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Our Life Events are logical groupings of services and information common to people at particular life stages, for example ‘learning to drive’ or ‘having a baby’.


		Learning to Drive
		Learning to Drive takes you through the process of getting your driving licence, from finding out what's involved to taking your test. It also looks at the demerit points scheme used to encourage safe driving, to the various classes of licences you can obtain.


		Starting School
		This Life Event takes you through the process of starting school, from preparing your child for school to getting them to school on their first day. It also looks at the resources you can access to care for pre-school age children, and how to plan for your child's progression through their school years.


		Finding a Job
		Finding a job or moving into different work can be difficult, but there's lots of help available. We provide you with information on how to prepare yourself properly and the techniques and tools you can utilise when looking for a job. It also takes a closer look at youth employment, and deals with issues you may encounter once you've got a job.


		Retirement
		Looking for information to help you plan and enjoy your retirement, whenever that may be? Find out about the different pension schemes available, your entitlements, planning your finances, health issues, lifestyle, and more.


		Having a Baby
		Having a Baby guides you through key information sources designed for people who are thinking about having a baby, have just had one, or are expecting one. You can find out about choices in antenatal care, along with maternal and health issues once your child is born.


		Buying or Building a Home
		Whether you're buying or building a home, there's bound to be some pitfalls or issues that you hadn't considered. This Life Event guides you through some of the main areas you need to think about when attempting to buy or build your first home.


		Settling in SA
		Planning on moving to South Australia? Settling in SA takes you through the practical tasks facing you as you arrive in South Australia and begin to settle down. You will need to find a place to live and possibly find work for yourself and schools for your children. The more prepared you are, the better you will cope with the transition. This Life Event provides information on many of the practical issues, if you're coming from overseas or interstate.


		Adult Learning
		Adult Learning guides you through the various levels of Adult Education available here in South Australia. Whether you're interested in obtaining formal qualifications or wanting to do something for personal growth, this Life Event identifies the vast educational opportunities available to you and how to access them.


		Marriage and Divorce
		If you're getting married, there's information on prerequisites, legal matters, age requirements and registration. If you're getting divorced, information is provided to help you deal with the various aspects of marital breakdown.


		Death and Grief
		This Life Event looks at what do you need to do after a death occurs to family or friends. You will also find guidance on how to put your affairs in order, should you wish to plan ahead; and links to various sources of support and information.


		Caring for Others
		Caring for Others offers information to help you if you are looking after someone with a condition or illness; whether you are young or old; currently working; planning on taking on a caring role; or deciding on your housing options.


		Early Parenting
		If you're a first time parent, guidance and support during the early times of parenthood is usually gratefully accepted. How to care for babies, tips and techniques for parenting, and juggling work and family are covered along with links to additional resources.


		Starting a Business
		Starting a Business offers a huge range of resources for business start-ups to get the most out of a new venture. You are guided to government and industry business tools and resources.

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