An important message regarding Work Experience and Structured Workplace Learning to our Year 10 students and Years 11 & 12 students and parent/guardians:

NEW DIGITAL WORK EXPERIENCE AND STRUCTURED WORKPLACE LEARNING FORM

Work experience and structured workplace learning are an important part of our career education program at Lilydale Heights College. It helps students to explore potential jobs, understand workplace expectations and make informed education and career choices.

Our school is introducing a new digital work experience and structured workplace learning form to simplify the process and save you time. It replaces the paper form we’ve used previously. You and your child can fill out and sign the form online at your convenience from a mobile phone or computer. Digital work experience forms will be securely stored and handled in compliance with records management policies and Victorian privacy laws.

Process for digital forms

A digital form will be created when a work placement has been organised for your child.
Once the placement details have been completed by the student, and if your child is under 18, parent/guardians will receive an email with a link to review and sign the form.
A quick reference guide has been sent to students to explain the process.
If your child is under 18, a copy of the completed form will be emailed to you for your records.

Many thanks for supporting our work experience program. We are looking forward to an exciting year of work experience opportunities for all our students. If you do not wish to use the new digital form and wish to use paper forms, or have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact athena.aligizakis@education.vic.gov.au or courtney.jordan@education.vic.gov.au

What happens next?

Your child has now received an email with a link to complete the online arrangement form. This form must be completed, reviewed, and signed by parents/carers (for students under 18), students, host employers, and the Principal.

Online arrangement forms are due 7 days prior to the commencement of the student’s placement.

Privacy and data security

The Department of Education collects personal, sensitive and health information to facilitate Work Experience and Structured Workplace Learning. It is important that you provide up-to-date information as part of this application. Personal information collected in this application will be handled in line with the school’s and department policies and in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) and the Public Records Act 1973 (Vic). The department is using Salesforce and Docusign. These systems have been assessed to ensure they are appropriately and securely designed for this purpose. The information within the platform is held on servers based in Sydney, Australia. The school and the host employer will only be able to see student information that is relevant to the placement. The department will be able to view information for reporting and monitoring purposes. Where appropriate or permitted by law, school staff or service providers may access information in this software for other purposes, for example, where the service provider needs access to provide technical support. Should you wish to gain access or correct the personal information collected as part of this application, please contact the school or work.based.learning@education.vic.gov.au De-identified information will be made available to departmental staff for research purposes and planning purposes. This will inform the department’s approach to supporting all students to access quality Work Experience and Structured Workplace Learning.

For further information about the way the department and your school, collects and handles personal information, including access, correction and complaints, go to: https://www.vic.gov.au/schools-privacy-policy or contact the department’s Privacy team on privacy@education.vic.gov.au

YEAR 10

WORK EXPERIENCE – LATROBE UNIVERSITY NANGAK TAMBOREE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary offers engaging Work Experience placements for students currently in Year 10. For more information and to apply see link below.

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/wildlife/get-involved/secondary-school-students

YEAR 12

VTAC COURSE LISTS BY AREA OF STUDY NOW AVAILABLE

To support students and careers practitioners with course discovery, a list of VTAC courses by Australian Standard Classification of Education* (ASCED) field (field of interest) is now available. Students and careers practitioners can access an online list of courses with filtering available by ASCED field, providing a clear overview of courses aligned to specific areas of study.

UCAT – MED-ENTRY

Students interested in pursuing medicine and dentistry need to sit the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) in July/August 2026. MedEntry offers free resources, preparation materials and practice tests. Students can access significant discounts including for groups and those nominated by their teacher. For more information, please visit www.medentry.edu.au

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

HANSEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Eligible Year 12 students can apply for next year's intake of the Hansen Scholarship Program. Valued at over $100,000, the scholarship provides approximately 25 new students each year with financial support, fully-funded accommodation at Little Hall, tailored mentoring and professional development opportunities throughout their undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne.

Students could be eligible if they're:

An Australian citizen, permanent resident or refugee starting their undergraduate studies in 2027
Studying Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia
Working hard to achieve an ATAR of 90+
Looking for support to afford the cost of studying at uni
Resilient when facing personal challenges.

Applications are now open and close 30 March 2026.

Learn more

Hansen Scholarship Program Information Sessions

Join us online to learn more about the program, and please encourage any interested students to book their place as well. You'll be guided through the benefits, application process and hear from current Hansen Scholars.

Thursday 19th March, 7-8pm (AEDT)

Book my place

MONASH UNIVERSITY

HES Applications for 2026 are now open

Get a headstart on your degree by adding one or two units in your VCE exams. This opportunity will help boost your ATAR and give you extra credit points for your Monash degree.

To learn more access here

Discover Monash’s newly launched events here

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

New events to register for

https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events

LATROBE UNIVERSITY

Aspire Early Entry program opens 1 April

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire

YEARS 10-12

SWINBURNE INNOVATION IN ACTION – SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Innovation in Action is a unique opportunity for high-ability students in Years 10 to 12 at government schools that turns big ideas into real solutions. Spend a day at the Swinburne Hawthorn Campus and tackle a real-world problem of your choice through interactive workshops: create new and innovative designs, build a rapid prototype and pitch your project. Explore new ideas in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where there are no wrong answers, see your ideas come to life, and enjoy a catered lunch on campus.

For more information or to register, click here

PROJECTS ABROAD

Projects Abroad is hosting a webinar on their overseas medical experiences for high school students. The webinar will be at 6.30pm AEDT on Tuesday 3rd March. Attendance is free. The webinar will cover options for the coming summer, questions of safety and logistics and feature students recently returned from placements in countries such as Nepal and Vietnam. The placements have been running for 20 years and allow students in Years 10-12 the chance to shadow doctors on ward rounds and observe procedures. Doctors also run workshops for the students, teaching concepts and skills.

REGISTER HERE

LEARN MORE HERE

YEAR 9-12

Are considering a career in medicine? The FUTURE DOCTORS AUSTRALIA PROGRAM is coming up in Melbourne!

The Future Doctors Australia program provides a unique, hands-on opportunity for students aged 14-18 who are passionate about a future in medicine. On 16-19 April 2026 in Melbourne (Docklands) over the course of four days, participants will engage in dynamic sessions led by experienced medical specialists, take part in practical learning activities and gain valuable insights into the medical admissions process. This program is designed to inspire and equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed on their path to a medical career. Don’t miss this chance to help your students gain firsthand knowledge and mentorship from medical professionals who are shaping the future of healthcare.

*** Note there is a cost for the program, see links below for enrolment details and costs.

City	Date
Melbourne (Docklands)	16 - 19 April 2026
Melbourne (Docklands)	24 - 27 Sep 2026
Perth (Innaloo)	9 - 12 April 2026
Perth (Innaloo)	16 - 19 July 2026
Brisbane (Taringa)	2 - 5 July 2026
Sydney (Chatswood)	9 - 12 April 2026
Sydney (Chatswood)	16 - 19 April 2026

Program Details | Fees | Enrolment Form

Photo gallery of previous programs

List of Medical Specialists & Clinical Staff Guest Speakers and Presenters

DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SWINBURNE STUDENT

Back by popular demand, Swinburne’s immersive Day in the Life of a Student on-campus events are returning from 14 to 16 April, exclusively for Year 9 through 12 students. These hands-on experiences give students the chance to explore what university life is really like, while gaining practical insight into future study and career pathways. Across the three days, students can dive into a wide range of study areas, including STEM, aviation, health and psychology, media and communications, design, and social impact. Registrations open soon, so encourage your students to register to secure their place.

LEARN MORE

ARRIVE & THRIVE is running their public webinar on March 12th @ 6:30 pm (AEDT) to support parents around Australia in having more positive career conversations at home. The webinar will share insights for parents, carers and educators\to better support their young people in career decisions. Participants will receive a Career Conversation Kit as part of their registration.

REGISTER HERE

THE BIG MEET CAREERS FAIRS!

Across March and April, The Big Meet returns across five major cities, giving students and graduates the chance to meet Australia’s leading employers in one place. Explore graduate and internship opportunities, speak directly with recruiters, ask the questions that matter and get clarity on your next career step – all in a single day.

If you’re planning for life after uni, this is where it starts...and it's FREE!

Visit startmycareer.com.au/the-big-meet for event information.

Registration is required for entry so sign up now and be part of the action! As an added bonus, make sure you SHOW UP on event day for your chance to WIN a $500 Visa gift card. There are ten gift cards up for grabs – two at each Big Meet!

REGISTER HERE

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