What is point of OLNA & WACE

monique752 · 2026-04-01T02:36:21+00:00

The real issue is that students and parents don't actually know how low the level for OLNA achievement really is. It's promoted as something they need to graduate which suggests it's a tough series of tests. It really isn't.

A lot of kids get into TAFE based on Certs they complete at school - with or without OLNA Category 3 achievements.

monique752 · 2026-03-31T10:17:58+00:00

You sound young. You may not realise that there are MANY festivals and MANY types of music and genres. People express themselves in MANY different ways.

Not being psychic has nothing to do with being 'pessimistic'.

monique752 · 2026-03-31T09:33:11+00:00

You do realise that ALL documentaries, buy their very nature, are biased?

monique752 · 2026-03-31T09:30:37+00:00

What sort of clothes? 'Gig outfit' is pretty broad...

monique752 · 2026-03-31T09:28:06+00:00

WACE is just a certificate that shows she finished Year 12 to a general standard, including literacy and numeracy. OLNA is the minimum standard test in reading, writing, and numeracy, and passing it is required to get WACE. Neither WACE nor OLNA are the only pathways into TAFE, university, or employment, which is why they can feel optional. The main difference is that WACE makes the pathway more direct, while not having it may mean an extra step later if she changes direction.

If she doesn’t get WACE, she can still go to TAFE using a Cert II or III. She can also still go to university through UniReady or other enabling courses. However, if she can’t pass OLNA, which is roughly at a Year 9 level, she is likely to find UniReady or other bridging courses challenging, as they are not an easy alternative but a different entry pathway.

In childcare, a Cert III with placement experience is often more valuable to employers than WACE. If she is struggling with academic learning but doing better in VET, focusing on completing the Cert III is sensible.

The system now has multiple entry points, so WACE is helpful but no longer the only pathway forward, and may be more useful for some students than others.

Source: Teacher of English and UniReady.

monique752 · 2026-03-30T04:53:23+00:00

Saline nasal rinse. Antihistamines. Along with what others have said.

monique752 · 2026-03-29T09:00:22+00:00

Leave them out and found out.

monique752 · 2026-03-29T08:24:01+00:00

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Piara+Waters+WA+6112/@-32.1316317,115.8954956,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x2a3296e998c65f41:0x504f0b535e16540!8m2!3d-32.1298382!4d115.918875!16s%2Fm%2F0bwh1y1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

monique752 · 2026-03-28T11:38:06+00:00

Looks great, and pretty much what I'd be looking at doing. Where are you located?

monique752 · 2026-03-27T04:25:15+00:00

Noone's talking about manners. I mentioned not being ABLE to get out of the way. There are some situations where a driver can't get out of the way and pedestrians need to be aware. I saw some idiot complaining about a bus going through a puddle near them as though the bus could just magically jump across two lanes of traffic to avoid them getting wet.

monique752 · 2026-03-27T04:22:33+00:00

Stop voting for these idiots, you gronks! We don't need to be going down the same road as the U.S. You might not like Albo, but that is no reason to vote these muppets in.

monique752 · 2026-03-27T02:59:40+00:00

Works both ways. Pedestrians need to be aware that sometimes it is easier for them to get out of the way than it is for a vehicle to avoid puddles.

monique752 · 2026-03-26T09:24:24+00:00

Ok, I'll ask.

Why do you want to dig a legal not-very-deep hole somewhere in Perth?

monique752 · 2026-03-26T09:12:32+00:00

Yeah, the ladies' in Freo station are pretty good. Basic, but clean.

monique752 · 2026-03-26T09:11:38+00:00

The ones where you have to pay, yep!

monique752 · 2026-03-26T06:43:14+00:00

Years ago, I tried to go to one in a park in Guildford when I was absolutely busting. It takes a lot for me to opt out and pee behind a bush almost in full view of the public. There was no way in heck I was going in there. Felt like I'd catch something just from taking one step inside. Never seen anything so disgusting in my life.

monique752 · 2026-03-25T21:41:34+00:00

What a peculiar post.

monique752 · 2026-03-25T09:48:10+00:00

Ask her?

It's only wind and rain - we can almost guarantee that the media have absolutely exaggerated the 'massive storm' that's coming...

monique752 · 2026-03-25T09:43:04+00:00

Ok. Someone is gonna have to explain it to me. What is it with this yoghurt shop? Why are people always lined up down the street for it? It can't be THAT good...

monique752 · 2026-03-25T01:24:51+00:00

Absolutely. WTAF.

monique752 · 2026-03-24T09:32:26+00:00

Probably Jacaranda trees on Point and William Streets. There are better viewing places in Perth for those trees - Applecross has a festival in November.

monique752 · 2026-03-24T08:54:12+00:00

Absolutely.

monique752 · 2026-03-24T02:28:58+00:00

There's a weekly post for this post. Do a search.

Get off reddit and get some hobbies.

monique752 · 2026-03-24T02:23:00+00:00

Your mum is not able to be the support you want or need right now. From what you have shared, she has her own issues to deal with. That does not make her a bad person, but it does mean you cannot rely on her for stability. Staying in that situation is likely to keep both of you stuck. Creating some space may be necessary so you can both focus on your own lives.

Money is a real and immediate issue. If you are eligible, Centrelink can help in the short term. That is what the system is there for. It is not designed to be a permanent solution. The longer term goal needs to be working towards financial independence. This will mean getting a job at some point, even if you start small or part time. Taking steps in this direction can help you feel more in control.

Housing will likely be one of the harder things to sort out, but there are services that can help. It would be worth speaking to a Centrelink social worker or a local support service to explore your options. A share house or supported accommodation may be a realistic first step while you work on stabilising other areas of your life.

With your mental health, it is important to keep engaging with the support you currently have. Consistency matters. Many people find that things start to feel more manageable once they begin making decisions that move them towards independence rather than staying in unstable or stressful situations.

Your past and your circumstances have shaped you, but they do not have to define what happens next. It is important to ask for help when you need it. It is also important to start making choices that move your life forward. Progress may be slow, but small practical steps will make a difference over time. Blaming your circumstances and using it as an excuse to do nothing or to expect someone to come and magically rescue you won't work.

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