Careers & Pathways

Welcome to our first issue of the CESC Career News.

Career Practitioners are the vital link between schools, and the broader community, employment and education providers. A quality career development service and program at Cranbourne East Secondary College should ensure that all students:

Participate in self-awareness activities designed to help them understand their interests, values and aptitude
Have the opportunity to research the many educational and training options available to them
Identify and develop decision-making skills
Have opportunities to examine and explore the world of work through a variety of structured activities and career tools, eg. work experience, guest speakers, visits to worksites, careers expos, Open Days, employer, industry and tertiary information service events
Understand their employability and enterprise skills and their application to the workforce
Identify their career management skills through building a career development portfolio towards successful career management
Assess and record their career development through planned curriculum frameworks

At Cranbourne East Secondary College we are lucky to have 3 qualified Career Development Practitioners. Please feel free to contact, one of the following on 5990 0200 to discuss any career and/or pathway advice for your student.

Let me introduce the Careers Team:

Debbie Edwards – Student Services Leader

Liz Hassell – VET, Year 10 Work Experience, SBAT and Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Coordinator

Nancy Huez-O’Rourke – Careers Development Practitioner Year 7 - 12

Matrices - 2019

Accounting Degrees

Agriculture Degrees

Animals, Conservation, Wildlife & Zoology

Animation & Gaming Degrees

Architecture, Construction & Surveying

Arts Degrees

Banking and/or Finance Degrees

Biomedicine/Biomedical Science Degrees

Business Degrees

Chiropractic, Osteopathy & Remedial Massage

Civil Engineer Degree

Commerce Degrees

Computer Science Degrees

Cybersecurity Courses

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Degrees

Event Planning Courses

Exercise Science & Sport Degrees

Fashion, Textiles & Visual Merchandising Degrees

Global & International Studies

Graphic, Interior & Visual Design Degrees

Health Science Degrees

Human Resource Management

Information Technology Degrees

Laws Undergraduate Degrees

Mechanical Engineering

Media & Journalism Degrees

Medical Imaging Degrees

Nursing and/or Midwifery Courses

Nutritionists & Dietitians

Occupational Therapist & Physiotherapist

Optometrist

Paralegal Degrees

Paramedic

Park Ranger

Performance Degrees

Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Science

Project Management Degrees

Psychology Degrees

Public Health

Public Relations Degrees

Science Degrees

Teaching Degrees - Early Childhood

Teaching Degrees - Primary

Teaching Degrees - Secondary

Travel & Tourism Courses

Youth Work and/or Social Work

Medical

* Subject to change

Have you considered a Career in...

Audiology

Audiology is a health care profession involved in assessing, managing and rehabilitating hearing loss and balance disorders. According to the Good Universities Guide - Audiologists test hearing and assess the nature of hearing disorders. They are responsible for the non-medical management and rehabilitation of hearing loss and associated disorders of communication. Audiology is a rapidly growing profession and qualified audiologists are in high demand both locally and internationally. To become an audiologist, students usually have to complete a bachelor degree in linguistics, physics, psychology, special education, speech pathology, science, or a related discipline, followed by a graduate diploma and a Master’s degree in audiology. In Victoria, the Masters of Audiology is offered by La Trobe University, and the University of Melbourne.

Orthoptics

Orthoptists are eye care professionals. They specialise in detecting, diagnosing and treating vision and eye disorders. To become an orthoptist, a student usually has to study orthoptic or ophthalmic science at university. The only university in Victoria offering studies in orthoptics, is La Trobe University.

Speech Pathology

The Good Universities Guide indicates that speech pathologists diagnose, treat and provide management services to people with communication disorders, including speech, language, voice, fluency and literacy difficulties, or people who have physical problems with eating or swallowing.

Speech pathologists may perform the following tasks:

treat children who are unable to communicate effectively due to conditions such as cleft palate, hearing loss, delayed speech or language development, cerebral palsy or emotional disturbances
treat adults whose language, speech or voice has been affected by surgery, disease or disorders of the nervous system, brain damage or hearing loss
help children and adults overcome stuttering
assess and treat children and adults who have difficulty chewing and swallowing

In Victoria, Speech Pathology is taught at undergraduate level at ACU, Charles Sturt University, and La Trobe University

Health Information Management (HIM)

According to the Good Universities Guide, Health Information Managers combine knowledge of healthcare processes, health records and administration, information management and human resource management to provide services that meet the medical, legal, ethical and administrative requirements of the healthcare system. In other words, Health Information Managers work in the ‘business’ side of healthcare. They work in e-health at the forefront of Health Information Management technology. Victoria (and Australia) is facing a critical shortage of Health Information Managers, so doing a course in HIM will lead to great employment opportunities. Health Information management is taught by a number of universities in Victoria including:

Prosthetics and Orthotics

La Trobe University is one of only a very few universities in the world offering a qualification in Prosthetics and Orthotics – the Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics.

Prosthetics and orthotics are clinical disciplines that deal with artificial limbs (prostheses) for people with amputations and supportive devices (orthoses) for people with musculoskeletal weakness or neurological disorders. Few things are as rewarding as giving someone the ability to walk, stand or even just pick up a cup. Studying clinical prosthetics and orthotics gives you the ability to do just that. You'll learn about artificial limbs (prostheses) for people with amputations, and supportive devices (orthoses) for people with musculoskeletal weakness. This course offers practical experience and is the only course of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region.

Students study anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, prosthetic and orthotic prescription, and design and fabrication. They also develop strong practical skills in research methodology, clinical assessment, and the application of prosthetic and orthotic techniques.

Career as an Occupational & Environmental Physician

According to The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Occupational & Environmental Physicians (OEP’s) are highly trained medical specialists who provide services related to workers’ and employers’ health. The OEP’s approach is holistic, recognising the health effects of occupational, social, psychological, and environmental factors. In summary:

OEP’s focus on the health effects of the relationship between workers and their work lives, at both an individual and an organisational level.
An OEP may work for the government, the military or a large organisation. OEPs provide Independent Medical Opinions on issues such as fitness to perform particular work duties, the work-relatedness of medical conditions, and impairment assessment.
OEP’s have a unique combination of workplace knowledge and specialist training and skills to deal with patients, other practitioners, and employers.

How does one qualify to become an Occupational & Environmental Physician?

After completion of a medical degree, a compulsory intern year in hospital, and at least two additional years of general medical experience, doctors who choose to specialise as OEP’s must train in a specifically designed training program. After completion of a recognised diploma, degree, or masters level qualification in occupational health, the doctor enters a training program under the individual supervision of an OEP mentor.

Some courses worth considering are:

Monash University

Graduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Health

Master of Occupational and Environmental Health

University of Queensland

Master of Occupational Health and Safety Science

Chartered Accountants

Why accounting? Acc

Course Seeker

Course Seeker is an Australian Government initiative that has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training (the Department).

This interactive, searchable website displays course information, entry requirements, admission processes and student satisfaction and graduate survey results at the study area and institutional level.

The aim of this website is to help students make informed decisions about their future study by allowing them to access clear, meaningful and transparent information on ATARs/OPs, prerequisites and enrolment policies.

There are currently over 70 institutions listed on this website with many more to be added soon.

*Note that the ATARs currently reflected are for the 2018 offer period and the website will soon reflect the 2019 ATARs.

Students are encouraged to spend some time browsing and familiarising themselves with Course Seeker

ADF GAP Year 2020

The ADF Gap Year program provides an opportunity for young Australians, who have finished Year 12 (or equivalent) and are aged between 17 and 24, to experience military training and lifestyle whilst gaining new skills and pay over their Gap Year. The life skills and job training that students acquire during their Gap Year experience will be valuable regardless of what career you ultimately undertake. Gap Year opportunities are available in the Navy, Army and Air Force.

The GAP Year will commence in January/February 2020 and the jobs available are Navy Gap Year, Army Gap Year (Administration Clerk, Artilleryman, Driver, Rifleman, and Unit Quartermaster) and Air Force Gap Year. Applications for 2020 open this month, so students keen on not missing out are encouraged to register for updates at the link below.

To find out more information about the ADF Gap Year program please visit ADF GAP YEAR

Maths: Make your Career Count!

Students often ask where maths and statistics can take you! Are there jobs out there that use maths? By browsing Maths Careers, students will certainly find out just how many jobs use maths!

University Snapshots

Bond University in 2019

Australia's Highest Rating University*

In the 2019 Good Universities Guide, Bond University was awarded more 5-star ratings in the Educational Experience category with 5 stars being the maximum rating awarded by the Good Universities Guide.

Bond rates five stars across a range of key performance indicators including:

* Student Support * Teaching Quality

* Overall Quality of Education * Learner Engagement

* Learning Resources * Skills Development

* Student Retention * Student Teacher Ratio

Bond also ranked in top 20 of world's best small universities - Times Higher Education

2. Accelerated Degrees

Graduate up to 12 months ahead of the rest by studying three semesters per year.

3. Five-Star Teaching Quality

Learn from world-renowned, highly qualified academics and high-level corporate and government consultants who take a hands-on role in guiding students’ career paths.

4. Leadership Development

Part of Bond University’s unique approach is to help students develop a strong foundation of key leadership attributes that will prepare them for career success, regardless of which field of study they choose.

5. World-class Facilities

Not only does Bond offer state-of-the-art facilities, it also offers unprecedented access to them. This means students can apply their profession as they learn it, in an environment far more akin to the real thing.

6. Practical Experience

Bond is committed to producing graduates who are “ready to hit the ground running” thanks to the practical case studies and internships with its network of blue chip employers such as KPMG, IBM and the Marriott International to name a few.

7. Globally Focused Courses

Australian in character yet international in perspective, Bond offers globally focused course content and a world of cultural enrichment.

8. Beyond Bond

A practical, activity-based program that extends across the duration of all undergraduate degrees, as a mandatory degree requirement, ensuring all Bond students engage in various extra-curricular activities that complement their academic studies.

9. Great Social Life on Campus

With so many students on campus, Bond has a real community feel and a vibrant student social life. Students have over 70 sporting and social clubs, one of Queensland’s leading fitness centres, cafes, restaurants, and support services on offer, all available on campus.

10. Global Bondy Alumni Network

Bond has a global network of 26,000 alumni, which is active in over 120 countries around the world, so students can be connected practically anywhere their ambition may take them. * 2019 Good Universities Guide - Good Universities Guide Why Bond University

Snapshot of Blue Mountains Hotel Management School in 2019

Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School (BMIHMS) was founded in 1991
All BMIHMS undergraduate and postgraduate courses are fully self-accredited by Torrens University Australia in accordance with the Australian Higher Education Standards Framework (2015) and regulated by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
Based in NSW, the BMIHMS is a leading hotel school for hospitality education
There are two campuses - Leura Campus – situated in the Blue Mountains National Park, and the Sydney Campus, which is in the heart of the CBD. There is also a Melbourne Campus for students studying a Master of International Hotel Management
Students can choose between two undergraduate business degrees: International Hotel and Resort Management and International Event Management
There are also Master Degree Programs, which include International Hotel Management and Global Business Management
Each year the BMIHMS hosts Career Focus Days - a 3-day residential program for high school students considering a career in the hospitality industry, designed for those aged 16 and over. Students keen on finding out more are encouraged to register to attend.

Find out more at Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School

Snapshot of Deakin University in 2019

Deakin at a Glance – provides an interesting read all about Deakin’s vision and growing international status
Deakin University has nearly 60 000 students across its five campuses– Burwood, Geelong Waterfront, Geelong Waurn Ponds, and Warrnambool, and one being its Cloud Campus - Deakin Locations
Ranked 211 in the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) putting Deakin in the top 1% of the world’s universities.**
Ranked 5 stars for world-class facilities, research, and teaching, as well as employability, innovation, and inclusiveness - About Deakin
Deakin is proud to be in the top 2% of universities across all three of the major international university ranking systems (the Academic Ranking of World Universities, Times Higher Education World University Rankings and QS World University Rankings), assessed from 17 000 universities worldwide - Why Choose Deakin
For the past eight years, Deakin has ranked No. 1 for student satisfaction in Victoria by the Australian Graduate Survey
Deakin is ranked No. 1 in the world for Sport Science *
Deakin is also the 6th largest university in Australia
Deakin has four faculties and several schools within each faculty - Faculties and Schools
Deakin offers trimesters and offers a significant number of its courses online - CloudDeakin
Deakin students have access to a hub or portal which is personalised for each student and provides them with everything they need to know about their course and life at university in ord

ACU News

Early Entry Programs at ACU

Passion for Business (P4B) Early Entry Program

Passion for Business Program (P4B) is a guaranteed early entry program designed to nurture a students’ learning passion and give them a step up in their future business career. Current Year 12 students studying a business-related subject are encouraged to apply for the P4B Program.

Benefits of the program include:

early offer into an ACU P4B course
access to Academic Skills workshops, the CareerHub and networking events
study abroad opportunities
$500 textbook voucher awarded to the top three P4B students at the end of Semester 1
invitation to an ACU P4B welcome event

Eligible P4B Courses:

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of IT
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of IT/Bachelor of Business Administration

To be eligible for admission, Year 12 students need to have studied a business subject and can demonstrate they have previous work experience and volunteer work. Applications for Passion for Business (P4B) for 2020 open soon. Find out more about the P4L program, and the online application process at Passion for Business (P4B) Early Entry Program

Passion for Law (P4L) Early Entry Program

Passion for Law (P4L) is a guaranteed early entry program for students passionate about studying law and designed to nurture their learning potential and give them a step up in their future law career.

Benefits of the program include:

early offer for an ACU law degree
access to Academic Skills workshops, the CareerHub, and network events
taking part in study abroad opportunities
participating in the pro bono program
$500 textbook voucher to the top three P4L students at the end of Semester 1
invitation to an ACU P4L welcome event

Eligible P4L Courses:

Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Laws

To be eligible for admission, students will need to attain a minimum ATAR of 78.00 and meet the prerequisite of Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Applications for Passion for Law (P4L) for 2020 open soon. Find out more about the P4L program, and the online application process at Passion for Law (P4L) Early Entry Program

ANU News

Applications to study at Australian National University (ANU)

In 2020 ANU will welcome the first cohort of students under a new national admissions process. The new admissions model will look beyond ATAR scores to consider a student’s all-round character and will be unique in its focus on holistic student assessment.

Students will apply directly to ANU, and to help, ANU has created a step-by-step process guiding prospective students through the application process. Students need to be mindful of the following:

Applications are free
Students can apply for all ANU Bachelor programs.
Applications open 8:00am, Monday 4 March and close Friday 31 May. Students will apply directly to ANU, via the ANU website.
All school-leavers will need to meet the co-curricular or service requirement. Students can check if they meet the requirement, and view examples of supporting documentation on our website.
Students are initially assessed based on their Year 11 results and will receive a conditional offer in August. During the applications students will need to provide an official record of their Year 11 results. Students can learn more about how ANU will assess their applications here.
Students can apply for Equity and Elite Athlete adjustment factors when they apply to ANU.
Students can opt to be considered for all eligible scholarships when they apply to ANU.
Students who are accepted to ANU through the direct application process are guaranteed on-campus accommodation, if they want it.
Students will receive a packaged offer, which will include an offer of admission, any scholarships they have received and an offer of accommodation.
Students can defer an offer for 12 months, so students intending to take a gap year are also encouraged to apply.

Students are encouraged to download the 2020 Undergraduate Course Guide and browse the course offerings.

Deakin University News

Deakin Explore

Deakin Explore is an excellent resource that allows students to kick-start their course and career exploration. Students can start with courses that lead to a career or start with careers to find courses that lead to it. Students can filter courses and careers by what matters to them; each course and carer lists others that are similar thus allowing students to broaden their options, and students can save their favourite courses and careers to access later, and even share them by email, Facebook and even Twitter.

Students are encouraged to visit Deakin Explore and familiarise themselves with it.

Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Learn about the fascinating role of food and nutrition in human health and disease prevention.

The Bachelor of Nutrition Science offers a new major sequence - Food Innovation – which focuses on the innovative design of healthy foods to meet consumer wants which provides key knowledge and skills for employment as a food scientist in the food industry. Students may gain employment in food regulation, food safety and Quality, food product development and sensory analysis. The Bachelor of Nutrition Science course can be used as a pathway into the Master of Dietetics.

The VCE prerequisites are Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Subject bonuses: A study score of 35 in Biology, any English, Food and Technology or Health and Human Development equals 3 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in Chemistry, Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics equals 3 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in Biology, any English, Food and Technology or Health and Human Development equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in Chemistry, Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.

Find out more at Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Federation University News

Supporting you to succeed

At Federation University Australia (FedUni), you’ll enjoy all the fantastic facilities and opportunities of a world-class Australian university in a welcoming learning community that’s inclusive, supportive and diverse. We’re renowned for our small class sizes, high quality teaching and outstanding graduate outcomes; every student matters to us.

With a history stretching back to 1870, Federation University is the third oldest provider of higher education in Australia. Our campuses in the state of Victoria and Brisbane, Queensland, offer excellent opportunities for international students in a range of attractive city and regional locations.

https://fedflix.federation.edu.au/media/Federation+University+Australia+-+All-campus+introduction/0_zeuexpcu/74823102

Study Areas

Federation University has an outstanding reputation for providing engaging and industry-relevant degrees. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across our six academic schools:

• Federation Business School

• School of Arts

• School of Education

• School of Health and Life Sciences

• School of Nursing and Healthcare Professions

• School of Science, Engineering and Information Technology.

Industry connections

At Federation University, we’re committed to getting all of our students job ready. That’s why we’re ranked number one in Australia for graduate employability skills.* All of our courses are regularly assessed to ensure excellent industry relevance – that they give you the skills and experience to succeed in the workplace. Across our schools, the vast majority of courses include industry placements or Work Integrated Learning (WIL) components, so you can incorporate academic theory into real-life work situations.

Scholarships

At Federation University, we offer a range of scholarships, bursaries and grants to assist international students in their journey to academic success. As a new international student, you may be eligible for a very generous accommodation scholarship, ranging in value from $2,000 to $9,700, covering part or all of your first year costs to live on campus in Ballarat, Berwick or Gippsland. Living on campus offers great opportunities to make new friends and access 24/7 support and facilities, helping you to settle in to your studies.

Realise your ambition at federation.edu.au/international-students.

Apply Now - https://apply.federation.edu.au/Index.jsp

Monash University News

Faculty of Engineering Co-Operative Program

The Monash Engineering Co-operative Education Program (Co-op) is designed to equip students with up-to-date, relevant industry experience and prepare them to become engineers of the future. The program offers the flexibility for students to engage for a three or six-month term and undertake meaningful work-based learning; explore different industry sectors, understand what it is to be a working engineer, and connect their experience to their studies in a more practical way. Students will also gain valuable professional development, culture sharing and personal growth from participating in the experience.

Students are encouraged to browse how it works to learn more about the benefits of participating in this program, one of which being that it is a paid industry experience.

This program is available to students who are already at university, but VCE students are encouraged to give this program serious consideration when planning tertiary study.

Browse Monash Engineering Co-operative Education Program (Co-op)

Where will a Bachelor of Criminology Take You?

With a Bachelor of Criminology, students could work in broad range of professional domains such as international criminal justice, anti-corruption or human rights organisations, the police force, courts system, Department of Justice, Attorney-General’s departments, community legal centres, and organisations in which Criminology specialist skills provide a key competitive advantage.

Students can develop specialist knowledge in hate crime, serious and violent crime, cybercrime, and transnational and organised crime.

Find out more about studying criminology at Monash by browsing Bachelor of Criminology

Focus on International Studies

International studies at Monash offers an interdisciplinary focus on globalisation with four new thematic streams. The streams are:

Global health and disease
Environment, cities, and sustainability
Crisis, conflict, and disaster
Commerce, technology, and consumption

Students can enter the Bachelor of Arts degree, and once they have completed the core units, students can focus on one stream or take a mixture of units to complete their Arts major (8 units), or even a Global Studies specialisation (12 units including an overseas component):

There are also many overseas study opportunities available to students including short-term programs and exchange programs.

Experience a Day in the Life of a Monash MNHS Student

Want to show your students what it's like to study medicine, biomedical science or nursing? Our new Day in My Life video series, hosted by some of our current students, takes you inside their lectures, placements and favourite places on campus to show what a typical day looks like.

Watch now - https://youtu.be/54exlASx2Xg?list=PL3C_6vEl3O5QyL5tTrXY9lFME-Arzddkh

Inside Monash Seminar Series 2019

Get the inside story of what it’s really like to study at Monash. You’ll hear from a current student, a past student and an academic. It’s the best 90 minutes you could spend researching your course. Bring along your parents too! The Inside Monash Seminar Series commences in late March and continues until August. These seminars provide VCE students with an insight into the courses and career options within discipline areas. The seminars are held in various locations across the Caulfield, Clayton, Peninsula, and City campuses, and seminars with the same title have the same program. All seminars commence at 6.30pm.

Exact venue details are available on registration at Inside Monash Seminars

Swinburne University of Technology News

Early Leaders Program (ELP) at Swinburne

The Early Leaders Program (ELP) provides secondary students with the opportunity to be recognised for extra-curricular activities, making themselves attractive candidates for future employers. The ELP is open to all students who are undertaking Year 11 in 2018. Completion of the Early Leaders Program can be a great achievement to include in applications for employment and further study. Undertaking it also provides a range of valuable benefits to students.

Students can:

Develop life skills
Grow your confidence
Increase your employability
Gain recognition for achievements from a leading university
Get out of your comfort zone and try something new

In addition to the above benefits, students who successfully complete the Early Leaders Program will be awarded credit towards the Swinburne Emerging Leaders Program, a program for enrolled Swinburne students only.

The program begins in late February 2019, and students who are keen on finding out more, or applying, should visit Early Leaders Program (ELP)

University of Melbourne News

The Hansen Scholarship

Twenty exceptional domestic students from around Australia will be chosen in the first intake for The Hansen Scholarship if they are starting their undergraduate studies at Melbourne in 2020. Valued at up to $108,000, students need to achieve a minimum ATAR of 90.00 and experience financial circumstances that present a challenge to attending The University of Melbourne. (e.g. you or your family receive Centrelink benefits).

Students should meet the following selection criteria -

Track record of academic excellence and a commitment to academic success in university studies
Demonstrated ability to achieve success in the face of adversity and overcome obstacles
Demonstrated ability to apply skills and strengths towards activities which benefit others
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and lead those around you
Likelihood of thriving as a Hansen Scholar and actively contributing to the Hansen Scholarship Program

Benefits of the scholarship include –

a standard room for 48 weeks each year, at no charge, for the standard full-time, three-year undergraduate degree at Little Hall residence in Lincoln Square South;
an allowance of $4,000 per year for general living expenses for the standard full-time duration of the undergraduate degree;
a one-time grant of up to $4,000 to support an approved activity for the Scholar’s development such as an international exchange, an international subject, an internship or similar role;
access to a mentoring program, pastoral care, and enrichment programs available to all students at Little Hall as well as a tailored program of mentoring and support exclusively for Hansen Scholars;
priority access to graduate accommodation at Little Hall should the Hansen Scholar wish to pursue graduate studies at Melbourne after completing their undergraduate degree.

Key dates for the application process

1 March 2019	Stage 1 Applications open
21 March 2019	Stage 1 Applications close
27 March 2019	Year 12 Coordinator Referee forms due in
Mid-April 2019	Stage 1 applicants notified and invited to complete Stage 2 application
15 April 2019	Stage 2 Applications open
29 April 2019	Stage 2 Application close
6 May 2019	Academic and Personal references are due in
27 – 31 May 2019	Successful Stage 2 applicants participate in Skype interviews
July 2019	Finalists invited to Melbourne for the interview weekend with the selection panel
August 2019	Results of the applications will be released in August 2019

Students are encouraged to browse the link above to find out more, or register now for the scholarship at The Hansen Scholarship - Register

Interstate or Overseas Campuses

Queenstown Resort College (QRC) in New Zealand

QRC is New Zealand’s premier Tourism & Hospitality Management College. Students considering a career in Hospitality Management or Adventure Tourism Management are encouraged to visit Queenstown Resort College (QRC) to find out more.

Industry Employment Projections

Late last year, the Department of Employment released the Industry Employment Projections over five years to May 2023.

Employment is projected to increase in 17 of the 19 broad industries over the five years to May 2023, with declines in employment projected for Wholesale Trade and Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing.
The long term structural shift in employment towards services industries is projected to continue over the coming five years. Health Care and Social Assistance is projected to make the largest contribution to employment growth (increasing by 250,300), followed by Construction (118,800), Education and Training (113,000) and Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (106,600). Together, these four industries are projected to provide almost two-thirds (or 66.4 per cent) of total employment growth over the five years to May 2023.

For more comprehensive information, browse Industry Employment Projections

Medical Career Planning

NSW Health has compiled an extensive list of extremely useful fact sheets to assist students in making more informed career choices about the many careers in the health industry, and to ensure their career plans not only fulfil their personal aspirations but also align with the needs of the industry. Students keen on finding out more about what the job is about, whether or not there is a shortage, etc. are encouraged to browse the following link on NSW Health - Medical Career Planning

Entry to Medicine in 2020

Year 12 students planning to apply for any of the following university courses listed below, are reminded that registrations for the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) open on 1 March 2019 and close 16 May 2019. The testing dates will be from 1 July – 31 July 2019.

In the meantime, students who are preparing for entry into any of these courses are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the format of the test at UCAT Test Format and the practice tests and preparation material provided at UCAT Preparation

The University of Adelaide - Medicine, Dental Surgery, Oral Health

Curtin University - Medicine

Monash University - Medicine

The University of Newcastle / University of New England - Joint Medical Program

The University of New South Wales - Medicine

The University of Queensland - Medicine (provisional entry), Dental Science

University of Tasmania - Medicine

The University of Western Australia - Medicine (Direct Pathway), Dental Medicine (Direct Pathway)

Western Sydney University - Medicine

The University of Auckland - Medicine

University of Otago - Medicine, Dental Surgery

Changes to Bonded Medical Places (BMP)

As of January 2020, the Bonded Medial Places (BMP) program will be reformed as part of measures announced in the 2018/19 Federal budget.

Under this program, a small percentage of medicine students enter into an agreement with the Federal Government to do a period of service in a geographic area of high need - usually regional or rural areas.

The existing agreement currently requires students to complete 12 months return of service within an area of workforce shortage. Under the new scheme, students accepted into a bonded place from 2020 will be required to complete 3 years return of service.

The new scheme will also introduce an interactive web portal and other digital communication channels to help bonded students better understand and manage their bonded obligations.

All existing BMP Scheme participants will have the opportunity to opt-in to the new arrangements which aim to encourage more doctors to work and stay in rural and remote areas.

Discover more

Succeeding in the VCE

The School for Excellence (TSFX) offers an annual fundraising event “Succeeding in the VCE” to raise much needed funds for The Fred Hollows Foundation, and to provide students with the skills and information they need to maximise VCE marks. Featuring a unique range of guest speakers and VCE exam markers, this exclusive event taking place later this month is very useful for students studying Year 11 or Year 12 in 2019. Valued at over $250, “Succeeding in the VCE” is free of charge when students make a minimum $10 donation to The Fred Hollows Foundation representatives on the day.

Find out more at Succeeding in the VCE.

Quality Indicators for Learning & Teaching (QILT)

Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)

The aim of the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) website to assist students in making informed choices about their higher education options by bringing together survey data from all Australian universities, allowing students to compare student experience and job outcomes.

So, students are able to compare the student experience, whether domestic or international, between universities, and also learn more about employment outcomes of the different institutions.

The QILT survey program also includes the Employer Satisfaction Survey (ESS) which is an important survey whereby over 4000 employers are asked to rate their newly employed university graduates, based on several criteria, and thereby ranking universities.

The Employer Satisfaction Ratings is well-worth a browse.

Group of Eight Universities

The Group of Eight (Go8) is an association of leading Australian universities - comprehensive in general and professional education and distinguished by depth and breadth in research. The Go8 universities continually aim to -

enhance the contribution of its member universities to the nation’s social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being and prosperity;
extend the contribution of its member universities to the generation and preservation of the world’s stock of knowledge;
strengthen Australia’s capacity to engage in and benefit from global developments, respond to global and local challenges;
expand opportunities for Australian students, regardless of background, to participate in higher education of world class.

To find out more about the Group of Eight Universities, visit Group of Eight Universities

Exchange Programs

AFX Student Exchange

AFX Student Exchange offers a range of programs including high school or GAP year programs to France. For more information about all the programs offered by AFX visit AFX Student Exchange

Au Pair, Volunteer, Exchange Programs

AIFS and its family of companies organises cultural exchange programs throughout the world! Whether students are looking for cultural exchange program, an Au Pair placement, to volunteer or a stint with Camp America, AIFS has a range of opportunities and programs to offer! Visit AIFS Exchange to find out more!

Cultural Care Au Pair

Cultural Care Au Pair is a great way to live abroad for a minimum of 12 months. With this time, you get the amazing chance to study, travel and experience another culture as a family member. By becoming an au pair, you will grow as a person and learn lifelong skills such as; independence, responsibility, communication, and open-mindedness. All skills important for your future! Find out more at Cultural Care

Gap Medics

Our programs offer students interested in healthcare a genuine insight into the hospital work of doctors and nurses in countries in Europe, and the Caribbean.

Gap Medics are offering an exciting project for students that are looking to apply for university courses in medicine, nursing, dentistry, community health, or midwifery. Gap Medics is a provider of short-term healthcare work experience placements abroad. Although based in the UK, its programs are open to students from all around the world.

This organisation is dedicated to arranging hospital work experience placements for students who are applying to medical or nursing school in particular. Visit Gap Medics to find out more!

Lattitude Global Volunteering

Lattitude Global Volunteering (formerly Gap Activity Projects) has been offering international volunteering and gap year projects for 17-25-year old’s, for over 35 years. A diverse range of projects are on offer in Asia/Pacific, or further afield in Europe, the Americas and Africa.

Visit Lattitude Global Volunteering to find out more!

Projects Abroad

For any students keen to learn more about the volunteer and work experience programs offered through Projects Abroad, should browse Projects Abroad for more general information.

Schoolies Unearthed

Antipodeans offers a range of programs, one of which is Schoolies Unearthed – a different way to do schoolies. Newly graduate Year 12 students get to travel overseas with a team of other schoolies, explore new and vibrant parts of the world whilst contributing to a sustainable community project. Accompanied by an Unearthed leader, this is a chance to embrace a totally new culture, discover some incredible food and live like the locals do - all while having the time of your life. Find out more at Schoolies Unearthed – a different way to do schoolies

Southern Cross Cultural Exchange

Explore another culture, learn another language, be a family member and an active student in a different country. Experience your world. For more information call 1800 500 501 or visit Southern Cross Cultural Exchange

Student Exchange Australia

LOTE students often express an interest in finding out more about short-term exchange programs to countries like Japan, France, Germany, Canada, Spain and many more! To find out more call 1300 135 331 or visit Student Exchange

Volunteer Abroad with WEP

World Education Program (WEP) Australia is now offering a range of international programs for people over the age of 18! Programs include volunteer and conservation projects, work & travel and internships, teaching English overseas, international language study and language & volunteer packages.

WEP’s GAP programs bring together volunteers from all over the world to help communities in need, and volunteers learn:

to work through the various challenges of adapting to a new culture
mature, gain more confidence and develop greater self-awareness
gain a better understanding of the world and international relations

Find out more by visiting Volunteer Abroad or call 1300 884 733.

What does a Brand Manager do?

According to an article in the Saturday Herald Sun a couple of years ago, a brand manager was described as someone who works with a company, product or service on ways to set them apart from their competitors in the eyes of consumers or raise awareness in the community. The article went on further to say that brand managers liaise with their client on what their “brand” will be:

The client’s image
What the client wants to portray
The reputation the client has or wants in the community

So, brand managers work closely with their clients in marketing their client and its product or service, and brand managers are expected to have an extensive knowledge of all types of media. Brand managers can also be known as product or marketing managers, and they usually have qualifications in business and/or marketing and advertising. Entry to this occupation usually requires a qualification in business, communications or commerce with a major in marketing.

More detailed information can also be found in the Good Universities Guide - Marketing Officer

School Clubs

Magic Club