Education

Youth Allowance

March 17th - Changes to Youth Allowance don't go far enough

Outer Regions, Remote and Very Remote Locations in the Parkes Electorate that will be able be able to qualify for Youth Allowance by working 15 hours a week over two years or earning $19,532 over an 18 month period as is currently possible under the old rules. 

Ashley, Baradine, Bingara, Binnaway, Boggabillia, Boggabri, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Collarenebri, Condobolin, Coolah, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Dunedoo, Geurie, Gilgandra, Goodooga, Gulargambone, Gulgong, Gunnedah, Lightning Ridge, Mendooran, Moree, Mungindi, Narrabri, Narromine, Nyngan, Pallamallawa, Peak Hill, Tottenham, Trangie, Trundle, Walgett, Warialda, Warren, Wee Waa, Wellington

For further information please contact the Centrelink Study Hotline on 13 24 90 or visit the website http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/changes_youth_allowance.htm

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Learning About Parliament

Are you about to start learning about the government?

Or have you just been given an assignment about Parliament or the government?

Finding out about what Parliament does and how the government works is not only interesting, it gives you a better understanding of how Australia operates as a country.

To find out about Parliament and the Australian Government visit the Parliamentary Education Office for programs and factsheets for students and teachers.

Planning a School Trip to Canberra?

The Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) is available to students that travel more than 150 km to Canberra. If your school is considering a visit please visit the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations for more information on PACER.