Competitions, activities and events

What: ACU: Discover ACU

Who: Those interested in ACU offerings. ACU is hosting on campus interactive days for prospective students. You will be able to participate in interactive sessions tailored to your interests and speak to course advisers. 

When:

Melbourne campus – Tuesday 28 June

Ballarat campus – Thursday 30 June

Canberra campus – Wednesday 13 July

More Info: www.acu.edu.au/discover-acu 

What: ACCE and VTAC Guide to applying to tertiary study in Victoria

Who: Students, parents and their career influencers

When: Wednesday 10 August, 3:30-4:30pm

More info: VTAC presenter Helen O’Keefe. This webinar free and is for students, parents and community providers and will provide an overview of VTAC applications, Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS), updates for 2022 and VTAC support. Details and register here.

What: Australian STEM Video Game Challenge

Who: Students

When: Open now until 5 August 2022

More info: https://www.stemgames.org.au/ 

Free to enter, teams of 1-4, must have parent permission and be registered by school staff member – speak to Mr Drew Thomas or Mrs Elly Martin if interested.

Facilitating engagement with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, students learn vital skills for the future through designing, building and testing an original video game. This is not tied to any particular programming language and in 2022 the theme is NETWORKS.

What: BBLLLEN Apprenticeship and Traineeship Information Evening

Who: Any student (especially Year 10 to 12) interested in exploring apprenticeship and/or traineeships as a post-school option. This session is also really beneficial to parents, guardians and career influencers. 

When: Wednesday 22 June, 2022

More info: This session has traditionally been an information sharing event as well as a networking and recruitment session, so it is very valuable for students considering applying for apprenticeships/traineeships. 

What: BiG Day In Melbourne 

Who: Students interested in learning where a career in IT  and tech more generally can take you.

When: Wednesday 20 July, 2022, 9am – 2:30pm at University of Melbourne

More info: Join to hear leading speakers from tech organisations such as Adobe, Westpac, Wisetech Global, Defence Force Recruiting, Avanade Australia, Woolworths & more, talking about the future of technology & how students can get involved in shaping the future. Listen to cool industry speakers & visit exhibitor stands to learn about where a career in IT can take you - don't miss out, book your seats asap!! $10 for students & no charge for teachers. Register Here.

What: Billy Blue College Bright Awards

Who: Year 10 – 12 students.

When: Open now until 4 November

More info: Aims to recognise up-and-coming designers and support the future of the arts in high schools across Australia. Categories include 3D Animation; Fashion, Film, Games, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography, UX and Wed Design. Includes monetary prizes to help kick start creative dreams. https://bit.ly/3xm8Z2x

What: Careers in Communication 

Who: Open to any student, especially Year 10 to 12, interested in obtaining more information about careers connected with communications.

When: Friday 17 June, 10am.

More info: This session is run by the Level Crossing Removal Project. Contact Elly Martin

What: Collarts Winter Workshop

Who: Open to any student, especially Year 10 to 12, interested in obtaining more information about the campuses, courses and opportunities available at Collarts.

When: 2 and 3 July, 2022, Melbourne.

More info: Collarts have up to 12 workshops available across their School of Design, School of Entertainment and School of Communication. Register here.

What: Charles Sturt University Advantage Early Entry Program Info Session

Who: Open to any student (and parents/guardians), especially Year 10 to 12, interested in obtaining more information about the CSU’s Advantage program (Round 2).

When: 7 June 2022, 6.45pm

More info: Book here

What: Chisholm Tech Games Fest 2022

Who: Open to any tech-loving student and/or parent and/or member of the public.

When: Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July, 10am – 6pm, Virtual event hosted by Chisholm Institute.

More info: Attendance is free and TGF Includes presentations, workshops and tournaments, as well as the opportunity to check out the latest games, robotics, software, hardware, cosplay and pop culture, games development, AR and VR, Esports, drones, cyber security, programming, and board games. For more details and to register (required) visit: https://www.chisholm.edu.au/TGF

What: Cybersecurity Careers Webinar

Who: Students with an interest in cybersecurity careers

When: 9 June 2022, 12:15 – 1:15pm

More info: If you are interested in joining Mrs Martin in Jericho 10 for this session, or would like a recording if available, please email.

In partnership with the Australian Signals Directorate, LifeJourney will deliver free webinars for secondary students to help build awareness of the exciting opportunities available in the field of cyber security. These webinars will feature ASD professionals speaking about their careers and pathways. Students are encouraged to ask questions and engage with the speakers during the sessions. Registration:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/exploring-careers-in-cyber-security-secondary-student-webinar-series-tickets-334191434577

What: Cybersecurity Careers and Program with Genius Armoury

Who: Tech-loving students, especially those with a great eye for detail, an enquiring mind, good memory and an ability to focus and to see patterns. 

More info: To register for the course, visit https://www.theforage.com/virtual-internships/prototype/avbGLNY7iDcHLDeJk/GeniusArmoury_CybersecurityProgram

Genius Armoury is a FREE virtual experience course developed for autistic individuals. It comprises five modules which will give you an introductory level of understanding of the current state of cybersecurity, the roles within it, the different types of threat actors and how they aim to compromise systems, as well as some of the key fundamentals such as computer languages.

In this self-paced program you will get to explore:

• the basic components of the related technologies;
• an overview of the current cyber crime landscape;
• cyber attack methods commonly utilised;
• potential career pathways in cybersecurity; and
• case studies of historical cyber attacks.

Each module is accompanied with knowledge checks in the form of multiple-choice quizzes, content-relevant tasks, or a combination of both, and will take 6-8 hours depending upon ability and level of interest.

Completion of the Genius Armoury modules enables students who are interested to engage in the Genius Armoury platform information about education and employment options that participants may choose to pursue. Our further education partners include La Trobe University, Box Hill Institute, Victoria University, Academies Australia Polytechnic, Swinburne University and Deakin University.

All students that complete the course will receive a completion certificate that can be included on their CV.

What: Deakin Virtual Open Day

Who: Open to any student, especially Year 10 to 12, interested in obtaining more information about the campuses, courses and opportunities available at Deakin University.

When: June 5, 9am – 4pm, Online

More info: Click here.

What: Deakin University Future Students Campus Tours

Who: Open to any student, especially Year 10 to 12, interested in obtaining more information about the campuses, courses and opportunities available at Deakin University.

When: School Holidays 2022 

More info: www.deakin.edu.au/discover-deakin 

What: Defence Force Fair - Melbourne

Who: Open to any student interested in obtaining more information about the range of roles associated with the Air Force, Army and Navy.

When: Friday 23rd-25th June 2022, 9:00am - 3:00pm

More info: www.defencejobs.gov.au/events

What: Endeavour College of Natural Health 

Who: Students interested Endeavour College which is located in Melbourne and offers courses in the following study areas: Acupuncture, Myotherapy, Naturopathy, Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine, and Complementary Medicine.

When: On-campus: Saturday 18 June

Online: Wednesday 29 June

More info: and to RSVP, visit www.endeavour.edu.au 

What: Fed Uni Careers in …. Ask Me Anything Webinar

Who: Open to any student interested in obtaining more information about the range of roles associated with particular course areas.

When:

More info: Register here

What: Fed Uni Performing Arts Online Q&A Session

Who: Open to any student interested in obtaining more information about the details of performing arts course offerings and the application process.

When: 20 July, 11am 

More info: Register here

What: Fed Uni Visual Arts Portfolio Workshop in partnership with Latrobe Regional Gallery

Who: Open to any student interested in obtaining more information regards visual arts course offerings, the application and interview process and how best to prepare their art portfolio.

When: Thursday 7 July at Latrobe Regional Gallery

More info: Federation University’s Arts Academy in Gippsland is running a FREE Portfolio Workshop in partnership with Latrobe Regional Gallery, to provide students with an insight into what their studies will look like and how to prepare their arts portfolio. The workshop will take place at Latrobe Regional Gallery, and will include some initial visual culture context relating to the LRG collection and current exhibition program themes, including a focus on drawing, sculpture, installation, video and photography activities. The workshop will also provide students with all the information they need about Federation’s Bachelor of Visual Arts and the application/ interview process. Click here to register

What: Girl Geek Academy Microsoft Mondays

Who: Open to any secondary student but it is designed for high school girls interested in coding and technology.

When: Every Monday from 5 – 6:30pm

More info:  Girl Geek Academy and Microsoft have teamed up to present weekly online workshops to high school girls interested in coding and technology.

Designed specifically for high school girls, you’ll hang out, meet new mates, and learn a new tech skill every Monday afternoon from 5:00-6:30pm (AEST), totally free.

Keen on making your own video game? Let’s do it. Got code questions? We’ve got you covered. Curious about Artificial Intelligence? So are we.

All the classes are beginner friendly, and are set up so you can go at your own pace – no need to worry about getting left behind. And if you’re tech talented, you can move ahead as fast as you like.

Find out more and register here: https://girlgeekacademy.com/microsoft/

What: Japanese Short Film Competition – Video Matsuri Contest

Who: Students with an interest in Japanese culture and film-making.

When: Open now until 1 September

More info: You will produce a short film that includes the Japanese language. https://bit.ly/2BaMqWY 

What: JMC Canvas Art Award

Who: Open to high school student with a knack for drawing, painting or using creative digital mediums.

When: Open now until 17 July 

More info: the Canvas Art Award Competition for 2022, showcasing the incredible work of young artists and designers who are taking creativity to the next level. The Challenge: Creatively interpret the below quote into an illustrative scene with a "Yellow Umbrella"“Imagination should be used, not to escape reality but to create it” - Colin WilsonCheck out the competition page for full details and entry requirements. 

What: Legal and Environmental Student Webinar – Sharma Case 

Who: Students interested in legal cases, activism and societal responses to climate change.

When: 20 June 2022, 12-1pm 

More info: Students are invited to join three barristers as they discuss how eight students (and a nun) took the Federal Environment Minister to Court on climate change and the implications of this landmark decision for Australia’s future. Barristers, Kat Brazenor, Steph Brenker and Veronica Holt, will give a 1-hour, livestreamed and recorded Zoom webinar on their famous Sharma case. 

Register here and if you would like to ask any questions of the barristers, please submit them to students@vicbar.com.auProudly hosted by the Victorian Bar’s Student Engagement Committee.

What: Latrobe Experience Clever Online Events Program 2022 – Aspire Sessions

Who: Students interested in Latrobe offerings including general information, Aspire (Early Entry, open now) and course offerings

When: 14 June 

More info: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/undergrad/ug-webinars 

What: Masters Institute Short Courses – Fashion and Hair, Beauty and Make-up

Who: Open to any student, especially those interested in learning more about possible careers and pathways in the above mentioned creative industries.

When: July Holidays 2022, 

• Fashion, 4-7 July 10am-3pm, register here.
• Hair, Beauty and Make-Up, 4-6 July, 10am – 3pm, register here.

What: Monash Information Evening in Traralgon

Who: Representatives from Monash University will be in Traralgon this week to support your students and their families with finding out about all things Monash University. 

When: Thursday 9 June, 6:30 pm, Gippsland Conference Centre, 1/121 Hotham Street, Traralgon

More info: REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED 

What: Monash Events Program 2022 

Who: Students interested in Monash offerings

When: Various dates and venues, including tours during the upcoming school holidays and loads of course information sessions in June and July.

More info: Register at Campus Experience. Also Monash Events Calendar 2022 and don’t forget their extensive range of online/virtual tours and resources available via our Destination Monash hub.

Discover Monash Seminar Series: Hear directly from current students, alumni, and staff across our ten faculties.  Students are encouraged to register to attend as many of these course information events that might be of interest to them.  Note: some are ZOOM meetings*

What: Monash Business Explorer 

Who: Year 11 and 12 Students interested in Monash business offerings

When: Wednesday 29 June, 2022, 11:00am – 3:30pm Caulfield campus

More info: It’s a great way to explore the diverse world of commerce through a choice of taster sessions in accounting, banking and finance, economics, actuarial, econometrics and analytics, management, and marketing. 

Register by 15 June 2022 at Business Explorer Program

What: Monash MySci 2022 

Who: Year 11 and 12 students interested in Science careers and Monash offerings.

When: 28-30 June, Monash Clayton, Science Precinct

More info: Monash MySci $110 for all activities. This program schedule will include:

• hands-on workshops
• access to our brilliant teaching facilities
• opportunity to meet some of our Research Scientists
• exposure to potential career pathways
• activities with the Young Scientists of Australia
• social activities

What: Monash Virtual VCE Revision Sessions 2022 

Who: Year 11 and 12 students studying Unit 3&4 Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology and Software Development, as well as Further, Methods and Specialist Mathematics.

When: Sessions occur across the year based on topics covered in Unit 3&4 study and the final session is an Exam Revision session in Oct/Nov.

More info: Monash Virtual VCE Revision Sessions are offering a series of free, interactive revision classes, delivered over Zoom, focused on supporting girls studying VCE Units 3 and 4 in STEM studies (but all are welcome). For each subject there will be six sessions over the course of a year, each focusing on a different area of the curriculum. Students are able to register for any or all sessions for subjects they are currently undertaking.

What: myfuture 20th anniversary careers of the future competition

Who: All students

When: The competition will open at 9am (AEST) on Monday 23 May and entries will close at 5pm (AEST) on Friday 24 June.

More info: To help celebrate myfuture's 20th anniversary, students are encourage to participate in this fun, future-focused competition to tell us what careers of the future will look like. Get creative and share your ideas for a chance to win a $500.00 Prezzee Gift Card. Terms and Conditions apply.

Find out more.

What: Parliament Prize 2022 Competition

Who: All students with a passion for civic and especially youth engagement.

When: Open 16 May to 17 June 2022

More info: This annual competition invites Victorian school students to consider what they would say in Parliament if they were an MP, and submit a 90-second video of their own Member statement. A new resource supporting students (and teachers) relating to this program is available on Springboard here.

What: Richmond Institute Info Sessions

Who: Anyone keen to learn more about RI’s Diploma of Sport/Diploma of Leadership and Management (SIS50319/BSB50420) program, delivered in conjunction with Swinburne University of Technology

When: Tuesday 28 June, 6pm

More info: Register here (see attached)

What: RMIT – Discover What’s Next Series

Who: Secondary students and their parents/guardians keen to learn more about the offerings, course details and student experience connected with RMIT

When: Various sessions from 3 May to 19 July. All the seminars are free, online and will take place from 5.00pm – 6.00pm. Register for any of the sessions here. 

What: The Santos Science Experience

Who & More Info: Year 9 and 10 students are welcome to apply for amazing 3-day science programs running at different locations across Victoria, NSW and Canberra. These events are not to be missed. Research dates and locations via www.scienceexperience.com.au

What: STEM Zone VCE Revision Workshops

Who: Open to any student, especially Year 10 to 12, who is studying Unit 3&4 Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Physics, Math Methods.

When: April, July and September, Drouin.

More info: Bookings required and numbers are limited. Check www.stemzone.com.au 

What: University of Adelaide – STEM Careers Night

Who: Anyone keen to learn more about the offerings, course details and student experience connected with University of Adelaide and the vast array of careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).

When and More info: Tuesday, 21 June, 6pm, via Zoom, Register here

What: University of Melbourne – A day at Melbourne

Who: Year 11 and 12 students who are keen to learn more about the offerings, course details and student experience connected with University of Melbourne.

When and More info: School holidays, July 7 2022 at UoM Parkville. Save the date. Registration link is coming soon.

What: University of Melbourne – Focus on Melbourne

Who: Anyone keen to learn more about the offerings, course details and student experience connected with University of Melbourne.

When and More info: 

Each course information evening will be held on campus from 6.00pm – 8.00pm.

Students should please register at Focus On Melbourne.

What: University of Melbourne – Girl Power in Engineering and IT

Who: Open to Year 9 female students interested in exploring careers connected with engineering, IT and STEM more broadly.

When: This is a four year program which commences in Year 9 and involves a highly engaging camp during the July school break.

More info: Including details and eligibility are available on the UoM website here.

What: University of Melbourne – Meet Melbourne@Traralgon

Who: Anyone keen, especially Year 10-12, to learn more about the offerings, course details and student experience connected with University of Melbourne.

When: Traralgon, Tuesday 9 August 2022, Traralgon Golf Club, 6-8pm.

More info: To register Click here.

What: USYD Wednesday webinar series

Who: Join these online session/s to discover what studying a particular area involves and/or what an average day for the different types of roles connected with these USYD courses involves.

When and more info:     

• Your Future in Business| Wed 1 June 4-4:30pm
• Careers in Architecture| Wed 8 June 4-4:30pm
• Day in the life of a Law Student| Wed 15 June 4-4:30pm
• The Bachelor of Oral Health| Wed 22 June 4-4:30pm

What: USYD E12 Early Offer and Scholarship Webinar

Who: The E12 Early Offer and Scholarship scheme gives students from regional or rural schools, students residing in low social-economic areas or those experiencing financial hardship, a chance to get an early conditional offer, gain entry by meeting a lower ATAR requirement and personal statement, and receive a $5950 scholarship.

When and more info: Tuesday 21 June 6pm - 7pm AEST to find out more. Register here.

What: Victoria university events 

Who: Open to all students, especially those considering pursuing further study with VU or Vic Polytechnic.

More info: 

• Undergraduate webinars on demand
• Hospitality and Cookery Info Sessions

What: Victorian Police Info Sessions 

Who: Open to all students, especially those considering pursuing a role with Victoria Police

When: Thursday 23 June 2022 (Online)

More info: www.police.vic.gov.au/police-information-sessions

What: Victorian University Webinar Series 

Who: Open to any student, especially Year 10 to 12, interested in obtaining more information about the campuses, courses and opportunities available at Victorian University.

When: 23 (Tourism, hospitality and event mgmt.) 24 June (Nutrition) 

More info: https://study.vu.edu.au/ug-webinar-series

What: Wildlife Photography Competition

Who: Students interested wildlife photography

When: Open now until 31 August

More info: This is a partnership between Crikey! Magazine and the Australia Zoo. It aims to encourage photographers from around the world to contribute their work to celebrate and illustrate the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspire action to conserve it. Range of categories https://bit.ly/2ACCKV2 

What: Year13 have partnered with Construction Skills Queensland to develop a short course called ‘The New-Print of Construction’

Who: students interested in pursuing a career in construction. 

You will complete quizzes on the following 4-modules:

• Skills of the industry
• Working in construction
• Making it happen
• Gearing up for the job

One successful applicant will win $5000! For information and to start the program, visit https://year13.com.au/academy/CSQ 

What: Young Endeavour 

Who: Youth aged 16-23 interested in experiencing a sailing adventure. 

When: Applications are open now with new 2022 voyage dates, sailing from June – December in New South Wales, Queensland and Victorian waters. 

More info: including dates, application info www.youngendeavour.gov.au. Financial assistance is available to eligible candidates.