Competitions, activities and events

What: ACCE and VTAC Guide to applying to tertiary study in Victoria

Who: Students, parents and their career influencers

When: Wednesday 10 August, 3:30-4:30pm

More info: VTAC presenter Helen O’Keefe. This webinar free and is for students, parents and community providers and will provide an overview of VTAC applications, Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS), updates for 2022 and VTAC support. Details and register here.

What: ACU Revision Sessions Webinar

Who: Students interested in getting a head start in preparing for exams, via a webinar hosted by an experienced VCE exam assessor who will guide students on how to respond to possible exam questions and consolidate their understanding of topics they’re studying. These sessions are free, via webinar from 7-8.30pm and registration ASAP is encouraged to avoid missing out.

When:  Monday 29 August: English – Unit 4: Reading and Comparing Texts, Presenting Argument, (Section B of the exam)

Tuesday 30 August: Mathematical Methods – Unit 4: Probability

Wednesday 31 August: Business Management – Unit 4: Transforming a Business

Thursday 1 September: Health and Human Development – Unit 4: Health and Human Development in a Global Context

Monday 5 September: Legal Studies – Unit 4: The People and the Law

Tuesday 6 September: Religion and Society – Unit 3: The Search for Meaning and Unit 4: Religion, Challenge and Change

Students can register now for these sessions online. 

What: ACU Talk With Industry Series

Who: Students interested in similar industry and career pathways

When: Varies, Arts, 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. To register visit https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/talk-with 

What: Australian Defence Force Info Sessions 

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

When: Upcoming August Virtual sessions relating to General Info (2), Health Careers (18), Trades (22) and in person ADFA Open Day (20)

More info: www.defencejobs.gov.au/events

What: Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contest

Who: Varies depending on the novel in focus

When and More Info: Essay Contests - AynRand.org

What: Aspergers Victoria June Events, Workshops, Peer Groups and Employment Support

Who: Open to students and their families.

When: Term 3 

More info: AV offers Peer Groups which provide an opportunity for Aspergers autistics and their families to connect, listen, share stories, learn, participate in activities like Minecraft and D&D and belong to a community of supportive peers with similar lived experience - a group of people who 'just get you'. https://aspergersvic.org.au/AV-Calendar

What: Australian Federal Police – Work Experience 2023 and 2022 Virtual Seminars on a Day in the Life of a Forensic Scientist

Who: Students with a genuine interest in forensics.

When and More Info: Register Interest via the following link: AFP Jobs

Please note Mrs Martin has registered interest for this and will advertise any info via the Career Notices.

• Virtual One Day Sessions regards A Day in the Life of a Forensic Scientist will run throughout the remainder of 2022 for students in Year 10 to 12. This seminar is designed to give students a teaser into what a career in forensic science looks like and hear from current AFP forensic scientists. The next one is on Tuesday 29 November.
• AFP Work Experience Program, Students in Year 9 to 11 are also encouraged to also register for the AFP 2023 Forensics Work Experience Program. The one week program held in Canberra provides Year 10-12 student with an understanding of the career.

What: Billy Blue College Bright Awards

Who: Year 10 – 12 students.

When: Open now until 4 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 Healthy Soils Competition

Who: Year 7-10 Students with an interest in Science, Soil, Agriculture, Climate Change, Conservation and creative solutions to real world problems.

When: Open now, register by 4 Sept and submit entry by 25 Oct, 2022.

More info: healthy soil plays a key role in our food security, health, clean water, eco services and climate. Yet healthy soil is an underrated resource. To enter this competition, simply come up with a compelling way to explore the wonderful world of healthy soil and highlight why it's so important to agriculture and climate. Be creative! You can enter in any digital format. Prizes include a $500 JB HiFi Voucher for the entrant and $1000 for their school. Details here.

What Deakin Events Program – Campus Tours 

Who: Students interested in Deakin offerings

When: 20-22 and 27-29  September includes campus tours and information sessions

More info: Registration required

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 First Pitch Competition 

Who: budding young entrepreneurs aged up to 18 to enter their best business pitch for the chance to win great prizes.

When: Open now until Sunday 9 October, 2022

More info: You can submit a 3-minute pitch on a business innovation or idea that can make a difference in your community and Australia wide. Your pitch will be judged by a local panel of entrepreneurs and business professionals, and the state winners get to participate in the national championship. Find out more and enter here: https://www.firstpitch.com.au/

What: Heywire Competition

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

When: Open now until 16 September, 2022

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: The Holsworth Biomedical Research Initiative Summer School at La Trobe University

Who: Year 11s

When: Apply now for this summer program

More info: The event will be held between 12 – 14 December at the Bendigo campus. La Trobe will provide two nights’ accommodation on campus, all meals catered, and return transport to Bendigo from regional hometowns (e.g., train/bus tickets). Information and application - https://careernews.click/ef8e04

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. The signature item for 2022 is furoshiki (Japanese wrapping cloth). https://bit.ly/2BaMqWY 

What: JMC Canvas Mixtapes Competition

Who: Open to high school students Year 9-12 with a knack for creating, mixing and remixing music.

When: Open now until 31 October 2022

More info: JMC Academy is super proud to announce our first ever remix competition. The aim of this competition is to encourage high school students who have a keen interest in audio and music production to further develop their skills and to push the boundaries on creativity. Students have the opportunity to remix, reinterpret, and rework the original upcoming single, “Hard Truth” by JMC Academy alumni band, Patient Lounge. Details and prize info available The Mixtapes Competition 2022 | Mixtapes Competition 2022 (jmcacademy.edu.au)

What: JMC Canvas Songwriting Competition

Who: JMC Academy is proud to announce our first ever songwriting competition for students across Years 9-12. 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.

When: Open now until 31 October 2022

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. Full details and prize info available JMC Songwriting Competition 2022 | Songwriting Competition 2022 (jmcacademy.edu.au)

What: Master Plumbers: Plumbing on Show Expo

Who: Anyone interested in exploring or pursuing a career in the broad field of plumbing

When: Saturday 6 August, 2022, 9am to 1pm at PICAC Narre Warren

More info: Register by 5 August, details are here 

What: Monash Take CTRL IT Bootcamp

Who: Year 10, 11 or 12 students interested in learning more about where an IT degree can lead you and Monash IT programs.

When: Tuesday 27 September 2022, Monash University, Caulfield campus, 9.00am to 3.00pm

More info: Free event. Interact with a robot. Learn to code. Watch a hacking demo. Led by Monash’s leading IT academics, students will discover the lucrative careers and opportunities an IT degree can lead to! Registration required – ASAP to avoid missing out. Click here to register (and note you will need a parent to consent to your media release)

What: Monash VCE Methods, Biology, Physics and Chemistry Revision Lectures

Who: Students studying VCE Methods, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

When:  Maths Methods - Monday 26 September - Lecture theatre C1, 25 Exhibition Walk, Clayton Biology - Tuesday 27 September - Lecture theatre C1, 25 Exhibition Walk, Clayton Physics - Wednesday 28 September - Lecture theatre C1, 25 Exhibition Walk, Clayton Chemistry - Thursday 29 September -Lecture theatre C1, 25 Exhibition Walk, Clayton

More info: Cost is $10 per session. Registration required – click here.

Monash Science is excited to support students currently studying VCE science subjects through an on-campus revision lecture. These sessions are designed to reinforce key concepts in the curriculum and will be delivered by qualified VCE teachers with extensive experience in this subject.

What: Monash Events Program 

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.

Monash is running on-campus course information sessions between July – August. Register early as sessions may book out. Course information events - Discover Monash

August

What: Mystate Student Film Festival

Who: Any student interested in film, music and performing arts.

When: Open now until 21 October

More info: The MyState Student Film Festival is back again for another year of fun, creativity and exploration. You can enter an original short film in whatever genre you like — drama, comedy, action, documentary, animation or even a music video. The story, setting, plot and style are all completely up to you. Entry to the MyState Student Film Festival is free and students from Kindergarten to University are eligible to submit their films and have the chance to share in thousands of prizes.

Find out more and enter here: https://www.mystatefilmfestival.com.au/the-festival/festival-information/

What: MyFuture 'What counts when making career choices - Parents and carers webinar'

Who: Parent/Carer/Guardian interested in learning more about assisting their young people with career choices.

When: Tuesday 9 August, 4pm, online

More info: https://myfuture.edu.au/assist-others/webinars 

What: National History Challenge 

Who: Students with a passion for exploring and learning about history.

When: Open now until 26 August 2022

More info: The National History Challenge is a research-based competition for students. It gives students a chance to be historians, researching world history, examining Australia’s past, investigating their community or exploring their own roots.

The theme for 2022 is “Causes and Consequences”.

Find out more and enter here: http://historychallenge.org.au/

What: National Skills Week 

Who: Students and parents interested learning more about skills-based careers and pathways connected with apprenticeships, traineeships, practical and vocational learning (VET). 

When: 22 – 28 August 2022

More info: https://www.nationalskillsweek.com.au/

What: National Youth Science Forum

Who: Year 11 students with a passion for Science

When: Apply now for 2023

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 2023. Early bird applications close Sunday 24 July, www.nysf.edu.au 

What: Plan Your Own Enterprise Competition

Who: Any secondary student at a registered Australian secondary school

When: Open now and closes 9 September 2022.

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: The Santos Science Experience

Who & More Info: Year 9 and 10 students are welcome to apply for amazing 3-day science programs running at different locations across Victoria, NSW and Canberra. These events are not to be missed. Research dates and locations via www.scienceexperience.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 19 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 $7,600 in prizes. It is free to enter. 

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@Traralgon

Who: Anyone keen, especially Year 10-12, to learn more about the offerings, course details and student experience connected with University of Melbourne.

When: Traralgon, Tuesday 9 August 2022, Traralgon Golf Club, 6-8pm.

More info: To register Click here.

What: VTAC Asylum Seeker and Refugee Information Session

Who: An event suited to senior students interested in further study who are asylum seekers or refugees.

When: 23 August

More info: Run in conjunction with VTAC, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Deakin CREATE, universities and RTOs. Details will need to be confirmed with Mrs Martin, but students who identify as asylum seeker or refugee might like to check out the following helpful resource https://deakincreate.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/96/2020/12/DeakinCREATE-Guide-for-Students.pdf

What: VU Careers for young women in sport forum

Who: A free event designed for girls in Years 10 – 12 who aspire to a career in sport.

When: Thursday 8 September, 9:15am – 2pm, VU Footscray Campus

More info: The event’s keynote speaker is Rana Hussain. Rana is a passionate advocate for social inclusion and reducing discrimination through sports and media. She is a skilled presenter, facilitator, MC and broadcaster, having worked at the ABC, Richmond Football Club and Cricket Australia. Students will need to let Mrs Martin know if you want to attend. We will need to apply for an approved absence and then you can register. More info here.

What: Victorian Police Info Sessions 

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

When: New dates coming soon

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 

What: Youth Community Voices Group/Committee (Health Sector Group)

Who: Young people in our community with an interest in a career in the Health sector and also for any young people with lived experience of the Warragul Hospital system. It would suit young people keen on civic engagement.

When: Four meetings a year (TBC)

More info: See the attached Flyer and if interested Scan the QR Code to complete an online application or complete the digital Expression of Interest form and email to Leanne Coupland at Community Health e:childsafe@wghg.com.au 

Warragul Hospital (WGHG) are seeking young people’s input on how they can do things better. They are keen on young people’s perspectives on how they can get it right and improve service provision and recovery especially for young people. It would also be an opportunity to create networks & learn more about the Health Sector.