Careers News
From the Pathways office.....
Year 10 Work Experience… Monday 30th November –Friday 4th December
Students have been busy completing the necessary Occupational Health and Safety requirements and Safe At Work modules that must be completed prior to a student undertaking work experience. This is really good for creating awareness of the many complex issues that can occur in the workplace. Year 10 students will be receiving their work experience pack after their exams. This pack will have lots of useful information and reminders to assist students in the final preparation for the week with their employer! In this pack is information for parents and students as well as information that needs to be given to the employer. If anyone has any questions about work experience, please do not hesitate to contact the Careers Centre.
YEAR 12 information…..
Accessing VCE Results via SMS
Students must pre-register if they wish to receive their results by text message. To pre-register students will need to send a message to 19 787 888 with their VCE student number (just the eight digit number, not including the letter on the end) then a space and then their PIN (4 digits).
Year 12 students: The PIN is the first four digits of their date of birth e.g. 21 November = 2111 unless students changed their PIN online as was recommended.
This SMS will cost $1.10 max (incl. GST). Students must send this message from the mobile number they want the results delivered to. Registrations open at 9.00am on Monday 9 November and will close at 12 midnight on Sunday 13 December and the results and ATAR will then be sent to the registered mobile number at approximately 7.00am Monday 14 December 2015.
Students who will be overseas as this time should NOT register to have their results sent by SMS, but rather access them on the internet.
Students encountering problems should contact the helpline on 1800 501 083. Instructions on registering for SMS are also available on the VTAC website at VTAC SMS
Year 12 students who have paid their VTAC fees will receive a copy of their ATAR statement through the post commencing Tuesday 15 December 2015.
Low Income Healthcare Card for Australian Students
Once you have finished school you are no longer a student and you may be eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card.
This card gives access to a range of concessions, not only on some health care items, but also on a range of other goods and services. In particular, TAFE and other short courses offer substantial discounts for cardholders.
You may also be eligible for public transport concessions (note that if you are studying interstate you are not eligible for public transport concessions in Victoria).
Eligibility for a Low Income Health Care Card is based on YOUR income over the previous 8 weeks. As long as your income is less than $4248 over that period you should qualify. You will maintain the Low Income Health Care Card as long as your income does not exceed $5310 in any 8 week period.
It is recommended that all graduating Year 12 students consider applying for this card once the exams are over.
Visit Low Income Healthcare Card and download the application form at
Low Income Healthcare Card Application
Career ideas ...
Career in the Police Force
Being a police officer no ordinary job! In fact, it is rather an extraordinary career. People who want to be part of a dynamic organisation that is dedicated to making Victoria a safer place to work and live, and who are looking to make a difference every day of their working lives, might like to visit Police Careers and find out more about the range of careers, as well as the application requirements!
Students often enquire as to the physical requirements they need to enter the police force. Watch a YouTube video at YouTube to find out more! Students keen on further YouTube videos regarding the Victoria Police, can watch them at VPBlueTube
What's the Right Health Job for You?
Are you considering a career in the health industry but are undecided about the range of careers you may be suited to?
Go to Health Heroes and browse the various videos and numerous jobs in the health industry from acupuncturist to youth worker and many in-between!
Congratulations and good luck Julien Florent and Dhea Treacy who will be presenting at the 2015 Future of Leadership Forum led by RMIT‘s Golden Key Honour Society.
Jodie McCarthy
Careers & Pathways Manager