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National Approved Courses and Educational Institutions
The link below provides information about government and non-government schools within Australia.
National Course Approvals sub-site.
State/Territory government education departments
State/Territory government education department websites provide links to schools in their State/Territory as well as other useful information for students (for example, career information)
Education and Training Directorate ACT
Department of Education and Training QLD
Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS
Career information
The Jobs Hub has career information and includes sections on job descriptions, personal requirements, education and training, employment opportunities and other useful information.
myfuture is a free online career information service that assists with career planning, career pathways and work transitions.
Distance education and open learning
Information about distance education and open learning can be found through the State/Territory education departments listed above.
Approved Course status
All State/Territory government high schools are approved institutions for Centrelink purposes, as are most, but not all, non-government high schools. Approved Course status can be confirmed via the listing of Approved courses of study for Youth Allowance (YA), Austudy and Pensioner Education Supplement (PES).