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The site provides articles and advice pertaining to real life experiences (especially useful for recent graduates, but also relevant to other adults as well). The site is divided into the following main areas: Introduction, General Knowledge, Money, Work, Family, Health, Communication. Each major category contains a short introduction, and links to related articles for that category.

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ACL is a federally funded organisation advocating empowerment, independence and life in the community for people with disabilities. They support people to access the services and supports needed for a quality life in the community including education and training, sport and recreation, transport, lifestyle/accommodation support and income support and employment. They provide advocacy support to service providers including TAFE. They also hold forums on issues relevant to people with disabilities eg a model of creating innovative employment options for people with a disability.

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This section of Service SA's Life Events guide covers the various levels of Adult Education available in South Australia. Ranging from formal qualifications to personal growth, this overview identifies the vast educational opportunities available and how to access them.

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Developed by the Norman Davies Group, this site is an information resource, online community and support group for adult students returning to college. Educational resources for adults returning to college, and shared student information on college courses, degree programs, and online learning, are provided.

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This paper analyses some of the important issues related to the adoption of FEE-HELP (a 2005 Federal Government financial instrument based on the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS)). It is argued that income contingent loans of this kind are associated with the advantages of both default-protection and consumption smoothing. The report uses data from the first three waves of the Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey, to examine various empirical issues associated with the adoption of FEE-HELP in VET, including the extent of private salary returns to VET qualifications.

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The Australian Apprenticeships Training Information Service website is designed to provide visitors with a range of information that will help them understand what Australian Apprenticeships are and how to choose the best one to help them start on an industry based career. The information available on this site includes: who can be an apprentice; job titles; industry sectors; training package pathway charts; and links to further information. There is also a search option that allows visitors to search for apprenticeships and training package information by state and industry.

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The institute specialises in providing high quality home study counsellor education and offers diploma level as well as special interest short courses. The site includes a general overview of the college, access to online enrolment and the institute prospectus, course information, recognition of prior learning details and information for overseas students.

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This report examines young people in their transition from school to tertiary education, vocational education and training (VET) or work. A review of research literature confirms that family influence is considerable and suggests that programs developed with young people within their family context may be helpful. Interviews supported findings in broad research areas: the role of families in making plans for post-school life; and transition from school to post-school alternatives, including practicalities confronting young people, and their hopes and aspirations. Some factors supporting families are: families provide security while young people make their choices; young people are not constrained by family expectations, rather there are limitations which are financial and geographical ones; young people in this study tend to be high achievers and exhibit love of learning throughout the life span; and require financial and emotional support (such as mentoring programs). The barriers include: young people and their families not being able to access career guidance and support through school; lack of familiarity with tertiary institutions and contexts; and the pressure of Year 12.

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The Canberra Institute of Technology provides information for international students who wish to apply for courses. The website includes details on courses on offer, study pathways, how to apply, educational agents, accomodation services, life in Canberra, publications and forms, student services, information on homestay for host families, and contact details.

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Western Australia's Department of Education and Training Career Development Centre provides information for anyone seeking new learning experiences, a career change, or assistance in looking for a job. The centre provides a starting point for people looking for training and further education, particularly TAFE courses.