Careers Update

For further information about the Head Start program, please see the website and short video:

http://www.vic.gov.au/headstart About Head Start – 3 minute video

What is Career Development?

Career development is the complex process of managing learning, work and transitions over one's lifespan. Adopting the High 5 Principles of Career Development equips you and your teenager to approach the process positively. 

The High 5 Messages of Career Development are based on the concept that one's

education, work, and life pathway is a work in progress rather than a straight line.

2. Focus on the journey 

Life is made up of experiences gathered along a journey, while destinations are merely stops we make. Our career journeys last our lifetimes, so it's best not to focus on one destination only. Setting goals on our journeys and paying attention to everything we learn helps us achieve them. While noticing the opportunities we encounter enables us to update our plans along the way

See the Careers Page in next weeks newsletter for the message 2. 

Upcoming Events

Holmesglen Institute - Open Day

Holmesglen’s Open Day is happening on Thursday 12 March, offering a chance to explore courses, meet expert teachers, and tour our facilities. Open Day is the perfect way to see what studying at Holmesglen is like.  Enjoy campus tours, course information sessions, and a free BBQ with drinks. Browse the Open Day sessions by study area:

1. Arts and Design
2. Building and Construction
3. Business and Finance
4. Computing and IT
5. English, Education and Teacher Training
6. Hospitality, Tourism and Events
7. Horticulture and Environment
8. Nursing, Community and Health Services
9. Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing

Victorian Careers & Employment Expo 

Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 March 2026

The Expo will showcase over 130 organisations and employers with career opportunities for all ages. Visitor Entry is Free. For more information visit the website.

Monash University

Participating in one or more of these events will assist students in making informed choices about their study options after Year 12. The following events will take place in March and April and students are encouraged to register early. For a complete list, and to register, visit Events Calendar - Discover Monash.

Unless specified online**, these will be face-to-face events.

Deakin Campus Tours April 2026

These April school holidays, we invite students and their families to experience Deakin for themselves. 

Students can join a student-led campus or accommodation tour, asking questions along the way. Then diving deeper at our course information expo with expert staff and current students. 

They can expect to see Deakin through students’ eyes: 

•             Stepping inside our world-class facilities and inspiring learning spaces.

•             Hearing real stories about studying and living at Deakin. 

•             Getting an honest insight into courses and uni life from the people living it now. 

Learn More

Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student (Hawthorn campus)

Get a taste of student life

Keen to experience a regular day on campus? Curious to know exactly what your dream course involves? Not sure which study path is right for you? Come along to our Hawthorn campus for a sneak peek at what comes after high school.

You’ll chat with current Swinburne students and academics, explore the Hawthorn campus, and work with other students in hands-on workshops. There’s no better way to explore different study areas and feel prepared for your future studies.

• Tuesday 14 April - Health, Sport & Psychology
• Wednesday 15 April - Science, Engineering & IT
• Thursday 16 April - Design, Media & Social Impact

ANU Open Day 2026

Get ready to explore a world of possibilities.  ANU Open Day is your chance to discover new passions and world-class teaching and research. Immerse yourself in our supportive community and learn how we'll prepare you for exciting careers.

Date:               Saturday 28 March 2026

Time:               9.00am – 3.00pm

Exciting opportunity: Register to attend ANU Open Day on Saturday 28 March 2026 and go into the draw to win a trip for two to Canberra, including flights/transport, two nights' accommodation and a free campus lunch.  Register and find out more here. 

Moira Philps

Careers and Pathways