Careers & Pathways News 

Victoria Police: Life at the Academy – Online Webinar

October 21, 2024 6 - 7pm AEDT

Victoria Police is hosting an online information session for members of the community who are interested in a career with Victoria Police but are unsure on what to expect at the Academy.

Hear from us about training at the Academy for Police Officers, Protective Services Officers, and Police Custody Officers - this includes in-depth details about what to expect each week, as well as an insight into exams and training. We will dive deep into the facilities (including on-site accommodation!), salary and support. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask members questions about their time at the Academy.

Reminder: VTAC 2025 Upcoming Key Dates

For a full list of cancelled, amended, and new courses, visit VTAC Course Updates.

The VTAC website is www.vtac.edu.au

How to be Successful in my First Year of Uni?

• I should attend orientation and transition activities – that way I can find out about support and advisory services available to me!
• I need to seek assistance to learn expectations of my lecturers – I will have to learn about tertiary essay writing, using sources, avoiding plagiarism, and managing my time, etc.
• I must remember to ask for help – no-one will necessarily be offering any!
• I will need to be an independent learner – my lecturers and tutors will not be reminding me about deadlines!
• I will need to take charge of my own learning – no-one will be checking up on me to see if I am keeping up with work or assignments!
• I will need to organise my time effectively – there are no bells to remind me where to be!
• I must remember that my classes may be much larger than what I have been used to at school – I will receive less individual attention!
• I must make friends – building new friendship groups will help me cope and help me stay motivated!
• I will be learning new skills that will be critical for my success – I will have to learn important research and referencing skills!

Useful links to Victorian Universities’ Student Support Services

Links to University Clubs & Societies

Low Income Health Care Card for Australian and PR Students

Once you have finished school you are no longer a student and you may be eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card.

This card gives access to a range of benefits, not only on some health care items but also on a range of other goods and services if you are on a low income.  

In particular, some TAFE and other short courses may offer discounts for cardholders.

You may also be eligible for public transport concessions (note that if you are studying interstate you are not eligible for public transport concessions in Victoria).

Eligibility for a Low Income Health Care Card is based on YOUR income over the previous 8 weeks before applying.  As long as your income is less than $6,152 over that period (or $769 per week) you are eligible to apply.  You will be eligible to keep the Low Income Health Care Card as long as your income does not exceed $7,690 (or $961 per week) in any 8 week period prior to renewing your card.

It is highly recommended that all eligible graduating Year 12 students consider applying for this card once the exams are over. 

Visit Low Income Health Care Card - Services Australia and find out more about all the benefits, your eligibility, and how to apply.

Mr Jack Crameri - Careers and Pathways Coordinator 

Ms Andy Farrow - Careers Adviser & VET/SWL Coordinator

Ms Stephanie Martin - Careers & Pathways Coordinator

Ms Jody McCarthy - Senior School & Careers Support