April School Holiday Events 2026
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.