apprentices
Your OzHelp
It is often hard to cope with life as an apprentice. Not only do you have the pressures of being a youth in today’s busy society with limited funds in comparison to those you work with.
Well here is your space where you can get a bit of information to help you cope, or to help out a friend. Check out ‘Your Words’ where you can make comments on various topics.
Focus of the Quarter
Alcohol & Drugs
Drinking should always be in moderation, experts have devised a risk guide:
To read the full factsheet click here
Alcohol and drugs are dangerous enough on their own but people who take drugs are advised to be very cautious if drinking alcohol while using benzodiazepines, heroin, methadone or other central nervous system depressants. Find out more here
Tax Tips - be prepared and reduce stress
Whether it is your first tax return or your fourth, it is worthwhile preparing yourself for it so as to reduce the stress and anxiety that can sometimes be associated with taxation. Below are a number of links to information you may find interesting:
- A bit of information on doing your tax return
- Building industry employees - deductions you may be able to claim
- Tax Time, Tips for Teenagers
Are you at risk of depression?
Depression can be caused by a number of overlapping things that are going on in your world—at home, at school or work, with your friends, in your community, even inside your head. However, there are certain things that will put you more at risk of experiencing depression.
Your Words
Your Words – have your say by providing feedback to OzHelp that can be posted to assist others, you can also join the OzHelp mailing list.
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