More support—Students

Council of International Students Australia (CISA)

CISA is the national peak student representative body for international students. It represents postgraduate, undergraduate, private college, technical and further education (TAFE), English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) and foundation level students.

International Education

International Education leads strategic policy, regulation and government-to-government engagement in the international education sector.

Overseas Students Ombudsman

The Overseas Students Ombudsman investigates complaints from overseas students about private education and training in Australia.

Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)

The Register is a searchable database of education institutions and courses approved for overseas students in Australia.

Directory of Qualified Education Agents

PIER online is a directory of qualified education agents.

Study in Australia

This is the official Australian Government website for advice on study in Australia.

Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA)

OMARA provide registration to migration agents.

My Skills

My Skills is Australia's directory of training. It includes information on training in Australia for school leavers, students, apprentices, and employers.

myfuture

myfuture is Australia's national career information and exploration service, helping people to make career decisions, plan career pathways and manage work transitions. myfuture is for anyone who needs information to support their own or others' career planning.

Skills Service Organisations

To check a course or qualification is industry recognised, you will need to contact the relevant Skills Service Organisation (SSO). The Australian Industry and Skills Committee has information on SSOs and the sectors they cover.

Skills Service Organisations:

• SkillsIQ
• Artibus Innovation
• Skills Impact
• PwC’s Skills for Australia
• Australian Industry Standards
• IBSA Manufacturing

StudyAssist

Study Assist provides information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.

If you are interested in accessing VET Student Loans, you can find more information at: www.education.gov.au/vet-student-loans.

Job Jumpstart

Are you finishing school soon and not sure whether you want to continue studying or jump straight into your first job? The Job Jumpstart website is a one-stop-shop, full of tips and resources to help you score a job, build a career and succeed at work.

National Union of Students (NUS)

NUS is the peak representative body for all tertiary students in Australia. NUS work to protect the rights of all students through national campaigns.

Australian JobSearch

JobSearch is a free service to help job seekers find jobs.

Centrelink

The Australian Government is responsible for providing income support and other assistance to students. This income support is provided by the Department of Human Services, through Centrelink.

The Good Careers Guide

The Good Careers Guide provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations, and their education and training pathways.

Job Outlook

Job Outlook is a careers and labour market research information site. This service helps you make decisions about study and training, your first job, or the next step in your career.

Australian Apprenticeships

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment runs Australian Apprenticeships and provides information and support for potential apprentices.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Australian Apprenticeships pathways is a step-by-step guide to becoming an apprentice in Australia.

SkillsOneTV

SkillsOneTV has a range of videos about the trades and skills industry, for the information of students, trainers and employers.

WorldSkills Australia

WorldSkills Australia is an independent, non-profit organisation that conducts trade and skill competitions to challenge young people to achieve work skill excellence.

Labour Market Information Portal

The Labour Market Information portal provides data on the Australian labour market.

Trades Recognition Australia

Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) provides skills assessments for people with trade skills gained overseas or in Australia, or through study in Australia as an international student.