continuers

Continuers are individuals who attended school in Victoria, Australia prior to 1985 and completed either 5 years of primary schooling plus 2 years of secondary schooling prior to 1985 or 5 years of primary schooling prior to 1985. They are eligible to receive a payment, also known as a Continuation of Years 10-12 Assistance, through the Victorian Government.

Prior to 1985, the senior secondary certificate was not a mandatory qualification, and students who did not pursue Year 11 and Year 12 could still obtain a leaving certificate at the end of Year 10. This left a group of individuals without a Year 12 certificate, which is now a standard requirement for many Victarian employers and educational institutions.

In response to this issue, the Victorian Government introduced a program to provide financial assistance to individuals without a Year 12 certificate due to the pre-1985 education system. This program aimed to support these individuals in obtaining the necessary qualifications to access post-secondary education, further their careers, and improve their employment prospects.

To be eligible for the Continuation of Years 10-12 Assistance, individuals must have attended school in Victoria prior to 1985 and not completed Year 12. They must also provide proof of their completion of 5 years of primary schooling plus 2 years of secondary schooling prior to 1985 or 5 years of primary schooling prior to 1985. The program has been in place since 1985 and has provided assistance to thousands of individuals in Victoria. The payment is seen as a way to recognize and support the prior education of these individuals, enabling them to pursue their educational goals.