Careers
Bairnsdale Secondary College is committed to delivering high quality career development services. We are active participants in our local community and have strong links with local industry, education providers and the Gippsland East Local Learning and Employment Network. Our dedicated Career Practitioners are qualified members of the Australian Centre for Career Education and actively support our students in exploring their future career options through a range of tailored services, programs and activities:
Career Counselling Career Action Plans
OHS Programs Work Experience Program
Structured Workplace Learning Vocational Education and Training
School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships Morrisby Assessment Program
Guest Speakers Incursions
Excursions Newsletters
Career Lessons Resume Writing
Job Applications VTAC Support
Angela Wren - angela.wren@education.vic.gov.au- 8.30am-4.00pm (Monday-Friday)
Compass and Careers Website Newsfeeds
Student communication about careers and opportunities are updated via the Compass newsfeed pages, and the Bairnsdale Secondary College Careers Website (through Study Work Grow).
Career events, excursions, apprenticeship/traineeship opportunities, guest speakers, etc. are shared with students via these alerts, so please keep an eye out for the latest opportunities.
Bairnsdale Secondary College – Study Work Grow Education
Bairnsdale Secondary College Events
Further information regarding these events will be shared via compass.
Public Events
The following events are not Bairnsdale Secondary College events.
Students considering career in Medicine / Dentistry: UCAT 2025 Important Dates
UCAT ANZ 2025 Registration will open on the 4th of March 2025
Students considering a career in medicine or dentistry, during Year 12 will need to sit a compulsory entry exam known as the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) before they can apply for relevant placements in the aforementioned fields of study within most universities in Australia.
The first time a candidate is eligible to sit the UCAT is during their final year of school, that is, Year 12 (in Australia) or Year 13 (in New Zealand). Candidates can repeat the UCAT yearly. The UCAT is held once a year.
UCAT ANZ 2025 Key Dates
Candidates taking the UCAT ANZ in 2025 for entry to universities in Australia and New Zealand in 2026 should note these key dates. Deadline times are 11.59pm AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time.
UCAT registration is available only via the UCAT ANZ website – ucat.edu.au
| Concession Scheme opened | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Access Arrangements open | 3 Feb 2025 |
| UCAT ANZ BOOKING OPENS via ucat.edu.au | 4 March 2025 |
| Concession application deadline | 9 May 2025 |
| Access Arrangements application deadline | 16 May 2025 |
| UCAT BOOKING DEADLINE | 16 May 2025 |
| Late UCAT booking deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Late Access Arrangements application deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| FINAL late booking deadline | 6 June 2025 |
| Cancellation deadline | 11 June 2025 |
| Testing begins | 1 July 2025 |
| Last testing date | 5 August 2025 |
| Results delivered to universities | Early September 2025 |
Who is eligible to sit the UCAT?
The UCAT ANZ test is only available to a candidate whose educational level at the time of sitting the test is that they are undertaking or have completed the final year of secondary schooling, or higher. For example, candidates registering for UCAT ANZ 2025 should have completed, or plan to complete their final year of secondary schooling in 2025, that is, Year 12 in Australia or Year 13 in New Zealand.
Candidates are eligible to sit UCAT ANZ if they have commenced or completed an undergraduate degree.It is noted, however, that not all undergraduate degree programs for which UCAT ANZ is a prerequisite will offer places for non-school leavers. Candidates are advised to check the UCAT ANZ Consortium university websites for further information.
Only a limited number of UCAT ANZ Consortium universities require international students to sit UCAT ANZ and, if so, it will only be required in specific circumstances. Candidates are advised to check the UCAT ANZ Consortium university websites for further information.
Reference: Pearson VUE, 2025
What’s on at NIE?
6 May 2025
For Parents, Students and Teachers
Free Webinar: UCAT & Pathways into Medicine / Dentistry Information Session
5 April 2025
Simulated UCAT Day
Intensive UCAT Training Workshop – Live Online Interactive
12 – 13 April 2025
Headstart Medical Interview Training
Limited spots remaining
Future Doctors Australia – 4 days Career in Medicine Program (spots are strictly limited)
Complete UCAT Courses – various levels of preparation and options available to meet individual student needs.
UCAT Preparation Workshop – 4 UCAT sections covered + full mock exam + introduction to medical interviews.
Medical Interviews Workshop – lift your performance above the competition, validating your sincerity and burning positive lasting impressions into the minds of the selection panel.
Universities and the UCAT Requirements
Girls Day Out in STEM: 2025 March >>> Forward Fun Week – 8th March
Organisation: Girls Day Out in STEM
Location: Online
Date: March 8 to March 16, 2025
Join Girls Day Out in STEM (GDOS) for a week of fun celebrating International Women’s Day!
Explore the exciting world of STEM in a safe and inspiring space designed for girls aged 10-14 (and anyone keen on STEM!). Meet amazing women in STEM, take on exciting challenges and win epic prizes – including a brand-new iPad from Telstra! Plus, check out our new Game Arcade!
- Be Inspired – Go behind the scenes in STEM industries
- Be Informed – Hear from professional STEM changemakers
- Be Awesome – Complete challenges & win prizes!
ADFA Careers Virtual Information Session – 12th March
Organisation: Australian Defence Force
Location: Online
Date: March 12, 2025
At the Australian Defence Force Academy you will receive service training while studying for your UNSW degree, and graduate as an Officer in the Australian Defence Force.
Join us for a virtual info session to find out how the Australian Defence Force Academy can change your life.
Victoria Police: Inside the Recruitment Process – Online Webinar – 12th March
Organisation: Victoria Police
Location: Online
Date: March 12, 2025
Victoria Police are hosting an online information session for members of the community who are:
- thinking of stating an application to join Victoria Police
- currently going through the recruitment process and need more information
- currently in the process of completing an application
This session has been created to guide you through the steps of completing a strong application, with helpful tips and tricks that apply to each stage of the recruitment process. Members will be joining us from a range of areas that are involved in the recruitment process.
Hansen Scholarship Program online information evening – 13th March
Organisation: University of Melbourne
Location: Online
Date: March 13, 2025
Talented Year 12 students, parents, careers practitioners, and other support people are invited to join us for an online information session to learn more about the University’s most generous undergraduate scholarship: the Hansen Scholarship.
As a Hansen Scholar, you’ll join a program that nurtures potential and provides a place where your ambition can grow, offering you access to a high-quality university education that might otherwise feel out of reach. Valued at up to $108,000, this scholarship offers a fully-funded place to call home at Little Hall for three years. Alongside the close-knit residential community, tailored mentoring, extracurricular activities and focused financial support will set you up for success.
In this one-hour session, we’ll cover:
- Eligibility and selection criteria
- Timelines and the application process
- Tips and advice on submitting a competitive application
- Benefits of the program including the fully-funded offerings of Little Hall.
You’ll hear from a current Hansen Scholar who will share their experiences about the program and be available to answer your questions. A recording of the session will be made available for registrants who can not tune in on the night.
Bachelor of Criminology & Policing Degree – Monash University Information Session – 19th March
Event Details:
When: Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Where: Online – link sent on the day
Time: 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Reserve Your Spot Now: Inside the Bachelor of Criminology & Policing Degree – VicPol & Monash Uni Tickets, Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE Open Day – 20th March
Organisation: Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Location: Holmesglen Campuses
Open Day is a great opportunity for you to meet with teachers, explore our campuses and study facilities, and get a feel for Holmesglen life. Our sessions include presentations, tours and Q&As – perfect for helping you map out your future study and career plans. Plus, our friendly team is also available to help you apply on the day.
Career Conversations @ Home – Helping parents have positive career conversations – 20th March
Organisation: Arrive & Thrive
Location: Online
Date: March 20, 2025
Come join Tyson Day, the Co-Founder and Lead Facilitator of Arrive & Thrive, as he shares the best way to have impactful career conversations in and around your home environment that produce clarity, career discovery, and momentum. Tyson will share concepts and practices that he has learned through his 10+ years of experience in career education and the 85,000 students who have attended Arrive & Thrive workshops since 2019.
In our webinar, you can expect to learn:
- How can you positively influence your young person in their career decisions.
- How can you effectively navigate the future of work and understand your young person’s options.
- How to communicate effectively through the GROW model to support your young person in career exploration.
We can’t wait for you to join us!
All participants will receive a Career Conversation Kit to kick off conversations with their young person as soon as possible!
Monash Information Evening – Peninsula – 25th March
Organisation: Monash University
Location: Monash Peninsula Campus
We know that choosing a university is a big decision. Monash Information Evenings are the perfect opportunity to have your questions answered on everything you wanted to know about undergraduate study at Monash.
You’ll hear about:
- our ten diverse study and discipline areas
- undergraduate course types, such as our comprehensive and specialist courses, double degrees and pathway programs
- international opportunities, including study abroad and overseas tours
- how to apply – everything you need to know about VTAC, key dates and deadlines
- scholarships and fees
- SEAS and the Monash Guarantee
- accommodation options, both on and off-campus.
Nursing Bootcamp 2025 – 25th March
Organisation: Box Hill Institute
Location: Box Hill Elgar, Lilydale Lakeside & City Campuses
Date: March 25 to March 28, 2025
Box Hill Institute is offering a 3-hour bootcamp for you to experience what being an enrolled nurse is like. If you’re interested in studying the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121), this is a great way to preview your future study and career.
What you can expect on the day:
- Learn nursing skills such as vital signs and CPR
- Experience simulated real-life nursing scenarios
- Understand the significance of hygiene and self-protection in the workplace
- Get a grasp on basic nursing terminology
- Explore potential career pathways for enrolled nurses
Elgar Campus: 25 March, 9.30AM to 12.30PM
Lilydale Lakeside Campus: 27 March, 9.30AM to 12.30PM
City Campus: 28 March, 9.30AM to 12.30PM
Australian National University (ANU) | Open Day – 29th March
Save the date. ANU Open Day is coming up on Saturday 29 March 2025. This is your chance to tour their beautiful campus, learn about their courses and programs, and chat to current ANU students. Open Day | The Australian National University
Futures Day 2025 – 29th March
Organisation: La Trobe University
Location: La Trobe Mildura Campus
Take the opportunity to explore study options at SuniTAFE or La Trobe University at Futures Day 2025. Hear from expert academics and teachers in a range of study areas including regional and metro university study options.
Tailor the day to your study interests and learn about study post school or what it might be like to return to study and retrain in a different area.
With free coffee to get you kick started, academics available from a broad range of areas and an industry expo to wander whilst enjoying some lunch, there is plenty on offer at Futures Day.
Monash Information Evening – Warrnambool – 2nd April
Organisation: Monash University
Location: Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool
We know that choosing a university is a big decision. Monash Information Evenings are the perfect opportunity to have your questions answered on everything you wanted to know about undergraduate study at Monash.
You’ll hear about:
- our ten diverse study and discipline areas
- undergraduate course types, such as our comprehensive and specialist courses, double degrees and pathway programs
- international opportunities, including study abroad and overseas tours
- how to apply – everything you need to know about VTAC, key dates and deadlines
- scholarships and fees
- SEAS and the Monash Guarantee
- accommodation options, both on and off-campus.
RMIT – Are you a senior year student interested in art and design?
RMIT University is pleased to invite Year 11 and 12 students to participate in their Ready Set Design Program for 2025, including the opportunity to explore different design fields and participate in exciting design workshops in preparation for tertiary level study.
Ready Set Design 2025 is a series of three workshops held during the April, July and September 2025 school holidays. It focuses on design, developing students’ folio’s and preparing for selection tasks as part of the VTAC Application for TAFE and University design courses.
Workshop 1: Design Bytes – Mon 7 April – Registrations open now! This workshop provides students with an opportunity to hear from a panel of successful design professionals, who will offer insights into industry connections and design programs available to study. Students will also get a free pizza lunch!
Workshop 2: Folio Bytes – Mon 7 July – Registrations open May Folio Bytes invites students to participate in a hands-on workshop run by RMIT design teachers or industry professionals by choosing a specific design field, such as Architecture, Graphic Design, Fashion and more, to further develop their folio.
Workshop 3: Interview Bytes – Mon 22 September – Registrations open August Students are able to learn more about entering a design course, the application process, program interviews and folio presentation by hearing from RMIT design teachers, selection officers and current students. |
Follow the link for further information and to register Ready Set Design – Design Bytes
Monash University Campus Tours – 10 and 11 April 2025
Ready to explore all that Monash has to offer? Whether you’re seeking general insights, tailored course advice, a campus experience, or the chance to connect with students and staff, campus tours provide the perfect starting point.
Follow the link for further information Events – Discover Monash
Discover ACU Ballarat: Arts and Humanities, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Teaching - 10 April 2025
Organisation: Australian Catholic University
Location: ACU Ballarat Campus
Date: April 10, 2025
Are you a current secondary student in year 10, 11 or 12?
Experience university life firsthand at the 2025 Discover ACU. This free event, tailored to your specific study interests, offers an in-depth look at what it is like to be a university student.
You'll have the choice of one of the following workshops:
- Arts and Humanities
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Teaching
Discover ACU Ballarat: Nursing and Paramedicine – 11th April
Organisation: Australian Catholic University
Location: ACU Ballarat Campus
Are you ready to explore a career that makes a real difference and saves lives? Discover what it’s like to study nursing or paramedicine at ACU Ballarat.
At this event, you’ll take part in hands-on workshops to experience the practical skills required in these fields and hear firsthand from current students about their life-changing experiences.
Tour our campus and experience our state-of-the-art, fully functional simulation wards, where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the innovative training that makes ACU graduates highly sought after by employers.
Holiday Workshop – Music Theatre, Melbourne – 14th April
Organisation: Australian Institute of Music
Location: AIM Melbourne Campus
Date: April 14 to April 15, 2025
AIM’s holiday workshop is designed for high school students interested in Music Theatre. Created for students in Years 9-12, the two-day Music Theatre workshops provide incredible opportunities to experience performing and being mentored by AIM’s own accomplished industry professionals.
Holiday Workshop – Performance & Songwriting, Melbourne – 16th April
Organisation: Australian Institute of Music
Location: AIM Melbourne Campus
Date: April 16 to April 17, 2025
AIM’s school holiday workshop is designed for high school students interested in music performance and songwriting. Created for students in Years 9-12, the two-day music workshops provide opportunities to experience playing, writing, and performing music, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators.
Monash Information Evening – Traralgon – 20th May
DATE: Tuesday, 20 May 2025
TIME: 6.30 – 8.00pm AEST
LOCATION: Monash Rural Health (Latrobe Regional Hospital), 40 Village Ave, Traralgon VIC 3844
We know that choosing a university is a big decision. Monash Information Evenings are the perfect opportunity to have your questions answered on everything you wanted to know about undergraduate study at Monash.
You’ll hear about:
- our ten diverse study and discipline areas
- undergraduate course types, such as our comprehensive and specialist courses, double degrees and pathway programs
- international opportunities, including study abroad and overseas tours
- how to apply – everything you need to know about VTAC, key dates and deadlines
- scholarships and fees
- SEAS and the Monash Guarantee
- accommodation options, both on and off-campus.
Follow the link for further information Monash Information Evening – Traralgon – Discover Monash
Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) Open Day – 24th May
Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation, film and visual effects at the AIE Open Day. It is a great opportunity to meet their teachers, staff and students. The day will cover everything you need to know about the:
- careers in games and VFX that they train students for
- studios and industries that they work with
- courses they offer – from beginners to professional mastery
- the software, skills and knowledge they teach
AIE’s Open Day will also include presentations on entry requirements and how to apply. Find out how AIE can get you into a creative career.
Open Day | Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)
AIE - Online Campus Day - 7 June 2025
Organisation: Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Location: Online
Date: June 7, 2025
Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation, film and visual effects at the AIE Online Campus Day. AIE will be running this event for students interested in studying online. You will be able to meet our teachers, explore how classes will run, course options, career pathways and see our amazing student work.
We will be covering everything you need to know about the:
- careers in games and VFX that we train students for;
- studios and industries that we work with;
- courses we offer - from beginners to professional mastery, and;
- the software, skills and knowledge we teach.
Tech and Trades Experience Day 2025 - 10 July 2025
Organisation: RMIT University
Location: RMIT Melbourne City Campus
Date: July 10, 2025
Explore next-level workshops at RMIT's Tech and Trades Experience Day in the July school holidays. Walk in the shoes of a student for a day and experience what it's like to learn an IT, tech or trade course.
If you're a high school student in Year 10, 11 or 12, as well as parents/guardians, this event is for you. Not only is it free, it's also a great chance to get a glimpse of what tech and trade courses are really like at RMIT.
The workshops at the Experience Day will have tech something for everyone, no matter what IT tech course or trade course you're interested in. With everything from cyber security to carpentry, the event gives you a chance to explore your interests and passions.
ACAP University College Open Day 2025, Melbourne - 16 August 2025
Organisation: ACAP University College
Location: ACAP Melbourne Campus
Date: August 16, 2025
Open Day is your chance to experience the ACAP difference and find your path in the applied professions. Whether you’re interested in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Criminology, Law, or Business, ACAP is your pathway to making a difference.
Be part of a workshop, meet our industry-renowned facilitators, and hear all about life as an ACAP student. Join us for a day of exploration and inspiration!
SAE University College Open Day 2025, Melbourne - 16 August 2025
Organisation: SAE University College
Location: SAE Melbourne Campus
Date: August 16, 2025
We’re opening the doors to the campus for our biggest event of the year – Open Day!
Come and tour our facilities, speak to faculty members, meet current students, and find out everything you need to know about studying at SAE.
If you’re considering studying creative media, come along to SAE’s Open Day to speak to our experienced team and learn how you can pursue your passion in this dynamic and expanding industry.
Melbourne Cricket Education Academy (MCEA)
MCEA have reached out to invite any prospective students and their families to go along and visit the Melbourne Cricket Education Academy at the CitiPower Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for students interested in studying business while pursuing a career in sport to learn more about their comprehensive program for 2025. As part of the Melbourne Cricket Education Academy Program for 2025, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore their state-of-the-art facilities and learn more about the exceptional educational training and experiences they provide. During the tour, students will have the chance to:
• Tour the Elite High-Performance Cricket Facility
• Explore the opportunity to study a Dual Diploma in Business and Leadership & Development with RMIT University
• Learn about the comprehensive Cricket Performance Program
• Ask any questions you may have about the program.
This visit will give you a first-hand look at how MCEA can help aspiring students achieve their full potential.
Please find below a digital brochure and also links to their website to book in for a 1:1 tour.
Home – Melbourne Cricket Education Academy
Select a Date & Time – Calendly
Work Experience
Undertaking a Work Experience Placement is a fantastic way to explore different careers and industries. Placements can open up part time employment opportunities and support you to build self-confidence. You can learn what sort of work environment suits you and what employers expect from you.
To find out about Bairnsdale Secondary College's Work Experience Program follow the link to the video.
Work Experience Program Video
If you are interested in undertaking a work experience placement in the construction industry you will need to complete the Construction Induction Course. We currently have courses running on the 18th of February and the 8th of May at a cost of $80, please come to the careers office to secure your place.
Work Experience Opportunities
Please ensure you have considered the travel time and distance to and from your home as well as accommodation BEFORE you apply for any work experience placements. Please let careers know if you will be applying for any opportunities listed.
East Gippsland Shire Council Work Experience Program
The East Gippsland Shire Council Work Experience Program for 2025 is now open for registration. Placements include:
- Business/Administration
- Parks and Gardens
- Family Services/Childcare/Preschool
- Sport and Recreation
- Arts and Culture
- Engineering
- Libraries
- Tourism/Events Management
- Town Planning and Building
- Community Services
- Procurement/Finance
- Indigenous Employment
- Local Laws
- Human Resources
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please arrange an appointment with Angela Wren, Career Practitioner, Senior Hub Careers Office.
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) Hospital Work Experience Program
The BRHS Work Experience Program for 2025 is now open for registration. This program is a valuable opportunity for Year 10 to 12 students to gain hands-on experience in various areas across the health service. The program runs over three days (Tuesday to Thursday), with both half-day and full-day options available.
These placements would be suited to students with a genuine interest in health care and that can carry themselves in a mature, professional manner. If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please complete the following documentation and arrange an appointment with Angela Wren, Career Practitioner, Senior Hub Careers Office.
Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary Work Experience 2025 (year 9 & 10 students, 15+)
Nangak's Work Experience Program is designed to foster new skills in young people, create an awareness and appreciation of the conservation and biodiversity management industry and demonstrate the breadth of career opportunities in environmental science, research and education.
Successful applicants may assist in the following areas of the Sanctuary:
- land management
- plant production
- education
- biodiversity
- marketing, promotion & interpretation
- office & administration
- workshops & tours
The Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary cannot offer any opportunities to work with animals.
Work Experience placements run for one week from Monday to Friday on pre-selected dates throughout the year. Normal working hours are from 9.30am until 4.00pm. As part of your placement, you will be required to undertake some structured learning activities.
There are 4 places available for each of the placement weeks listed below. A maximum of two students can come from the same school for the same placement week.
Placement dates (these dates are subject to change based on other Sanctuary activities happening at the time):
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4th-8th August - 2 spots remaining 8th-12th September - 2 spots remaining |
| 4 | 13th-17th October - 1 spot remaining |
Please ensure you have considered the travel time and distance to and from your home to Bundoora BEFORE you apply for a placement.
How to apply:
- Let careers know you will be applying
- Complete the below forms and have your parents/guardians sign them (do not need principal's signature at this stage)
- Click the following link and complete the online form - Work Experience Application Form, Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, Get involved, Secondary school students, La Trobe University
Secondary school students, Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, Get involved, La Trobe University
Parliament Of Victoria Work Experience (15+)
Expressions of interest to complete a work experience placement at the Parliament of Victoria in terms 3 and 4, 2025 are now open.
Students can choose between two programs, Sitting and Services, and placements are open to students in Victorian schools who are residents of Victoria, and are aged 15 years or over at the time of the placement. Parliamentary Sitting placements provide the opportunity to see the law-making process up close. Students will go behind the scenes with the staff who directly support the sittings of Parliament to get a deeper understanding of our democratic processes. Parliamentary Services placements offer a variety of opportunities that can be matched with a broad range of student interests and career goals, including business operations, facilities management and maintenance, broadcast (Hansard), and hospitality (kitchen).
Expressions of interest for placements in terms 3 & 4 2025 will close at 5:00pm on Friday 1 August. All students will be notified of the outcome of their expression of interest by Friday 22 August.
Work experience at Parliament House – Parliament of Victoria
Future Doctors Australia, Melbourne
Organisation: National Institute of Education
Location: Melbourne
Date: October 2 to October 5, 2025
Gaining medical work experience is essential for young people considering a career in medicine. It provides insight into the field, helps develop skills and attributes, and provides networking opportunities. However, obtaining medical work experience can be challenging due to various restrictions such as limited opportunities, safety concerns, and confidentiality issues.
That's why NIE has developed the "Future Doctors Australia" program. It is an engaging and high-impact 4-day program that provides young people aged 14-18 with a unique opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. Participants will have the opportunity to spend time with current junior and senior medical students. They will also have the rare opportunity to spend time with more senior clinicians and various medical specialists. You will get to learn about clinical specialist's relevant fields of work, ask them questions, and learn some hands-on skills from them.
- Over 15 hours of face-to-face interaction with leading specialists and clinicians
- Meet current medical students
- Develop advanced communication and team working skills
- Create new friendships with like-minded, highly driven young individuals
- Learn about the admission process into various medical universities in Australia
- Morning tea and lunch included
Grandshake Virtual Work Experience (ages 14-19)
Grandshake offers a ton of awesome Virtual Work Experience programs for young people across Australia aged 14-19. These programs are a great way to get a taste of your dream career, all from your own home. And they help you learn some valuable skills along the way as well. The programs run all year, during school and the holidays, so you can sign up to start at any time. The programs typically run for four weeks, with a 2-4 hour commitment per week. Best of all, they’re totally free.
Grandshake: Connecting Students and Employers for Real-World Experiences
University Programs
Australian Catholic University (ACU) | Uni Step-Up Online
Are there any 2025 Year 11 students who might like to consider Uni Step-Up Online as a part of their VCE/VM journey?
Uni Step-Up Online is a free online program that gives Year 11 students the opportunity to study University units outside of regular school hours and if successful, gain two University credits (applicable to other Universities) and eligible for an unconditional offer to a relevant ACU course.
This program is ideal for students interested in Health, Business or Exercise Science fields and would like to take a first step towards achieving their career goals.
Applications are now open, and will close on February 23rd 2025.
Students can apply via this link: Uni Step-Up Online 2025 Application
Please contact Roslyn McCulloch (Equity Pathways Officer | Equity & Inclusion at ACU) if you have any questions or would like to like to schedule a visit.
Scholarships
Griffith Adora Indigenous Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship
Organisation: Griffith University
Location: Queensland
Value: Up to $15,000 AUD
Open Date: August 1, 2024
Close Date: March 10, 2025
Flinders University Student Access Scholarships
Organisation: Flinders University
Location: South Australia
Value: $5,000 AUD
Open Date: December 16, 2024
Close Date: March 19, 2025
The Hansen Scholarship Program
Organisation: University of Melbourne
Location: Australia
Value: Up to $108,000 AUD
Open Date: February 3, 2025
Close Date: March 31, 2025
The Tuckwell Scholarship Program
Organisation: Australian National University
Location: Australia
Value: $26,000 AUD per year
Close Date: April 10, 2025
Rosemary Bishop Indigenous Education Scholarship
Organisation: Yalari
Location: Australia
Value: Full tuition & boarding
Open Date: January 13, 2025
Close Date: April 30, 2025
Ellison Scholars Programme
Organisation: Ellison Institute of Technology
Location: All
Value: See details
Open Date: May 1, 2025
Close Date: July 31, 2025
NIDA Open First Nations Subsidy
Organisation: NIDA
Location: Australia
Value: See details
Open Date: January 1, 2025
Close Date: December 31, 2025
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