Straight Up

In this episode, we’re talking about work! We chat with Sallyanne Dobson who works in a youth service at Relationships Australia SA about how (and why) to get a job. We’ve also put together some resources to back up what Sallyanne had to say. * This article [https://gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/employment-financial-wellbeing/]is our guide to getting employed. * For some help writing your resume, trythis guide [https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Resume]. * This article [https://gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/steps-to-get-a-license%e2%80%af/]is our guide to getting your license. * Volunteering SA [https://www.volunteeringsa-nt.org.au/]is where to look for volunteering opportunities. * For help with issues at work (like not being paid correctly, unfair dismissal or harassment), you can contactFair Work [https://www.fairwork.gov.au/]or theLegal Services Commission [https://lsc.sa.gov.au/]for free advice. * If you want a bit more insight into finding fulfilling employment, trythis video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veriqDHLXsw]. Similarly, this video is aboutmeaningful [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H91JDqeR_jg]work. Special thanks to Sallyanne. Straight Up is created with young people who have lived in care. It’s part ofthe GOM Central Project [https://gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/]. If you are leaving care soon, or have left recently,Post Care Support Services [https://elmplace.org.au/our-services/post-care-support-services/]are here to help! They can support you with stuff like housing and grant applications, FOI requests, referrals, life skills, brokerage counselling, mental health and other issues. GOM Central is funded by the Department of Child Protection and delivered by Relationships Australia South Australia’s Post Care Support Services. Straight Up is hosted by Brooke and Zhane. This podcast was created on Kaurna and Peramangk Country. We wish to acknowledge the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, their spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and economic connection to the Land and Seas. We acknowledge the original custodians of Australia and, in doing so, understand that their inherent Cultural and Spiritual beliefs continue to sustain the living People of each region.

Straight Up is created with young people who have lived in care. It’s part of the GOM Central Project [https://gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/]. This episode is about debt. Especially debts that you get from your partner. If you’re in debt, and you can’t make your repayments, there’s people that can help. Call the National Debt Helpline [https://ndh.org.au/] on 1800 007 007. Otherwise Anglicare [https://anglicaresa.com.au/support/financial-counselling/], Salvation Army [https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/financial-assistance/financial-counselling/] and Vinnes [https://www.vinnies.org.au/findhelp/view/233] all offer financial counselling, and can help you sort it out. The Domestic Violence and Aboriginal Family Violence Gateway (1800 800 098 [tel:1800-800-098]) is available for anyone experiencing domestic violence. If you, or anyone else, are in danger call the police on 13 14 44. Women’s Legal Services [https://www.wlssa.org.au/] have some great resources about DV on their website, too. Special thanks to Sam Dewit from the National Debt Helpline, and to Bri for sharing her experiences. If you are leaving care soon, or have left recently, Post Care Support Services [https://elmplace.org.au/our-services/post-care-support-services/] are here to help! They can support you with stuff like housing and grant applications, FOI requests, referrals, life skills, brokerage counselling, mental health and other issues. GOM Central is funded by the Department of Child Protection and delivered by Relationships Australia South Australia’s Post Care Support Services. Straight Up is hosted by Brooke and Zhane. This podcast was created on Kaurna and Peramangk Country. We wish to acknowledge the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; their spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and economic connection to the Land and Seas. We acknowledge the original custodians of Australia and in doing so understand that their inherent Cultural and Spiritual beliefs continue to sustain the living People of each region.

Straight Up is created with young people who have lived in care. It’s part of the GOM Central Project [https://gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/]. In this episode, we talk about free education for young care leavers in SA. There’s a bunch of great info in this podcast. So you might need to listen to it a few times or come back to it when it's relevant. Andrew Berkinshaw came in to chat with us about the Australian Institute of Social Relations [https://www.socialrelations.edu.au/] and other places which offer free education to young people who have lived in care, like TAFE SA [https://www.tafesa.edu.au/courses?gclid=Cj0KCQiAvvKBBhCXARIsACTePW-fgeRGHChY9Bq_zq7sD77527QzOOflq8omqlWbEHCw8VDkGvPu3HAaApzDEALw_wcB]. Here’s a list of places where you can go back to school and finish year 11 and 12: ·Thebarton Senior College [http://www.tsc.sa.edu.au/] ·University Senior College [https://usc.adelaide.edu.au/] ·Marden Senior College [http://www.msc.sa.edu.au/] ·North Adelaide Senior College [https://www.northernadelaidesc.sa.edu.au/] ·Muirden Senior College [https://muirden.sa.edu.au/]. As far as university, it’s worth looking at your eligibility for scholarships. Flinders Uni [https://students.flinders.edu.au/finances-and-admin/support/scholarships], Adelaide Uni [https://www.adelaide.edu.au/scholarships/] and Uni SA [https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/scholarships/] all offer scholarships for: ·        Students with disabilities ·        Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students ·        Students from a rural or remote area ·        Students experiencing financial hardship. SATAC also has a scholarship [https://www.satac.edu.au/undergraduate-equity-scholarships] for students who are on Centrelink payments, or can prove that they are low income. We think your best bet is to call the uni of your choice and ask to speak to a person who can advise about scholarships. If you are leaving care soon, or have left recently, Post Care Support Services [https://elmplace.org.au/our-services/post-care-support-services/] are here to help! They can support you with stuff like housing and grant applications, FOI requests, referrals, life skills, brokerage counselling, mental health and other issues GOM Central is funded by the Department of Child Protection and delivered by Relationships Australia South Australia’s Post Care Support Services. Straight Up is hosted by Brooke and Zhane. Special thanks to Andrew Berkinshaw. This podcast was created on Kaurna and Peramangk Country. We wish to acknowledge the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; their spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and economic connection to the Land and Seas. We acknowledge the original custodians of Australia and in doing so understand that their inherent Cultural and Spiritual beliefs continue to sustain the living People of each region.

This episode looks at how money can be part of family violence. If you are experiencing family and domestic abuse you can call: * 24h Domestic Violence Gateway on 1800 800 098. * In case of emergency call 000. For more information on financial abuse and other forms of family and domestic violence, have a look at Break the Cycle [https://breakthecycle.sa.gov.au/] or Women’s Safety Services [https://womenssafetyservices.com.au/]. Special thanks to David Tully and Francie Hogan. Straight Up is created with young people who have lived in care. It’s part of the GOM Central Project [https://gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/]. If you are leaving care soon, or have left recently, Post Care Support Services [https://elmplace.org.au/our-services/post-care-support-services/] are here to help! They can support you with stuff like grant applications, FOI requests, referrals, life skills and mental health. GOM Central is funded by the Department of Child Protection and delivered by Relationships Australia South Australia’s Post Care Support Services. Straight Up is hosted by Brooke Oliver and Eleanor Goodbourn. This podcast was created on Kaurna and Peramangk Country. We wish to acknowledge the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; their spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and economic connection to the Land and Seas. We acknowledge the original custodians of Australia and in doing so understand that their inherent Cultural and Spiritual beliefs continue to sustain the living People of each region.

This episode we are discussing grants! For more information on specific grants for young care leavers have a read of this. [https://gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/grants-loans/] For more tips on tricks on all things money head to gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/money [https://relationshipsaustraliasa.sharepoint.com/MyTeamSite/C&D/Communications/Marketing%2520Projects/GOM%2520Central%2520-%2520PostCare%2520Project/Podcast/Series%2520Two/gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/money] If you want to learn more about Dame Roma Mitchell, have a look at this page [https://www.southaustralianhistory.com.au/mitchell.htm]. For help with a grant application, give Post Care Support Services [https://elmplace.org.au/our-services/post-care-support-services/] a call on 1800 188 118. Special thanks to Colleen Fitzpatrick and the Dame Roma Mitchell trust fund, and to Nick Jenkins for sharing your story. Straight Up is created with young people who have lived in care. It’s part of the GOM Central Project [https://gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/]. If you are leaving care soon, or have left recently, Post Care Support Services [https://elmplace.org.au/our-services/post-care-support-services/] are here to help! They can support you with stuff like grant applications, FOI requests, referrals, life skills and mental health. GOM Central is funded by the Department of Child Protection and delivered by Relationships Australia South Australia’s Post Care Support Services. Straight Up is hosted by Brooke Oliver and Eleanor Goodbourn. This podcast was created on Kaurna and Peramangk Country. We wish to acknowledge the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; their spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and economic connection to the Land and Seas. We acknowledge the original custodians of Australia and in doing so understand that their inherent Cultural and Spiritual beliefs continue to sustain the living People of each region.