This week Year 12 students attended a presentation from Centrelink to talk about all the supports available to them when they leave school at the end of the year. Students moving into university may be eligible for Youth Allowance and Abstudy payments and also Relocation Scholarships depending on eligibility. Centrelink recommends that you make an application online or make an appointment to see them in their Shepparton office.

For more information click on the link –

Youth Allowance https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/youth-allowance-for-students-and-australian-apprentices

Abstudy ( For indigenous and Torres Strait Islander students)

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/abstudy

Relocation Allowance

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/relocation-scholarship

Part time Jobs Expo

On Thursday 31st August a Part Time Jobs Expo has been organised for students interested in gaining part time and casual employment. Christmas holidays aren’t far away and many large businesses will be looking at putting on additional staff. Businesses including McDonalds, Kmart, Target, Woolworths and KFC will be talking to students about the company they work for and advising students on how to complete job applications.

Traineeships for 2024

The Apprenticeship Factory each year advertises traineeships in the following areas:

Student Support
Information Technology
Business
Aquatics/Community Recreation

These traineeships are a paid 1 year commitment with a Certificate III qualification obtained when completed. Students deferring university studies may like to consider these positions for a gap year. If you are interested you must call Melissa Davies on 58224555 now to register your interest as the process to be selected starts with a zoom information session on Thursday 5th September.

YEAR 12 STUDENTS

TERTIARY APPLICATIONS

Year 12 students can download the

following resources from https://slmcareerresources.edublogs.org/

Early entry programs – Victoria, NSW and Canberra.
How to apply for courses via Tertiary Admission Centers for Victoria, NSW and Canberra.
Scholarships guide.
Accommodation guide.
Open day calendar – Tasmania, NSW and Canberra.

EXAM PREPARATION LECTURES

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

In September, ACU is offering free Year 12 VCE and HSC exam preparation webinars across a broad range of subjects. Register via

www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events

Monash University

Monash is running free Units 3+4 VCE Science exam preparation lectures during September. There is a cost for each lecture, https://bit.ly/3EhqhU8

$10,000 UNSW ADVANTAGE AWARD

If you live in an eligible low-socioeconomic area, receive an offer from UNSW and enrol for Term 1 2024, you will be eligible to receive the $10,000 UNSW Advantage Award to support you in your first year of studies. For information, visit https://bit.ly/3R04OXs

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS - RESOURCES

Get help with the VTAC application process (Victorian courses)

The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) processes course applications on behalf of most tertiary institutes in Victoria. VTAC staff are running the following live webinars in September to assist students and families with applications:

September 5: Pathways to tertiary study.

September 12: VTAC application process.

To register for an upcoming session: visit https://www.vtac.edu.au/events

Watch information videos via www.youtube.com/@vtacmedia6131

Get help with the UAC application process (NSW and Canberra courses)

The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) processes course applications on behalf of most tertiary institutes in NSW and Canberra. UAC staff are running a series of live webinars to assist students and families with applications. Register for an upcoming session,

www.uac.edu.au/schools/uac-digital

Other states:

Students can access information about course applications via:

SA & NT: www.satac.edu.au

Queensland: www.qtac.edu.au

Western Australia: www.tisc.edu.au

Tasmania: www.utas.edu.au

REMINDERS FOR TERTIARY APPLICATIONS

Once you’ve submitted course applications, ensure you take notes on additional selection criteria for your course/s and record due dates on a calendar.

If you’ve applied for courses via a Tertiary Admission Centre (TAC), check your email as the Centre will email you if there are additional requirements for your course.

If you’ve applied direct to an institution, check their website for information. Examples of additional requirements include:

Nursing and Midwifery

English proficiency declaration form.

Undergraduate teaching

Selection tests such as Casper
Australian Catholic University - ACU Teacher Selector Statement
Teaching questionnaire
Note: La Trobe University is planning to release an alternative test to Casper – information will be released soon.

Design, acting, music, dance, fine arts, film etc.

Audition
Interview
Folio
Selection kit

Medicine, dentistry

Interview
Proof of rurality and/or Indigenous status
Direct applications to the universities.

Other

VTAC Personal Form
Bridging subjects

SCHOLARSHIPS

If you’re planning to study at university or TAFE next year, explore your scholarship options. Download a scholarship guide via https://slmcareerresources.edublogs.org/

The following are examples of scholarships you may be eligible for:

Master Builders Association -

Building and Construction Foundation

Scholarships are available for students who want to study at TAFE or university in the field of construction. Includes pre-apprenticeships. Application forms are on the website, https://bit.ly/3s2wZXY

Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust

For children and grandchildren of ex-servicemen and women. This scheme covers several scholarships. Must be able to demonstrate financial need. Applications close 31 October 2023, https://avcat.org.au/

Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship

For students applying to one of the following 5 universities and who are passionate about technology, IT and science: RMIT University, the University of Wollongong, Queensland University of Technology, Murdoch University, Western Sydney University. Applications close 15 January 2024,

https://scholars.westpacgroup.com.au/

Tertiary Access Payment

One off payment to help students with the cost of moving from regional or remote areas for tertiary study. Parents must earn less than $250,000 combined and you must be going into tertiary (Certificate IV+) study after Year 12 and not taking a gap year. Apply during your first year of study in 2024,

https://bit.ly/3rZfiIL

Youth Off the Streets

National Scholarship Program

For students planning to study at TAFE or university in 2024. Must be able to demonstrate financial need, https://youthoffthestreets.com.au/

Australian College of Nursing

Aged Care Scholarships: Undergraduate and Vocational Education and Training. For students planning to study either a Diploma of Nursing or a Bachelor of Nursing in 2024 and can demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a nursing career with a focus on aged care.

Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme: for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students planning to study an allied health course such as dentistry, oral health, psychology, nursing, midwifery, medicine, physiotherapy, social work etc.

Applications are now open, www.acn.edu.au

Charlie Bell Scholarship for Future Leaders

For students who are McDonald’s employees and will be starting a university degree in 2024. Applications will open in November 2023 (TBC), http://bit.ly/1Ll5Zb6

Pharmacy Programs Administrator

Includes the following scholarships: Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme and

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme, www.ppaonline.com.au/programs

George Alexander Foundation Scholarship

For students who would like to study an undergraduate course at one of 12 eligible universities in 2024. Each university has their own eligibility criteria and application dates,

www.georgealexander.org.au

Francis Gregory Foundation

For students whose family income is derived from primary production. Must live in Victoria and be able to demonstrate financial disadvantage. Applications open October 2023 (TBC) and close January 2024 (TBC),

www.francisgregory.org.au

Gardiner Dairy Foundation

For students planning to study a TAFE or university course in agriculture. Focussed on the dairy industry. Applications close 20 November 2023, www.gardinerfoundation.com.au

CAMPUS TOURS

Missed Open Days? The following are examples of universities running campus tours for prospective students and their families during September.

La Trobe University

September 19 – 21: Melbourne campus.

Register via www.latrobe.edu.au/events

Deakin University

September 20 – 27: all campuses.

Register via https://bit.ly/3w4hpyr

Monash University

September 21 – 28: all campuses. Register via www.monash.edu/discover

September 30: Science Precinct Tour, Clayton campus, https://bit.ly/3L0t0VU

Regional and Interstate students – book a personalised Science Precinct tour via sci-futurestudents@monash.edu

RMIT University

September 18 – 27: book a tour of the Melbourne, Brunswick or Bundoora campus during the term break via https://bit.ly/3MWAGbA

The following universities don’t have set dates during the term break but you can organise a personal tour of the campus.

Swinburne University

Book a tour of the Hawthorn campus during the term break via https://bit.ly/3YSgHk7

Australian Catholic University

Book a tour of the Melbourne, Ballarat, Canberra or Sydney campuses via https://bit.ly/3Hq5zAE

The University of Melbourne

Book a tour of the Parkville campus via

https://bit.ly/3Ph6jz1

YEAR 9 & 10 STUDENTS

THE SANTOS SCIENCE EXPERIENCE

Agriculture

The University of Melbourne is running an exciting 3-day program at the Dookie campus between 29 November – 1 December 2023. Dookie campus is a working farm - a centre of agricultural research and teaching. You will join scientists and agricultural student mentors in hands on activities in the laboratory and paddock investigating real world issues. Activities include biodiversity, sheep science, plant science, protein content of milk,

cheese making and robotic dairy. There are 35 places left and accommodation is available at an additional cost. Book your place via www.scienceexperience.com.au

University of Melbourne

The Science Experience will be held between 22 – 24 January 2024 at The University of Melbourne and is for students heading into Year 9 or 10 in 2024. Students will get to experience university life with lectures, laboratory experiments and hands-on experiences run by our top researchers and scientists, all whilst exploring our world-class facilities. Students will have fun:

Exploring the secrets of the universe with the physics show
Extracting DNA from strawberries and examining the science of inheritance
Studying ancient fossils and minerals in an introduction to Earth Sciences
Discovering how and why our weather systems form
Testing what chemicals go bang… and why?
Taste testing indigenous foods & exploring ways they can solve the world’s food crisis
Exploring how mathematics plays key roles in our lives but hides right under our noses.
Touring the Harry Brooks Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology
Discovering the intersection of art and science at the Science Gallery

There are only 30 places available, so register today! www.scienceexperience.com.au

ALL STUDENTS

INTERESTED IN ENGINEERING?

The following are examples of amazing engineering programs:

Charles Sturt University

Charles Sturt University (CSU) offers an innovative civil engineering program like no other in Australia or the world. Forget studying semester-long subjects, taking exams, or listening to long lectures. Through the CSU ‘Topic Tree’ model, students study bite-sized content, and skills and knowledge on demand.

The Bachelor of Technology (Civil)/Master of Engineering (Civil) is offered at the Bathurst campus (NSW) and students complete four-year’s worth of paid work placement. Students can also apply for the $20,000 Transgrid Civil Engineering Scholarship, www.csu.edu.au/engineering

Swinburne University

Swinburne offers the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) degree. This amazing program guarantees 12-months of paid industry experience. Whilst most engineering degrees offer 12-weeks of non-paid industry placement, this degree is an attractive alternative and will increase graduate employment prospects in a competitive market, www.swinburne.edu.au

Victoria University

Victoria University offers engineering degrees in Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical & Electronic. They have a unique learning and teaching model called the ‘VU Block Model’ and are the first Australian university to offer this. Students study their subjects consecutively (one at a time) instead of concurrently (like you do in the VCE/HSC), www.vu.edu.au

UNSW

UNSW offers the amazing co-op program. Recipients are awarded a large scholarship (around $20,000 per annum) and complete industry placements, leadership training, networking, and professional development. The program is highly competitive and applications close 30 September, www.coop.unsw.edu.au

ENGINEERING YOUR FUTURE

Year13 has partnered with Engineers Australia to create a fantastic program for students keen to explore careers in engineering.

“Engineering is all about blending science, creativity and problem solving to design the world around us. We’ve teamed up with Engineers Australia to show you what it’s really like being an engineer, how to get started, and what sorts of exciting projects you could be working on in the future. Let’s get started!”

The modules include:

Designing our future

Customise your career

The building blocks

Getting into gear

To start the modules, go to https://year13.com.au/academy

CAREERS WITH STEM

The A-Z of Health Jobs

Keen to explore a career in health? Passionate about science and people? Look beyond the health occupations you know about and read the A-Z of Health Jobs article written by Gemma Chiltern. Think – audiologist, epidemiologist, genetic counsellor, prosthetist, and vaccine scientist, https://bit.ly/3PhysWB

Want to work in STEM but don’t want to go to uni?

Watch this fantastic video about 5 people who pursued STEM careers through a VET pathway. They are working in the following professions:

Carpenter

Arborist and horticulturalist

Metal fabricator

Lab technician

Aircraft maintenance engineer

https://bit.ly/3L26onY

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A PSYCHOLOGIST?

What does a psychologist do?

A psychologist studies mental processes and human behaviour through observation and experimentation. They diagnose and treat emotional or mental disorders, offering therapy and strategies to improve well-being. Read about the following on the Labour Markets Insights page:

Tasks and duties

Future employment growth

Weekly earnings

https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/

How do I become a psychologist?

The pathway to registration as a psychologist is complex and needs to be carefully planned in partnership with your career adviser. It will take at least 6-years to gain your general registration, and further study to specialise.

To view a visual map of the pathways, please check out the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council website, https://psychologycouncil.org.au/

What can I specialise in?

Specialisations are called ‘Areas of Practice Endorsement’. They include:

Clinical

Forensic

Educational and Developmental

Counselling

Organisational

Community

Health

Sport and Exercise

Clinical Neuropsychology.

Careers in psychology

Deakin University has developed an excellent website showcasing different careers in psychology, https://psychologycareers.org.au/

Is psychology for me?

Speak to your career adviser to explore this important question and to assess other options such as social work, youth work, counselling, human resource management etc.

LOOKING FOR A JOB?

Youth Central has an amazing website filled with resources designed to help you with the job seeking process. They cover everything from how to find a job, how to write a resume and cover letter, how to prepare for an interview, starting or finishing a job, your rights at work, and starting your own business. Explore the website via www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au

STARTING YOUR FIRST JOB?

Congratulations! This is a really exciting time – not only will you be earning money, you will be developing a huge range of skills, meeting new people, fleshing out your resume, and exploring career possibilities. Sophie Adderton from the Beacon Foundation recently recorded a podcast with the crew from Young Money Australia and discussed the following common questions about starting a new job

How will I get paid? What is a Tax File number declaration form? What are the things to remember on my first day?

Listen to the podcast via https://bit.ly/47Qaj0P

JOB INTERVIEW TIPS

Do you have to undertake a group interview for a job you’ve applied for? This can be nerve wracking, but with preparation, you’ll be able to nail it! Explore Careers in partnership with Spotlight Group Holdings have written an article that contains tips for your next group interview. Read it at https://bit.ly/3OZCORb

START YOUR OWN BUSINESS!

Project Z have an e-book for young people called Launchpad. It’s for young entrepreneurs who would like to start their own business now or in the future. For information visit www.projectgenzshop.com

CAREERS IN RURAL MEDICINE

Monash University has a podcast called ‘Doctor What? Doctor Where? Stories of Rural Medicine in Victoria’. The podcast features interviews with doctors working in rural areas studying a variety of medicine specialisations, https://apple.co/3TFH35U

MEDICINE, DENTISTRY, & ORAL HEALTH

YEAR 11 STUDENTS

If you are in Year 11 and plan to study medicine, dentistry and/or oral health in 2025, you may need to sit the UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test).

You will sit the test during Year 12 and selected universities use your UCAT ANZ results as part of the selection process, in conjunction with your ATAR and Year 12 results, and in some cases an interview.

You will only have one chance to sit the UCAT ANZ in 2024. It will cost you around $325 to sit the test, or $199 concession (costs may rise in 2024), and you will be able to receive your results straight away.

Please go to www.ucat.edu.au for more information about the UCAT ANZ.

UCAT Preparation Programs

You have the choice to start preparing for the test early. There are several private companies that offer commercial preparation programs such as:

NIE, www.nie.edu.au

MedEntry, www.medentry.edu.au

It’s important to note that private companies are not endorsed by the universities that use the UCAT.

MedEntry offers free resources such as a free UCAT exam, sample questions, and free bootcamp. Check these out via www.medentry.edu.au

WOULD YOU LIKE TO STUDY IN JAPAN?

Australia National University offers an exclusive double degree in Asia Pacific Studies and Global Liberal Arts in partnership with the Ritsumeikan University, Japan. Students can enrol to start studying in either Australia or Japan. Over the course of their study, all students will spend time learning on-campus in both Australia and Japan. The double degree is taught in English and will take four years to complete as a full-time student. For information, go to https://bit.ly/3OVAH0G

APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINEESHIPS

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways (AAP)

This website contains fantastic resources for young people interested in pursuing a professional trade or traineeship. Some of the resources include:

Job and training descriptions
Career interest explorer
Job pathway charts
Information on apprenticeships and school-based apprenticeships
Literacy and numeracy quizzes for different industries such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and hairdressing.

To explore the website, go to www.aapathways.com.au

GOOD UNIVERSITIES GUIDE

The Good Universities Guide 2024 ratings are now live! You will be able to see how universities have performed across 14 student experience categories such as:

Overall student experience
Graduate salary
Full-time employment
Student support
Learner engagement.

You can compare universities and filter results based on study area, www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au

SUMMER SCHOOLS

Indigenous Australian Engineering School (IAES) 2024

The IAES will be held at Sydney between 14 – 20 January 2023. Year 10 – 12 participants will experience:

a fully sponsored week-long program
exploration of various engineering fields
site visits, cultural activities, and more
networking with industry professionals
recreational fun on Sydney Harbour.

For information and to express an interest in the program, visit https://bit.ly/3QZtLSX

National Computer Science School

This amazing ten-day summer school camp is for students entering Year 11 or 12 in 2024. The camp will be held at The University of NSW and the University of Melbourne between 6 -15 January 2024. The program includes fun teamwork activities, and the chance to meet industry professionals. Applications will close at 5pm, 15 September. Register via https://grokacademy.org/ncss

National Mathematics Summer School

The National Mathematics Summer School (NMSS) is a program for motivated and high-achieving school students that has been held each January since 1969. The 56th NMSS will be held in Canberra from 7 to 20 January 2024. The application process for the 2024 School will open later this year. Bookmark this page and check for updates - https://nmss.edu.au/

University of Melbourne - VCE Summer School

The University of Melbourne will run a two-week summer school in January for students entering Year 12 in 2024. Applications haven’t opened yet, but students can read about the program and complete an expression of interest for the program via https://bit.ly/47RACUg

UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS

UBER GLOBAL HACKATHON

Get a small team together and register for the Uber Global Hackathon. This is an amazing competition with incredible prizes! This is the world’s first ever global and virtual hackathon for high school students. You can choose from 3 different categories and win cash and the opportunity to undertake work experience at a top tech company. Register by 31 August, www.uberglobalhackathon.org

SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY

A Flying Start: Aviation Session

Swinburne is running an information session on their aviation courses on Thursday 31 August at the Hawthorn campus. The session will run between 5pm – 6.30pm.

A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student

Students are invited to attend a Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student session to find out about life after school. You will participate in talks, presentations, hands-on workshops in your future study area, and more. The following are events running in September.

September 19: STEM student: engineering, science, IT.

September 20: Creative student: design, film & television, games & animation, media & communication.

September 21: Business student

September 21: Health student: health and psychology.

For information on the above programs and to register your place, visit https://bit.ly/3qVcBLi

SAE INSTITUTE

Create for a Day

SAE is a creative media college with locations in Melbourne, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney and Perth. The Institute is running their popular ‘Create for a Day’ for Year 10 – 12 students on Saturday 9 September. Students will work on inspiring creative projects in fields such as animation, audio, design, film, games and music. For information and to register your place, visit https://sae.edu.au/

ENDEAVOUR COLLEGE OF NATURAL HEALTH – FUTURE OF WELLNESS

Endeavour College offers courses in the following study areas: Naturopathy, Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine, Acupuncture Therapies, Chinese Medicine, and Complimentary Medicine

The College is running virtual information sessions between 1 – 30 September for prospective students who are interested in natural health careers. Information and registration, www.endeavour.edu.au/events/

WHITEHOUSE INSTITUTE OF DESIGN

Illustration & Portfolio Workshop

Whitehouse is running the following workshops in September at the Melbourne campus:

September 18: Illustration & Portfolio Workshop

September 19: Adobe Portfolio Workshop

September 20: Foundation Sewing Workshop (3-day program)

The workshops are for aspiring designers and recommended as a starting point for those wishing to develop their illustration skills and create a portfolio for application to the Bachelor of Design program. For information on costs and to register your place, visit https://whitehouse-design.edu.au/workshops

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

ACU is running the following online ‘Talk with Industry’ seminars in in September. Hear from professionals working in the following careers and learn about courses at ACU.

September 12: Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Physiotherapists

September 20: Exercise Science & High-Performance Sport

September 26: Psychologists, Youth Workers, and Social Workers

September 27: Nutritionists and Dietitians

Register your place for the events above via www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events

GIRLS PROGRAMMING NETWORK

The University of Melbourne is running a free workshop for girls who are interested in programming. No experience in coding is needed. The event will be held at the Parkville campus on Saturday 2 September between 9.30am – 4pm. The event will fill quickly, so register soon, https://bit.ly/45aaiCD

CAMP SEEK

Camp Seek is a 4-day STEM focussed learning and immersion program for girls and non-binary young people aged 14 – 16. The camp is taking place during the September school holidays. Information - www.seek.com.au/camp-seek/

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE

You can find out about careers in the Australian Defence Force through participating in free information sessions. There are sessions running at various locations across Victoria and NSW and online sessions, www.defencejobs.gov.au/events

BUSINESS CAMP

The ASE Group is running an inspirational 3-day camp for young people (7 – 15 years) who are interested in exploring the world of entrepreneurship and starting their own business. It will run at locations in Sydney and Brisbane during September. There is a cost for the camp. For information and to register, visit www.ase.edu.au/businesscamp

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF MUSIC (AIM) OPEN DAY

Open Day

AIM offers courses in music and entertainment management. The Institute has campuses at Melbourne and Sydney. The next Open Day will run on Saturday 2 September – prospective students and their families are welcome to attend, https://aim.edu.au/

Performance and Songwriting Workshop

The Institute is running a music performance and song writing workshop for students in Years 9 – 12 at the Melbourne campus on 21 and 22 September. Cost is $275. Register via https://aim.edu.au/

MONASH UNIVERSITY

Campus tours

Monash is running campus tours for prospective students and families during September.

Discover Monash

Monash is running the following exciting course information sessions in September:

September 5: Discover Engineering

September 7: Discover Music

September 14: Discover Politics, Philosophy, Economics and Global Studies

September 27: Discover IT

Register your place for the above events via www.monash.edu/discover

Access Monash

Monash will be running an online exam preparation and techniques seminar for prospective students and their families on 12 September. Register via https://bit.ly/3kVijtH

VCE revision lectures

Monash is running VCE revision lectures in the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematical Methods during the September holidays. Book your place via https://bit.ly/3K0xds0

Business Explorer Program

This is a free program for students who are keen to explore course and career options in business. The next event will run on 27 September at the Clayton campus – registrations will close on 15 September, or when capacity is reached, www.monash.edu/business/business-explorer

Fine Art, Design & Architecture Experience Day

This on-campus event is for students interested in studying Fine Art, Design or Architecture. Students will participate in hands-on workshops and learn about Monash courses. The program will run on 26 & 27 September at the Caulfield campus. Spaces will fill quickly. Register your place via https://bit.ly/3YDbNHu

The Careers Team

Careers Leader – Natasha Boyko

Biyala Neighbourhood – Susan Barr

Dharnya Neighbourhood – Greg Bristol

Bayuna Neighbourhood – Dan Watson

Partnerships Manager – Mary-Ann Linehan

Industry Engagement Priority Cohorts Coordinator – Colleen Wilkinson

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