Competitions, activities and events
What: Experience ACU
Who: Students interested in ACU offerings
When: Ballarat 28 September and Melbourne 30 September
More info: Get a taste of uni life before you enrol to study with us. This free event allows you to participate in hands-on workshops, meet staff and students, and explore our facilities. Register here.
What: ACU Talk With Industry Series
Who: Students interested in similar industry and career pathways
When: Varies
| Industry | Date |
| Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine | 17 Sept |
| Teaching | 30 Sept |
More info: These free, online webinars allow students to hear from ACU graduates about work experiences, realities and advice across a range of professions. To register visit https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/talk-with
What: ANU accelerating your actuarial career webinar
Who: Students (and their influencers) interested in advice regards to pursuing a career as an actuary.
When: Tuesday 14 September 2021, 4–5pm (AEST) | Online
More info: Register here
What: AWS Inspiring Women in Tech webinar
Who: Students (and their influencers) interested in advice regards to pursuing a career in technology. While the target audience is female, male students are welcome to attend to listen to the careers journeys.
When: Thursday 16 September 2021, 11am–12noon (AEST) | Online
More info: Details and register here.
What: Beacon Foundation Industry Live – Skills information sessions
Who: Students interested in exploring and learning more about the job specific skills and advice
When: Webinar sessions and dates vary
| Session | Date |
| Skills Series: How to answer job interviews questions | 25 Oct |
More info: Students interested in any of the above webinar sessions need to email Mrs Elly Martin who will provide the details and link needed to access the session. https://ebeacon.net.au/industrylive/
What: Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School Open Day
Who: Parents and students interested in course options and details relating to BMIHMS
When: 2 October 2021, 11am – 12noon, virtual.
More info: https://www.torrens.edu.au/whats-on/open-day/bmihms-virtual-open-day
What: Billy Blue College Bright Awards
Who: Year 10 – 12 students.
When: Open now until 15 November
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 Careers with STEM Technology and Cybersecurity Webinars
Who: Students interested in STEM careers, but particularly interested in finding out more about technology pathways and careers in cybersecurity.
When: 21 October and 3 November, 12 – 1pm, online
More info: Register https://careerswithstem.com.au/events/
What: CSU Events Program 2021
Who: Students (and their career influencers) interested in CSU offerings, including medicine.
When: Various dates and venues, but of note are the online sessions:
- Parent Info Session 21 September
- ATAR Advice Day 17-18 December
More info: www.csu.edu.au/events
What Deakin Events Program – Campus Tours and Information Sessions
Who: Students interested in Deakin offerings
When: 18 – 29 September (Covid-19 permitting) includes campus tours and information sessions
More info: Registration required
What Deakin CASPer Test Webinar
Who: Students interested teaching and wanting to know more about the CASPer Test which is an entry requirement.
When: Wednesday 15 September, 5-6pm, online
More info: Deakin University will be hosting a free, dedicated CASPer test webinar and students keen on studying teaching are encouraged to register and participate even if they are considering a teaching course at another institution.
What Deakin Accelerate Webinar
Who: Current Year 11 students interested in exploring higher education studies with Deakin.
When: Wednesday 13 October, 6-7pm, online
More info: Register here
What: Endeavour College of Natural Health – Future Students Information Events
Who: Students interested in Endeavour College offerings
When: Various dates in September
Week 3 (13-17 September): Naturopathy
Week 4 (20-24 September): Chinese Medicine
Week 5 (27-30 September): Massage
More info: Register here
What: Federation University – Future proofing your business career and mini-hackathon
Who: Students interested in Federation University offerings, especially the new Bachelor of Cognitive Enterprise.
When: Webinars on 21 and 23 September
More info: and RSVP - https://federation.edu.au/future-students/study-at-federation/visit-federation/your-fed-future-webinars
Using the above link you can also access recordings of previous webinars on careers, pathways, scholarships and visual arts, social work, teaching, etc.
What: Federation University – Arts Folio Workshop
Who: Students interested in Federation University offerings, especially Arts. This workshop will also be useful for other university applications which require a folio or selection task submission as part of the admissions process.
When: Online workshop, Wednesday 22 September
More info: This is run by the Fed Uni Arts Academy and the Art Gallery of Ballarat. Details and register
What: Latrobe Experience Clever Online Events Program 2021
Who: Students interested in Latrobe offerings including general information, Aspire (Early Entry) and course offerings
When: Various dates and webinars available
More info: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/undergrad/ug-webinars
What: Monash Events Program 2021
Who: Students interested in Monash offerings
When: Various dates and venues
More info: https://www.monash.edu/study/why-choose-monash/information-for-schools-and-teachers/events-and-programs and don’t forget their extensive range of online/virtual tours and resources available via our Destination Monash hub.
| Arts degrees and the Bachelor's/Master's Program | Tuesday 5 October, 6.30pm – 8.00pm |
| Monash Science Experience | Wednesday 6 October, 6.00pm – 7.00pm |
What: NECA – National Electrical and Communications Association Virtual Open Day
Who: Students interested in careers connected with electrical and electrotechnology.
When: Wed 22 September at 10am Virtual
More info: Register
What: PSC – Inspire Photography Competition
Who: Year 11 and 12 students interested in photography
When: Open 6 Sept and Closes 26 Nov 2021
More info: The theme is ‘Inspire’, entry is free and the prizes are generous. Check out the details on the attached flyer and ‘INSPIRE’ your students to enter with this link http://explore.psc.edu.au/psc-inspire-competition.
What: Richmond Institute of Sport Leadership
Who: Students interested in RI sports program especially their Dual Diploma offering via a joint arrangement with Swinburne, Diploma of Sport (Sport Development)/Diploma of Leadership and Management
When: The session times are: Monday September 20 at 6:00pm - All Campuses Tuesday September 21 at 1:00pm - All Campuses Monday September 27 at 6:00pm - All Campuses
More info: approx. 30min info webinar on The Diploma of Sport (Sport Development)/Diploma of Leadership and Management delivered online. For those interested in the course, click on the ‘Register’ below and fill out the expression of interest form to register for one of the above sessions. Register. If you have any questions, please email rienquiries@richmondfc.com.au or contact Steven Terzakis on 0407 900 309.
What: RMIT – Urban Futures Photo Competition
Who: Students in Year 10 -12 interested in design, urban spaces and places.
When: Open now until 19 Sept 2021
More Info: Free entry and some great prizes.
It is becoming very apparent that the role of urban greening in all of its forms is proving more and more important to our health and wellbeing. In Australian cities we need more urban places and spaces for cities and nature to collide and benefit us all. This year that is the theme of the RMIT Urban Futures Photo Competition. For Level 10-12 Victorian secondary school students. Simple and easy to enter via Instagram by following and tagging @RMITCUR using the hashtag #CitiesNatureCollide.
Entries accepted until: 11:59 pm Sunday 19 September 2021
What: STEM 2021 on Demand
Who: anyone interested in STEM careers.
When: On demand.
More info: https://stem2021.com.au/ A unique, online, on demand event bringing Australian educators and STEM professionals TED-style talks from world-renowned experts on creativity, innovation and STEM.
What: TIS – Tertiary Information Service
Who: suited to Year 10, 11 and 12 students
When: Webinar events (using Zoom, register via the TIS website)
| Topic | Date | Time |
| Transition to Uni and Moving Away from Home | Wed 15 Sept | 4pm |
More info: Please register your attendance here.This session will be recorded and available at the TIS website: https://www.tis.org.au/webinars/TIS Website https://www.tis.org.au/
TIS Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/tertiaryinformationserviceincorporated/
What: Torrens Virtual Open Day, Ultimate Gaming Experience Competition and Bright Awards
Who: Year 10 – 12 students interested in opportunities at Torrens and in revisiting details from the recent Careers Expo and Torrens Open Day.
When: Varies
Virtual Open Day – on demand https://www.torrens.edu.au/whats-on/open-day/virtual-open-day
Ultimate Gaming Experience Competition – see attached
Bright Awards – Open now for interested Year 10 – 12 students with a passion for the arts www.billyblue.edu.au/apply/bright-awards
What: University of Adelaide’s Young Scientist of the Year Competition
Who: Students in Year 7 – 10 interested in Science and an environmental problem or solution.
When: Open now until 29th October.
More info: Students can create a 2-5 minute video on an environmental problem or solution for the chance to be named the University of Adelaide Young Scientist of the Year, and win cash prizes for themselves and their school. Students can enter as individuals or in a group of up to four. Head to our competition page for information on topics, prizes and how to enter. And chat to your MSCW Science teacher if interested in participating.
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
More info: Write an 800 word essay on the STEM that's part of your everyday life and you could win a $500 voucher plus publication in Australia's most prestigious science writing outlets. More details available here
What: University of Melbourne – Meet Melbourne Online
Who: Open to any student, especially Year 10 to 12, interested in obtaining more information about the courses and opportunities available at the University of Melbourne.
When: Completed, but available On Demand.
More info: https://bit.ly/3egroGe
What: Victorian Police Info Sessions
Who: Open to all students, especially those considering pursuing a role with VP
When: Thursday 14 October and 10 November 2021 (Online)
More info: www.police.vic.gov.au/police-information-sessions
What: William Angliss Institute – Talk and Tour and Info Sessions
Who: Students interested in WA offerings.
When: Talk and Tour – 20 and 21 September and Info Sessions every Thursday in November 7-8pm.
More info: See the open day page for more information and to register.