Your teenager’s education and future

Supporting your child’s learning can help them get the most out of their education.

You can help their learning at home by:

  • encouraging them to do their homework
  • making sure they attend school
  • helping them balance their studies, work and leisure time
  • encouraging activities outside of school, for example, music lessons or sports.

Find out more about learning: primary and secondary school years on the Raising Children website.

Resources to help you support your child

Your child’s success at school can be linked to their wellbeing. Find out more about the programs schools use and get advice and guidance. These links will take you away from myGov.

Setting your child up for the future

In high school, your child will start thinking about their future. When they finish school, they may want to:

  • work full time 
  • do an apprenticeship or traineeship
  • continue studying at university or vocational education and training provider. 

They may need guidance to help them decide what they want to do. You can help them find a fulfilling and meaningful career by asking them:

  • what they enjoy
  • what subjects they like and do well in
  • what’s important to them
  • about their career or study options.

Find out more about helping your child with jobs, careers, further studying and training on the Raising Children website.

Find out more about career and study pathways on the Your Career website.

Page last updated: 23 August 2023