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Dates to Diarise in Term 2

• Victorian Law Week 2022 – 16 to 22 May 

 UNSW Co-op Program 2023

Set up by industry and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) the Co-op Program provides career development scholarships for high achieving undergraduate students, offering industry training, leadership, and professional development, networking opportunities, mentoring and financial support.   The scholarships are offered in the fields of Business, Science, and Engineering. 

The UNSW Co-op Program is open to Year 12 students entering university for the first time, or those commencing university for the first time after a gap year.  Candidates for scholarships are not only selected on their academic ability, but also their communication skills, motivation, leadership potential, and passion for their chosen field of study.  Any student expecting an ATAR above 95.00 should consider applying.   What do students gain?

• Up to 18 months of relevant industry experience with multiple companies during their degree
• Financial support of $78,400 tax free over four years
• Leadership and professional development training 
• Mentoring and support offered throughout their degree
• Career planning
• Opportunities to network with leading employers and make valuable contacts within your industry

Joining the Co-op community at UNSW enables you to form life changing connections and opens up a world of opportunities.  As a scholar, not only do you gain academic and professional insight from alumni, older scholars, and the broader Co-op community, you also start forming your professional and social network from day one.

Applications have opened and close on 30 September 2022.  Students can visit UNSW Co-op Program, call (02) 9385 5116 or e-mail cooprog@unsw.edu.au for more information.

Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Osteopath and Myotherapist

What is the difference?  In November 2020 an article by Charlotte Ganderton and Matthew King was published on the ABC website addressing this very topic, and the fact that all four types of therapy come highly recommended to assist people in managing their aches and pains.  To sum up the article – 

In Australia, physiotherapists, osteopaths, and chiropractors have extensive university training and are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).  Myotherapists complete an advanced diploma or bachelor’s degree in myotherapy or "musculoskeletal therapy” but are not registered with AHPRA.

The article goes on to state that a physiotherapist assesses your problem, provides a diagnosis, and helps you understand what's wrong while considering your general health, activities, and lifestyle.  The physiotherapist treats your complaint with a variety of "active" therapies, such as exercise programs and hydrotherapy. 

A chiropractor works on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones and joints, and the effect on the nervous system.  They have an emphasis on passive manual treatments, including joint and soft-tissue manipulation, and spinal adjustments.  They may also prescribe exercises to help you rehabilitate from your condition as well as provide dietary advice.

An osteopath focuses on the muscular and nervous systems, assessing the structure of the body to determine its impact on function. Treatment involves a combination of active and passive therapies, including joint manipulation and mobilisation, massage, as well as postural advice and exercise programs.

Finally, a myotherapist works to assist your aches and pains by focusing on the muscles and joints.  They offer a range of mostly "hands-on" treatments including dry needling, massage, and joint mobilisation, but can also prescribe exercises.

Students can access the full article at Physiotherapist, chiropractor, osteopath and myotherapist: what's the difference and which one should I visit? 

 News from Victoria University

VU Guaranteed: Victoria University’s Early Entry Program

Guarantee your place at Victoria University (VU) or VU Polytechnic, prior to completing Year 12.  Students can apply for VU Guaranteed (VUG) if you are a Victorian Year 11 or Year 12 student studying VCE, school-assessed (unscored VCE), VCAL and IB.

Successful VUG applicants can enjoy:

• a guaranteed place at VU or VU Polytechnic
• free access to EdUnlimited practice exams, topic quizzes and study notes
• 5 bonus aggregate ATAR points for most courses that consider ATAR as part of the 
  admission criteria*
• tailored advice and a personalised course plan once results are released 

*Excluding the Bachelor of Education (P-12)   

Students should note that they still need to satisfy the admission requirements and prerequisites for the courses they preference in VTAC or apply for directly.  Students who do not meet the admission requirements, will be guaranteed a place in an alternative course designed to help them achieve their goals.

Applications have now opened online at Victoria University’s Early Entry Program.

Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership

VU's Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership prepares graduates for rewarding work - with a focus on building practical skills and industry connections. VU’s partnership with The Outdoor Education Group (OEG), gives paid internship opportunities for students, who work part time for the second and third year of their degrees as part of the internship stream.  When students graduate, there is an exciting opportunity to apply for a two to three-year full-time contract with OEG. 

News from Deakin University

Deakin Virtual Open Day

Students keen on finding out more about studying at Deakin University, are encouraged to participate in its Virtual Open Day on Sunday 5 June 2022, from 9.00am – 4.00pm.

Participants will get to watch info sessions on courses and Uni life, take virtual campus tours, ask questions in live Q&A, and win awesome prizes.  Students should visit the link provided and register to find out more about the Virtual Open Day.

Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)

The Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) course arms students with the skills needed to build disruptive technologies that create change, making graduates a sought-after expert ready to solve tomorrow’s business problems through creative computing solutions.  Students get to explore a broad range of exciting study areas, including robotics, algorithms, programming, and software architecture, and apply their skills in world-class facilities. 

An interesting component of the course is that students can select one of the following minor sequences as part of their course:

• Artificial Intelligence

• Cloud Technologies
• Cyber Security
• Data Science
• Game Design
• Virtual and Augmented Reality

Aviation at Swinburne

Working in air transport means viewing the world from a whole new perspective.  Swinburne University offers courses in aviation management  as well as professional piloting. 

Over and above these two courses, Swinburne also offers the Qantas Future Pilot Program and Jetstar cadet pilot training. Find out more at Aviation at Swinburne. 

News from Australian Catholic University

Students keen on studying at ACU, are encouraged to register for one or more of the upcoming events.

Difference between a Bachelor of Laws and the Juris Doctor

The Good Universities Guide provides a useful summary of the many types of law degrees that one can study for in Australia.  Two such courses are:

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - The Bachelor of Laws is typically a 4-year degree and is open to school leavers with a high enough ATAR (or equivalent) score.  This undergraduate degree fulfills the academic side of qualifying for admission into legal practice.   

*An undergraduate is someone who has no tertiary qualification

Juris Doctor (JD) -The Juris Doctor is a postgraduate degree that typically takes 3 years.  It is equivalent to enrolling in a LLB as a graduate*.  The main advantage of a JD over a LLB is that programs are designed to suit graduate students.  Students should note though, that the JD normally costs far more than the LLB as, apart from generally higher tuition fees, postgraduate status means students miss out on government financial concessions for undergraduate study.

*A graduate is someone who has a degree

Students are encouraged to browse Top Law Schools and Degrees in Australia to learn more. 

Aviation Courses in Victoria in 2022 

The aviation industry is not only about pilots and flight attendants, but also includes aircraft manufacturing, ground crew, management, customer service, cargo and logistics…the list goes on.  An interesting website to browse can be found here.  

Below are a number of courses offered in Victoria.  For a comprehensive list of all courses, their majors, and double degrees on offer, visit VTAC.

Snapshot of RMIT University in 2022

• One of Australia’s original educational institutions founded in 1887, RMIT University now has more than 83,000 students, including more than 12,000 at postgraduate level.
• Based on the QS World Rankings, RMIT ranks #1 in Australia and #15 in the world in Art & Design, and ranked in the top 210 universities in the world - Top Universities. 
• RMIT provides a range of education options, from an apprenticeship, traineeship or certificate to an associate or bachelor degree, or a postgraduate degree by coursework or research - RMIT - Levels of Study. 
• RMIT is regarded as a world leader in Art and Design; Architecture and the Built Environment; Engineering; Computer Science; and Business and Management Studies.
• RMIT has a reputation for delivering innovative academic programs within stunning modern and historic buildings located in Melbourne’s CBD.  The Academic Street project has transformed the heart of the RMIT City campus creating laneways, gardens, new student spaces and better library facilities.  Its campuses are continually evolving to meet the demands of modern study.
• RMIT University offers programs of study in 16 schools across four academic colleges - RMIT - Academic Colleges. 
• Students are encouraged to browse the ATAR Course Finder to discover the right degree for them at RMIT.
• RMIT has three Melbourne campuses, made up of vibrant student communities, modern learning and teaching facilities and open and informal social spaces, as well as two campuses in Vietnam, and a research and industry collaboration centre in Spain - RMIT Campuses. 
• RMIT engagement with industry has always been central to RMIT’s mission, and industry and enterprise is at the heart of every RMIT program – RMIT and Industry.
• Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at RMIT makes up a significant component of a student’s program, whereby they use their academic learning in a ‘real life’ situation with a real industry or community partner.
• RMIT Activator is a unique experience designed by RMIT to connect students, staff and alumni to a network of transformative experiences all designed to help students, staff and alumni learn enterprise skills, innovate alongside industry and innovation experts and launch new businesses – it is the home of entrepreneurship.
• RMIT has a strong pathway program to courses providing students an opportunity to transfer from one RMIT program to another - RMIT and Recognised Pathway Courses and Student Experience. 
• RMIT offers students a world of global opportunities and adventure through exchange and study abroad opportunities.  Students get to expand their horizons: immerse themselves in a different culture and experience the world through the eyes of others.
• Information about student accommodation options for students and visitors can be found at RMIT Student Accommodation 
• RMIT makes sure its support services and networks help students to succeed at university and stay healthy and happy - RMIT Support Services, and RMIT Connect is a great platform for students to access these student services and support.
• Students have access to a range of activities and events that provide them with a university experience they will never forget. 

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