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How to get a permanent job 101

May 29, 2025

From bartending, pokies service, health administration, to grain handling and machine operating, sheep-rouseabouting, and counting votes for the Australian Electoral Commission (to name a few) my working life has mostly been casual. At...

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Why Young Workers are Giving Up Apprenticeships: The Junior Wage Trap

March 26, 2025

Young apprentices and trainees are leaving due to low wages and...

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Casual Conversion Explained

March 26, 2025

The landscape for casual workers in Australia has shifted significantly with...

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Wins for apprentices!

February 13, 2025

Here at the Young Workers Centre, apprentices and young workers have...

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Beyond the 9 to 5: when does overtime become unreasonable?

December 17, 2024

Many of us have been asked to work overtime from time...

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Workers' Compensation Explained

December 16, 2024

Workers' Compensation Explained: What to do if you get injured on the job and how to file a claim. No matter your age, income or job we all have access to support if...

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