Simulated UCAT Day Workshop, Online

Organisation: National Institute of Education

Location: Online

Date: April 5, 2025

If you are in Years 10, 11, 12, or you may be older and considering sitting the UCAT in the future, then this program is for you. The Simulated UCAT Workshop program is ideal and often a necessary step towards effective and efficient preparation for the UCAT.

The workshop is primarily designed to cover fundamental techniques in navigating all five sections of the UCAT test and also for participants to gain a better understanding of their own level of preparedness for the test.

The program runs over one full day of UCAT training, and Part 2, which is a 3-hour session for students and parents.

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Animal Studies Online Information Session

Organisation: Melbourne Polytechnic

Location: Online

Date: April 7, 2025

Choosing a brand-new career path, knowing where to upgrade your skills or how to start doesn't need to be a decision you make alone.

Hosted by teachers who can answer questions and offer advice on your chosen field, our information sessions help you make an informed decision around your study and career options.

Find out more about the following course(s):

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Certificate II in Animal Care
Certificate III in Animal Care Services

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A day in the life of a medical student

Organisation: Deakin University

Location: Various

Date: April 7 to August 6, 2025

'A day in the life of a medical student' is an opportunity for Year 11 and Year 12 students who live in the South West and Grampians/Wimmera regions and have an interest in medicine to experience what it is like to study at Deakin.

The events take place at Deakin's Clinical Schools in Warrnambool and Ballarat and the Regional Clinical Schools in Colac, Horsham and Hamilton. Academics and current students will be available to answer all your questions.

Warrnambool

Year 11: 18 June and 25 June 2025

Year 12: 7 April 2025

Ballarat

Year 11: 6 August 2025

Year 12: 12 July 2025

Colac

Year 11 & 12: 10 April 2025

Horsham

Year 11 & 12: 1 May 2025

Hamilton

Year 11 & 12: 29 May 2025

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April School Holiday Campus Tours

Organisation: RMIT University

Location: RMIT Bundoora, City & Brunswick Campuses

Date: April 7 to April 11, 2025

The upcoming April school holiday campus tours are your chance to explore our campuses and get a feel for what RMIT life is really like.

The tours will run for a week during the April school holidays and will cover our three Melbourne campuses, including our iconic Melbourne City campus, the hands-on spaces at our Brunswick campus, and the high-tech marvels of the Bundoora campus.

You’re sure to have questions about RMIT’s facilities and courses, and this is the perfect time to find answers. After the tours you’ll have a chance to speak to our staff and students about everything RMIT.

But that’s not all - there will also be a raffle on each day, which could score your choice of RMIT merch. To enter, all you need to do is attend one of the tours.

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Bendigo Campus Talk & Tours

Organisation: La Trobe University

Location: La Trobe Bendigo Campus

Date: April 7 to April 10, 2025

Have a course on your mind? Join us at one of our many talk and tour sessions between Monday 7 April to Thursday 10 April. This is your chance to meet a course expert and find out what it’s like to study with La Trobe. Ask questions, get a taste of uni, and feel ready to start your dream course. You'll meet our student ambassadors and take a tour of the Bendigo campus, check out the facilities and get a feel for our on-campus accommodation.

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A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student

Organisation: Swinburne University of Technology

Location: Swinburne Hawthorn Campus

Date: April 8 to April 10, 2025

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.

Whether you’re interested in fashion design or biomedical science, each day covers different study areas so you can get a firsthand glimpse of what your uni experience might be like – based on what you’re interested in studying.

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Melbourne Aviation Careers Information Session

Organisation: Australian Defence Force

Location: Melbourne ADF Careers Centre

Date: April 8, 2025

Navy, Army and Air Force Pilots are just the tip of the aviation iceberg.

Join one of the most dynamic teams that includes Pilots, Ground Support Crew, Engineers and Technicians that keep our technologically advanced aircraft safe and airworthy.

Join us for an info session to learn about Aviation careers and opportunities in the Australian Defence Force.

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PrimeSCI! April School Holiday Science Workshops – Wantirna

Organisation: Swinburne University of Technology

Location: Swinburne Hawthorn Campus

Date: April 8 to April 10, 2025

Attention Junior Scientists! Get ready for three days filled with hands-on holiday science for curious kids from Kinder to Year 8.

The PrimeSCI! Team is excited to offer workshops covering Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth and Space Sciences!

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PrimeSCI! April Holiday Workshops – ANSTO Synchrotron

Organisation: Swinburne University of Technology

Location: ANSTO Australian Synchrotron

Date: April 8 to April 9, 2025

The PrimeSCI! Team is excited to welcome students from Year 9 - 12 to the Australian Synchrotron! Learn how the Australian Synchrotron combines science and technology to produce cutting edge research.

Includes a hands-on lab session plus a tour of the facility. Use specialised equipment to learn about the interaction of light and energy, nuclear physics, radioactivity and dark matter.

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April Campus Tours

Organisation: Deakin University

Location: Deakin Melbourne

Date: April 8 to April 16, 2025

Join our guided campus tours at Deakin University this April school holidays. Explore our world-class facilities, discover the vibrant on-campus accommodation, engage with current students and get your questions answered at the course information expo. This is your chance to explore, connect and envision your future at Deakin!

Melbourne Burwood

Tuesday 8 AprilMonday 14 April

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Cookery, Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management Information Session

Organisation: Victoria University

Location: VU Footscray Nicholson Campus

Date: April 9, 2025

Start your career in hospitality, cookery, tourism and events. Prepare to join one of the world’s largest and most dynamic industries. Learn from expert teachers with the latest professional knowledge, and put theory into practice in our modern facilities.

The session will cover:

the course structure and information
industry connections
placement opportunities
pathways to further study
facilities for your study, including a tour.

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Melbourne Defence Careers Information Session

Organisation: Australian Defence Force

Location: Melbourne ADF Careers Centre

Date: April 10, 2025

Consider a career like no other and represent Australia with pride in the Navy, Army or Air Force.

Speak with current serving personnel at our upcoming info session and ask your questions - is a career in the Australian Defence Force for you?

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Discover ACU Ballarat: Arts and Humanities, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Teaching

Organisation: Australian Catholic University

Location: ACU Ballarat Campus

Date: April 10, 2025

Are you a current secondary student in year 10, 11 or 12?

Experience university life firsthand at the 2025 Discover ACU. This free event, tailored to your specific study interests, offers an in-depth look at what it is like to be a university student.

You'll have the choice of one of the following workshops:

Arts and Humanities
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Teaching

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UOW Information Evening – Shepparton

Organisation: University of Wollongong

Location: Shepparton Golf Club

Date: April 10, 2025

UOW is committed to providing high school students, parents and carers of high school students as well as non-school leavers with information and knowledge to help make informed decisions about your future.

These interactive events are designed to answer all the common questions that students have about starting university study. UOW staff and current students will be on-hand to make sure you have all of your questions answered at the one time in the one place.

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Discover Business: A World of Possibilities

Organisation: Monash University

Location: Monash Caulfield Campus

Date: April 11, 2025

Discover everything you need to know about undergraduate study options at Monash Business School!

This session will cover the range of single and double degrees available - including the new Bachelor of Digital Business - and provide an overview of all the student opportunities including industry experience, international study programs, and graduate development initiatives.

Hear from our staff and a current student about the future careers of business graduates, and where a Monash Business School degree can take you globally.

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Discover ACU Ballarat: Nursing and Paramedicine

Organisation: Australian Catholic University

Location: ACU Ballarat Campus

Date: April 11, 2025

Are you ready to explore a career that makes a real difference and saves lives? Discover what it’s like to study nursing or paramedicine at ACU Ballarat.

At this event, you’ll take part in hands-on workshops to experience the practical skills required in these fields and hear firsthand from current students about their life-changing experiences.

Tour our campus and experience our state-of-the-art, fully functional simulation wards, where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the innovative training that makes ACU graduates highly sought after by employers.

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Digital Art – Holiday Workshop at CDW Studios – Melbourne & Online

Organisation: CDW Studios

Location: CDW Studios South Bank & Online

Date: April 14, 2025

Join our free holiday workshop and learn from top artists as they introduce you to visual effects and entertainment design!

Participants will get an introductory insight to the industry whilst learning techniques that they can apply straight away! Perfect for beginners who wish to learn more as well as more experienced artists who want to push their work to the next level. These courses are a fantastic starting point for those who are curious about venturing into the competitive world of visual effects and entertainment design.

This workshop is aimed at students 14 and above with a passion for drawing.

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Holiday Workshop – Music Theatre, Melbourne

Organisation: Australian Institute of Music

Location: AIM Melbourne Campus

Date: April 14 to April 15, 2025

AIM’s holiday workshop is designed for high school students interested in Music Theatre. Created for students in Years 9-12, the two-day Music Theatre workshops provide incredible opportunities to experience performing and being mentored by AIM’s own accomplished industry professionals.

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Holiday Workshop – Performance & Songwriting, Melbourne

Organisation: Australian Institute of Music

Location: AIM Melbourne Campus

Date: April 16 to April 17, 2025

AIM’s school holiday workshop is designed for high school students interested in music performance and songwriting. Created for students in Years 9-12, the two-day music workshops provide opportunities to experience playing, writing, and performing music, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators.

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Swinburne Innovation in Action

Organisation: Swinburne University of Technology

Location: Swinburne Hawthorn Campus

Date: April 17, 2025

The Swinburne Innovation in Action school holiday program is a 1-day program based at our Hawthorn campus where Year 10 - 12 students are given the knowledge and tools they need to come up with brilliant new ideas to solve real-world problems.

In this free program, you will:

Visit the Hawthorn Campus of Swinburne University of Technology and identify a problem you’d like to solve, framed by the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Work together with your peers to build a prototype solution for your chosen problem
Level up your learning through hands-on, interactive workshops that focus on teamwork, design thinking, problem solving and communication
Have fun!

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VCE and Careers Expo 2025

Organisation: Resources for Courses

Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Date: May 1 to May 3, 2025

The VCE and Careers Expo 2025 features over 120 exhibitors, seminars on VCE subjects, career, employment and study advice.

On Thursday and Friday, students can attend seminars on subjects including English, Maths, Biology, Business Management, Psychology, Health and Human Development, plus presentations on subject selection for Year 10 students, information on applying through VTAC and the ATAR. Seating at the seminars is on a first come, first served basis.

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A day in the life of an optometry student

Organisation: Deakin University

Location: Deakin Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Date: May 7, 2025

'A day in the life of an optometry student' is an opportunity for Year 11 students living in the South West and Grampians/Wimmera regions with an interest in optometry to experience what it is like to study at Deakin.

The day will include hands-on practical activities as well as the chance to learn more about pathways, entry requirements and career options.

Academics and current students will be available to answer all your questions.

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May 2025 Open Day, Melbourne

Organisation: JMC Academy

Location: JMC Melbourne Campus

Date: May 10, 2025

This is your chance to see our multi-million dollar world-class facilities.

Explore your creative future and learn about our courses
Meet our current students and industry expert lecturers
Check out live student performances
Tour our world-class facilities and tech
Speak to us about the admissions process
Get hands-on with our interactive activations

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Victorian Careers Show 2025

Organisation: Resources for Courses

Location: Melbourne Showgrounds

Date: May 14 to May 16, 2025

The Victorian Careers Show 2025 features over 90 exhibitors, seminars on VCE subjects, career, employment and study advice.

Students, teachers and parents can attend seminars on subjects including English, Maths, Biology, Business Management, Psychology, Health and Human Development, plus presentations on subject selection for Year 10 students, information on applying through VTAC and the ATAR. Seating at the seminars is on a first come, first served basis.

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Open House 2025

Organisation: University of Melbourne

Location: UniMelb Parkville Campus

Date: May 17, 2025

Register to tour the University of Melbourne's ten Residential Colleges and visit the University during Open House on Saturday 17 May 2025. Each College has its own unique community spirit to explore and offers a supportive environment that will help you to make lifelong friends, build lasting connections, further your academic pursuits and experience unique opportunities.

During our Open House you will have an opportunity to:

explore and tour our Residential Colleges
hear from current residential students
meet our academic and pastoral care staff
learn more about our generous scholarship programs and College application process
discover the best of Residential College social, cultural, sporting and leadership opportunities.

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Year 12 & Beyond – With ADHD

Organisation: Claire Pech Careers

Location: Online

Date: May 21 to May 29, 2025

Hosted by Claire Pech, CICA-Accredited Careers Practitioner, and Amanda Krulis, endorsed Organisational Psychologist.

Targeted to parents of students with ADHD in Year 12, this webinar will share insights and practical solutions for managing this critical year and beyond and making meaningful career decisions.

Topics covered:

Understanding the characteristics of ADHD, debunking unhelpful myths
Exploring the similarities & differences between ADHD at School vs. Tertiary
Considerations for choosing further studies after Year 12
Evaluating potential action plans & pathway options
Understanding what adjustments/supports are available after 12 Year
Creating insight & self-awareness around current ADHD status
Essentials of Executive Functions, impact & creating a tailored toolkit for success
Identifying & harnessing ADHD strengths
Managing technology with ADHD
Career planning with ADHD
Strategies for parents to support their kids
Q&A

Webinar dates

Wednesday 21 May, 7.00pm - 8:30pm AEST

Thursday 29 May, 7.00pm - 8:30pm AEST

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BiG Day In, Melbourne

Organisation: ACS Foundation

Location: The Capitol, RMIT University

Date: May 22, 2025

Join us at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday 22 May for the 2025 BiG Day In Melbourne. Hear from organisations including Wisetech Global, Westpac, Adobe & more about where a STEM career can take you.

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Open Day, Melbourne

Organisation: Academy of Interactive Entertainment

Location: AIE Melbourne Campus

Date: May 24, 2025

Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation, film and visual effects at the AIE Open Day. It's is a great opportunity to meet our teachers, staff and students. The day will cover everything you need to know about the:

careers in games and VFX that we train students for;
studios and industries that we work with;
courses we offer - from beginners to professional mastery, and;
the software, skills and knowledge we teach.

AIE's Open Day will also include presentations on entry requirements and how to apply. Find out how AIE can get you into a creative career.

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A day in the life of a medical imaging student

Organisation: Deakin University

Location: Deakin Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Date: May 27, 2025

'A day in the life of a medical imaging student' is an opportunity for Year 11 students who live in the South West and Grampians/Wimmera regions and have an interest in medical imaging to experience what it is like to study at Deakin.

The day will include hands-on practical activities as well as the chance to learn more about pathways, entry requirements and career options.

Academics and current students will be available to answer all your questions.

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Tourism Insights Melbourne 2025

Organisation: The Hotel School Australia

Location: Melbourne Cricket Ground

Date: May 31, 2025

An exclusive event for Year 12 students to explore the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a leading tourism venue, to discover exciting career opportunities in the tourism industry.

This immersive experience includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the MCG, an interactive tourism workshop with a completion certificate, and insights from industry experts. You'll also have the chance to network with industry leaders, connect with current THS students, and get your questions answered by the THS team. Plus, enjoy a complimentary morning tea and lunch while engaging with like-minded peers.

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Forensic Detective Program

Organisation: Deakin University

Location: Deakin Melbourne Campus

Date: June 2 to June 6, 2025

Year 9 and 10 students participate in an interactive 3-hour workshop in our science laboratories, giving students the chance to work in a real-life setting. Activities completed by students are related to entomology, fingerprinting, pollen, hair and fibre analysis, as well as chemistry, blood and DNA analysis. Includes a visit to our Crime Scene House facility.

The activity is designed for school groups of 5 to 25 students. Applications for the program should be made by teachers, not individual students.

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Trade & Tech Fit Career Expo

Organisation: Victorian Government

Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Date: June 3 to June 4, 2025

Trade & Tech Fit is Victoria’s largest hands-on career expo dedicated to connecting female and gender diverse secondary students with trade and technology industries.

The expo includes more than 100 exhibitors from a huge range of industries, including:

building, construction & engineering
refrigeration, electrical & plumbing
automotive, marine, aviation & aerospace
solar & wind clean energy
foundry and mining
transport and logistics
agriculture & horticulture
gaming, cloud & robotics
civil assets management & infrastructure
defence, essential services & fire protection.

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Online Campus Day

Organisation: Academy of Interactive Entertainment

Location: Online

Date: June 7, 2025

Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation, film and visual effects at the AIE Online Campus Day. AIE will be running this event for students interested in studying online. You will be able to meet our teachers, explore how classes will run, course options, career pathways and see our amazing student work.

We will be covering everything you need to know about the:

careers in games and VFX that we train students for;
studios and industries that we work with;
courses we offer - from beginners to professional mastery, and;
the software, skills and knowledge we teach.

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Careers for Young Women in Sport Forum

Organisation: Victoria University

Location: VU Footscray Park Campus

Date: June 13, 2025

VU is committed to empowering young women in sport. This free event is for girls in Year 10–12 who are passionate about a career in sport.

Hear from keynote speaker Laura Kane, AFL Executive General Manager of Football and the first woman to hold this role in the game’s history.

Listen to a panel featuring:

Dr Susan Alberti AC – Advocate for women in sport, AFLW pioneer
Casey Price – VU Alumni, GM Suncorp Super Netball League & Events
Current VU Student – Sharing their experience preparing for a career in the sports industry

Participate in a range of masterclasses covering:

Sport Performance & Rehabilitation
Sport Management & Business

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Open Day 2025, Melbourne

Organisation: Australian Institute of Music

Location: AIM Melbourne Campus

Date: June 28, 2025

Join us for Open Day, and experience everything AIM has to offer!

See our campus, get course advice, experience live performances, meet our academics and students, and get involved in activities that will give you a taste of student life here at AIM.

Whether you’re ready to study now, or in five years, Open Day is open to all and a fantastic opportunity to discover how the Australian Institute of Music can help turn your passion for music into a career.

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Discover ACU Melbourne: Allied Health, Biomedical Science and Sports Science

Organisation: Australian Catholic University

Location: ACU Melbourne Campus

Date: July 8, 2025

Take part in hands-on workshops, tour our facilities and hear from current students about what it’s like to study allied health, biomedical science and sports science at ACU Melbourne.

Plus, tour our facilities, and chat with current students and staff.

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Business Explorer 2025

Organisation: Monash University

Location: Monash Caulfield Campus

Date: July 8 to July 17, 2025

Business Explorer, held on 8 and 17 July 2025, 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!

Each of the days will run in the same way and feature the same great sessions – offering you the choice to pick the day that suits you best!

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

Places are strictly limited to senior students studying IB or VCE Units 1 - 4 students only and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applications close on 23 June 2025.

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Competitions

Anzac Day Schools’ Awards

Plan Your Own Enterprise Competition 2025