Information Sessions, Workshops & Webinars

Mentoring Women Program

The Mentoring Women Program provides an opportunity for women and gender diverse university and Year 11 and 12 secondary school students interested in or studying economics and policy to connect with passionate mentors at the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) over a six-month period. DTF employs economists to design and implement policies that improve the lives of Victorians. Students will participate in small group sessions with mentors from DTF. In the program, secondary school and university students are paired with mentors from DTF and have one-on-one mentoring sessions throughout the second half of 2026. Students also have an opportunity to network with other program participants at learning and development sessions on topical economic issues.

Previous topics have included using economics in public policy, Truth and Treaty in Victoria, youth housing, as well as advice on job applications.

Mentoring sessions are tailored to suit the needs and goals of individual students. This allows mentees to gain relevant career and educational guidance, and an insight into the diverse pathways to economics and possible careers available to them.

Application for the program are open now and will close on Sunday 22 March 2026. Students keen on finding out more might like to browse Mentoring Women | DFT and also watch the video provided.

Discover ACU - April Holidays

Years 10 – 12 students can explore our campuses, engage in hands-on workshops, and meet other students who have similar course and career aspirations. They can also chat with current ACU students and staff to get a sense of university life.

Discover ACU Ballarat: Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy

Monday 13 April 10.00am – 12.30pm Register now

Discover ACU Ballarat: Teaching and Education

Monday 13 April 1.30pm – 4.00pm Register now

Discover ACU Ballarat: Nursing and Paramedicine

Friday 17 April 10.00am – 4.00pm Register now

Discover Medicine Webinar – University of Tasmania

Are you considering studying medicine in 2027? Join the University of Tasmania’s Discover Medicine webinar to hear directly from Dr. Anthea Dallas, Director of Medicine, and learn what studying the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine at the University of Tasmania is really like.

The webinar will cover:· Course structure and curriculum

· Student experience and support

· Clinical placements and practical learning opportunities

· Campus locations

· Entry requirements

· Key pathways and processes

Thursday 12 March 2026 from 6.00pm to 7.00pm (AEDT)

Information Session

Join Projects Abroad for a meaningful, practical, and purposeful adventure overseas. Projects Abroad has been running volunteering programs for over 20 years.

The programs run in the mid-year break as well as summer in destinations such as Fiji, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Peru.

Monday 16 March 2026 at 6:30pm, Register at this link.

Cetacean Sisters

Inspiring Future Female Scientists through Cetacean Science

We would like to share with you a unique science workshop series designed especially for female secondary school students to further their understanding of science and knowledge of cetaceans (whales and dolphins).

This series comprises five, two-hour workshops held either in the picturesque Cowes on Phillip Island or in scenic Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula, limited to only 20 students.

The next series of workshops are scheduled for May, August, and October. Details, including specific dates and the cost, as well as bookings can be made online via the Cetacean Sisters page.

2026 Marine Discovery Competition

The University of Tasmania is once again proud to present Year 11 and 12 students with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a week as a marine biologist. This is the Maria Island Marine Biology Experience, and will take place from 20 – 26 April 2026.

This predominately field-based unit consists of 5 days on picturesque Maria Island on the Tasmanian East Coast. The unit is open to 24 students and is designed to engage, challenge, excite and inspire you through a hands-on marine science program.

To find out more, and to register your interest, visit Maria Island Marine Biology Experience.

Exam Exemption Criteria for Victoria Police Applicants

Recent changes have expanded the exam exemption criteria for Victoria Police applicants. Applicants may be exempt from the exam if:

They are currently:

undertaking a Bachelor of Criminology (or similar) at an Australian, New Zealand or United Kingdom university, and are in their final year of study, or
- a Victorian Public Service (VPS) employee (VPSG3 or above), or
- employed by Victoria Police (all classifications and tenures).

In the last five years they have:

passed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent in Australia, with:
- an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 65 or above, and
  - a minimum score of 25 in English, or
completed a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an arts, science, humanities, business or law discipline at an Australian, New Zealand or United Kingdom university, or
were employed in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) on a full-time basis (this exemption does not apply to ADF Reservists).

For further information and exemptions please visit the Victoria Police website.