APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENTS 2026

Discover ACU – Campus Events

Discover ACU is designed to give you an exciting first taste of specific disciplines, with an opportunity to speak with current ACU students to find out what life is like in your study area.

Explore the campus and its facilities, talk to current students, and experience life as an ACU student. Choose a workshop from a range of study areas, which may include nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, education, physiotherapy, psychology, sports and exercise science, and lots more.

Ballarat: Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy	Monday 13 April, 10.00am – 12.30pm
Ballarat: Teaching and Education	Monday 13 April, 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Ballarat: Nursing and Paramedicine	Friday 17 April, 10.00am – 4.00pm

Students should register soon at Discover ACU.

Deakin Campus Tours

Experience your future campus and get the course information you need.

Join guided campus tours at Deakin University these April school holidays. Explore the 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!

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Tours will depart daily from 9.00am – 3.00pm.

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus	Thursday 9 April
Melbourne Burwood Campus	Friday 10 April
Geelong Waterfront Campus	Monday 13 April
Warrnambool Campus	Monday 13 April
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus	Tuesday 14 April
Melbourne Burwood Campus	Wednesday 15 April

Register at Deakin Campus Tours.

La Trobe Talk & Tours

Campus Talk and Tours are back for the April school holidays! Don’t miss your opportunity to explore what the Bendigo and Shepparton campuses have to offer.

Students are invited to attend the Bendigo Campus Talk & Tours and/or the Shepparton Campus Talk & Tours and meet a course expert and find out what it is like to study at La Trobe. Ask questions, get a taste of Uni, meet student ambassadors and take a tour of the campuses, check out the facilities and get a feel for the on-campus accommodation.

Bendigo Campus

Monday 13 April
Nursing & Midwifery OR Occupational Therapy & Speech Pathology	10.00am – 11.45am
Biomedical Science & Biomedical Science (Medical) OR Paramedicine OR Engineering	11.45am – 1.30pm
Science & Pharmacy OR Physiotherapy & Exercise Science	1.30pm – 3.15pm
Tuesday 14 April
Dentistry & Oral Health	10.00am – 11.45am
Psychology & Social Work	11.45am – 1.30pm
Wednesday 15 April
Law & Criminology	10.00am – 11.45am
Outdoor & Sustainability Education	10.00am – 11.45am
Education	11.45am – 1.30pm
Business/Accounting	11.45am – 1.30pm
Visual Arts	1.30pm – 3.15pm
Information Technology	1.30pm – 3.15pm

Book at Bendigo Campus Talk & Tours

Shepparton Campus

Wednesday 8 April

Book at Shepparton Campus Talk & Tours.

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Discover Monash Events

Monash University will be hosting several Discover Monash events or activities over the coming weeks. Unless specified online**, these will be face-to-face events.

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 the April holidays and students are encouraged to register early.

For a complete list, and to register, visit Events Calendar - Discover Monash.

Clayton Campus Tour	Thursday 9 April, 10.00am - 11.30am
Discover Business study options & employability	Thursday 9 April, 11.15am - 11.45am
Peninsula Campus Tour	Thursday 9 April, 2.00pm - 3.15pm
Caulfield Campus Tour	Friday 10 April, 10.00am - 11.15am
Discover Business study options & employability	Friday 10 April, 11.30am - 12.00pm
Clayton Campus Tour	Friday 10 April, 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Discover Medicine**	Tuesday 14 April, 5.30pm – 6.30pm

RMIT Campus Tours

In the April school holidays, RMIT will be hosting tours across each of its campuses - a great opportunity for students to find out more about their options after high school. Places are limited, so students are encouraged to book in early! The days that tours will take place are from Monday 13 April – Friday 17 April.

Campus	Date
City Campus	Tuesday 14 April and Friday 17 April
Bundoora Campus	Monday 13 April
Brunswick Campus	Thursday 16 April

Browse April School Holidays Campus Tour - RMIT University and register for the campus, day, and time that suits best.

Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student

Over three days in the April holidays, high school students can register to participate in immersive on-campus events. The three days will cover a range of study areas, including STEM, aviation, health, media and communications, games and animation, design, business, arts and humanities, education and psychology.

Study Areas	Date
Health, Sport & Psychology	Tuesday 14 April
Science, Engineering & IT	Wednesday 15 April
Design, Media & Social Impact	Thursday 16 April

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Registrations are essential, and students can book one or more of these sessions at A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student.

University of Melbourne: Hands-on Design Holiday Workshop

Students from Year 9 to Year 12 engage in creative, interactive activities exploring design principles and problem-solving across specialisations. Workshops cover areas like architecture, user experience, landscape design, construction, urban planning, property, and visual and performance design, highlighting design's role in transforming spaces and experiences.

Hands-on Design

Wednesday 8 April, 10.00am – 2.00pm

Register at Hands-on Design.

University of Melbourne: Hands-on Engineering & IT Holiday Workshop

Experience a day packed with engaging workshops designed to introduce Year 10 & 11 students to the dynamic fields of Engineering and IT.

No prior knowledge is required—this event is all about exploration. Enjoy hands-on activities, solve real-world problems and meet both students and academics.

Hands-on Engineering and IT

Wednesday 8 April, 10.00am – 2.00pm

Register at Hands on Engineering and IT.

Angliss Experience Days

Over the April holidays, William Angliss Institute will be hosting the following -

Cookery Experience Day – Tuesday 14 April

Curious about life in the kitchen? Join our hands-on Cookery Experience Day and learn to create a tasty new dish in our training kitchens – no experience needed, just bring your appetite! It’s a great way to explore our campus, meet new people, and discover the exciting opportunities waiting for you at Angliss. Students will get to enjoy a delicious lunch in the Angliss Bistro

The cost is $45 and students must register at Cookery Experience Day.

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