From your Pathways Team

Looking forward to the holidays and a way to boost that resume, explore your passions, or test-drive an institute? The upcoming school holidays are the perfect time to do just that!

We have a fantastic line-up of Holiday Programs coming up soon, covering everything from hands-on trade workshops and creative arts to STEM workshops, even a career expo at the z. Check it out below...

JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENTS

Discover ACU – Melbourne Campus Events

Discover ACU is designed to give you an exciting first taste of specific disciplines, with an opportunity to speak with current ACU students to find out what life is like in your study area.

Explore the campus and its facilities, take part in various workshops, talk to current students, and experience life as an ACU student.

Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine	Tuesday 30 June, 9.45am - 12.00pm
Allied Health, Biomedical Science and Sports Science	Tuesday 7 July, 9.45am - 12.00pm
Law, Criminology and Business	Wednesday 8 July, 9.45am - 12.00pm
Teaching and Education	Wednesday 8 July, 9.45am - 12.00pm

Students should register soon at Discover ACU.

ACU Webinar: ACU Guarantee Early Offer and Pathways Webinar

ACU will also host a webinar to provide students with more information on ACU’s entry and pathway options, including the ACU Guarantee Early Offer program, key dates and how to apply.

Plus, students can hear from current students about their journeys.

Date: Wednesday 16 July 2026

Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm.

Register here.

JMC Academy – Experience Day (Melbourne)

Create. Explore. Get ahead. Join JMC for a high-energy day of workshops, student panels, and campus tours—plus expert guidance on turning your passion into a career. Register for not one, but two workshops, and experience a day in the life at JMC Academy.

Date: Saturday 11 July 2026

Time: 9.00am – 3.30pm

Register at JMC School Holiday Experience Day (Melbourne)

Experience La Trobe Melbourne

Experience La Trobe is back these June-July school holidays! This is a chance to visit and explore the Bundoora Campus, get hands-on with their study areas and become familiar with Uni life.

Students will have the option to choose a workshop relevant to their area of interest. Details of these workshops can be found on the registration page.

Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026

Time: 9.00am – 2.00pm

Location: La Trobe University, Melbourne Campus, Bundoora

Register here.

Discover Monash Events

The following in-person events will take place in the July holidays and students are encouraged to register early.

For a complete list, and to register, visit Events Calendar - Discover Monash.

Discover Monash Arts School Holidays Workshop	Thursday 2 July, 10.00am - 2.45pm
Discover Behavioural Studies Workshop	Thursday 2 July, 10.00am - 11.00am
Discover Criminology Workshop	Thursday 2 July, 11.00am - 12.00pm
Discover Model UN: Negotiations Workshop	Thursday 2 July, 1.00pm - 1.45pm
Discover Model UN: Public Speaking Workshop	Thursday 2 July, 2.00pm - 2.45pm

Monash Business Explorer

Business Explorer gives you hands-on experience in the world of business. Through interactive games, quizzes and case studies, you get to discover the world of start-ups, brands, stock markets and more!

VCE students have the option to choose three taster sessions in accounting, banking and finance, economics, analytics, entrepreneurship, management, and marketing to experience on the day.

Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026

Times: 9.00am – 3.00pm

Location: Monash University Caulfield Campus

Registration is essential by Monday 15 June at 2pm – register here.

Monash Fine Art, Design and Architecture Experience Days

Gain a better understanding of different art mediums, design thinking approaches, and architecture studios through our hands-on experience days at the Monash Caulfield campus. Students will find out what it's like to be a student for a day, meet the university staff and explore the workshop spaces Monash students get to work in.

Fine Art Folio-building	Tuesday 30 June, 10.00am - 3.00pm
Design Workshop - Designing for Good	Wednesday 1 July, 9.30am – 11.30pm
Architecture Making Workshop	Wednesday 1 July, 12.00pm – 1.30pm

Find out more and register at Experience day workshops - Art, Design and Architecture

Monash Science Precinct Tours

If you would like to take a closer look and see where you could be studying after Year 12, this is a great chance to visit the brilliant science facilities and student spaces. Get a feel for campus life and have a chat with some of our science students and staff.

Dates: Tuesday 7 July 10.00am – 12.00pm OR

Thursday 9 July 10.00am – 12.00pm

Where: Monash Science Precinct, Clayton Campus

Find out more or book a spot at Monash Science Precinct Tours 2026.

RMIT: Tech & Trades Day

Explore next-level workshops at RMIT's Tech and Trades Experience Day in the July school holidays. Walk in the shoes of a student for a day and experience what it's like to learn an IT, tech, or trade course.

Experience RMIT first-hand with practical tasters from its tech and trades courses. On the day, students will enjoy:

• In-person workshops led by RMIT teachers, using the same tools and facilities our students train with

• Opportunities to chat with teachers and current students and ask questions about studying at RMIT

• Catered lunch, with options to suit all dietary requirements

• Fun prizes and giveaways along the way

Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026

Time: 10.00am – 3.30pm

Location: RMIT City Campus

Registrations are essential and can be made at Tech & Trades Experience Day 2026

University of Melbourne – A Day at Melbourne Event

An immersive campus experience for secondary students. Students will have the

opportunity to experience university life firsthand through faculty-led sessions, hands-on activities, current student panels and more.

Year 11 and 12 Students	Thursday 9 July, 9.00am – 2.30pm. Details here
Year 9 and 10 Students	Friday 10 July, 9.00am - 2.30pm. Details here

University of Melbourne – Jazz & Improvisation Winter Camp 2026 The University of Melbourne is inviting high school aged instrumentalists and vocalists in Years 9-12 to spend a week on campus and explore the world of Jazz and Improvisation.

Participants will meet like-minded musicians and develop their playing, skill set and creativity when approaching Jazz music and exploring Improvisation. The week of tuition is supported by a range of staff from the Jazz and Improvisation department at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

Participants will engage in instrument/voice specific workshops, small ensemble playing, group singing, group rhythm/drumming, tools for improvisation, listening sessions.

The final afternoon will feature an informal concert of small ensemble performances to celebrate the week.

Dates: Monday 29 June - Friday 3 July 2026

Times: 10.00am -4.00pm

Venue: St Kilda Road Music Building

Find out more, including the costs, at Jazz and Improvisation Winter Camp 2026.

Whitehouse Institute of Design Workshops

Whitehouse Institute of Design is running a couple of workshops over the holidays. Students interested in fashion – whether it is creating garments, or fashion photography – might be keen on signing up for one of the following:

STUDIO LIGHTING AND FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY

This is a hands-on 1-day workshop designed for aspiring photographers eager to learn the fundamentals of camera settings, studio lighting, and fashion photography.

Dates: Monday 29 June

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Venue: Whitehouse Institute of Design, Level 4/672 Bourke St, Melbourne

Book a spot here for the workshop.

FOUNDATIONAL SEWING WORKSHOP

This workshop is for aspiring designers and recommended as a starting point for those wishing to develop their illustration skills. At the end of this workshop, you will have the skills to produce a strong portfolio.

Dates: Saturday 4 July

Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm

Venue: Whitehouse Institute of Design, Level 4/672 Bourke St, Melbourne Book a spot here for the workshop.

Zoos Victoria Careers Expo 2026

Join Zoos Victoria experts for the 2026 Careers Expo at Melbourne Zoo. This event is recommended for students in Years 9-12 who are interested in exploring different careers in the world of wildlife, conservation, environment, animal welfare, and more.

Hear from expert panel speakers, including a diverse range of zoo specialists, who will share advice and insights into their career pathways.

Date: Thursday 9 July & Friday 10 July 2026

Time: 9.00am – 2.30pm

Find out more and book a spot at Zoos Victoria Careers Expo 2026.

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