For Year 11 and 12
University of Wollongong - Upcoming Year 12 Information Evenings
- 6 June - Liverpool Info Evening
- 13 June - Sutherland Info Evening
- 14 June - Macarthur Info Evening
- 20 June - Orange Info Evening
Macquarie University Upcoming Webinars
Join us for our Year 12 webinar series to learn everything you need to know about university – from applying and exploring our courses and entry programs, to reducing Year 12 study stress and leaving home. Our friendly Future Students Team will be on hand to answer all your questions across four not-to-be-missed webinars.
ARTiculate | English: Critical and Creative Responses Under Pressure | 15 June
This two-part presentation aims to support students in responding to tasks in English Standard, Advanced and EAL/D exam conditions. Part 1 provides tips and a toolkit for responding critically to unseen texts in Paper 1, Module A: Texts and Human Experiences. Part 2 provides tips, and a toolkit for responding to writing prompts in Advanced/Standard Module C, the Craft of Writing and EAL/D Focus on Writing. The presentation aims to help students reduce stress around time-sensitive challenges and navigate critical and creative strategies. Click here to register.
University of Sydney - The new Bachelor of Agricultural Science | 14 June
The University of Sydney will be launching a new Agricultural Science degrees in 2024. Join this session with Prof Stephen Cattle from the School of Life and Environmental Sciences to learn about the new 3-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science, and the new 4-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science Honours. Whether you become an expert in soil science and digital agriculture, or help find solutions to how we feed the world sustainably, you will be on the frontline of issues of global importance. Click here to register.
Applying to UTS Info Session | 17 June
Thinking about applying to an undergraduate course at UTS? Join us at our Applying to UTS Info Session on Saturday 17 June. Find out about different application options, including applying through UAC, the UTS Early Entry Program and pathways options. You'll also have a chance to ask our staff all your questions. Select to attend on campus, or online via a live stream. Click here to register.
ACU Blacktown - Nursing Guided Tours | 30 May
Did you want to take a deeper dive into Nursing at ACU? Join us for a discipline-specific guided visit on Tuesday 30 May at 5pm or 6pm. You’ll be shown around campus by a current nursing student, meet academic staff and, get hands-on experience in our nursing labs. Click here for more information.
Reminder - ACU Entry Pathways for Year 12 Webinar | 23 May
ACU has a range of pathways and entry programs available to Year 12 students. In this webinar, our Future Students team will explain our various options and the eligibility criteria for each one, and you’ll hear from current students about their journeys. Click here for more.
Notre Dame Pathways to Medicine Information Session | 29 May
Providing information about the exciting new pathways into Notre Dame’s Doctor of Medicine degree via our undergraduate Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Bachelor of Advanced Biomedical Science (Honours) degrees. You’ll hear from School of Medicine and School of Health Sciences academics, along with staff from Admissions and the Prospective Students Office. Click here for more.
UNSW Co-op Applications | Online Application Closes 30 September 2023
The first step is to Register Online to start your application. The earlier you do this, the longer you’ll have to work on your application. A list of achievements is a good start, but an explanation about how these achievements have helped you grow as an individual is much better!
Sydney Film School - 2024 Applications Now Open
Applications to study at Sydney Film School in 2024 are open now. You will have classes in all aspects of filmmaking, ranging from screenwriting, to producing, directing and post-production classes. Build your portfolio with projects from a music video to short films. Click here to apply.
Scholarships Australia Wide
No matter what you are intending to study and where, you will be sure to find some financial assistance on offer to help you pay for it. There are currently more than 3000 scholarships available to Australian students, across both the higher education and vocational sectors. Scholarships can cover an array of costs from tuition fees to living and accommodation costs, our advice is to investigate your options early on as the amount of information to get through and applications to fill can be overwhelming. Click here for more information.
ICanMed | Why Most Top UCAT Scorers Start Prep at Least 12-24 Months Before the Exam | 29 May
We’ve all heard it before; the early bird catches the worm. So how early is early? Also, what are we meant to do with the time we have available? Based on our ongoing conversations with top UCAT scorers, starting early and doing the right thing provides far more upside than you may have realised.
In this webinar, Ray, iCanMed’s education advisor, will share with you the following topics to help you start early and reap the rewards!
- Identifying the most common mistakes that cause students to waste valuable UCAT time
- Outlining optimal methods for preparing for the UCAT (minimum time, maximum return)
- Sitting a short mock test, followed by live step-by-step teaching of the most commonly-asked questions
Click here to register.
Charles Sturt | Agriculture and environment careers online information night | 30 May
Click here for more information.
University of Sydney | Life of a Veterinarian | 31 May
Home to one of the best veterinary schools in Australia, and top 25 in the world, the University of Sydney leads in veterinary education, animal science and research. Join this session with Dr Katrina Bosward from the Sydney School of Veterinary Science to discover what studying veterinary medicine involves, what an average day for a veterinarian is like and how you can pursue studies towards becoming a vet. Click here to register.
University of Sydney | Early Entry Schemes and Admission Pathways | 31 May
There’s more than one way to gain entry to your dream degree at the University of Sydney. Our entry schemes and pathways help you make the most of your ATAR by recognising your circumstances, special high school achievements and other abilities and activities. Join us to find out more.
Building a Start Up Workshop - Virtual | 31 May
The Australian School of Entrepreneurship with support from Maitland City Council invites you to the ‘How to Build a Start Up in 2023’ workshop. The workshop is a free interactive virtual program where you will have the opportunity develop the skills and mindset you need to start a business or enter the workforce. Click here to register.
UTS | Introduction to Renewable Energy Engineering | 31 May
In this exciting and evolving field, you have the opportunity to work at the forefront of designing energy efficient systems, battery storage, electric vehicles and other emerging technologies. Click here to register.
Sydney Design School Info Session | 31 May
Find out everything you need to know about our flexible courses and career support. Our Director, Amanda Grace will introduce you to our unique philosophy, passionate Educators and industry focused approach to learning. Click here for more information.
HSC and Careers Expo 2023 | 1 June - 3 June
HSC and Careers Expo celebrates its 15th year in 2023! Click here for more information.
For Year 10
Getting Ready for Work
For National Careers Week, we wrote a series of blogs exploring the wonderful world of work. You can read them here and maybe find some career inspiration:
- Jobs that don't feel like real jobs
- Jobs for people who love to relax
- Jobs for people who love to eat
- Jobs for people who can't sit still
- Exciting Jobs of the Future
Competitions
REELise Film Festival
The REELise Film Festival is designed to give young people an opportunity to share their stories about navigating digital life to entertain, educate and inspire positive change online. National finalists feature online and in cinema. You can be part of a fun youth oriented event and win great prizes including cash, filmmaking equipment and industry experiences. Entry is free and open to young people 10-18 years in each State and Territory of Australia.
The 2023 Competition theme is “Footprint”.
Entries close 9 July 2023.
Click here to find out more and enter
Tax, Super + You Competition
If you’re a student in years 7–12, we want you to unleash your creativity and find a way to tell us about tax and super! Our competition will not only give you an insight into the value of tax and super, but you have the chance to win a share of $13,200 in prizes!
For your chance to become Australia’s next tax and super creative genius, you must:
- be a student in years 7–12
- be enrolled in the Australian education system
- submit an entry – up to 3 entries per person/group only
- complete a separate entry form for each entry
- complete a film or photo consent form for each person shown in your entry
- comply with the competition’s terms and conditions – including only using music with permission or an appropriate licence.
Entries are open from 29 May to 25 August 2023.
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