Senior School Focus

14 - 17 April: Get into Mining Field Trip to Collie

The WA Mining Club is running a free camp for year 10 -12 during the Term 1 break.

Students will travel to Collie, visit mine sites and talk with experts over the 3-day camp.

Find details HERE.

April Get Into Mining - Application

Kickstart Program

About a third of Australia’s jobs are in government. Whether you want to work in agriculture or the arts, there could be an opportunity that will be perfect for you.

Check out all the different government departments, in Western Australia.

The State government has opportunities for:

Traineeships
Work experience
Internships and vacation programs
Graduate cadetships.

Explore opportunities to do work experience in a government office HERE.

Girls + Engineering Tomorrow (GET)

This doesn’t start until May, but places fill early.

The GET Network is a ten-session program designed to support and inspire girls and non-binary students in Years 11 & 12 interested in

exploring engineering. The program runs over Terms 2 & 3 at Curtin University on Saturday mornings, providing study support and opportunities to explore engineering through engaging workshops, mentors and study pathways.

Find information and register HERE.

Pinnacle Foundation Support for LGBTIQIA students

The Pinnacle Foundation supports LGBTQIA students. Its flagship program awards educational scholarships, mentoring and opportunities to young LGBTQIA+ Australians to realise their full potential.

If you are looking for support for a LBGTQIA student, get in touch with them HERE.

Pinnacle scholarship applications open on 1 July and close on 31 August each year. Enquire about scholarships and other support by going HERE.

Projects Abroad

Projects Abroad runs international tours and educational experiences for Australian students. It has just broadened the scope of its clients to include 14 year olds.

Over half of our High School Specials are now available from 14 to 18 years old as we've shifted eligibility for many projects to be linked to your school year, not your age.

This means you can join selected High School Specials if you are in Grade 9.

For projects taking place in winter, you will need to turn 15 years old by 31 August 2026.

Find details HERE.

Every Term -Bloom Youthpreneur: Youth Business

Bloom is a hub for youth entrepreneurship which provides a range of opportunities for school students who have a business idea: Youthpreneur programs run every term between Weeks 2-7.

Find details HERE.

WA Mining Club Scholarship Categories

The WA Mining Club coordinates a host of scholarships for people wanting to work in the resources sector.

The categories for the 2026 Scholarship Program are:

Indigenous Upskilling Scholarship	Indigenous Student Scholarship
Male Student in a Technical Discipline Scholarship	Female Student in a Technical Discipline Scholarship
Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering Scholarship	Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Scholarship
Mining Engineering Scholarship	Geology
Regional Student Studying Geology Scholarship	Environmental Sciences in the Mining Sector
Mature Aged Student	Female in Engineering
Occupational Hygiene	Male in Engineering

Go to the WA Mining Club Categories and Applications - WA Mining Club and click on the links to get details about each scholarship.