Careers
You’ve Got This: Tips for pursuing creative careers
We speak to author Bec Brown about her new book to help young people pursue careers in the creative industries. She gives parents and carers some tips and ideas to encourage their creative kids, in this Q&A with Natalie Moutafis.
So you want to be a doctor? This is what it takes, part two
Dr Ranjana Srivastava literally wrote the book for students thinking about a career in medicine, and our interview with her when it was released is among our most popular. In these extraordinary times for the medical profession, we returned for a Q&A update.
Should I take a gap year? Things to consider
Careers expert Helen Green discusses the things your teenager needs to consider in deciding whether to take a year away from study.
Work, the future, and why lifelong learning matters
The most important skill in an uncertain future is 'learning to learn,' writes Aine Maher.
What Subjects to Choose in Years 11 and 12? Here’s the Advice of Australia’s Chief Scientist
A Year 10 student was worried about what subjects to choose for her final two years of school, so she asked Australia's Chief Scientist for advice. This is Dr Alan Finkel's reply.
Brewing up new horizons: the benefits of short courses for teenagers
From finding a new hobby to discovering a job, careers expert Helen Green explains the many benefits of teenagers embarking on short courses.
Best of the Web: the Jobs of the Future, and more…
Where our kids will find jobs in the future, why teenagers are incredible, and anti-family workplaces.
Want to be a Doctor? This is What it Takes
Dr Ranjana Srivastava's new book is an insider's account of a life in medicine. It's a must-read for students who want to be a doctor, and parents who hope their child will study medicine.
Best of the Web: Getting kids to write, and more
Encouraging our children to write, why the ATAR matters, kids books go political, and our young concerned about mental health.