/contact-us/other-

helpful-agencies/consumer-protection-

Discrimination and Equal Rights

http://www.hreoc.gov.au

Small Claims state by state

https://www.accc.gov.au/contact-us/other-

helpful-agencies/small-claims-tribunals

Consumer guarantees

https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer

-rights-guarantees/consumer-guarantees

Get to know our political system

and

Enrol to vote www.aec.gov.au/enrol/

Your political leanings

https://votecompass.abc.net.au/

Where to vote

http://www.aec.gov.au/About_AEC/cea-notices

/election-pp.htm

Conserve Resources

Conserve energy http://energy.gov.au

Conserve energy

http://www.climatechange.gov.au/individual

Conserve water

https://www.yourhome.gov.au/water/

reducing-water-use

General Health

Acne help www.acne.org.au/

Ambulance join – state by state

https://compareclub.com.au/health-insurance

/ambulance-cover/

Food Safety

https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/foodsafety

/standards/Pages/Storing-food-safely.aspx

and

https://foodsafety.asn.au/food-safety-tips/

Getting to Sleep

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ways-to

-fall-asleep#2.-Use-the-4-7-8-breathing-

Healthy Eating

www.eatforhealth.gov.au/guidelines/australian

-guide-healthy-eating

Hangover cure?

http://www.rupissed.com/hangovercures.html

and

www.healthdirect.gov.au/hangover-cures

Pregnancy support

https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au

Salvation Army. Australia wide

http://www.salvationarmy.org.au/Find-Us/

Sexually transmitted infections

www.healthdirect.gov.au/sexually-transmitted-

Sexually transmitted infections – health check

https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-to-get-a-

sexual-health-check

Quit Smoking http://www.quitnow.gov.au/

Drinking Water

http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/drinking-water

Medicare enrollment form for over 15’s

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/

individuals/forms/medicare

Medical Health Professionals

http://www.hic.gov.au/yourhealth/ourservices/

Sunsmart http://www.sunsmart.com.au

Recipe options

https://myfridgefood.com

and

https://www.supercook.com

Medicare info https://www.medicare.gov/

Medicare enrolment form

www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/forms

Drugs and Addiction

Australian Drug Foundation

http://www.adf.org.au/alcohol-drug-use/

Drugs Awareness http://drugaware.com.au

Drugs support for friends and family

http://www.familydrughelp.sharc.org.au/

Addiction assistance

https://au.reachout.com/toughtimes/addiction

and

https://www.liveslivedwell.org.au/

and

http://www.fds.org.au/dealing-with-conflict

and

https://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au/

Drugs National Drugs Campaign

https://campaigns.health.gov.au/drughelp

Narcotics Anonymous Australia Help

https://www.na.org.au/multi/

Computers and Phones

Antivirus

http://free.agv.com/ww-en/homepage

Computer Internet firewall

http://www.zonelabs.com

Spyware remover

www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/

Hard drive clean-up alternatives

www.topbestalternatives.com/ad-aware/

Computer Spybot and Ad Aware and free

downloads

https://download.cnet.com/

Games X-Box, PlayStation, Wii, books, movies

https://www.metacritic.com/

PhoneTelecommunications info. e.g.connecting

landlines

www.acma.gov.au

or

https://www.acma.gov.au/priority-

assistance-landline-customers

Mobile phone plans

www.finder.com.au/mobile-plans

Broadband and home phone bundles

https://www.finder.com.au/broadband-plans

Employment/Unemployment

Create myGov account

https://my.gov.au/LoginServices/main/login?

myGov and myGovID

https://my.gov.au/LoginServices/main/login

Spyware remover

https://www.malwarebytes.com/

Tax file number application

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/tax-file-

number/apply-for-a-tfn/

Proving your identity

https://identityservice.auspost.com.au/ato/

requirements/identityDocs

Before starting work

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/starting-employment/before-starting-employment

Tax for individuals

http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/

First Tax Return

https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/life-events-and

-you/under-25s/first-job/your-first-tax-return

Lodge yout tax online with ‘myTax’

https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Your-tax-return/How-to-lodge

-your-tax-return/Lodge-your-tax-return-online-with-myTax/

Austudy and Youth Allowance

www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/

enablers/study-loads-austudy- and-youth

Youth Allowance payments

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/how-much

-youth-allowance-for-students-and-apprentices-

Apprenticeship payments

www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/ subjects

/payments-students-and-trainees

Check your region requirements for

Independent Youth Allowance

https://www.centrelink.gov.au/custsite_sras

/sras/regionalAreaPage.jsf?wec-appid=

sras&wec-locale=en#stay

Independent Youth Allowance additional details

form for parents and guardians

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/a2115

HECS/HELP information

http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/

HELP loan repayments schedules

https://www.studyassist.gov.au/paying-back

-your-loan/loan-repayment

Compare courses from across the country

https://www.courseseeker.edu.au/

Is your course a Commonwealth Supported Place?

https://www.studyassist.gov.au/help-loans/

commonwealth-supported-places-csps

Apply for a low income Health Care Card

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/how-

to-claim-low-income-health-care-card?context=21986

Resumes

http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-careers/

applying-for-jobs/resume-template-vce-no-paid-

work-experience

and www.careersonline.com.au/smart

moves/resume.html

and

www.jobseekersworkshop.com/

resumes/resume.html

and

https://aussieworkmate.com.au/

and

https://www.seek.com.au/careeradvice/

resume-cv

Disability and Work http://www.jobaccess.gov.au/

Job assistance for school leavers

https://www.education.gov.au/

Decision making tools

http://www.myfuture.edu.au/

Job Search – Career One

http://www.careerone.com.au/

Job Search – Jobsearch https://jobsearch.gov.au/

Job Search – Job Access

https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/

Job Search – Indeed http://indeed.com.au.

Job Search – Seek https://www.seek.com.au/

Job Search – Graduate Careers

http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/

Superannuation

http://www.ato.gov.au/super/

and

https://www.superannuation.asn.au

Rate super funds

https://www.canstar.com.au/superannuation/

Compare super funds

https://moneysmart.gov.au/how-super-works/

choosing-a-super-fund

Inform your employer about your super fund

https://www.ato.gov.au/Forms/

Superannuation-(super)-standard-choice-form/

Find lost super

www.moneysmart.gov.au/superannuation-and-

retirement/keeping-track-and-lost-super/

consolidating-super-funds

More super info

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/super/

Unfair dismissal

http://www.fairwork.gov.au/ending-employment/

unfair-dismissal

Unfair dismissal – make a claim

https://www.fwc.gov.au/job-loss-or-dismissal/

unfair-dismissal/process-unfair-dismissal-claims

Fair Work Australia Contact

www.fairwork.gov.au/contact-us/call-us

Wages and conditions Fairwork Australia

http://www.fairwork.gov.au/

and

https://www.fwc.gov.au/agreements-and-

Find my award

https://services.fairwork.gov.au/find-my-award

Work related information www.fwc.gov.au

If you aren’t covered by an Award you will be paid

under the Miscellaneous Award

https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/

documents/modern_awards/award/

ma000104/default.htm

Pay and Wages

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages

Workers Rights https://www.actu.org.au/

Workplace issues

http://www.australia.gov.au/information-and-

services/jobs-and-workplac e

Workplace Dispute Resolution

https://www.fwc.gov.au/

Safework Australia – find your State regulator

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/law-and

-regulation/whs-regulators-and-workers-

compensation-authorities-contact-information

Workcover Vic WorkSafe

http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/

Workcover QLD

http://www.workcoverqld.com.au/

Workcover NSW

http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/

Workcover SA Return to Work

http://www.rtwsa.com/

Workcover TAS

http://www.workcover.tas.gov.au/

Workcover WA

http://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/

Workcover NT

https://worksafe.nt.gov.au/

Workcover ACT WorkSafe

https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/

Workplace violence and bullying

https://www.humanrights.gov.au/workplace-

bullying-violence-harassment-and-bullying

Human Rights and discrimination

https://www.humanrights.gov.au

Human Rights complaint

https://www.humanrights.gov.au/complaints

Party Safe

Staying Safe at Events

https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/alcohol

and https://adf.org.au/reducing-risk/staying-safe-events/

and https://www.police.vic.gov.au/party-safe

Politics

Enroll to vote and learn about elections

http://www.aec.gov.au/

Politics Our System

https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representatives/

Powers_practice_and_procedure/00_-_Infosheets/Infosheet_20_-_

The_Australian_system_of_government

Financial

Quicken financial management software

http://www.intuit.com/company/

Financial MYOB financial management software

http://www.myob.com.au

Xero https://www.xero.com/au/?escape=true

Free Personal Finance Software

https://www.nchsoftware.com/personalfinance

Banking: all banks

https://bankchart.com.au/catalogue/banks_groups/3

Transport and vehicles

Public Transport state by state

https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in

-australia/plan-your-arrival/transport

Road Safety

http://www.nationalroadsafety.org/ and www.tac

Vehicle Safety

http://www.howsafeisyourcar.com.au/

Vehicles Cheap fuel

http://motormouth.com.au/default_fl.aspx

Vehicles Prices and reviews

http://www.carsales.com.au

and

https://www.carsguide.com.au/

Vehicles Stamp duty

http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/stamp-duty-for-cars-explained-31021#.Vbczh_mqqko

Vehicles Roadside service membership

http://www.racv.com.au

Vehicles Roadside service membership QLD

http://www.racq.com.au

Vehicles Roadside service membership NSW

http://www.nrma.com.au

Vehicles Roadside service membership SA

https://www.raa.com.au/

Vehicles Roadside service membership WA

http://www.rac.com.au/

Vehicles Roadside service membership ACT

http://www.ract.com.au

Vehicles Roadside service membership NT

http://www.aant.com.au/

Vehicles Purchase

https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/health-

home-car/motor-cars

Vehicles Service

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/motor-cars/

maintenance-and-repairs/services-and-repairs

Concession cards

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/health-

Getting your licence

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driving_licence_

Learning to drive

http://www.adf.org.au/alcohol-drug-use/

Check a car’s history www.ppsr.gov.au/

Do I need a roadworthy certificate?

https://help.carsales.com.au/hc/en-gb/articles/

205449205-Do-I- need-a-

roadworthy-certificate-to-sell-my-car-

Approved car inspectors

https://www.aaa.asn.au/pages/members

Compare cars before you buy

www.carsales.com.au

Cooling off periods and warranties

www.choice.com.au/transport/cars/used/buying-

and

www.canstar.com.au/car-insurance/car-warranty/

Compare car insurances www.canstar.com.au

On-road costs explained

www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/stamp-

duty-for-cars-explained-31021

Transport Authorites state by state

https://www.nhvr.gov.au/about-us/useful-links

Study

Going to Uni

https://www.jobjumpstart.gov.au/article/thinking-going-uni-read-first

Youth Allowance and Austudy (including payment amounts)

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/

individuals/centrelink

Study HECS-HELP loans

https://www.studyassist.gov.au/help-loans/hecs-help

Australian Sporting Commission

http://www.ausport.gov.au

Social

Family Relationships

http://www.relationships.org.au/relationship-advice

Dating in Australia

http://www.australian-dating-guide.com/

and https://www.eharmony.com/dating-advice/

Date Rape

http://girlsgottaknow.com.au/partying/

partying/date-rape/

Sexual assault

https://www.1800respectorg.au/

and

https://au.reachout.com/articles/sexual

-assault-support

Relationships and other issues

http://www.reachout.com.au/home.asp

Social Issues Divorce and Separation assistance

http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/

Social Issues Equal opportunity and discrimination

http://www.hreoc.gov.au/

Sports Clubs and Insurance

https://sportscommunity.com.au/club-member/

risk-management-and-insurance/club-insurance/

Sports clubs governance https://www.ais.gov.au/

Breakups

www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/breaking-up-

is-hard-to-do-20- questions-to-help-you-know-

when-its-time-to-let-go.html

and

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/

romantically-attached/201709/why-most-

breakups-follow-these-16-steps

and

https://headspace.org.au/assets/Uploads/

Resource-library/Young-people/Dealing-with

-relationship-break-ups-web.pdf

Tenancy and Household

Moving House redirect mail

http://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/redirecting-

your-mail.htm l

Tenants State differences

http://www.tenancycheck.com.au/landlord-

information/obligations/tenancy-laws-to-

benefit-both-landlords-and-renters.dot

Tenants National info

http://www.tenancycheck.com.au/tenants-association/

Real estate rentals

realestate.com.au or domain.com.au

Tenancy advice

https://reia.com.au/consumers/tenancy-advice/

or

www.rent.com.au/blog/tenancy-support-state

Tenancy advice for under 18’s

https://yla.org.au/sa/topics/at-home-parents-and-family/

Miscellaneous

Dictionary http://www.yourdictionary.com/

TV Guide https://www.ontvtonight.com/au/guide/

Share market http://www.asx.com.au

Weather http://www.bom.gov.au/

Phone choice and compare providers

https://www.finder.com.au/mobile-plans/

Music charts http://www.aria.com.au/

Music lyrics http://www.lyrics.com

Legal

Legal Aid and Assistance

https://clcs.org.au/ and www.naclc.org.au

Legal Victims of Crime assistance

http://enoughisenough.org.au//

State by state legal rights for under 25s

https://yla.org.au/

Victims of Crime state links –

NT https://nt.gov.au/law/crime/support-for-victims-of-crime

NSW : www.victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au

QLD www.qld.gov.au/law/crime-and-police

ACT www.victimsupport.act.gov.au/

SA www.voc.sa.gov.au/

VIC www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/

TAS www.justice.tas.gov.au/victims/services/

WA http://www.victimsofcrime.wa.gov.au/

Date Rape

http://girlsgottaknow.com.au/partying/

partying/date-rape/

Sexual assault

https://www.1800respect.org.au/

and

https://au.reachout.com/articles/sexual-assault