Centrelink (Department of Human Services)
This is often the first place job seekers go to. Centrelink helps you discover if you are eligible for benefits, assistance and/or referral to other services. If you have already set up your My Gov account this will save you time.
Visit the Department of Human Services’ Leaving School webpage for information on:
- Further study
- Payments for students and trainees
- Entering a trade or full time work
- Looking for work
- Not sure what next?
- Tools and information
Visit: Department of Human Services’ Leaving School
Other relevant government websites are:
Click here for support for job seekers
Click here for support for students
Click here for handy mobile apps
Click here for support with Payments
ABSTUDY
It provides financial support and other assistance for indigenous people who want to stay at school or go on to further studies. This includes approved full or part-time tertiary courses. For more information:
Ph: 1800 132 317
Centrelink Engagement Officers
Centrelink also provides an out-servicing option to customers who have issues preventing them from accessing mainstream Centrelink services.
In Brimbank Centrelink Engagement Officers are available at the Visy Cares Hub in Sunshine. To make an appointment Ph: 9091 8200.
