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The Essential Guide to
Life Beyond School

Get Smart For Life is the ultimate handbook for school leavers—trusted by educators and students alike to support a confident, informed transition into adulthood.

Packed with practical advice and easy-to-follow checklists, this guide helps young people avoid financial missteps, reduce stress, build independence, and make smart choices that set them up for long-term success.

Used by schools across Australia as both a graduation gift and a pastoral care resource, Get Smart For Life is more than just a book—it’s a life toolkit.

All this valuable content is accessible at an affordable price of just $10 for bulk copies.

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School Gift for Year
12 Leavers

Used in School Pastoral
Care Programs

A Comprehensive Guide for School Leavers

Covers everything from:

  • Renting your first property
  • Government support for young people
  • Avoiding scams
  • Borrowing money
  • Starting an emergency fund
  • Higher Education fees
  • Income tax
The 19 chapters provide a thorough exploration of essential topics and provides a roadmap for making sound life choices.

Perfect Graduation Gift

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Testimonials

Get Smart for Life
“Dave’s book is full of practical and relevant information that most young people will need to know over the next few years. Written in a friendly and easy to read format, there are 19 chapters covering a wide range of topics, plenty of real-life examples and helpful action steps. I’d highly recommend it to parents and schools as a ‘go to’ book that equips teens with helpful, relevant and life-stage appropriate information.”

Lisa Wrench Year 12 parent

“Get Smart for Life – Your Graduation Handbook has been a great resource for our Year 12 students as they think about life beyond school and as we set to prepare them for the various responsibilities they will face. Each student has been given a copy and we have used it as a basis to run sessions focused on particular elements addressed in the book. We hope that it will be a useful reference point for them as they leave school and encounter new experiences”

Jennifer Collins Year 12 Coordinator