Competitions, activities and events
What: Defence Force Recruiting
Who: Students interested in roles within the Defence Force.
When: Various dates and sessions with current members of the Army, Air force and Navy
More info: www.defencejobs.gov.au/events
What: Headspace Youth National Reference Group
Who: Young people aged 16 – 25YO.
When: Applications close 7 Dec, with selections to follow and the group to commence May 2023.
More info: The headspace Youth National Reference Group (hY NRG) is a paid opportunity for 20 diverse young people aged 16-25 from across Australia to shape headspace National services, campaigns and projects. Here is the link to more info and application process.
What: NIDA Musical Theatre 101
Who: Year 11 and 12 students with an interest in musical theatre.
When: 16-20 January, 10am – 5pm, Southbank
More info: Cost is $645. Designed for those passionate about musical theatre. Learn songs, choreographed dance routines and apply NIDA acting principles in an energised approach to all things musical theatre. Be guided in a reliable approach to song and dance routines and examine what it means to complete a show stopping musical theatre audition! Find out more >>
What: Outward Bound Leadership Camp
Who: 16-25YOs
When: 16-20 January, ACT
More info: Cost is $997. This is a 5-day leadership program for emerging adults ages 16 to 24. Your group will need to work together while organising camp, cooking on fires, navigating through the wilderness, and summiting peaks. The individual challenges such as high ropes and abseil are supported by your two Outward Bound facilitators, who will expertly explore and discuss how to apply these experiences to your life back home. Find out more >>
What: Sony World Photography Award Youth Competition
Who: Young people under 19YO with an interest and passion for photography.
When: Open now until 6 January 2023
More info: For this year’s Youth competition we’re asking you to show us Your Everyday. What does your day-to-day look like? What people surround you? What scenes do you see – bustling streets or idyllic landscapes? Whatever the genre, technique or subject matter, we want to embrace your unique view of the world. Enter up to three images for free now! Find out more and enter here: https://www.worldphoto.org/sony-world-photography-awards/youth
What: University of Melbourne VCE Summer School
Who: Year 11 VCE students
When: 9 – 20 January, 2023
More info: The University of Melbourne Student Union is running their annual VCE Summer School for 2023 Year 12 students. The 2-week program will be run mainly on-campus. Students will be able to get a head start on their studies, develop study skills, and receive tutoring for their Unit 3-4 subjects.
Current Year 11 VCE students are invited to express an interest in participating in the program by filling out an expression of interest form. Official registrations will open late 2022.
Regional students can apply to live on campus during the program for a small fee.
https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/things-to-do/
What: Victorian Police Info Sessions
Who: Open to all students, especially those considering pursuing a role with Victoria Police
When: Online 8 December, 5-6.30pm
More info: www.police.vic.gov.au/police-information-sessions
What: William Angliss Learn to Earn
Who: Young people
When: 12-14 December at William Angliss Melbourne
More info: Learn to Earn is a free training program for students made up of four basic short courses which equip them with the compliance skills and fundamental knowledge they need to gain employment in the hospitality industry.
What: Young Endeavour Youth Scheme
Who: Young Australians aged 16 -23YO.
When: Applications for January – June 2023 are now open.
More info: Every day on board Young Endeavour is different. During each voyage youth crew spend several days and nights at sea learning to set and furl the sails, keep watch, and take the helm, as well as participating in games and team building activities on deck. Participants assist the chef in the ship’s galley, carry out ship’s rounds with the engineer, chart a course with the navigator, climb the masts, and even take command! Find out more at Young Endeavour.
What: Young Space Explorers Free Webinar
Who: Students and teachers with an interest in space industry roles and connections.
When: Friday 9 December, 10 – 11am, Online
More info: https://newspaceworkforce.com/young-space-explorers-webinar/
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9klgTUXNRLyOvPN-wsJCvw
The STEM Industry School Partnerships Program (DET NSW) is very excited to announce that former NASA Astronaut and engineer Sandra Hall Magnus will join a panel of speakers in their upcoming Young Space Explorers webinar. Sandra returned to Earth with the crew of STS-119 Discovery on 28 March 2009 after having spent 134 days in orbit and was assigned to the crew of STS-135, the final mission of the Space Shuttle. Sandra also held the role of Executive Director of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics from 2012 until 2018.Sandra adds an amazing perspective to the panel which includes a range of international Space industry figures. Don't miss the opportunity for your students to engage with these incredible minds!
Other amazing panellists include:
- Dr Alice Fairey (Senior Programs and Operations Officer, The Australian Space Agency)
- Dr Adrian Brown (Deputy Program Scientist, M2020 Mission, NASA HQ)
- Ted Tagami (CEO of Magnitude.io and User Advisory Committee – Education Chair International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory)