Year 9 – Work studies

Help students understand their obligations when starting a job, as well as understand their employer’s responsibilities and how to avoid unethical workplace practices. 

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Responsibilities of employers and workers

In this activity, students learn about the responsibilities of employers and workers in relation to taxation and…

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  • Year 9
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Starting a job

In this activity, students develop an understanding of the steps they need to take when they start a job and why these…

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  • Year 9
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Cash, tax and super

In this activity, students learn what happens if their employer tries to avoid paying tax and super on their behalf by…

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  • Year 9
  • AC v8.4
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Entrepreneurial qualities

Students consider where their own strengths lie and identify actions they could take to strengthen the qualities they…

  • Work Studies
  • Year 9
  • AC v8.4
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The nature of work

In this activity, students learn about the nature of work and the different ways that people earn an income. They…

  • Work Studies
  • Year 9
  • AC v8.4
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Investigation

How do entrepreneurial qualities contribute to success?

Part 1: Deciding on entrepreneurial qualities In groups, decide on the meaning of each quality listed in table 1.…

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Explainer

The nature of work and forms of income

You can earn an income: by working for someone else by working for yourself or your business from your assets…

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Investigation

The changing nature of work

For this activity, you will work in groups of 4. Your task is to investigate the nature of work in your local area and…

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Explainer

Responsibilities of employers and workers

Everyone in the workplace has obligations and/or responsibilities in relation to both tax and super. Whether you’re an…

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  • Year 9
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Worksheet

Starting a job

Part 1: Apply for a TFN Apply for a TFN using the simulated TFN online application. In pairs, investigate…

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  • Year 9
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Instructions

Completing a TFN declaration

The ATO has an online services simulator for educational purposes. This includes a scenario to complete a TFN…

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  • Year 9
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Explainer

Cash, tax and super

When you are employed, it’s important you understand your rights in relation to tax and super. Some employers pay…

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  • Year 9
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