Help and Search Tips
How to Find Information
Finding information in GATEWAYS is easy. For instance if you are looking for information about "TAFE courses" you could either browse by category e.g. click on the “TAFE/Training” button on the left of your screen or you could search by entering the keyword 'TAFE' in the search window.
TO BROWSE THE main site - Simply click on the category of interest e.g. Careers/Employmnet and the information will be displayed grouped by Frequently Asked Questions, Articles, Fact Sheets and Links.
TO SEARCH THE CONTENT - Enter a single keyword in the Search Window and click “GO”. Once again information will be displayed grouped by Frequently Asked Questions, Articles, Fact Sheets and Links.
How to Contribute to Gateways
If you would like to submit news, events or other information to the site or give us feedback please contact us.
You can also use the feedback button at the bottom of each page or post information to the address at the bottom of this page.
How We Define the Topic Categories
All information in Gateways is categorised by category and keyword.
- Preparation – planning, support, funding, access pathways, Adult Ed., community education.
- Uni/AMC – courses, support, entry, study requirements, study modes, access courses, fees, disclosure, accommodation.
- TAFE/Training – VET, courses, support, entry, training requirements, training delivery, disclosure, access courses, fees, accommodation, non-TAFE training, RTOs.
- Apprenticeships/Trainees – options, training contracts, access, support, NACs, costs.
- Finance Matters – Centrelink payments, Government assistance, allowances, scholarships, awards, costs.
- Assistive Technology - definitions, service providers, assessment and training, Tasmanian services, software, hardware.
- Interstate Options – options, support, assistance, application processes,Open Learning.
- Legislation - rights, responsibilities, law, education, employment, complaints, legal advocates.
- Careers/Employment - careers, employment services, disclosure guidelines, employment opportunities, workplace modifications.
- Who can help? - NDCO contact details, government assistance programs, links to support and advocacy groups in Tasmania.