Year 10 Work Experience 

Work Experience will take place in the last week of term 4:  

Monday 30th November - Friday 4th December 2026

It is an extremely valuable part of the Year 10 curriculum.

New for 2026

Work Experience forms will be electronic and a link will be sent to students before the April Holidays - no more paper forms!

If you do not wish to use the new digital forms or have any questions, please contact careers@mgc.vic.edu.au.

All information about the program and process can be found here.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Information students need 

Have this information ready before you fill out the form:

Work experience for future psychologists

The good news is that psychology work experience does not always mean observing therapy sessions. While traditional placements in clinics can be valuable, there are plenty of other ways to gain relevant experience. Psychology is a broad field, covering clinical practice, research, education, community services and more. Trying out a few different environments can help you decide which direction might suit you best.

Psychology clinics and allied health practices

Private psychology clinics and allied health centres are one of the most direct places to look for work experience. While you are unlikely to sit in on confidential sessions, clinics sometimes accept students for short placements in reception, administration, or general support roles.

Start by searching for psychology clinics in your local area and checking their websites for work experience or careers pages. If nothing is advertised, send a polite email introducing yourself, outlining your year level and availability, and asking whether they host high school students.

Mental health organisations

Mental health organisations often run structured internship or volunteer programs that are more accessible for high school students.

The Mental Health Foundation Australia runs an Internship Program that gives students exposure to the operations of a national mental health organisation, including programs and community initiatives. Structured programs like this are often easier to apply for than private clinic placements because they are designed with students in mind.

Research organisations and universities

If you are interested in the science side of psychology, research experience is worth exploring. Universities have psychology departments that run research labs in areas such as cognition, mental health, and development.

Some universities run holiday programs or outreach activities for high school students. The University of Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, for example, offers research and outreach initiatives that allow students to see how many other disciplines of science are conducted.

Community and support services

Psychologists often work alongside community organisations that support families, young people, and vulnerable groups. Volunteering or completing work experience with these organisations can be a practical way to gain relevant exposure.

Organisations such as The Salvation Army run youth and community programs across the country and may offer volunteer or placement opportunities depending on your location.

You can also check your local council website for youth services, community health programs, and not for profit organisations that accept student volunteers.

Starting your search

When looking for psychology work experience, focus on specific organisations rather than waiting for advertised placements. Visit websites, look for volunteer or internship pages, and contact organisations directly with a professional enquiry.

Psychology placements can be competitive and sometimes limited due to confidentiality requirements, so apply early and to multiple places. Even if your first choice is not available, there are many pathways into psychology related experience if you are proactive and organised.

You might also like to search for work experience placements on the StudyWorkGrow website here.