Published Thursday, 23 October, 2008 at 09:48 AM
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister Assisting the Premier in Western Queensland
The Honourable Kerry Shine
Shine launches next generation guide to life
Young school leavers now have a guide for dealing with life’s challenges after today’s launch of the new Get Out There! website.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine today officially launch the Get Out There! website and to assist students with life beyond school.
“Finishing school is an exciting time which presents many opportunities for young people,” Mr Shine said.
“Students will face some big decisions and may find their new found independence also brings new challenges.
“Get Out There! offers helpful tips for negotiating the common problems young people face trying to get out in the world.”
Mr Shine said the website, set up by Queensland’s Office of Fair Trading, aimed to raise awareness of consumer rights and financial issues.
“Whether it’s signing up for a credit card, renting a flat or buying a car, no one wants to be taken for an expensive ride,” he said.
“Unfortunately the Office of Fair Trading hears stories of young consumers who don’t understand their consumer rights and find themselves out of pocket.
“This website is a quick guide to help young people understand their rights and avoid trouble.
“Other government agencies have also contributed to the site, so it includes practical information for school leavers on buying a car, finding accommodation, moving out of home, staying healthy, enrolling to vote, discrimination and harassment, study options and getting a job.”
Mr Shine said the online Get Out There! guide is a reinvention of the Office of Fair Trading’s printed guide book for young people.
“We have reinvented the website using new technology to target the next generation of young people with important information.
“With young people living in an increasingly wired world, it makes sense to put the information they need online where they can readily access it,
“The new site allows quick and easy access to vital information relevant for young people,” he said..
Mr Shine said the website had been live for less than a month and had already attracted international acclaim and more than 10,000 visits from Australia and around the world.
“Reviews from Japan and France have praised the interactivity and sleek design of the Get Out There!”
For more information visit www.getoutthere.qld.gov.au.
Media contact: Chris Taylor 0419 710 874
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine today officially launch the Get Out There! website and to assist students with life beyond school.
“Finishing school is an exciting time which presents many opportunities for young people,” Mr Shine said.
“Students will face some big decisions and may find their new found independence also brings new challenges.
“Get Out There! offers helpful tips for negotiating the common problems young people face trying to get out in the world.”
Mr Shine said the website, set up by Queensland’s Office of Fair Trading, aimed to raise awareness of consumer rights and financial issues.
“Whether it’s signing up for a credit card, renting a flat or buying a car, no one wants to be taken for an expensive ride,” he said.
“Unfortunately the Office of Fair Trading hears stories of young consumers who don’t understand their consumer rights and find themselves out of pocket.
“This website is a quick guide to help young people understand their rights and avoid trouble.
“Other government agencies have also contributed to the site, so it includes practical information for school leavers on buying a car, finding accommodation, moving out of home, staying healthy, enrolling to vote, discrimination and harassment, study options and getting a job.”
Mr Shine said the online Get Out There! guide is a reinvention of the Office of Fair Trading’s printed guide book for young people.
“We have reinvented the website using new technology to target the next generation of young people with important information.
“With young people living in an increasingly wired world, it makes sense to put the information they need online where they can readily access it,
“The new site allows quick and easy access to vital information relevant for young people,” he said..
Mr Shine said the website had been live for less than a month and had already attracted international acclaim and more than 10,000 visits from Australia and around the world.
“Reviews from Japan and France have praised the interactivity and sleek design of the Get Out There!”
For more information visit www.getoutthere.qld.gov.au.
Media contact: Chris Taylor 0419 710 874