So, it looks like I don't have enough on my plate atm. my almost 17yo brother has been added to the mix.

He left school before year 10 finished and doesn't want to go back (I've tried)... He has done a number of jobs since then (Hungry jacks, IGA, Trawelling, brick laying). He was recently on the boats but there isn't stability out at sea for him and he met some really dodgy people...

So would like to live with me and get a job or Tafe...

Does any one know if he could get centerlink if he went to tafe? And would that change my C/L pay (I'm on SPP)... I'm barely affording things now, so can't have him here if it's going to make me worst of financially (gee that sounds bad)

And If he doesn't go back to tafe, what is out there for 17yo's to do? How do you get into apprentiships/traineeships etc, I haven't a clue where to start help him looking.

Now he was going to go back to M&D's (Because there is a lot more work opportunities up there) But after Mum turned around and said that I should 'deal with him, because he is my brother' I feel bad for him so giving him another shot to try find something around here.

And then there is the issue of housework? What is acceptable for him to be doing? I'm on his back a lot lately, to close the doors, and pick up after himself, and wash the benches down after he makes a mil0 (Omg the amount of sugar on the bench is incredible)...

Give me hints to help pleaseeeeeeeeee
(And btw this is the other twin to the brother I had a few years ago for those who remember)