In this issue

As always, there is a lot of information for all students in this week’s newsletter and also at this time of the year, there is even more that is directly related to Year 12 students! However, some of this information is a wonderful opportunity for Years 10 and 11 students and their families to also find out about options and institutions to help prepare for 2022, 2023 and beyond when these students will be in Year 12.

Although this is an ever-changing landscape, getting an idea or opening up possibilities, will never go astray. TAFEs, universities and colleges are opening their (virtual) doors to students and parents to explore, ask questions and learn more about future prospects and opportunities.

Everyone is encouraged to utilise what is on offer and ‘jump in’ for numerous experiences!

Mrs Deb Cumming
Head of Careers

Career and course exploration resources

Good Careers Guide
Students can search over 400 different occupations narrowed down by the field or type of work they would like to do in the future. They can also research ‘career ladders’ and take an aptitude test, www.goodcareersguide.com.au/

Course Seeker
Students can explore university courses for each state within the one website and can research courses, prerequisites, selection criteria and ATAR profiles for the 2022 intake, www.courseseeker.edu.au/

SkillsRoad
This website is excellent for students who are considering a vocational pathway after school – this may include TAFE, apprenticeships or traineeships, www.skillsroad.com.au

RMIT University

Pathways Guaranteed program
This program will secure you a place in a Bachelor degree as soon as you complete the relevant vocational course. You will get to study the field of your choice and graduate with two RMIT qualifications.
There are eighty-five pathway package options and you apply for the pathway packages via VTAC. This is an excellent option for students who are concerned they may not achieve the required ATAR for their desired Bachelor courses.
Research the available pathway packages via VTAC course search, www.vtac.edu.au

Wombat Books Illustration Challenge 2021 – Australia

Wombat Books are seeking original illustrations from Australian school-aged students (aged five to eighteen years) to publish in a unique picture book by the team at Wombat Books. The challenge has been established in order to provide aspiring young illustrators with the opportunity to be published in a professionally produced children’s book and gain an introduction into the world of illustrating. For more information, https://wombatrhiza.com.au/blog/illustration-challenge-2021/

Need some career inspiration?

It has been difficult for many students to access information about careers and courses due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Open Days have been moved to an online format for the second year in a row, many excursions have been unable to take place and guest speakers have been unable to come onsite.
This has led to a lack of motivation, a sense of feeling lost, and fatigue around future planning and goal setting for some students.
The following websites have recorded webinars from past events that are still relevant and you can watch them from the comfort of home at a time that suits you.
I encourage you to plan the webinars you would like to watch and set aside some time to do this.

CareersEvent.com
This organisation has a series of recorded webinars that students can watch based on their career or course interest areas. Go to, https://bit.ly/30NGJsq

Year13
Year13 has run several amazing online expos for students over the past twelve months filled with incredible guest speakers, inspirational career stories and information about different occupations, https://year13.com.au/past/expos

Monash University – Pathways to Medicine

Monash University offers both direct entry and graduate entry into their medicine program, giving students two potential pathways to studying the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD). They have developed a new video explaining both potential pathways, including the admission requirements and application process, https://bit.ly/3CV71d3

Competitions

Social Justice Matters video competition
As part of Social Sciences Week, Monash Arts is running the Social Justice Matters video competition. Secondary school students in Australia can enter by creating a short video essay telling us what social justice issue they are passionate about, why it matters and what we can do to address this issue. There are $2,000 in prizes up for grabs. Entries close 30 August 2021, https://bit.ly/3sq7Y8B

Aussie Student Inventions Competition
The 2021 Aussie Student Inventions Competition is now open to all primary and secondary students. In partnership with the producers of ‘Aussie Inventions That Changed The World’, the search is officially back on for Australia’s most innovative students.
Each winner will get an incredible mentorship opportunity and $3,000 cash! Now is the time to start thinking about your invention. It can be any type, size or functionality. It could solve a problem, make life more interesting or just be incredibly cool! Applications close 17 September, www.clickview.com.au/aussie-student-inventions

Interesting STEM articles

The following information has been taken from, https://careerswithstem.com.au/

Seven STEM careers to fight global warming
Wondering what you want to be when you grow up? How about saving the world from one of the biggest challenges we have faced yet? Off the back of the latest IPCC report, we have rounded up the coolest STEM careers in fighting global warming. The heat is on to make a major difference! https://bit.ly/3CU9STE

Inspire the next generation
Think a career in STEM only means working in a science, technology, engineering or maths field? Nope! By becoming a STEM teacher you can inspire and educate others to make a major difference in the world! https://bit.ly/3k3APf9

University application reminders

Unique Student Identifier (USI)
You will need to create a USI number to be able to apply for courses via the state-based Tertiary Admission Centres. To create yours go to, www.usi.gov.au/students/get-a-usi

Applying for a teaching degree?
Victorian universities:  You may need to complete the CASPer test. You can book the test via, https://takealtus.com/
NSW and Canberra universities: You may need to complete the Teaching Questionnaire in your UAC account or a ‘motivation to teach’ statement direct to the university.

Applying for Nursing or Midwifery?
Victorian courses: Once you have applied for a nursing or midwifery course via VTAC, you will be required to complete the ‘Nursing and Midwifery Declaration Form’. This is located in your VTAC account under ‘Making an Application’.

Year 12 Tertiary Dates: Victoria (August – October)

AUGUST

Early entry programs are now open for:

Victoria University – VU Guaranteed, https://bit.ly/2whSd6P
Australian Catholic University – ACU Guarantee, https://bit.ly/38PiLiA
La Trobe University – Aspire Early Admissions Program, https://bit.ly/2KdjGN1
Charles Sturt University – Charles Sturt Advantage, https://bit.ly/2O1U244
RMIT University – Early Offer Program, https://bit.ly/3etwSy3
RMIT University – SNAP, http://bit.ly/2vAPiVT
The University of Melbourne – Access Melbourne, https://bit.ly/2gBAqPD
Monash University – Monash Guarantee, https://bit.ly/2x5nwBC
Swinburne University – Early Entry, https://bit.ly/3rhRdf0
Deakin University – Regional Access Scheme, https://bit.ly/2VnEbRn

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University applications, VTAC
Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) applications open for undergraduate courses, scholarships, Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS), www.vtac.edu.au/

30
Early Entry
Applications close for RMIT Early Offer Program.

31
Early Entry
Applications close for Charles Sturt University Advantage
Applications close for Swinburne University – Early Entry

SEPTEMBER

17
VTAC
Preference date for students to get evidence uploaded for SEAS and Scholarship. After this date, VTAC may not be able to contact students about missing or incorrect documentation.

17
Early Entry
Applications close for La Trobe Aspire

24
Early Entry
Applications close for ACU Guarantee

30
Early Entry
Applications close for Deakin University – Regional Access Scheme

30
VTAC
Timely applications close for undergraduate courses.

OCTOBER

8
Early/guaranteed entry applications close for:
Victoria University
University of Melbourne
RMIT University – SNAP
Monash University

8
VTAC
Applications close for Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) and Scholarships

Year 12 Tertiary Dates – NSW and ACT (Term 3)

AUGUST

Examples of early entry programs now open:
Schools Recommendation Scheme (multiple universities), https://bit.ly/34XIdkl
Australian Catholic University – ACU Guarantee, https://bit.ly/38PiLiA
Charles Sturt University – Advantage, https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT
Southern Cross University – STAR Early Offer, https://bit.ly/2AADGZO
University of New England – Early Entry, https://bit.ly/32O4b8s
University of Technology Sydney – Early Entry Program, https://bit.ly/3k3VHmj

University applications, UAC
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) applications are open for undergraduate courses, Equity Scholarships, Education Access Schemes (EAS), www.uac.edu.au

31
Early Entry
Applications close for Charles Sturt University Advantage.

SEPTEMBER

10
Early Entry
Applications close for Southern Cross University – STAR

12
Applications close for University of Technology Sydney – Early Entry Program

17
Early Entry
Applications close for University of New England – Early Entry

19
Early Entry
Applications close for Schools Recommendation Scheme

24
Early Entry
Applications close for ACU Guarantee

30
UAC
Timely applications close for undergraduate courses.

Swinburne Open Nights

Swinburne University offers vocational and higher education courses at Hawthorn and Wantirna. Rather than running an open day, the university will run four virtual open nights. The following are the dates:
Monday 30 August
Engineering, IT, science, built environment, architecture, design, trades.
Tuesday 31 August
Health, nursing and psychology.
Wednesday 1 September
Business, law, aviation.
Thursday 2 September
Arts, education, media and communication, film and television, games and animation.

Register via, www.swinburne.edu.au/events

Upcoming Events

Diversity is the Bees Knees | National Science Week
Saturday 28 August 2021, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Online

CQUni | Online Chat Session
Wednesday 1 September 2021, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: Online

Monash | String Day 2021
Sunday 5 September 2021, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Online

ADF | Army Careers Virtual Information Session
Tuesday 14 September 2021, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Online

ADF | Engineering Careers Virtual Information Session
Wednesday 15 September 2021, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Online

Federation Uni | Cognitive Enterprise Bootcamp, Ballarat
Ballarat: Saturday 11 September 2021, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Gippsland: Tuesday 21 September 2021, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Melbourne: Thursday 23 September 2021, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Do you have a great idea? Do you want to solve social issues while learning from successful entrepreneurs and innovators? Join us for the Cognitive Enterprise Boot Camp.

Register for Gippsland, https://events.federation.edu.au/event/sessions?id=Cognitive_Enterprise_Bootcamp

Register for Melbourne, https://events.federation.edu.au/event/sessions?id=Cognitive_Enterprise_Bootcamp

Scholarships

UTAS Relocation Support Allowance (Interstate and NZ residents)
Value: Up to $5,000 AUD
Open/Closing Dates: 16 August, 2021 to 28 February, 2022

The University of Tasmania is offering a limited number of relocation support packages to assist interstate students with the costs of relocating to Tasmania to attend university. There are two support packages from which eligible students are able to select.

Click here to find out more.

What are the skills you will need for work in the future?

We all know that the world of work has been rapidly changing. Technology and AI are making some jobs easier and in some cases even replacing them completely. On the other hand, things like the recent pandemic has shown how certain skills will always be valuable.

So if you are thinking about what kind of work you would like to do in the future, you might be wondering if the skills you are learning today will still be valuable five, ten or fifteen years from now. Well, the McKinsey Global Institute is doing research into just that – figuring out the jobs of the future and the skills we will need to do them.

There is a fair bit to unpack, so we have picked the important parts out. Take a look here.

GAP Year in Agriculture

GAP Year is a new initiative from Growcom, the peak body for horticulture in Queensland. They want to give young Aussies the chance to explore regional Queensland, meet like-minded people and partner with ethical employers for a year like no other. Travel as far north as Cairns for mangoes and reef tours or as far south as Stanthorpe for apples and national park treks.
The aim is to take the guesswork out of gap year options by providing a no nonsense, backstage pass to all that Queensland has to offer.
If you are a school leaver, you can get a free FarmReady card to connect you with approved employers and amazing experiences.

Find out more and get GAP Year ready here, https://farmreadyhub.com/how-it-works-gapyear/

Open Days

Several universities have recently held virtual open days. You can watch recorded webinars on scholarships, accommodation, early entry, student services, courses, clubs and societies, and entry pathways.

If you are considering studying at university in the future it is essential you watch webinars that interest you. The following are examples:

La Trobe University, www.latrobe.edu.au/openday
Monash University, www.monash.edu/open-day
Deakin University, https://openday.deakin.edu.au/
Federation University, https://bit.ly/31bhBul
Charles Sturt University, https://study.csu.edu.au/life/events/open-day
Torrens University, https://bit.ly/3k30Dbc
The University of Melbourne, https://study.unimelb.edu.au/openday
Victoria University, https://openday.vu.edu.au/

Upcoming open days

RMIT University, 25 to 29 August, www.rmit.edu.au/openday
Swinburne University Open Nights, 30 August to 2 September, www.swinburne.edu.au/events

Early admission programs

Upcoming closing dates include:

RMIT University
Early Offer Program
Applications close 30 August
https://bit.ly/3etwSy3

Swinburne University
Early Entry Program
Applications close 31 August
https://bit.ly/3rhRdf0

Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt Advantage
Applications close 31 August (Round 2)
https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT

Southern Cross University
STAR Early Offer
Applications close 10 September
www.scu.edu.au/star-early-offer

University of Technology Sydney
Early Entry program
Applications close 12 September
https://bit.ly/3k3VHmj

Upcoming events

The Hotel School Melbourne

Virtual information sessions
The Hotel School offers courses in hotel management and tourism management. The school is running virtual information sessions for prospective students starting on 25 August. Register via, https://bit.ly/3gdWq39

Industry insights day
Students will go behind the scenes of a luxury hotel in Melbourne and learn about hotel management careers, 12 September, https://bit.ly/3iWtPBp

Monash University

Get ready to apply expo
Students applying for courses in Victoria can participate in this virtual event to get assistance with their VTAC application. 1 September, 4:00 to 7:00 pm, www.monash.edu/open-day

Monash Fine Art, Design and Architecture Experience Day
This on-campus event is for students interested in studying Fine Art, Curating, Design or Architecture. Students will participate in hands-on workshops and learn about Monash courses. 11 September, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, https://bit.ly/3z1BFzk

Interested in engineering?

The following are examples of amazing engineering programs:

Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University (CSU) offers an innovative civil and structural engineering program like no other in Australia or the world.
Forget studying semester-long subjects, taking exams, or listening to long lectures. Through the CSU ‘Topic Tree’ model, students study bite-sized content, and skills and knowledge on demand.
The engineering program is offered at the Bathurst Campus (NSW) and students complete four years of paid work placement and graduate with a Bachelor and Master level qualification, www.csu.edu.au/engineering

Swinburne University
Swinburne offers the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) degree. This amazing program guarantees twelve months of paid industry experience. Whilst most engineering degrees offer twelve weeks of non-paid industry placement, this degree is an attractive alternative and will increase graduate employment prospects in a competitive market, http://bit.ly/2WelVZ6

Victoria University
Victoria University offers engineering degrees in Civil, Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical and Electronic. They have a unique learning and teaching model called the ‘VU Block Model’ and are the first Australian university to offer this. Students study their subjects consecutively (one at a time) instead of concurrently (like you do in the VCE), http://bit.ly/39oxOj0

UNSW
UNSW offers an amazing co-op program. Recipients are awarded a large scholarship (around $20,000 per annum) and complete industry placements, leadership training, networking, and professional development. The program is highly competitive and applications close 30 September, www.coop.unsw.edu.au

Students applying for nursing/midwifery courses

Year 12 students applying for nursing or midwifery should be mindful of the following entry requirements:

VTAC
Applicants applying for nursing or midwifery courses via the Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) will need to complete the ‘Nursing and Midwifery Declaration Form’ within their VTAC account.

Victoria University
Bachelor of Nursing applicants will need to register for and sit the CASPer test. Note – applicants who are also applying for Initial Teacher Education courses will need to pay and sit for two separate CASPer tests, https://takealtus.com/casper/

UAC
Applicants applying for nursing or midwifery courses via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will need to complete an ‘English Proficiency Declaration’ within their UAC account.

Careers in Construction

Scholarships available from the Master Builders Victoria Foundation
If you’re thinking of undertaking a pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship or other construction-related training, there are scholarships available to provide financial assistance.

The Early Career Scholarship is valued at $2,200 and funds are split into two:
$1,200 towards approved course fees
$1,000 towards quality tools relevant to your trade
For more information visit, https://bit.ly/3Dc1hfl

Interested in studying human behaviour?

Would you like to become a psychologist?
You will need to start your education by studying a Bachelor degree with an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) approved major in psychology. Not all psychology majors are approved by APAC, so you will need to contact the institution you would like to study at to double check. For more information go to, www.psychologycouncil.org.au

Careers in Psychology
Deakin University has developed an excellent website showcasing different careers in Psychology. Go to https://psychologycareers.org.au/

Australian Catholic University

Register your interest
If you would like to receive the latest news about ACU and our events, please register at this link, https://bit.ly/3k2289r
You will be able to select the study areas you are most passionate about and you will receive important updates that suit your individual interests.

Year 12 support
We have a one-stop-shop for you to access information about ACU. Please visit our newly updated Year 12 webpage to access relevant links and events, https://bit.ly/3k6BoVk

Free VCE revision lectures
Australian Catholic University is running a series of free VCE revision lectures. You can access dates and register for sessions at this link, https://bit.ly/3irvVGc

Excel in a career in Global Studies and International Development
Make an impact on the world stage with a career in international development or global studies. Our students gain a greater understanding of complex international issues, the impacts of globalisation and a changing society through the lens of an informed global perspective.

Since graduating from ACU, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Global Studies graduate Catherine Middleton has seen firsthand how strong communities can build strong children in Myanmar, https://bit.ly/3afEdhv

Search Global Studies and International Development courses at, www.acu.edu.au