Careers Update
White Card Training
On Friday 20th February students from Year 10 to 12 took part in onsite white card training. This safety certification is a mandatory requirment for anybody looking to work on a construction site throughout Australia. These students will now be able to use the white card for Year 10 work experience, VCE VM structured work placements and post school pathways.
Upcoming Events
New Ventures Worldwide Volunteering Gap Year Information Sessions
New Ventures Worldwide arranges supported volunteering placements for young people seeking a purposeful gap year experience. Programs are structured, fully vetted and designed to provide meaningful experience alongside clear safeguarding and
ongoing support.
During the session, they will cover:
• What a structured volunteering gap year involves
• The personal and employability benefits for students
• Our safety and support model
• What is included in the programme
• An overview of placements in Spain, Canada and the United
Kingdom
• The application process and next steps
When: 11 March
Time: 6.30pm
Where: online; register
Moorabbin Flying Services Open Day
The world needs pilots!! Come along to the Open Day to learn more
about the aviation industry and how to train to become a pilot. Meet
the trainers, fly the simulator and tour the airport and aircraft. Explore
the option of completing a Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot’s
Licence and Instrument Rating).
When: Saturday 14 March
Where: Moorabbin Airport
Places are limited so register now! Send your name, phone
number & email along with your preferred seminar time (10am or
1pm) to: info@flying-school.com
Whatsapp: +61468528196
Victorian Careers & Employment Expo
Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 March 2026
The Expo will showcase over 130 organisations and employers with career opportunities for all ages. Visitor Entry is Free. For more information visit the website.
What is Career Development?
Career development is the complex process of managing learning, work and transitions over one's lifespan. Adopting the High 5 Principles of Career Development equips you and your
teenager to approach the process positively.
The High 5 Messages of Career Development are based on the concept that one's
education, work, and life pathway is a work in progress rather than a straight line.
1. Change is constant
Recognise that we, and the world around us, are in constant states of change. We are likely to experience many jobs, in different career fields and with different employers during our working lives. Change brings opportunities so flexibility, versatility, and adaptability help
us to successfully navigating change.
See the Careers Page in next weeks newsletter for the message 2.
HANSEN SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2027
Each year the University of Melbourne recognises talented students from around Australia who have demonstrated resilience to adversity, and a commitment to supporting others.
The Hansen Scholarship Program was first introduced in 2020, and it offers talented students from around Australia a generous package of accommodation, financial support, mentoring and pastoral care. Valued at over $100,000, the Hansen Scholarship Program aspires to nurture and significantly expand the horizons of Australian students who may otherwise struggle to access a high-quality university education. Eligibility criteria includes: the applicant must experience financial circumstances that present a challenge to attending The University of Melbourne (applicant or family receive Centrelink benefits).
Selection is based on:
• Track record of academic excellence and a commitment to academic success in university studies
• Demonstrated ability to achieve success in the face of adversity and overcome obstacles
• Demonstrated ability to apply skills and strengths towards activities which benefit others
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and lead those around you
• Likelihood of thriving as a Hansen Scholar and actively contributing to the Hansen
Scholarship Program
Benefits of the scholarship include –
• A standard room for 52 weeks each year, at no charge, for the standard full-time, three-year undergraduate degree at Little Hall residence in Lincoln Square South
• A living allowance of $4200 per year for the duration of the scholarship
• Full fee remission for asylum seekers who would otherwise have to pay international fees
• A one-time grant of up to $4000 to support an approved activity for the Scholar’s development such as an international exchange, an international subject, an internship or similar role
• Access to pastoral care and academic programs available to all students at Little Hall as well as a tailored program of enrichment activities, mentoring and support exclusively for Hansen Scholars
• Priority access to graduate accommodation at Little Hall should the Hansen Scholar wish to pursue graduate studies at Melbourne after completing their undergraduate degree
• Next Steps funding after completion of the scholar's undergraduate degree (competitive process to apply for up to $25,000 for a career-related activity)
Applications open on 2 February 2026, and close on 30 March 2026.
Find out more, including answers to FAQs, at Hansen Scholarship Program
UK GAP year program in 2027
Applications for our UK Gap Year Program in 2027 are now open! This is an opportunity to live, work, and explore abroad — creating unforgettable memories while gaining real-world experience. Students go into paid roles in leading UK Boarding Schools or Activity Centres, accommodation included, and participants get to earn while they travel and explore UK & Europe during term breaks. All participants receive full program support — from the Letz Live team in AU, NZ & UK. Find out more at Letz Live Gap Years Abroad.
Moira Philps
Careers and Pathways