Future Leaders Program 2026

Recently, our Middle School leaders joined forces with students from Rushworth P‑12 College for a two‑day leadership workshop delivered by Goulburn Murray Community Leadership (GMCL).

Building on the success of last year’s pilot program, we were thrilled to return in 2026 this time with several of our previous participants stepping up as Youth Facilitators. These returning students took on leadership roles, guiding group activities and mentoring their peers throughout the program.

💡 What students experienced

Across the two days, students had the chance to:

Strengthen their leadership skills
Build confidence in new and challenging situations
Develop teamwork and communication abilities
Explore how they can make a positive impact at school and in their wider community

A major highlight was the collaborative team projects with Rushworth students, which encouraged problem‑solving, communication and the sharing of different perspectives. Students also enjoyed comparing how different schools operate and discussing community issues that matter to young people.

🎤 Public speaking & pitching

Students were fortunate to take part in a dynamic public‑speaking session delivered by Leading Senior Constable and Multicultural Officer Leigh Johnson from Victoria Police. They explored pitch, tone and body language, skills that came in handy when each group pitched their community project ideas to a fantastic judging panel featuring:

Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali
Leigh Johnson, Victoria Police
Jim Gow, Salvation Army
Our very own Ms Daisy Utber

🎓 Congratulations to our Graduates

A huge congratulations to all students who graduated from the Future Leaders Program 2026. We can’t wait to see the skills, confidence and fresh perspectives you bring into your leadership roles at school and beyond.

🙏 Thank you

A big thank you to GMCL for partnering with us again, La Trobe Shepparton Campus for hosting, our expert panel members, and to Tom Robinson and Lisa Kerr for leading this valuable initiative.

CAREER NEWS

Dates to Diarise in Term 2

GAT – Tuesday 16 June
Melbourne Careers Expo 2026 – 17 – 19 July

What can I do with an Arts Degree?

There is often the debate about the value of an Arts Degree and what kind of role an Arts Graduate could find in industry. The list of roles is quite varied, and includes -

Teaching & educational administration
International aid and trade agencies
Arts production and management
Public service and social welfare agencies
General management and administration (local and global)
Communications industry, publishing, media and public relations
Tourism and hospitality

One of the very important things for students to note, is that an Arts’ student learns skills that are very transferrable in industry. These include communication skills, critical thinking and reading skills, analytical skills, and research skills.

Studying Psychology at La Trobe University

Gain an understanding of the human mind and how it influences behaviour. You’ll develop analytical, research and communication skills while studying clinical and health psychology, developmental and social psychology, assessment, intervention and research.

La Trobe offers several degrees that allow students to study psychology. For example, the Bachelor of Arts offers a major in Psychological Sciences.

Students who are keen to enter a course with a greater focus on psychology, or to pursue a career as a psychologist might opt to enrol in one of two undergraduate degrees. Both the Bachelor of Psychological Science and Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).**

** Professional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia will require an APAC-accredited fourth year and additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree as well as an application to the professional body.

Bachelor of Psychological Science

This is a 3-year degree that prepares students for a career as a professional psychologist, or in a psychology-related field across industries from clinical psychology to human services and marketing. Graduates of this course planning to continue on in further psychology-related studies will need to apply for an Honours year, such as the 1-year Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours. A minimum WAM of 70 is required to be eligible for consideration.

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

This is a 4-year degree that prepares students to become a professional psychologist, build a career in a psychology-related field or pursue research. Automatic progression to fourth year in this course requires a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 70%.

Guaranteed ATARs for 2027 Entry\

The Deakin Guaranteed ATAR provides access for more students, so you can secure a place in the course you want.

Deakin is providing lower upfront guaranteed ATARs for eligible students from under-represented cohorts at Deakin. So, this may mean students who:

attend an under-represented school – see list here OR
live or study in a regional or remote home or school location OR
are of Indigenous Australian descent

This provides students with more certainty, reduces stress and gives them the best chance to get into the course they really want. Applications will be made through VTAC later in the year. Find out more at Deakin Guaranteed ATAR.

Overseas Volunteer Programs for High School Students

Students keen on finding out more about the two-week overseas programs on offer are invited to register for a webinar taking place on Tuesday 16 June 2026 from 6.00pm – 7.00pm (AEST).Find out more at register at Volunteering & Internships for Teens

Studying Psychology at Monash University

To practice as a psychologist, you must meet the requirements of the Psychology Board of Australia. This involves completing a minimum six-year sequence of study in psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Students undertake an initial undergraduate degree with a major in psychology (or graduate pathway), then a fourth year (Honours) in psychology to gain provisional registration. In order to become eligible to be a registered psychologist students undertake fifth and sixth (plus) years of study, whereas those seeking to develop research skills complete research training via a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).Students can still complete a standard Psychology major in other single and double degrees with Arts and Science → BUT they will need to be enrolled in one of the Monash UG degrees outlined below in order to complete the extended Psychology Major required by APAC.

Exercise Science & Sport Degrees in Victoria in 2026

Many of the courses listed below provide an accredited pathway for graduates to be eligible to register and practise as an Accredited Exercise Scientist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). These degrees are also often used as pathways to post-graduate study in courses such as the Master of Physiotherapy, Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Master of High Performance Sport, Graduate Diploma or Master of Applied Sport Science, Graduate Certificate of Strength and Conditioning, Graduate Certificate of Sport Performance, to name a few.

UNIVERSITY	COURSES	VCE PREREQUISITE SUBJECTS IN 2026	ATAR 2026
ACU M - Melbourne	Exercise & Sport Science	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	59.50 (M)
DEAKIN G – Waurn PondsM – Melbourne# Sports Science School ranked 1st in the world Note: New in 2026 - Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)	Business (Sport Management)	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.	80.15 (M)
	Exercise & Sport Science #	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	62.55 (G)70.05 (M)
	Exercise & Sport Science (Adv) #		75.40 (G)
	Sport Development	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.	60.25 (M)
FEDERATION B – Ballarat Be – Berwick Gi – Gippsland	Exercise & Sport Science	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English; Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics.	50.15 (B)51.85 (Be)52.00 (Gi)
FEDERATION B – Ballarat Be – Berwick Gi – Gippsland	Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education		N/P (B)50.05 (Be)N/P (Gi)
LA TROBE B – Bendigo M - Melbourne	Sport and Exercise Science	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Health and Human Development, any Mathematics or Physical Education, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology.	61.80 (B)65.45 (M)
LA TROBE B – Bendigo M - Melbourne	Sport and Recreation Management	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.	55.00 (M)
SWINBURNE H – HawthornNote: New in 2026 - Exercise and Sport Science/Physiotherapy*	Exercise and Sport Science	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics	61.30 (H) 80.20 (H) *
VIC UNI F – Footscray S.A. – St. Albans	Biomedical & Exercise Science	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Health And Human Development, any Mathematics or Physical Education.	57.30 (F)L/N (S.A.)
	Exercise and Sport Science	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.	N/P (F)
	Outdoor Leadership		N/P (F)
	Physical Education and Sport Science		N/P (F)
	Sport Management		N/P (C)
	Sport Science		N/P (F)

Snapshot of Monash University in 2026

Named after engineer, military leader and public administrator Sir John Monash, Monash University was established in 1958.
Monash University became a founding member of the Group of Eight universities in 1999.
Monash ranks in the top 1% of world university rankings and ranks #36 globally in the 2026 QS World Rankings - Rankings. Notably, Pharmacy at Monash is ranked #4 in the QS World Subject Rankings in 2025.
Monash has over 80,000 students, with an international presence in Malaysia, Indonesia, China, India (a research partnership), and Prato in Italy, besides its campuses in Australia - locations.
Monash University is the only Victorian university to offer a Direct Entry medical program for students completing Year 12 as well as a Graduate Entry program leading to the same degree – Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD).
There are ten Monash Faculties offering hundreds of courses, be they single or double undergraduate degrees, or graduate qualifications up to a PhD.
Monash has a number of student-run clubs and associations - a great way to get involved and meet people - Monash Clubs and Associations.
Career Connect is the Career Centre available to all Monash students. Students can access the many services offered – be it for volunteering, part-time jobs, assistance with applying for work on graduation, etc.
The Monash Study Abroad program assists students in studying overseas as part of their course. Monash has exchange/partnership agreements with more than 100 universities across 30 countries.
Monash offers more than 200 different scholarships for new and current students, from course fee subsidies to travel allowances, and payments for accommodation costs - Scholarships.
The Monash Guarantee is an alternative entry scheme for students to get into a Monash course even they do not reach the course’s clearly-in ATAR. Students may be eligible for the Monash Guarantee if they:
have experienced financial disadvantage
live in a low socio-economic area
live or attend school in a regional or remote area
are an Indigenous Australian
attend a Monash under-represented school
Monash University Accommodation assists students in finding accommodation on campus, and off campus.

Snapshot of Monash University – Peninsula in 2026

Monash University’s Peninsula Campus specialises in nursing, physiotherapy, paramedicine, occupational therapy, education, and business administration courses.
There are approximately 4,000 students studying at the Peninsula Campus.
The Peninsula campus has a very vibrant campus life and is connected to the Clayton Campus through shuttle buses that run between the campuses every day.
There are three faculties offering courses at the Peninsula Campus: the Business Faculty, Education Faculty, and the Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty.
Courses offered at the Peninsula Campus include -

Business and Economics

Bachelor of Business Administration

EducationBachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood and Primary Education

Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education

Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary Health and Physical Education

Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Health and Physical Education

Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Bachelor of Nursing *

Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery (Honours)

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

Bachelor of Paramedicine

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

* Also offered at the Clayton Campus

Monash University offers an excellent Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTS) pathway program into a few of its undergraduate degrees. The pathway programs offered at the Peninsula Campus are:Diploma of Tertiary Studies – Business: Upon successful completion of the DoTS - Business stream students can apply to enter into the second year of the Bachelor of Business Administration (Peninsula) OR the Bachelor of Business (Caulfield) depending upon their mathematics preparation, and their average marks in the DoTS program.

Diploma of Tertiary Studies – Education: Upon successful completion of the DoTS - Education stream students can apply to enter into the second year of the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in several specialisations.

Diploma of Tertiary Studies – Nursing: Upon successful completion of the DoTS - Nursing stream students can apply to enter into the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing at the Peninsula Campus.

Browse and learn more about studying at the Monash University Peninsula Campus.

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