Careers Update

Upcoming events 

OPEN DAYS 

 Early Entry & Pathways Webinar

ACU will be hosting its Guarantee Early Offer, Entry Programs and Pathways Webinar (VIC) on Tuesday 11 August, from 6.00pm- 6.45pm.  Learn about ACU’s entry and pathway options, including the ACU Guarantee early offer program, key dates and how to apply. Plus, hear from current students about their journeys.  This webinar is for Victorian Year 12 students and their parents. 

To register for this, or any other webinars, visit Study at ACU webinar series.

 Upcoming Discover Monash Events

Monash University will be hosting morel Discover Monash events or activities over the coming weeks.  Unless specified online**, these will be face-to-face events.

A number of events will take place from August to November, and students are encouraged to register early.  

Registration for the event listed below is open:

Registrations for the events listed below will open in August:

For a complete list, and to register, visit Events Calendar - Discover Monash.

Sandringham Sports Physio Open Day

This is an opportunity for students to learn more about sports medicine and interact with some of our clinicians.

The session is free and registrations can be made online at https://sportsphysio.com.au/events/

As this is hosted in our clinic, space is limited and registrations will close once we have reached capacity.

Workshops are interactive to allow studetns to ask questions. Student will not be required to undertake any manual techniques. 

When: Saturday, 29th August 2026

Where: In clinic - 150 Tulip St, Sandringham

Time: 1pm-2pm

Marine Science Workshop Series for Secondary School Girls

Cetacean Sisters is a hands-on science program for secondary school girls, focused on dolphin and whale research and conservation in Port Phillip and beyond. Through workshops, mentoring, and real-world data examples, it inspires young women to explore STEM careers. Held across five engaging sessions, this hands-on program explores the science of whales and dolphins through real-world activities, mentoring, and land-based learning on the shores of Port Phillip or Phillip Island.

Workshop Highlights:

• Interactive Learning: Each session includes practical, hands-on experiences focused on the cetaceans of local waters.
• Expert Mentors: Led by a local cetacean scientist and her experienced marine science team.
• STEM Career Insights: A valuable introduction to marine science pathways and what it’s really like to work with wildlife.
• Small Group Size: Capped at 12 students to encourage mentoring and peer connection
• Ongoing Support: Includes free access to the online platform Circle Community app for 12 months of continued connection and learning.

Upcoming workshops:

• Mount Martha

2026 Snapshot 

Snapshot of Victoria University (VU) in 2026

• More than 45,000 students from around the world study at one of VU’s campuses in the heart of the city, and across Melbourne's western suburbs - VU Campuses.  VU also has a campus in Sydney and in Brisbane offering courses for international students.
• VU has a number of academic colleges including arts & education, business, engineering, health & biomedicine, law & justice, sport & exercise science - VU Teaching Colleges and Schools.
• VU has very strong industry connections with over 900 industry partnerships, including sporting partnerships with Western Bulldogs, Melbourne Victory, Western Health, FIFA, and various others - VU Industry Connections.   
• VU has agreements with over 50 exchange partner institutions worldwide, and students can often gain credit towards their degree by studying for a year or a semester with one of the international exchange partners - VU Study on Exchange.
• VU is a dual-sector institution, offering both vocational training (TAFE) and higher education with very accessible transition between courses at all levels.  These pathways mean that a student’s dream qualification is within reach, regardless of their study background, prior experience, or their ATAR score - VU Pathways.
• VU is one of Australia’s leading sport universities, ranking #6 globally for sport science education in the Shanghai Rankings 2025, and 2nd in Victoria. 
• VU sport students may gain behind-the-scenes access at Real Madrid Football Club through a partnership - VU Real Madrid Partnership. 
• The Victorian Law School sits within the College of Arts, Education, Business, Law and IT., and offers a number of courses from certificates and diplomas to postgraduate degrees, giving students more options to achieve their goals while balancing life and study commitments through flexible pathways. 
• VU’s unique degree is the only course in Victoria that allows you to become an osteopath accredited with the Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council (AOAC) in just 4.5 years and at a masters level.
• VU is the only university offering a dermal therapies degree of its kind in Australia - VU Dermal Sciences Degree. 
• VU offers a number of courses linked to clinical practice and have dedicated clinics where current students put into practice that which they have learnt.  Courses linked to clinics include dermal therapies, massage, osteopathy, psychology - VU Health Clinics. 
• Victoria University (VU) is the first university in Australia, and the largest in the world, to deliver courses by the VU Block Model – students study one subject at a time, in four-week blocks.  That means students can focus their efforts, master their skills, and receive real-time feedback before moving on to the next subject.   

Career Conversations

What is VET in the VCE?

VET stands for Vocational Education and Training, and vocation refers to work or employment.  VET in the VCE programs are designed to give students an exposure to practical skills and an understanding of what it is like to ‘learn through doing’.  So, students can opt to do a VET subject while completing their VCE and, in many cases, the VET qualification contributes towards the VCE and the ATAR.   Visit VET in the VCE to find out more.

Moira Philps

Careers and Pathways