Competitions, activities and events

What: ACU Talk With Industry Series

Who: Students interested in similar industry and career pathways

When: Varies, Teaching, Law and Business have already been (recording is available on website) 

More info: These free, online webinars allow students to hear from ACU graduates about work experiences, realities and advice across a range of professions. Click here to register

What: ACU Year 12 Revision Webinars

Who: Year 12 students (or accelerated Year 11s) interested in obtaining helpful revision information and advice to succeed during final exam/s.

More info:

These are free webinars.

Monday 28 August 7pm - 8.30pm: English: Unit 4: Reading and comparing texts, presenting argument, (Section B of the exam) Register

Tuesday 29 August 7pm - 8.30pm: Legal studies: Unit 4: The people and the Law Register

Wednesday 30 August 7pm - 8.30pm: Psychology: Unit 4: How is wellbeing developed and maintained? Register

Thursday 31 August 7pm - 8.30pm: Health and human development: Unit 4: Health and human development in a global context Register

What: ADFA Open Day  

Who: Open to all students, especially those considering pursuing a role with the ADF which involves ADFA training.

When: Saturday 19 August, 2023. 9am to 4pm. ADFA Campus, Northcott Drive, Campbell, ACT.

More info: Visit the Canberra campus and explore what ADFA has to offer firsthand:

• Learn about combining military training with world class UNSW degrees in Arts, Business, Cyber Security, Engineering & Computing and Science;
• Meet with current ADFA Trainee Officers to learn about life on campus; and
• See a variety of military and educational displays such as Air Force aircraft flyovers, Army parachute display team, Navy divers, abseiling, military vehicle displays, the ADFA marching band and much more.

If your students can't make it in person, they can still experience all the action at the Virtual ADFA Open Day! Visit www.adfcareers.gov.au/ADFA to register.

What: Billy Blue College Bright Awards

Who: Year 10 – 12 students.

When: Open now until 3 September 2023

More info: Aims to recognise up-and-coming designers and support the future of the arts in high schools across Australia. Categories include 3D Animation; Fashion, Film, Games, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography, UX and Wed Design. Includes monetary prizes to help kick start creative dreams. https://bit.ly/3xm8Z2x

What: Camp Seek

Who: Year 9 and 10 Girls and Non-binary young people

When and more info: Camp Seek is a STEM focussed learning and immersion program for Year 9 and 10 girls and non-binary young people (aged 14 – 16 years) taking place during the September school holidays. Participants will spend four days at SEEK HQ in Melbourne. 

Participants will learn from subject matter experts about their career journeys in tech, develop their coding, learn about real-world problem solving and put it all to use in a Create-a-Thon project with fellow Camp SEEKers. For information and to register your place, visit www.seek.com.au/camp-seek

What: ADF Careers 2023

Who: Students interested in roles within the Defence Force.

When: Various dates and sessions with current members of the Army, Air force and Navy, using both in person and online options. NB: ADFA Open Day Saturday 19 August 2023

More info: https://adfcareers.gov.au/events

What: Defying the drift

Who: Year 10 and 11 students

When and More Info: This is a two stage program for young people keen to learn about careers in agriculture. You will participate in a 3-day residential program at Longerenong College in September and then present to a Rotary Club about your experience in the program. Early bird applications close 31 July and the cost is $250, or $350 if paid after this date but before 31 August. Sponsor Rotary Clubs can assist with this fee. For information and to apply, visit www.defyingthedrift.org

What: Girls in Electrical – Lighting the Spark

Who: The Lighting the Spark Program is a program for girls in Year’s 10 & 11 who are interested in undertaking a Certificate II in Electrotechnology at TAFE Gippsland.

When: 2024

More info: The program involves students undertaking a VET Certificate II in Electrotechnology in an all-girl class at TAFE Gippsland over two years beginning in 2024. As part of the program there will also be an activity each term that will help students understand the career opportunities that exist as an Electrician and prepare them for the workplace.  This will include a day at the Tech School, industry visits, presentations by industry and some leadership workshops. It will also include a Program Launch and Graduation Event. Other than the normal $500 MSCW VET Admin Fee, there is no additional costs connected with this program.

Please email Mrs Elly Martin emartin@mscw.vic.edu.au or Mr Carlo Piad cpiad@mscw.vic.edu.au if you are interested in this opportunity.

What: GTLC Domestic Building Course

Who: Young people aged 16-25, with an interest in the domestic building industry 

When: 2 week course commencing 8 August, 2023

More info: this course will cover basic accredited training and non-accredited training to get participants work ready to apply for domestic building industry opportunities. What is covered?

White Card, Safe work at heights, Confined Spaces, Provide First Aid, Effective communication,

Employability skills Industry Language, Basic hand-tools.

See flyer attached.

Please contact Elly Martin if interested in applying.

What: Girl Geek Academy Microsoft Mondays

Who: Open to any secondary student but it is designed for high school girls interested in coding and technology.

When: Every Monday from 5 – 6:30pm

More info:  Girl Geek Academy and Microsoft have teamed up to present weekly online workshops to high school girls interested in coding and technology.

Designed specifically for high school girls, you’ll hang out, meet new mates, and learn a new tech skill every Monday afternoon from 5:00-6:30pm (AEST), totally free.

Keen on making your own video game? Let’s do it. Got code questions? We’ve got you covered. Curious about Artificial Intelligence? So are we.

All the classes are beginner friendly, and are set up so you can go at your own pace – no need to worry about getting left behind. And if you’re tech talented, you can move ahead as fast as you like.

Find out more and register here: https://girlgeekacademy.com/microsoft/

What: Heywire Competition

Who: open to people aged 16 – 22, to submit a story about life in regional Australia

When: Open now until 1 September, 2023

More info: Competition - Heywire - Heywire (abc.net.au)

Entries must be a true story about an aspect of your life. Stories can be in any format: text, video or audio — whatever form suits you best! Most of our entries are text but feel free to be creative. The recommended length is 400 words. If you need help deciding what to write about or how to start writing your story, you can take part in an online Heywire Storytelling workshop here. 

What: Hotel School Industry Insights Day

Who: Insights Day is perfect for those who graduated in 2022 and current Year 12 students wanting a better understanding of the complexities and depth of hospitality careers.

When: Saturday, 19 August, 9.30am–3:00pm, Crown Melbourne

More info: During Industry Insights Day, your students will experience life behind-the-scenes at one of Melbourne's luxury 5-star hotels. They will meet professionals from key departments and learn first-hand what life is really like through the eyes of a hospitality professional. Attendance at Industry Insights Day is free, with early registration highly encouraged as places are limited. Register here.

What: Japanese Short Film Competition – Video Matsuri Contest

Who: Students with an interest in Japanese culture and film-making.

When: Open now until 1 September

More info: You will produce a short film that includes the Japanese language. https://bit.ly/2BaMqWY 

What: JMC Songwriting Competition

Who: Students in Year 9 to 12 with a passion for creativity and music.

When: Open now until 27 August 2023

More info: Participants need to submit a demo of an original song (that they’ve written individually or as a team) and the lyrics to the song in written form (i.e. your lyrics written out in a word document). The aim of the competition is to highlight the talent of high-school songwriters from across the country and to showcase the creativity of young people. Details and to enter click here.

What: Monash Virtual VCE Revision Sessions 2023 

Who: Year 11 and 12 students studying Unit 3&4 Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology and Software Development, as well as Further, Methods and Specialist Mathematics.

When: Sessions commence Term 2 and occur across the year based on topics covered in Unit 3&4 study and the final session is an Exam Revision session in Oct/Nov.

More info: Monash Virtual VCE Revision Sessions 

What: Access Monash Webinars

Who: Open to any student, especially Year 10 to 12, interested in obtaining more information about the campuses, courses and opportunities available at Monash.

When/More info: The Access Monash Online Seminars (via Zoom) are led by experienced Access Monash mentors, giving students valuable first-hand insight into the university. Mentors provide handy tips and tricks and insider knowledge to assist students in their decision-making for the future. More info here.

What: Monash University – Business Explorer Program

Who: Year 11 and 12 students with an interest in commerce areas and the possibility of further study at Monash in these areas.

When: 27 September, Clayton Campus

More info: You will choose to participate in 3 hands-on sessions from the following course areas: Accounting; Banking and finance; Analytics, stats, and actuarial studies; Economics; Management; Marketing; Entrepreneurship

You can register your interest in attending the event via www.monash.edu/business/business-explorer

What: National Youth Science Forum

Who: Year 11 students with a passion for Science

When: Apply now for 2024

More info: This is a two-week on-site and digital program where students are immersed in hands-on science activities, lab experiments, field trips and meet researchers who are leaders in their field. In-person STEM visit days and events will be held over a week of the program at major city hubs across the country, enabling students to meet each other and network with like-minded peers. The program will be held during January 2024. www.nysf.edu.au 

What: NIE Medicine and Dentistry Applications Webinar

Who: Senior students interested in pursuing medicine or dentistry in the future.

When: 6 August 2023, 6 – 8pm, Online Webinar

More info: REGISTER NOW

An invaluable forum recommended to students considering a career in Medicine or Dentistry, and especially for those who already know that they will be sitting the UCAT or attending Med School Interviews.  

This forum is an excellent opportunity for students and parents to find out about the UCAT, Interviews, Pathways into Medicine, and have all questions answered by expert teachers who have been working in the field since 1999.

The session is PACKED with invaluable information during which we will be covering the following topics, and more.  

• What is UCAT? UCAT scores? UCAT Sub-tests?
• Year 10, 11 and 12 - things to consider now. 
• The Undergraduate Selection Criteria
• Application process into universities for medicine and dentistry
• When and who can sit the UCAT
• GAMSAT
• Can you prepare for the UCAT?
• Undergraduate interview process
• Med School Applications
• Gap Year
• Alternative degrees and career choices
• Q & A

What: Plan Your Own Enterprise Competition

Who: Any secondary student at a registered Australian secondary school

When: Open now and closes 15 September 2023.

More info: Involves creation of an idea for a small business and an associated business plan. Free to enter, great prizes, group and individual entry categories. More details 

What: Spring Monash – Indigenous Camp

Who: Indigenous students in Year 10 -12 who are interested in further study at Monash

When and More Info: This camp will provide Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students from Yrs 10 to 12 with an insight into university life and an opportunity to connect with youth from across the country. The camp will run between 24 – 27 September 2023, https://bit.ly/44QnNaF

What: Music Careers Expo

Who: Music career enthusiasts

When and more info: The Push is running an exciting Music Careers Expo on Tuesday 15 August at the Corner Hotel, Richmond. The Expo will be a fun and interactive way to learn about the various professions within the music industry. Register via www.thepush.com.au/mce

What: Myfuture webinars

Who: Students and Parents

When and more info: Webinars | myfuture

What: STEM Zone VCE Revision Workshops

Who: Open to any student, especially Year 10 to 12, who is studying Unit 3&4 Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Physics, Math Methods.

When: September, Drouin.

More info: Bookings required and numbers are limited. Check www.stemzone.com.au

What: Tax, Super and You Competition

Who: students in Year 7–12, we want you to unleash your creativity and find a new way to tell us about tax and super.

When: Open now until 25 August

More info: https://www.taxsuperandyou.gov.au/competition 

This competition will not only give you an insight into the value of tax and super, but you have the chance to win a share of $13,200 in prizes. It is free to enter. 

What: University of Melbourne – Meet Melbourne in Traralgon

Who: Students and their families interested in learning more about further study opportunities, accommodation and access programs at University of Melbourne.

When: Tuesday 8 August, 6 – 8pm at Traralgon Golf Club

More info: Details and to register, click here.

What: UNSW – Bragg Student Prize for Science Writing

Who: Students in Year 7-10 who are willing to consider STEMs relevance to everyday life.

When: Open now until 25 August

More info: Write an 800 word essay on ‘AI in science’ and you could win a $500 voucher plus publication in Australia's most prestigious science writing outlets. More details available here

What: Victoria University Supporting Success – Information for Parents of High School Students webinar

Who: Parents/guardians/career influencers of high school students

When: Tuesday 8 August, 2023 at 7:30pm via free online Zoom webinar

More info: In this webinar, parents will be able to learn about navigating the application process, how VU can help to support the transition to further study and how our VU Block Model leads to proven student success. VU will also provide an opportunity for parents to ask our Future Students team anything else they’d like to know. 

And to further support families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds VU are aiming on having the event run not only in English, but also in Vietnamese and Arabic, with the Q&A also available in these languages. Click here to register.

What: VU Careers for Young Women in Sport

Who, When and More info: This free event is designed for girls in years 10-12 who aspire to a career in sports and exercise. Join VU on Friday 25 August for a day of inspiring talks and masterclasses, and discover career options and pathways. Register here.

What: Victorian Careers and Employment Expo

Who/When/More Info: This Expo will be packed with exciting seminars, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops. You will be able to: speak to exhibitors from over 100 organisations, watch the WorldSkills National Championships, try different trades, participate in seminars, and learn about your post school study and training options. The Expo will run between Thursday 17 – Saturday 19 August at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. www.careersemploymentexpo.com.au

What: Victorian Police Info Sessions 

Who: Open to all students, especially those considering pursuing a role with Victoria Police

When: 12 August (Melb) and Tuesday 15 August (Online)

More info: www.police.vic.gov.au/police-information-sessions

What: Wildlife Photography Competition

Who: Students interested wildlife photography

When: Open now until 31 August

More info: This is a partnership between Crikey! Magazine and the Australia Zoo. It aims to encourage photographers from around the world to contribute their work to celebrate and illustrate the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspire action to conserve it. Range of categories https://bit.ly/2ACCKV2