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Life, identity & more

Navigating change and finding your direction 

There’s no single path to follow and no deadline for having your life together. Whether you’re questioning things, changing direction or just trying to make sense of where you're at, this space can help you feel more grounded and in control.

   

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Sexuality & gender

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LGBTIQ+: The Ultimate Dictionary
A list of important words you’ll hear used in LGBTIQ+ communities
Gender Identity_THUMBNAIL
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Gender identity
Gender doesn't automatically equal the sex you were assigned to at birth – it's a lot more complex than you think…
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What is sexual identity?
Different people can have different relationships. If you're feeling confused, we can help you figure things out
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Coming Out and Disclosure
Coming Out and Disclosure is a lifelong process about choosing whether you share your sexual and/or gender identity with important people in your life.

   

Neurodivergence

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Living with ADHD
Let’s look at what ADHD is, and explore how to cope and thrive.
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Understanding Autism
Learn all about autism, coping strategies that other autistic young people use, and how to support autistic family and friends.

   

Life stuff

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Resume writing
What to include, what to avoid and how to impress employers...
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Interviews
Here are some interview tips and tricks to help you win that job!
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Life after school
Leaving school is exciting but also confusing if you’re not sure what you want to do next. Don’t worry - we’re here to help!
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Managing your money
Are you a spender or do you prefer to save money? We’ve got tips to help you manage your money better!
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Starting work
Check out these tips to make starting your first job as smooth as possible.
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Thinking about leaving home?
It's a big step and there are important things to think about when deciding
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I lost my job
Being unemployed is temporary and nothing to be ashamed of. Most people will experience a job loss or redundancy one or more times in their life.
Mental Health
Drugs and Alcohol
It’s important to learn about the risks, how you can minimise them and what support is available.
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Risk taking
Often risk taking refers to drinking alcohol or taking drugs, but there’s many different types of risk taking.
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Coping with natural disasters
When things feel out of control it’s important to have coping strategies ready
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Homelessness
Homelessness is having nowhere to live. It’s an issue that affects many young people. Learn more about it, what impact it can have and who can help.

   

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