Parent/Guardian General Information about Head Start
Head Start supports Victorian government secondary students to undertake a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT).
SBATs combine secondary schooling with paid employment and training, and are open to students who are:
- enrolled in year 10, 11 or 12
- at least 15 years of age
- Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents
Head Start staff are employed in schools to provide information and support regarding SBAT opportunities. A teacher or career adviser in the school might connect your young person with a Head Start staff member who can:
- Present the Head Start program to their class
- Discuss the Head Start program at an initial 1:1 meeting
- Provide further information and a referral form for your consent
For more information about Head Start, visit vic.gov.au/headstart.
