Useful Links
USEFUL LINKS
| APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINEESHIP LINKS | |
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| Australian Apprenticeships Pathways | www.aajobpathways.com.au |
| Australian Apprenticeships | www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au |
| Australian Apprenticeships Support (VECCI) | www.apprenticeshipsupport.com.au |
| MAS National | www.masnational.com.au |
| MEGT (Australia) Ltd | www.megt.com.au |
| Sarina Russo Apprenticeships | www.sarinarusso.com/apprentices |
| GROUP TRAINING ORGANISATIONS | |
|---|---|
| AFL Arts Ready | www.artsready.com.au |
| AFL Sports Ready | www.aflsportsready.com.au |
| AGA | www.aga.com.au |
| Australian Brick & Block Laying Foundation | www.abbtf.com.au |
| CVGT | www.cvgt.com.au |
| Group Training Organisational website | www.grouptraining.com.au |
| MEGT (Australia) Ltd | www.megt.com.au |
| NECA Education & Careers | www.necaeducation.com.au |
| The SBAT Group | www.sbatgroup.org.au |
| TAFE Courses | www.tafecourses.com.au |
| VACC | www.autoapprenticeships.com.au |
| WPC Group | www.wpcgroup.org.au |
| PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS | |
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| AGA | www.aga.com.au |
| Apprenticeship Aptitude Quiz | https://www.aapathways.com.au/literacy-and-numeracy-quizzes |
| Federation University TAFE | www.federation.edu.au |
| Kangan Institute | www.kangan.edu.au |
| Master Plumbers | www.picac.vic.edu.au |
| Melbourne Polytechnic | www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au |
| NECA Education & Careers | www.necaeducation.com.au |
| RMIT | www.rmit.edu.au |
| Victoria University Polytechnic | www.vu.edu.au/victoriapolytechnic |
| EMPLOYMENT | |
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| ABSTUDY | www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/abstudy |
| Centrelink | www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/subjects/leaving-school |
| Centrelink-Job Seekers | www.humanservices.gov.au/jobseekers |
| Centrelink-Students & Trainees | www.humanservices/students |
| Centrelink-Apps | www.humanservices.gov.au/expressplus |
| MyGov | www.my.gov.au |
Youth Services Links
Brimbank City Council Youth Services website- www.brimbankyouth.com
Melton City Council Youth Services website - http://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Services/People/Youth
School Focused Youth Services website -
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/schools/teachers/health/pages/sfys.aspx
YSAS (Youth Support & Advocacy Service)
YSAS is a leading youth health not-for-profit agency that enables young people experiencing serious disadvantage to access resources and support they require to lead healthy & fulfilling lives.
223-225 Hampshire Rd Sunshine Vic 3020 Phone: (03) 8080 8040 Fax: (03) 8080 8039 PO Box 333 Sunshine Vic 3020
Visy Cares Hub
Visy Cares Hub is a one-stop shop offering a diverse range of services to young people between the ages of 12 and 25 years. Operating under the one roof the Hub aims to reduce travel to multiple destinations and provide a seamless service that meets young people's needs in the Western suburbs of Melbourne. Visy Cares Hub is managed by Youth Junction Inc. Visit the Youth Junction website: http://www.youthjunctioninc.net.au
Within the Visy Cares Hub there are several different services that all assist young people. If there is a need that cannot be met within the Hub then referrals can be generated to appropriate services. The agencies that are currently residing within the Visy Cares Hub are:
| Visy Cares Hub based organisations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ardoch Foundation | Provides programs to help support young people in accessing education and develop much needed skills to assist with finishing school Also provides programs that target youth wellbeing - ensuring young people are mentally, physically and emotionally healthy | Ph:9091-8211 Ardoch Youth Foundation |
| Brimbank Youth Services | BYS works with young people aged between 12-25 years who live, work, study or recreate in Brimbank. BYS offer support to young people in order to help them participate in education, employment, promote health and wellbeing, as well as offer numerous after hours programs, event and outings | Ph: 9249 4110 Brimbank Youth Services |
| Centre For Multicultural Youth | CMY supports young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds build better lives in Australia. CMY provides numerous support services and programs that assist young people with employment, education, leadership opportunities, mental health support and more. CMY ensure young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds have every opportunity to succeed in Australia | Ph: 9091-8200 Centre For Multicultural Youth |
| headspace Sunshine | headspace Sunshine helps young people aged 12-25 years who are going through a tough time. They provide health advice, support and information as well as offer services for general health, mental health and counselling, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services | Ph: 9927 6222 Headspace Sunshine |
| Inclusion Melbourne | Provides personalised support for people with an intellectual disability. Inclusion aims to provide services and activities that are held within the community in order for their clients to build real friendships and develop a connection with the community | Ph: 9091 8270 Inclusion Melbourne |
| Melbourne Academy | Melbourne Academy in Sunshine provides an alternative learning environment for young people who may be disconnected from school. The Melbourne Academy provides a relaxed learning environment that provides flexible schooling hours and supports students by offering social and education support services where needed. Intermediate and Senior VCAL are available. Also provides opportunities for students to complete a Certificate in Community Services. | Ph: 9091 8210 Melbourne City Mission |
| Orygen Youth Health | OYH is a mental health organisation that works with young people aged 12-25 with mental health issues who live within the Western Suburbs of Melbourne. Orygen provides young people with access to high quality clinical mental health services, conduct research projects to develop better treatments and services, and support communities to better respond to mental health in young people via public education and service development | Ph: 9927 6200 Orygen Youth Health |
| West Justice | Provides legal guidance, support and advice to all young people between the ages of 15-25 with legal concerns and questions from across the Western region of Melbourne. Check for opening hours. | Ph: 9091 8237 West Justice |
| The Youth Junction Inc | The Youth Junction Inc manages the Visy Cares Hub in Sunshine, as well as provide numerous services for young people. These services include crime prevention, social justice, education, employment, planning and running events for young people, youth leadership, and general drop-in and support | Ph: 9091 8200 The Youth Junction Inc |
| YouthNow | YouthNow is a not-for-profit organisation that specialise in providing career and school transition services for young people. Established in 1997, YouthNow have been providing expertise to businesses, schools, young people and community groups for 16 years. Fee applicable.\ | Ph: 8311-5800 YouthNow |
| YSAS | Youth Support and Advocacy Service is a leading not-for-profit agency that targets young people who are experiencing drug and/or alcohol addiction, mental illness or isolation, and enable them to take control of their health and wellbeing. | Ph: 9091-8200 or Freecall 1800 014 446 YSAS |
headspace Melton
Level 1/16 Brooklyn Road, Melton South (above the Op Shop in the Melton South Coles shopping area). (03) 8065-5600 Headspace Melton
- Headspace Melton is a safe, non-judgemental and welcoming community for young people aged 12-25, their families and others who are important to them. The headspace Melton team includes people from a range of organisations and are available to help young people cope with life's challenges.
- Whether you want to chat about mental health or other general issues, get back into work or study, see a doctor, are struggling to find a place to live, or would like to reduce your alcohol or drug use, headspace can assist. Drop in or call, during opening hours for a chat to work out what to do next. You can also ask someone you trust to talk to us and you don't have to live in Melton to come and see us.
- Services are free and easily accessible.
- Monday & Thursday - 9:00am to 7:00pm
- Tuesday & Wednesday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Friday - 9:00am to 6:00pm
- Saturday & Sunday: closed
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My Future Website
myfuture is Australia's national career information and exploration service that helps individuals make career decisions, plan career pathways and manage work transitions. This online service is publically available for all students, young people and adults.