Useful Finance Related Links

Monash University Links

• Enrolments
• Fees
• Scholarships for prospective students
• Scholarships for current students
• Disability services
• Student Equity Unit

Government Links

• Abstudy
• Austudy
• Youth Allowance
• Accommodation and Renting Issues
• Centrelink
• Fares Allowance
• Financial Information Service
• DEEWR Going to Uni
• DEEWR Undergraduate fee information
• DEEWR Postgraduate fee information
• Student Financial Supplement Scheme
• Veterans' Children Education Scheme
• Australian Tax Office (ATO)
• Consumer Rights

Employment Rights

At some stage, you may need to seek further assistance on a range of employment-related issues. The agencies listed below should be able to help you with specialist advice on salary and conditions, health and safety issues, taxation concerns, equal opportunity issues and visa opportunities for overseas students.

WageNet A government department that provides you with information on wage rates and minimum conditions of employment (such as leave entitlements, redundancy pay)

Jobwatch A community organisation that provides you with advice on unfair dismissal, ending your employment, harassment, wages, exploitation and other work-related issues

My Future: Know Your Work Rights and Responsibilities

Victorian Equal Opportunity Commission Assists you with issues such as sexual harassment, all types of discrimination and unfair treatment in the workplace

ACTU online Provides you with information about rights at work, harassment, discrimination, superannuation, joining a union. Lists unions and contact details

Victorian Workcover Authority Manages Victoria's workplace safety system and can assist you with information on workplace health and safety issues, workplace injuries and Workcover

Legal Aid Commission Their free telephone service can help you with initial legal enquiries. Information officers can make appointments for you with Victorian Legal Aid lawyers

Department of Immigration and Citizenship Provides international students with advice on how to obtain a visa to work in Australia

Business Victoria - Information Unit Provides education and information services on industrial relations issues. Services are focussed on small business, rural employers and employees, people from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds

Australian Industrial Relations Commission Provides information about awards, termination of employment, redundancy etc.

Other Useful Links

Welfare Rights Centre They provide advice and assistance to ensure you can exercise your rights, fulfil your obligations and maximise your entitlements under the Australian Social Security system.

Credit Line 103 excellent tips to save money, great information on fines, budgets, debt etc, plus a great online tool called the Money Planner.

Money Planner Fantastic way to see your income and expenditure online. Just enter the figures and the money planner will calculate your current budget.