Information for Parents

Your vital role

Parents have more influence over their child's choice of career than anyone or anything else - more than teachers, counsellors, friends, campus visits, or advertisements.

Your advice, encouragement and suggestions are vital in helping young adults make the right choices.

Often, we know, this makes a difficult task for parents. There are so many options these days, and it's so hard to know which are the right ones.

We hope that the information and advice available here will help you to help your son or daughter.

What's here for you?

You can access a range of articles, covering everything from post-secondary education options, to what to do if your child doesn't get a place in the course they want. There are guidelines on good and bad ways of choosing a course, hints on things to avoid, and suggestions on how to make the most of the application process. Peruse relevant articles, available in the subject folders listed under 'Parents' and 'Secondary Students', on the menu bar.

Or search our database by 'Institution', 'Course' or 'Career', to find descriptions, facts and comments on tertiary education providers, tertiary courses and employment options.

For those of you interested in higher education providers, consult 'University Ratings', our ratings and rankings of universities, courses and campuses - indispensable information to help your child work out what should be on their list of possibilities and priorities.

Other useful resources

Hobsons produces a range of print and online publications that can help your child make decisions during secondary school and beyond. They can find the right tertiary course and institution, and access comprehensive job and career information, including a free personalised career, study and lifestyle service.

Job Guide is the national publication of job and career education. It details almost 600 occupations and entry-level education and training. For more information, visit Job Guide online at http://www.jobguide.dest.gov.au or contact Hobsons at the number below.

The Good Universities Guide is an annual publication, containing all you need to know about course and higher education institution options in Australia and unique 5-star ratings. It is used by careers advisers, parents, students and academics and is the most comprehensive and independent source of consumer information on Australian higher education. You can find out more information about The Good Universities Guide from Hobsons. Ph: 1800 682 133, or become a Hobsons member to access our unique ratings and rankings online.