Competitions, activities and events

What: ACU ‘Talk With’ series
Who: Open to any student, especially Year 10 to 12, interested in obtaining more information about the campuses, courses and opportunities available at ACU. A great opportunity to hear from current students, staff and graduates.
When: April 2022 will cover Teaching (5), Business and IT (7) and Law (6) with others in the Health and services sector scheduled for September and October. There are also some previous recordings available.
More info: www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/talk-with
What: Australian Catholics Magazine Media Internship Program
Who: Open to students in Year 10 and 11 who have an interest in writing, photography and digital journalism.
When: Entry to open now and closes Monday 14 March, with the program running from 9-13 May for successful applicants.
More info: Passionate media students wanted (australiancatholics.com.au)
What: Australian College of Nursing – Nursing and Health Expo
Who: Individuals interested in the nursing and health careers and pathways
When: Saturday 2 April 2022 online
More info: www.acn.edu.au/events/nursing-health-expo
What: Charles Sturt University Explore Days
Who: Open to any student, especially Year 10 to 12, interested in obtaining more information about the campuses, courses and opportunities available at CSU.
When: March 2022
More info: https://study.csu.edu.au/life/events/explore-day
What: Deakin University Future Students Course Information Webinars and Campus Tours
Who: Open to any student, especially Year 10 to 12, interested in obtaining more information about the campuses, courses and opportunities available at Deakin University.
When: School Holidays, May – June 2022
More info: www.deakin.edu.au/discover-deakin
What: Defence Force Recruiting Presentation
Who: Open to any student interested in obtaining more information about the range of roles associated with the Air Force, Army and Navy.
When: March 2022 at Marist-Sion College, date and time TBC on Simon Careers Notices.
More info: Students interested in attending must email Mrs Elly Martin. Students unable to make this should check for other online events via www.defencejobs.gov.au/events
What: JMC Student Workshops
Who: Open to any student, especially Year 10 to 12, interested in exploring Audio and Songwriting courses, facilities and careers.
When: Saturday 26 March, 9am – 3.30pm, Melbourne.
More info: Cost is $50 which includes lunch. Register via Audio Registration Link or Songwriting Registration Link
What: Masters Institute Student Workshops
Who: Open to any student, especially Year 10 to 12. This gives high school students a chance to test out their interests and experience what it's like to work in the creative industries across fashion, hair, beauty and makeup!
When and More Info:
- Immersive Fashion Experience 11-14 April, 10am – 3pm, Melbourne.
- Hair, Beauty and Make-up Workshop 11-13 April, 10am-3pm, Melbourne.
What: Monash Info Evening Webinar
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: Tuesday 8 March, 6.30pm – 8pm, Online via Zoom.
More info: Register for the event at Monash Information Evening: Webinar
What: NECA Try Your Trade
Who: Open to any student, especially Year 10 to 12, interested in exploring electrical and communications careers.
When: Sunday 6 March, 11:15am, Melbourne.
More info: This event is designed to encourage women to experience what a career in the electrical industry can look like. Spots are filling fast. Register here
What: SAE Film Masterclass and Info Evening
Who: Open to any student, especially Year 10 to 12, interested in obtaining more information about the campuses, courses and opportunities available at SAE, especially in the area of Creative Arts.
When: Tuesday 12 April, 5pm Melbourne.
More info: https://sae.edu.au/news-and-events/events/
What: SAE Create for A Day Student Workshops
Who: Open to any student, especially Year 10 to 12, interested in exploring areas associated with Creative Arts including Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, Music Production and Songwriting.
When: Saturday 9 April, 10am – 3pm, Melbourne.
More info: Cost is $25 which includes lunch. Register via Eventbrite here.
What: University of Melbourne – Girl Power in Engineering and IT
Who: Open to Year 9 female students interested in exploring careers connected with engineering, IT and STEM more broadly.
When: This is a four year program which commences in Year 9 and involves a highly engaging camp during the July school break.
More info: Including details and eligibility are available on the UoM website here.
What: University of Queensland – Resources and sessions
Who: Students keen to find out more about UQ offerings and facilities especially engineering and economics.
When and more info:
- On demand – Economics Explored (super thorough resource about economics, UQ courses and graduate careers)
- Monday 28 February, 4-5pm, Free online presentation – Making an impact with Engineering
- Monday 28 March, 4-5pm, Free online presentation – Trust me, I’m an Engineer series
What: University of Sydney
Who: Future students events
When and More info:
Dubbo Medical Program | Wed 2 March 4:30-5pmFind out about our Doctor of Medicine delivered entirely at our Dubbo Campus. Learn why a regional and rural medical career could be for you.
Experience the Law | Wed 9 March 4-4:30pmExperience a day in the life of a law student and immerse yourself in an interactive case study.
University of Sydney Veterinary Science Degree | Wed 23 March 4-4:30pmHave you ever wondered what the day-to-day life of a veterinarian is like? And how you would become one? Join this session and learn about what veterinary medicine is about, what an average day of work might be like for a veterinarian and how you can pursue studies towards becoming a vet yourself.
Life of a Psychologist | Wed 6 Apr 4-4:30pmJoin this session to discover what studying psychology involves, what an average day for the different types of psychologists is and how you can pursue studies towards becoming one yourself.
What: Victorian Police Info Sessions
Who: Open to all students, especially those considering pursuing a role with Victoria Police
When: Tuesday 22 March 2022 (Online)
More info: www.police.vic.gov.au/police-information-sessions
What: VCE and Careers Expo
Who: Open to all students, especially those studying VCE subjects
When: Saturday 30 April 2022
More info: www.vceandcareers.com.au
What: Year 13 – Fin Lit Program and Who wants to be an entrepreneur?
Who: Open to all students
When:
Fin Lit program helps build financial reasoning and skills https://year13.com.au/academy
On demand webinars with entrepreneurs Janine Allis (Boost Juice) and Xin Ge (Afterpay) (plus many others) https://year13.com.au/webinars
Ask anything session for students interested in pathways connected with business, entrepreneurship, accounting and financial services.
More info: To access these and other helpful resources you will need to create an account with Year 13, but consider this carefully as you need to input personal data and they are heavy digital communicators and marketers.Start typing your article in here
