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Footy careers are short - on average 66 NRL games - so we start your off-field plan early. CareerWise is the NRL’s Education & Career Pathways program that supports you to keep on studying, working and building skills alongside footy. Every club has a qualified WEM (Wellbeing & Education Manager) to tailor your plan and support you.

Tools and Resources

Use these trusted tools to help you choose school subjects, explore uni and VET pathways, sort study costs, and look after your wellbeing.

Start here: Plan your pathway

Your Career (Australia)

Find industries, occupations and search VET courses/providers to see real options that fit your goals. Visit: https://www.yourcareer.gov.au

Careers New Zealand

Use CareerQuest, Subject Matcher and Skill Matcher to get ideas, compare study options and build a CV. Visit: https://www.careers.govt.nz

Good Universities Guide

Search and compare university, TAFE and private college courses; shortlist favourites and explore entry options. Visit: https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au

Choosing Senior Subjects

Make smart choices that keep doors open for both footy and study.

Careers NZ – Subject tools

Match subjects to careers, check prerequisite subjects and plan a balanced load. Visit: https://www.careers.govt.nz

Good Universities Guide – Course & entry insights

Check course pages for typical prerequisites and recommended subjects. Visit: https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au

University Pathways

Explore entry routes, course fit and campus life.

Good Universities Guide – Compare courses

Filter by interest, location and delivery; save a shortlist to discuss with your WEM or school. Visit: https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au

Help with Study Costs

Understand fees, loans, scholarships and allowances.

Australia

StudyAssist (Australian Government)

What is a Commonwealth Supported Place? How do HELP loans work? Check eligibility and repayments. Visit: https://www.studyassist.gov.au

New Zealand

StudyLink (New Zealand Government)

Apply for Student Loans and Allowances, manage your application in MyStudyLink, and track payments. Visit: https://www.studylink.govt.nz

VET & Trades Pathways

Hands-on learning with job-ready skills, flexible around training and season windows.

TAFE NSW

Certificates to degrees, apprenticeships/traineeships, and flexible study (on-campus/online). Visit: https://www.tafensw.edu.au

TAFE Queensland

Study areas from health and business to trades, with options like TAFE at School, RPL, and online. Visit: https://tafeqld.edu.au

National Apprentice Employment Network (NAEN)

Group Training Organisations employ you and place you with host businesses — a supported way into a trade. Visit: https://naen.com.au

Open Colleges (Online VET)

Flexible, self-paced courses you can do around your training and travel. Visit: https://www.opencolleges.edu.au

Wellbeing & Health

Your mental fitness matters as much as your physical prep.

headspace (12–25 years)

Free/low-cost mental health, alcohol & other drugs, sexual & physical health, plus work & study support. Visit: https://headspace.org.au