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Volunteering for an annual event can be a good way to make a contribution, even if you can’t commit to a regular volunteer role throughout the year.
Volunteer work is when you do unpaid work for a community organisation or charity. It can be a good way to get experience.
Volunteering is a great way to make new friends, gain confidence, learn new skills and have fun.
Graduate recruitment programs are graduate programs that give graduates training and development.
Work experience is when you work with an employer for a short time as part of a formal program at your high school. Finding work experience opportunities is like looking for any kind of job.
Industry-based learning is when you do a paid work placement in an industry relevant to your undergraduate studies. It is usually for three, six or 12 months. Most universities have industry-based learning (IBL) programs.
How old you need to be to do work experience, how much you should be paid, whether you need to pay tax, what happens if you get injured, types of work you can't do, and how to get the most out of it.
Work experience places you in a job so you can find out more about jobs you're interested in, try things out for yourself and build your job-seeking networks.
Unfair dismissal is when you are fired in a way that is harsh, unjust or unreasonable. You can make a claim for unfair dismissal to the Fair Work Commission. If they decide in your favour, you may be compensated for lost income, given your job back or both.
Your employer has a legal responsibility to have a safe workplace. This includes providing you with proper training.