Raised Leaving Age

Type: Link | Published: 2006-08-02 | Topic(s): Attendance Retention Exemption Process Student Tracking Alternative Education Programs Children Whose Whereabouts Are Unknown (CWU) List Leave Passes
The 'Raised Leaving Age' website provides the latest information on options available to 16 and 17 year olds including school, apprenticeships, traineeships and employment.

For more information go to www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolleavingage

Raised Leaving Age

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