Factsheet: Starting a New Job
GENERAL INFO
Headspace: young people share their top tips for: starting a new job
KHL: Starting work
Australian Government Job JumpStart:
- Preparing to start your new job
- Your first day on the job
- How to make a great first impression on employers
- Know your workplace rights and responsibilities
- Your tax file number (TFN) and paying tax
- What is superannuation and how do I get it?
- Difficult discussions at work
- Tips on changing jobs
- Have you lost your job?
- What is a work trial and when is it OK.
- Choose the right work experience for you
NSW Government: Starting work: your rights and responsibilities
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you such as help you speak to your parents or get you to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
Call Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
FORUMS, VIDEOS & TOOLS
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
Australian Government Job JumpStart: Supporting a Young Person with their First Job
