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Coping with school

Anxiety before school

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My Life

Get support from trusted adults

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My Education

Disappointed with year 12 results

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My Life

Career paths

The duke of Ed program

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My Life

What is The Duke of Ed & how can it help me?

Graduate Stories

I wish I had

Do education your way

What should I do after high school?

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My Education

Why do I need to learn this?

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My Education

Can I go back to school after dropping out?

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My Education

Can I leave school after Year 10?

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My Education

Mike’s story

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My Education

Jess’s Story

Thoughtful teenage girl leaning on desk.

My Different

Why do I have to keep going to school? I already know what I want to do!

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My Education

What to do after dropping out of school

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My Education

Suspension – coming back and moving forward

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My Education

Getting to the bottom of your feelings about school