ACU – Guided Tours

ACU will be running guided tours during the September holidays.

Saturday 19 September	Register at Guided Campus Tour - Melbourne Campus
Tuesday 22 September	Register at Guided Campus Tour - Ballarat Campus
Tuesday 29 September	Register at Guided Campus Tour - Melbourne Campus

La Trobe Bundoora (Melbourne) Campus – Talk & Tours

Campus Talk and Tours are back for the September school holidays! This is an excellent opportunity for those students who missed out on the Open Day. Tours depart at 10.00am and 12.00pm and take around 45 minutes. Afterwards, students who do not take the accommodation tour can sit down with a course advisor to chat about study options.

Dates: Tuesday 22 September - Wednesday 23 September 2026

Times: 10.00am - 1.00pm each day

Location: La Trobe University, Plenty Rd, Bundoora

Book at tour at Bundoora Campus Talk & Tours.

Melbourne Zoo: Voice for Wildlife Program

Over four action-packed days this program will explore animal welfare, community campaigns, and behaviour change—all through the lens of Zoos Victoria’s Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife campaign. Open to students in 14-18 years old, and limited to thirty participants, so students should act quickly!

Dates: Monday 21 September & Tuesday 24 September 2026

Times: 9.30am – 3.30pm

Cost: Zoo Member: $495 and Non-Zoo Member: $550

Book a spot at Voice for Wildlife Program | Melbourne Zoo.

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Monash University: School Holiday Campus Tours

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 our students and staff, our events provide the perfect starting point. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Parkville Campus Tour	Monday 21 September, 10.00am – 11.00am
Clayton Campus Tour	Tuesday 22 September, 10.00am – 11.30am
Peninsula Campus Tour	Tuesday 22 September, 2.00pm – 3.15pm
Caulfield Campus Tour	Tuesday 29 September, 10.00am – 11.15am
Clayton Campus Tour	Tuesday 29 September, 2.00pm – 3.30pm

Register at Events - Discover Monash.

Monash University: Experience Day Workshops

Discover Monash Art, Design and Architecture these coming school holidays. Explore our Caulfield studios, learn from expert lecturers, and choose from workshops in drawing, design, architecture, or curating. These workshops are best suited to Year 11 and 12 students.

Art History & Curating	Tuesday 22 September, 10.00am – 11.30am
Life drawing workshop for folios	Tuesday 22 September, 12.00pm – 1.30pm
Design workshop - The Amazing Design Race	Wednesday 23 September, 10.00am – 11.30am
Architecture making workshop	Wednesday 23 September, 12.00pm – 1.30pm

Register at Experience day workshops - Art, Design and Architecture

Monash University: Health Student Experience Day

Open to all Year 10 to 12 students interested in a career in health. Explore occupational therapy, physiotherapy, paramedicine, speech pathology, and nursing and midwifery through interactive workshops.

Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026

Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm

Location: Monash University Peninsula Campus Frankston

Register at Health Student Experience Day at Peninsula Campus.

RMIT Student for a Day

Students in Years 10 – 12 are invited to get some hands-on time with a study area they are interested in, explore something entirely new, and experience their future Uni campus.

Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026

Time: 10.00am – 3.30pm

Location: Storey Hall auditorium, Building 16 RMIT University City Campus Find out more about the program and/or register at RMIT Student for a Day.

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SAE Institute – Create for a Day

Dive into creative projects just like a real SAE student. Create for a Day is all about exploring what you love. Choose from a range of hands-on creative workshops led by SAE mentors and dive into a project that inspires you.

Date: Saturday 3 October 2026

Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm

Location: 235 Norman by Road in South Melbourne

Cost: $25 (including lunch)

Find out more about the program and/or register at SAE Institute – Create for a Day Melbourne.

Whitehouse Institute of Design Workshops

Whitehouse Institute of Design is running a couple of workshops over the holidays. Students interested in fashion – whether it is creating garments, or fashion photography – might be keen on signing up for one of the following:

STUDIO LIGHTING AND FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY

This is a hands-on 1-day workshop designed for aspiring photographers eager to learn the fundamentals of camera settings, studio lighting, and fashion photography.

Dates: Monday 21 September 2026

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Venue: Whitehouse Institute of Design, Level 4/672 Bourke St, Melbourne

Book a spot here for the workshop.

FOUNDATIONAL SEWING WORKSHOP

This workshop is for aspiring designers and recommended as a starting point for those wishing to develop their illustration skills. At the end of this workshop, you will have the skills to produce a strong portfolio.

Dates: Saturday 19 September 2026

Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm

Venue: Whitehouse Institute of Design, Level 4/672 Bourke St, Melbourne Book a spot here for the workshop.

William Angliss Institute Patisserie Experience Day

Year 10 – 12 students will create delicious treats, enjoy lunch at one of the student-run venues, and discover the sweet side of culinary arts.

Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026

Time: 9.00am – 1.00pm OR 12.00pm – 4.00pm (pick a session) Location: William Angliss Institute, 555 La Trobe St, Melbourne

Cost: $45

Find out more and/or register at Patisserie Experience Day.

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