Leaving school
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Specialist supports for school leavers
There are different ways to develop skills that can help you in everyday life, or to help you work out what to do when you leave school.
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Apprenticeships and traineeships
Traineeships and apprenticeships offer a range of different vocational options with paid on-the-job training.
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Study
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Volunteering
If you are keen to volunteer, or even just give it a try, there are many opportunities to get involved and simple ways to find a role that suits you.
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Finding the right job
Doing work you enjoy is important. There are steps you can take to help you find and keep work that is right for you.
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Employment support
Assistance and support is available to help young people with a disability, injury or illness find and keep employment.
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Your rights at work
As an employee, you have rights and responsibilities, including the right to be treated fairly, and not to be discriminated against because of your disability.
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Mental illness and work
About 1 in 5 Queenslanders experience mental illness in any year, and workplace support is vital to help employees get support they may need.
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My future: My life initiative
The Queensland Government's My future: My Life initiative provides support to eligible young people with disability to assist them with the transition from school to adulthood. The initiative is being coordinated by Centacare. More information is available on the My Future My Life website, and you can contact the Centacare My Future: My Life team on 1300 My Plan—1300 697 526.
