In this issue

As we get closer to the end of the year, Year 12 students have a few things that they need to finalise and complete such as creating USIs, applying for a Tax File Number and a VTAC application.  VTAC is the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre and its role is to receive, process and forward course applications to universities, TAFES and independent colleges in Victoria on behalf of students. One application covers you for up to eight different institutions. To ensure timely applications are completed, students need to have created their account and submitted their preferences by 29 September to only pay the $44 fee (a late fee of $126 is payable for applications submitted between 29 September and 4 November, a very late fee of $164 is payable for applications submitted between 4 November and 2 December). Even if you are considering a gap year, you still need to complete your application this year and then defer your offer for 12 months.

If you are considering a Gap Year there are some things that you still need to consider, such as:

• Plan

Work out what you want to do and where you want to go. You need these details so you can work out how much everything will cost.

• Budget

Once you know how much you need, write a clear budget that lists every item. You will need to know how you are going to pay for everything in the budget.

• Save

You will know how much you need, so set some goals and start saving. A contingency plan could be a good idea, just in case you do not manage to save enough.

“I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” — Estée Lauder

Sarah Luck
Head of Careers
sluck@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au

Year 12 Information 

Dates to Diarise
VTAC Timely applications close for undergraduate courses, 29 September, 5:00 pm
VTAC SEAS and scholarship applications close 7 October, 5:00 pm
VTAC late applications: open 29 September, close 4 November, 5:00 pm

Campus Tours and Information Sessions

If you missed out on the open days don’t stress!  Many universities are running campus tours during the holidays and some universities recorded their open day sessions so you can experience the open day virtually.

Victoria University | September Campus Tours
Victoria University, Multiple Campuses

Want to see what student life is like at VU?  VU is running guided tours across multiple campuses, where you will be able to explore their facilities, meet teaching staff, ask questions and get a feel for student life.

In an engaging group tour with current students, you will:

• explore the state-of-the-art facilities, including labs, gyms, classrooms and new tech
• check out campus cafés, libraries and shared spaces
• learn more about the VU Block Model and VU Polytechnic’s award-winning interactive e-Learning model.

Monday 19 September to Thursday 29 September, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Find out more: VU campus tours

Watch the virtual tour of VU Open Day here: VU Open Day online session

Federation University is offering on-campus tours and information sessions during the September holidays.
Register to see the campus, meet staff and have all of your questions about studying with Federation University answered.

The sessions are open to all senior secondary school students, as well as parents and guardians.

Gippsland Campus Dates:
Monday 26 September, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Wednesday 28September, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Register here: Fed Uni Tours

La Trobe University Campus Tours

Discover what awaits you at La Trobe University with exciting on-campus events to look forward to. Visit the Melbourne and Bendigo campuses where you can experience the buzz of campus life, explore the facilities and dive deeper into your dream course.  Be shown around by a student ambassador and see the facilities you will be studying in.

Tours are offered as follows:
Bundoora: 19 September – 21 September, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Bendigo: 19 September – 22 September, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

Find out more here: LaTrobe campus tours

Charles Sturt | Parent Session
Online

University staff will step you through getting your child into university (there is more than one way), building a career (not just a job), life on campus (it is fun and safe) and the associated costs.

Staff will be answering all of your burning uni-related questions enabling you to feel confident in helping your child reach their full potential.

Tuesday 20 September 2022, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Find out more: Charles Sturt Events

RMIT University
RMIT University will be hosting a Day at RMIT in the upcoming school holidays.  This will be an opportunity for students to begin to get prepared for life after secondary school.  This in-person event will help students prepare for the transition to tertiary life and eliminate any uncertainties they may have.  Current students will talk attendees through some of the tips and tricks that they wish they knew before transitioning into university while giving students a chance to meet other students before the first day.

Thursday 22 September, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: RMIT University – Building 80, 435 – 457 Swanston Street, Melbourne

Register at A Day at RMIT.Angliss School Holiday Tour

Students who are interested in or looking at studying Foods, Tourism, Hospitality or Events are invited to participate in an Angliss Talk and Tour.  An Angliss course expert will take students on a tour of the Melbourne campus and facilities.  This one-on-one tour (parents and friends are also welcome) offers students a good chance to ask questions and seek clarification on Angliss courses.

Monday 19 September, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm 
Location: 555 La Trobe Street, Melbourne

Register at Talk & Tour

Deakin University
Deakin University is offering guided tours of all campuses during the September holidays.

For details and to register visit Deakin Campus Tours

Virtual Open Day
Deakin also has online tours and virtual open days for your convenience. Visit virtual open days

Monash University – Campus Tour

If you are considering Monash, touring one of the campuses is a great way to both see and experience what the campuses have to offer.  If you are unable to make it to the campus there is also a virtual option for you!

September 26 – September 29: Register via Monash Events

Monash University – Experience Days
There are two experience days running at Monash Caulfield for students interested in exploring courses in fine art, art history and curatorship, design or architecture. The events are as follows:

27 September, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm –  Artist led workshop
28 September, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm –  Design and architecture

For more information and to register visit: Monash Experience Days

Victoria Police | Information Session – Craigieburn
Hume Global Learning Centre, Craigieburn

If you are seeking a stimulating, challenging and rewarding career, and have values aligned to those of Victoria Police, we encourage you to consider a career in policing.

Join this session to learn about a police officer’s role, the recruitment process, training at the academy and policing in Craigieburn.

Tuesday 4 October 2022, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Find out more: Victoria Police information session

CQUni | Online Chat Session
Online

When you are planning your next study move, CQUniversity can help.  Have your questions answered at an online chat session on Wednesday 5 October. Chat with staff about your course of interest, student support services, or anything else you would like to know about studying with CQUniversity.

Wednesday 5 October 2022, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Find out more: CQU events

NIE | Medical Interviews Preparation Workshop
Online

This unique NIE workshop program aims for students to gain an in-depth understanding and required knowledge of the medical interview processes for specific universities, including Multi-station Mini Interview (MMI), Structured and Semi-structured panel interviews.

The workshop is structured and based on the models that are taught during their proven one-on-one personalised medical interview sessions. The workshop will allow each and every attendee to learn the required skills and practical understanding of the university from which they received an interview offer.

Saturday 24 September 2022, 10:00 am – Sunday 25 September 2022, 4:00 pm
Find out more: NIE workshop

Find Your Feet Through an Apprenticeship at Visy
Online

If you are a motivated, hands-on learner who loves to be challenged in everything STEM, this is the perfect opportunity for you!  Visy is an Australian-owned, global leader dedicated to making serious progress in the sustainable packaging and recycling industries.  With 120 sites throughout Australia and New Zealand, Visy is paving the way for real change in sustainability – and they want to meet YOU!

Come to this introductory session to learn about what an apprenticeship with Visy could look like and everything you need to know to start applying!

Join Senaya Krishnan, Early Careers Manager and discover:

• Who Visy are, what they do and  what working with them looks like.
• The range of apprenticeships available and what they cover.
• Who can apply and what Visy look for in successful apprentices.
• Why an apprenticeship is just the beginning and everything Visy has to offer for long-term career growth, leadership development and more!

Where you start definitely won’t be where you end up with Visy, and there is no better place to start than with their dedicated apprenticeship pathway.

Wednesday 5 October 2022, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Find out more: VISY information session

Elite Student Performer Schemes

Monash University Entry Scheme

Monash is committed to helping students combine academic success with sporting or performing arts success.  Monash knows that for an elite athlete or performer, your ATAR might not accurately reflect your ability and they acknowledge the commitment and time it takes to be at the elite level and how this can affect your studies.

Students who are elite athletes or performers may be eligible for Monash University’s Elite Student Performer Entry Scheme.

Visit Elite Student Performer Entry Scheme and find out more about eligibility criteria, and the application procedure.

Monash University Support Scheme 

Monash University is committed to helping its students combine academic success with sporting or performing arts success through our Elite Student Performer Support Program.

The university provides a range of support services and benefits to students who are competing or performing at an elite level in their sport or discipline (ie at the national or international level).

This support will help student members to balance their commitments to both their studies and their sport/discipline and manage any conflicts that may arise.
Find out more at Elite Student Performer Support Scheme.

 The University of Melbourne Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Entry Scheme

If you are an elite athlete or performing artist, you may be eligible for the University of Melbourne Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Entry Scheme.

Additional consideration can be given for entry into Melbourne undergraduate and graduate degrees to applicants who:

• are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
• are recognised as an elite athlete or performing artist by one of these organisations
• meet the prerequisites (and any other published entry requirements) of the course
• can demonstrate that they have undertaken elite training, competition, performance and/or practice commitments whilst preparing for entry to the University of Melbourne.

The athletic or performance activity applicants nominate cannot be associated with the degree they are applying for, i.e., elite musicians applying for the Bachelor of Music.

Eligible athletes can also apply to Melbourne University’s Elite Athlete Program for sports scholarships and support.

Find out more at Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Entry Scheme.

Career Spotlight

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 develop 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, CSU Engineering

Swinburne University
Swinburne offers the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) degree. This amazing program guarantees 12 months of paid industry experience. Whilst most engineering degrees offer 12 weeks of non-paid industry placement, this degree is an attractive alternative and will increase graduate employment prospects in a competitive market, Swinburne Engineering

Victoria University
Victoria University offers engineering degrees in Civil, Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical & 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), VU Engineering

Monash | Course Information Session: Discover Monash Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and double degrees
Monash University, LG02, Woodside Building for Technology and Design, 20 Exhibition Walk, Clayton

The Monash Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia and qualifies graduates to become professional engineers in just four years. In this session, you will hear from leading academics about the degree structure, the ten specialisations, professional development opportunities including paid internships and the 30 engineering student teams and clubs.

Wednesday 28 September 2022, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Find out more: Monash Engineering Pathways

Would you like to become a psychologist?

Psychologists investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to foster optimal personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development.

The pathway to registration as a psychologist is complex and needs to be carefully planned in partnership with your career adviser. It will take at least six years to gain your general registration and further study to specialise.

To view a visual map of the pathways, please check out the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council website, Psychology Council

What can I specialise in?  Specialisations are called ‘Areas of Practice Endorsement’. They include:

• Clinical
• Forensic
• Educational and Developmental
• Counselling
• Organisational
• Community
• Health
• Sport and Exercise
• Clinical Neuropsychology

Deakin University has developed an excellent website showcasing different careers in psychology, click here: Psychology careers

Is psychology for me? Speak to your career adviser to explore this important question and to assess other options such as social work, youth work, counselling, human resource management etc.

Read about the following on the Labour Markets Insights page:

Tasks and duties
Future employment growth
Weekly earnings

Scholarships

We have included a couple of scholarships below but as there are hundreds to choose from, Study Work Grow has put together a guide to help you search through a huge range of scholarships available in every State and Territory.

Click here: Scholarship Guide

TAFE/Apprenticeship Scholarship
Youthrive Rural Chances Vocational Scholarships support young people who want to undertake vocational training at TAFE or an apprenticeship.
There are ten scholarships valued at $5,000 to assist with long distance travel or moving out of home. Additionally there are ten more scholarships for up to $2,000, to cover specific items to support training.

The 2023 Rural Chances Scholarship applications close 21 November 2022.
To apply visit: You Thrive 

Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Scheme
The Victorian Government recently announced a new scholarship scheme for students starting undergraduate degrees in nursing or midwifery in 2023 or 2024. Information – www.premier.vic.gov.au

ACN Aged Care Scholarships – TAFE & Undergraduate Nursing
For students applying for a TAFE or university level nursing course and have a commitment to aged care, www.acn.edu.au/scholarships

Victoria Institute Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships
Value: $1,000 AUD

Domestic students studying in or beginning a career in Australia are given financial aid through the Victoria Institute Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships.  Job Training Institute offers the Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships to help domestic students pursuing certification degrees like Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, Community Services, Individual Support, Disability and Leisure and Health-related courses.

Closing date: 25 December 2022
Find out more

Monash University – Donovan-Johnston Memorial Scholarship
Value: Up to $20,000

This scholarship was introduced at the bequest of Kathleen Mary Johnston to support students from the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences with accommodation costs associated with living in the Monash University Halls of Residence or Mannix College.

Closing date: 17 January 2023
Find out more

Monash University – Clive Weeks Community Leadership Scholarship

Value: Up to $30,000

The Clive Weeks Community Leadership Scholarship has been established for students demonstrating leadership and community engagement or participating in industry engagement opportunities.

Closing date: 7 October 2022
Find out more

Residential College Access Scholarship Package
Year 12 students planning to live in College accommodation next year at the University of Melbourne may be eligible for a scholarship. Eligible Indigenous students and/or regional students from disadvantaged financial backgrounds will receive a $10,000 colleges scholarship together with a Melbourne Access Scholarship of up to $7,500.

Closing date: 31 October 2022
Find out more

Deakin University – Gwen and Edna Jones Foundation Achieving Potential Scholarship

Value: Up to $22,500 AUD

A Gwen and Edna Jones Foundation Achieving Potential Scholarship offers financial support to students who are studying at the Deakin Warrnambool campus and are experiencing an area of hardship.

Closing date: 9 January 2023
Find out more

University News

Monash | Discover Pathways to and from Monash Science
Online

Discover the various study options available in science and how you can boost the rank of your ATAR. Find out more about different pathways, or how you can use a science degree to transfer into other courses.

Tuesday 4 October 2022, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Find out more: Monash Science Pathways

Monash University | Careers in medicine
Monash University has started a new podcast called ‘Doctor What? Doctor Where? Stories of Rural Medicine in Victoria’.
The podcast features interviews with doctors working in rural areas studying a variety of medical specialisations. Click here to listen: Monash Podcast

Years 9 to 12 Students

William Angliss | Travel, Tourism and Aviation School Holiday Program

This event delivers a great opportunity for students from Years 9 to 12, who have an interest in Travel, Tourism and Aviation and would like to experience life as an Angliss student.

Talk with our trainers, explore the Melbourne campus and experience fun and interactive activities at Angliss Experience Day.

Wednesday 28 September, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Registrations are essential, visit: William Angliss holiday program

RMIT University – Tech and Trades Experience Day

This event is for Years 10 to 12 students who are keen to explore tech and trade courses at RMIT. You will undertake hands-on workshops, tour the facilities and get course advice. The event is being held at the Carlton campus.

Wednesday 28 September, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
To register click here

La Trobe University – Biomedical Research Summer School
Bendigo campus

Regional Victorian Year 11 students are invited to apply for The Holsworth Biomedical Research Initiative Summer School at La Trobe University.  La Trobe will provide two nights accommodation on campus, all meals catered and return transport to Bendigo from regional hometowns.

Monday 12  to Wednesday 14 December 2022
To register visit: La Trobe Summer School

University of Melbourne | Hands on Engineering & IT
University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus

A day of workshops to introduce year 10 students to different areas of Engineering and IT.

You do not need any prior knowledge – this day is about having a look at Engineering and IT, solving a few problems, seeing the campus, meeting some students and academics, having a pizza lunch and having fun.

Wednesday 28 September 2022, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Find out more: Hands on Engineering

Power Shift 2022
Online

Power Shift is a three-day, high-energy, youth climate summit bringing together hundreds of young people to build relationships and learn vital skills to take action for climate justice.

Get ready to hear from inspirational speakers: staunch activists on the frontlines of the fight against fossil fuels, experts who know how we fix this mess and other young people who are using their power to create change.

For the first time ever, Power Shift is running as a hybrid event, in-person at Brisbane and an online summit at the same time!

Friday 23 September 2022, 9:30 am – Sunday 25 September 2022, 5:00 pm
Find out more: Power Shift

University – Regional Access Schemes

Some universities offer access schemes for regional students for specific courses. The following are two examples:

Deakin University
Regional and Remote Entry Scheme. Regional students can choose to apply for the Regional and Remote Entry Scheme for the following study areas:

Exercise and Sport Science
Nutrition Science
Medical Imaging
Optometry
Social Work

List the course in your VTAC preferences with the regional entry tag, Deakin Regional Access Scheme

La Trobe University
Regional Specific VTAC courses: regional students can choose to apply for the Regional Entry scheme for the following courses:

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Bachelor of Oral Health
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Dental Science

List the course in your VTAC preferences with the regional entry tag, La Trobe Health

University Snapshot

• Founded in 2013, Torrens University is Australia’s international university, partnering with prestigious schools and colleges, to develop a fresh, modern, global perspective for higher education.
• Torrens offers a range of study options – undergraduate, graduate, higher degree by research and specialised degree programs in a wide range of academic disciplines, delivering its programs online and at its campuses.
• Torrens has six campuses – in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, the Blue Mountains, and China.
• Torrens has very strong industry connections and partnerships, and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) is an essential part of its course offerings – with industry placement built into every one of its undergraduate degrees.
• Student support and well being are taken very seriously, whether in regard to requiring academic guidance or social support.Partner institutions to Torrens University include –
• Billy Blue College of Design
• Blue Mountains International Hotel School

Torrens offers courses in areas including:

• Business
• Design
• Education
• Health
• Hospitality
• Technology

Music Studies

The Australian Institute of Music (AIM) is a private music school totally dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in music – be it composition, performance or management.

AIM has campuses in Sydney and Melbourne, courses offered in Melbourne include:

Bachelor of Entertainment Management – a 3-year course for anyone with a passion for the inner workings of the music and entertainment industry.

Bachelor of Music (Composition & Music Production) – a 3-year course providing a creative environment for composers, songwriters, electronic musicians, film and screen composers, game composers and music producers to gain their own unique blend of technical, musical and professional skills.

Bachelor of Music (Contemporary) – a 3-year course great for instrumentalists or vocalists looking to become a highly accomplished musician, both as a soloist and within an ensemble setting.

Bachelor of Music (Music Theatre) – a 3-year course developing skills in four core disciplines: Voice, Acting, Dance and Musicianship.  Students will learn to develop the ear of a musician, the body awareness of a dancer, the imagination of an actor and a thorough understanding of the music language.

Find out more about AIM and all its course offerings by browsing Australian Institute of Music (AIM)

Course Spotlight

Medical Imaging Courses in Victoria in 2022

Medical imaging technologists operate X-rays and other imaging equipment, such as MRI and Ultrasound, to produce radiographic images which are used in the diagnosis and subsequent management of disease or injury.  Below are links to the specialised medical imaging areas, some of which are detailed in the Good Universities Guide: Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Medical Imaging Technology, and useful links – So, you want to be a Sonographer?, and Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences at Monash.  In Victoria, students can study specific medical imaging courses (also known as medical radiography or medical radiation or sonography) at the following universities: