Live Smart
A website for young people providing tips about managing your money, mood, meals and what you do with your mates. Features an interactive budget tool, downloadable tip sheets in five languages and media files so you can learn from the experience of your peers.
For more information visit the Live Smart website.
Microenterprise loans for young entrepreneurs
ENYA (Enterprise Network for Young Australians) is a not-for-profit organisation, run by young people for young people. One of the greatest barriers faced by young entrepreneurs is the inability to secure the support and financial assistance required when starting or growing a small business. ENYA, with the support of the National Australia Bank (NAB) is committed to assisting you overcome these barriers and is proud to introduce the NAB Microenterprise Loan Program to young people. The program makes finance, business training and ongoing support available to young people to establish or expand a business.
They offer:
- A loan of between $500 and $20,000 to young people for the purpose of starting or growing a business.
- A low interest rate fixed for the term of the loan.
- Access to a wide network of support services, including a toll free advice line, an on-line forum for young entrepreneurs and free access to business information.
- Access to the Youth and Enterprise Legal Centre, which can help with many of the legal matters associated with starting a business on a reduced-fee basis.
- The opportunity for skills development in relation to many of the legal matters faced in business, through the free Law Sense workshops and its comprehensive program materials.
- To be eligible to apply for a loan, you will need to be between 18 and 29 years of age and satisfy a number of requirements.
For more information visit the ENYA website.
The Duke of Edinburgh's award scholarship fund
The Award Scholarship Fund (ASF) provides financial assistance to young Victorians so you may have the opportunity to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, the Bridge and Challenge Awards, the Compass Award and OzQuest expeditions. The award programs offer young people the chance to gain an internationally recognised award for activities they undertake in their leisure time.
For more information visit the Duke of Edinburgh website.
