Life Skills
These are the everyday practicalities of living. We talk about life away from home, your first flat, washing, cooking, shopping and ironing for yourself. Politics, alcohol, drugs and gambling are discussed. If the travel bug has caught you, Lonely Planet provides tips and tricks. What about transport – which are the 5 best cars you can buy for under $5,000? So for those who are living away from home, welcome to the real deal.
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Accommodation away from home – pros and cons of each option
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Overseas travel – best places to go, tips and tricks
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Politics – what are the party differences to decide on which party suits me?
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Understand the changing nature of life and work roles
Accomodation Away from Home - The Pros and Cons*
More and more students are choosing to live at home while they study at university. It makes sense; it helps to save money on everyday living expenses, like rent, bills, insurance, food, and groceries.
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Overseas Travel – The Best Places to Visit*
Best value places, pitfalls to avoid, key awareness issues. Let us help you to kick-start your dreams. We’ll help you decide on the best destinations and give you some insider tips that will have you cruising down the road like a travel veteran.
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Politics – government structure, who do I vote for and party differences
Time to vote? If you are over 18, it’s compulsory to vote in federal and state elections. But if you’ve never really thought about the Australian political system, it’s hard to cast a vote that you’ll feel happy with. For a good start towards making an informed political decision, have a read below for the basic lowdown on the political system and parties in Australia.
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Understand the changing nature of life and work roles
Over your lifetime you accumulate roles and change roles. You begin with being a son or daughter, a member of a family. You go to school and become a student and friend. Whilst at school you gather more roles playing sport, acting, debating and so on. Whilst at school you may get your first job working part-time. So many roles already.
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