September School Holiday Events 2026
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.