I have often talked about the ‘Chaos Theory’ of career planning developed by Robert Pryor and Jim Bright.  There is no time like now that suggests this is more pertinent than ever!

Pryor and Bright argue that by acknowledging we cannot control everything and that chance events can have just as much impact as anything else, we accept that living with chaos is inevitable, at least to some degree.

Chaos theory allows us to accept that change is normal and actually gives us the power to be on the lookout for opportunities, so we can jump on them when they occur.

As much as most of us like to plan as much as we can, at times that planned path just needs to take another turn into a different but sometimes even better plan than we originally thought!  And rather than being a daunting prospect perhaps we can learn that this is a much more exciting opportunity or prospect!

Food for thought!  Let’s plan but be open to change when that ‘chaos’ hits.

Mrs Deb Cumming
Head of Careers

 

Interested in pursuing a career in film?

Academy of Information Technology (AIT)

AIT Campuses are located in Melbourne and Sydney.  The institute offers diploma and degree courses in Film and Animation.

The institute has recorded interviews with production designers, directors and sound engineers from major productions such as ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘Hacksaw Ridge’, ‘Mad Max’ and ‘Gods of Egypt’.

You can watch the recordings here, www.ait.edu.au/events#holiday-workshops

Examples of other institutes that offer film courses in Victoria include:
Deakin University
, www.deakin.edu.au
Swinburne University, www.swinburne.edu.au
The University of Melbourne, www.unimelb.edu.au
JMC Academy, www.jmcacademy.edu.au
SAE Creative Media Institute, https://sae.edu.au/
Collarts, www.collarts.edu.au
LCI Melbourne, www.lcimelbourne.edu.au

 

Amazing STEM resources

Nine food and nutrition science career options
Got an interest in food, where it comes from or how it fuels the body?  Fascinated by nutrition and helping society?  There is a banquet of exciting university units to choose from, https://bit.ly/3fGEpJT

Free job kits
The Careers with STEM Job Kits are free downloadable eight-page e-mags that offer a complete introduction to individual STEM careers.

Discover what a specific STEM job is all about, meet real people working in that job and find out what you can do right now to set your career on the right path.  Occupations covered are:
•  Process Engineer
•  Information Security Analyst
•  Future Energy Specialist
•  Construction Project Design
•  Design Engineer
•  Robotics and Automation Engineer
•  Future Cities Shaper
•  Future Scientist
•  Space and Defence Specialist
•  Data Scientist
•  Machine Learning Engineer
•  Software Engineer
Access the kits via, https://bit.ly/3oM5uiO

 

The Good Careers Guide

This guide will assist you in your career planning.  Key features include:
•  over four hundred job descriptions connected to Job Outlook data
•  how to choose courses
•  how to find a job
•  how to make a resume and prepare for an interview.
You can access the guide at, www.goodcareersguide.com.au

 

The Good Universities Guide

The Good Universities Guide connects four hundred job descriptions from The Good Careers Guide with every accredited course in Australia. Select a field of work and start exploring.  You can access the guide at, www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au

 

Myfuture

By signing up to this website, you will be able to:
•   complete career interest tests and a career profile
•  explore ‘career bullseyes’ – linking occupations to your favourite subjects
•  explore occupations and courses
•  read stories about people working in various careers
Access via, https://myfuture.edu.au/

 

How much will your first university degree cost?

It is important to consider how much it will cost to study at university.  Your first degree will be an ‘undergraduate’ degree, such as a Bachelor degree, Associate Degree or a university Diploma.

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
A CSP is a place at university where the Government pays for some of your course and you pay the rest.  This is called the student contribution amount.

You are entitled to a CSP at university or a higher education institute if you are:
•  An Australian Citizen – residing in Australia for at least one unit of study contributing towards their course of study.
•  A New Zealand Citizen – residing in Australia for the duration of their study.
•  A permanent visa holder – residing in Australia for the duration of their study.
•  The course has Commonwealth Supported Places.

Student contribution amount
How much you owe for your university subjects and course will vary based on:
•  the course discipline you are studying
•  if you are studying at a Government funded university or a private institute

Student contribution bands
Courses fall into discipline ‘bands’.  This means that no matter where you study in Australia, CSP courses will cost roughly the same.  The following are the 2021 minimum bands:

Band 1 – $3,950 per year
Agriculture, English, Mathematics, education, clinical psychology, Indigenous and foreign languages, nursing, statistics.

Band 2 – $7,950 per year
Other health, allied health, built environment, computing, engineering, surveying, science, environmental studies, pathology, visual and performing arts, professional pathway psychology, professional pathway social work.

Band 3 – $11,300 per year
Dentistry, medicine, veterinary science.

Band 4 – $14,500 per year
Law, accounting, administration, economics, commerce, communications, society and culture.

HECS-HELP Loan
CSP students can apply for a HECS-HELP loan providing they meet residency eligibility criteria.  This loan will enable you to defer your payments until you have to start paying back your student contribution amount.
You can make voluntary repayments at any time.
Examples:
Nursing
John is a CSP student studying a Bachelor of Nursing at Swinburne University.  The minimum he will pay for the first year of full-time studies is $3,950.  He decides to defer his payments through the HECS-HELP scheme.  John will have to pay some of his loan off during the years he earns over $46,620.
Criminology
Sarah started studying a Bachelor of Criminology at Monash University this year.  She deferred her payments via HECS-HELP.  At the end of Semester 1 she decided to defer her studies until 2022 due to health reasons.  Sarah only incurred a debt for her Semester 1 studies which was around $7,250.

Fee Paying Places
Some private institutes offer fee paying places for undergraduate courses.  Students do not receive Government subsidies and are required to pay the full fee amount.  They can apply for FEE-HELP and defer their payments.

Very important information
From 2022, if you begin your enrolment with a public or private university and apply for a CSP, HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, you must have passed at least fifty per cent of your total attempted units (subjects) in order to remain eligible for any of these schemes.

Key website for information
Study Assist, www.studyassist.gov.au

 

University – early entry programs (Year 12)

Reminder:

University of Tasmania
Schools Recommendation Program
Applications close 18 June (Round 1)
https://bit.ly/2R8K1UZ

 

Skills shortage area: oral health

Are you interested in health and science?  Have you thought about dentistry but not sure you want to study to become a surgeon?  You may be interested in exploring the following occupations:

Dental Nurse/Assistant: Assists dental team, supports patient, sterilises equipment, prepares dental materials, maintains client records.

Dental Hygienist: Educates patients about prevention of disease, treats oral diseases and provides dental treatments.

Dental Therapist: Examines and treats diseases of the teeth in children and adolescents under the supervision of dentists.

Dental Technician: Designs and constructs dentures, crowns, impression trays, oral splints.

For information on these career areas, go to the Australian Dental Association, www.ada.org.au/

 

Updates from Monash University

Open Days

Option 1: Digital Open Day
This is open to all prospective students and their families. You can engage in their open day from the comfort of your home, Sunday 25 July.

Option 2: On-campus
Senior students are open to explore the campuses they are interested in, engage in tours and participate in information sessions

Option 3: Application session
Year 12 students will be able to get support with their VTAC applications and how to order their course preferences.

Key dates, www.monash.edu/open-day

Discover Business
The world of business needs different skills and personalities.  Join the Monash Business School Discover Business taster sessions and choose from a range of activities to learn more about the many different courses and careers available across all areas of business, economics and commerce.  (For Years 11 and 12 students).
Date:  Wednesday 7 July
Venue:  Monash Caulfield Campus
Information and RSVP: (closes 23 June) https://bit.ly/3bUGp06

Art, Design and Architecture
Prospective students and their families can take a self-guided tour of the Caulfield Campus.  The tour map is on page 34 of the Monash course guide, https://bit.ly/34fWQQi

Do it with DATA: Tackling climate change
Year 12 students looking to combine their interest in Maths with their passion for sustainability, ‘Do it with DATA: Tackling climate change’ is a great school holiday activity for you.
With on-campus activities and workshops, this event will reveal how the power of information can be harnessed to reverse climate change and champion a healthier world.  You must have completed or be studying Unit 3-4 Methods to attend.
Date:  Tuesday 29 June
Venue:  Monash Clayton Campus
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/3wt83cn

Get course advice – Science
Book in a chat with a current Monash University science student via, https://bit.ly/3fpvqwp

Monash University – Inside Monash
Monash University is running a series of information evenings for prospective students focused on courses and study areas in June.  For information and to register visit, www.monash.edu/inside-monash
JUNE
13  Politics, Philosophy and Economics
15  Music
16  Become a teacher
You can watch recorded seminars from past events via, www.monash.edu/inside-monash

 

Australian Defence Force

For career information session dates visit, www.defencejobs.gov.au/events

 

Updates from Australian Catholic University

Open Days
Open Day is one of the biggest dates in the ACU calendar allowing prospective students and their families to get more information about studying with them, visit their modern facilities, as well being able to talk to staff and academics who are professionals and leaders in their respective fields.

Option 1: Online
This event is open to all prospective students and their families and will run online on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 August.

Option 2: On-campus
Students will be able to participate in events on-campus and speak directly with course advisers.
Melbourne Campus – Sunday 8 August
Ballarat Campus – Sunday 15 August
Information and registration:  https://bit.ly/3wqHMv8

Experience Days
Experience ACU is a free event allowing prospective students to participate in workshops and activities tailored to their study area of interest. Students can explore their preferred campus, meet staff and students and get helpful tips on preparing for university.

Students can choose workshops from a range of study areas including nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, education, physiotherapy, psychology, sports and exercise science and many more.

Melbourne Campus:  Tuesday 29 June
Canberra Campus:  Tuesday 6 July
Ballarat Campus:  Tuesday 28 September
Information and registration:  https://bit.ly/34cGZlD

Register for updates
If you would like to receive the latest news about ACU and upcoming events, please register your interest via, https://bit.ly/3fjlx4x

 

Superannuation program

Super Aware
Year13 has partnered with Aware Super to create a new short course called Super Aware.  This course demonstrates how small steps today can equal giant leaps for your future self when it comes to superannuation and saving for your future.

They are giving away $1,000 to one lucky student!  To enter the draw, you just need to complete all four Super Aware modules, including the short quizzes at the end.

The modules are:
1. What’s the 411 on super
2. Caring about your super
3. Taking control of your super
4. Finding the right super for you
Get started via, https://year13.com.au/academy/aware-super

 

The Footnotes

This website contains heaps of information about different careers and interviews with people working in a variety of industries such as:
•  Health
•  Design
•  Business, commerce
•  Engineering
•  Technology
To explore the website visit, https://thefootnotes.com.au/

 

Missed the Year13 Expo?

Don’t worry – you can still watch some of the webinars that were recorded.

•  Go to, https://year13.com.au/ and sign up for an account
•  Navigate to the Expo
•  Watch the available webinars

 

Western Victorian Careers Expo

This event will run online and there is a huge range of exhibitors that students and families can connect with.  Whilst this event is targeted to students in Western Victoria, all prospective students are welcome to participate.

Date:  Tuesday 22 June, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/3fuUdhR

 

Virtual Careers Expo 2021

Connecting students to more than fifty tertiary providers including Torrens University Australia, Virtual Careers Expo provides a wealth of information on course offerings, study options and career outcomes.

Students from anywhere in the country can log in to explore virtual expo halls, tune in to seminars and presentations, download course guides, take virtual campus tours and connect with staff and students.

Date:  16 July 2021
Information and registration:  https://bit.ly/3ffrPSS

 

Victoria Police

For career information session dates visit, www.police.vic.gov.au/police-information-sessions

 

Interested in Hairdressing or Barbering?

Chisholm TAFE Institute is running an information session about their courses:
Chisholm | Hairdressing and Barbering virtual information session
Tuesday 8 June 2021, 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm
Location:  Online

 

Deakin University – Discover Deakin

Deakin University is hosting the following online seminars for prospective students in June.  The seminars will showcase courses at the university, https://bit.ly/2Phjwfa
JUNE
7  Property and Real Estate
Commerce and Business
9  Law
10  Sport Management and Development
16  Architecture and Construction Management
22  Information Technology

Accommodation
Find out about accommodation at Deakin University by tuning into an online webinar during July, https://bit.ly/2RRPCj2

 

RMIT University – Discover What’s Next

RMIT University is running the following online information sessions for prospective students in June.
These events are not to be missed as you will receive up-to-date information for the 2022 intake and you will have the opportunity to ask questions about courses.

JUNE
Flight Training and Aviation
10  Trades
15  Science
17  Health Science
22  Information Technology
24  Education
For information and to register for sessions go to, www.rmit.edu.au/events

 

Victoria University – Undergraduate Webinar Series

Victoria University is running a series of information evenings for prospective students focused on courses and study areas in June.

8  Building Design, Building Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering
Science: Biomedical and Health Sciences
10  Primary and Secondary Education
15  Community Development, Social Work, Youth Work, Criminal Justice
16  Information Technology, Cyber Security
17  Sport, Exercise Science, Outdoor Leadership
22  Business
23  Tourism, Hospitality, Event Management
24  Nutrition
For information and to register visit, https://study.vu.edu.au/ug-webinar-series

 

Want an outta-this-world space career?

Tickets to COSPAR-K are officially open!

Running in partnership with the NSW Department of Education’s STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) Program, COSPAR-K is being run as a dedicated space-themed STEM event in Sydney this August.  After a successful virtual teaser event, COSPAR-K Mission Control is thrilled to bring their in-person event to the ICC Sydney from Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 August 2021.  Tickets are 100 per cent FREE and there is virtual access available.

Enjoy a galaxy of fun in our Awesome Activities Arena through interactive and hands-on experiences.  Rockets, robots, bio-domes, drones and giant Martian and Lunar maps await.

There’s more!  Get inspired and informed through our Spectacular Speakers Schedule featuring international and local superstars: astronauts, Mars scientists, satellite missions, classroom activities and how you can get involved in space are just some of the topics covered!

Book tickets here

 

Study skills and resources

Lisa Tran has developed a series of free resources and study guides for secondary school students.  Visit this YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/227DGng

 

Australian Defence Force Gap Year Program

Current Year 12 students can apply for a twelve-month position in the Air Force, Army or Navy to begin in 2022.  To explore the positions available and to apply go to, https://bit.ly/2uW1hzI

 

Swinburne University

Work Integrated Learning Guarantee
Did you know that Swinburne guarantees that all students studying a Bachelor degree will have access to industry experience through placements, internships or industry-linked projects?  It is called the ‘Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Guarantee’.

Prospective students and their families can find out about this program through an online webinar being run on Wednesday 16 June at 4:00 pm.  To register your place visit, https://bit.ly/3yMGAEx

 

Have you considered vocational education and training (VET)?

This includes – apprenticeships, traineeships and TAFE study.  Did you know that seventy-seven per cent of VET graduates secure employment after training?

VET is one of the most progressive forms of education available to school leavers.  It is in touch with the realities of the current and future employment market – because it is entirely driven by the employment market.

If you would like to learn more about VET and why you should consider gaining a VET qualification after school go to, https://bit.ly/2xiZBTf to check out the ‘VET.  It’s Right Now’ video initiative.

 

What type of apprenticeship would you be suited to?

Taken from the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

“Career evaluation is constant and unending especially for people who are considering their next career step. Career choices can be difficult as there are so many options out there.

It can be easier if you know which Work Types you prefer and what career options they lead to. These Work Types are identified through a Career Interest Explorer, co-created in consultation with Australian Centre for Career Development and focus on apprenticeship and traineeship career pathways.

There are seven Work Types in total which can lead to different industries and occupations. While it may be easy to choose the best known occupation in a Work Type, it may not be the best option for you.

Realistically, an occupation can be linked to many Work Types, but focusing on your primary Work Type can help narrow down the industries or occupations that may interest you.

Below are the seven Work Types that are linked to apprenticeship or traineeship occupations. There may be some occupations that you may not have even thought could be done as an apprenticeship or traineeship”.

•  Analytic and Scientific
•  Creative and Artistic
•  Helping and Advising
•  Nature and Recreation
•  Organising and Clerical
•  Persuading and Service
•  Practical and Manual

Go to https://bit.ly/3pkVCx3 to complete a career interest quiz, research occupations that align with each work type, and to further research your apprenticeship and traineeship pathways.

 

Interested in Veterinary Nursing?

This is a fantastic occupation for those who are passionate about working with animals.  Veterinary nurses assist veterinarians in all aspect of animal patient care, including surgical procedures, laboratory testing, medical treatment, and consultations.

To become a qualified veterinary nurse, you usually have to study the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing whilst undertaking employment, work placement in a Vet clinic.

This can be completed through a traineeship, VET study or online study.  Once qualified, you can undertake further study to specialise in dental, surgical or emergency and critical care.

For information on this occupation go to, https://bit.ly/2IRNcv0

You may also consider studying a paraprofessional qualification at the university level:

Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing
La Trobe University
This is the first paraprofessional veterinary nursing qualification of its type in Australia, www.latrobe.edu.au

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Charles Sturt University
This course can be undertaken at the Wagga Wagga Campus, in partnership with GO TAFE, Wangaratta or online, www.csu.edu.au

 

The University of Melbourne – Updates

Prospective students – get in touch!
Secondary school students can sign up to receive news about courses, events, key application information, accommodation and scholarships.  Register via, https://bit.ly/3fN9f1R

Learn about courses
You can download the 2022 undergraduate course guide and faculty course guides via, https://bit.ly/3fN92M6

A Day at Melbourne
Years 10 and 11 students are invited to get a taste of the university experience at Melbourne.  Students will have the opportunity to attend lectures and interactive workshop sessions that will challenge them to think critically and gain insight into the broad areas of study available to them.

They will also have the chance to chat with university staff about courses, accommodation, scholarships and student societies at the course and student services expo.  All students will enjoy a tour of the Parkville Campus.  There are two sessions running – you can choose which session to attend.

Date:  Thursday 8 July
Morning session,  https://bit.ly/3wOgJdm
Afternoon session,  https://bit.ly/3vJb4oM

Meet Melbourne Live
The University of Melbourne has hosted online webinars for prospective students about courses.
If you missed the following previous seminars, you can watch them on demand.  The following course areas are covered:
•  Law
•  Science
•  IT
•  Agriculture
•  Arts
•  Commerce
•  Education
•  Fine Arts
•  Veterinary Medicine
•  Biomedicine
•  Design
•  Engineering
For information visit, https://bit.ly/3egroGe

Mathematics and Statistics Undergraduate Experience (Online)
The University of Melbourne is hosting a two-day undergraduate experience for students in Years 11 and 12.

Throughout the event, students will gain insight into the mathematical and statistical courses offered in the undergraduate degrees.  Students should be studying advanced mathematics.
Date:  Thursday 1 and Friday 2 July
Information and RSVP:  Contact Sam Povall for information, sam.povall@unimelb.edu.au

 

Monash Indigenous Winter Camp

The Indigenous Winter Camp aims to provide Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students from Years 10 to 12 with an in-depth insight into university life, while focusing on team-building, meeting new people, culture, confidence building and health and wellbeing.  The program will run between 27 and 29 July.  For more information and to register visit, https://bit.ly/3gHAlsx

 

Endeavour College of Natural Health

Endeavour College is located in Melbourne and offers courses in the following study areas: Acupuncture, Myotherapy, Naturopathy, Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine, and Complementary Medicine.
The college is running two open days for prospective students in June.
On-campus:  Saturday 19 June
Online:  Wednesday 30 June
For information and to RSVP:  Visit www.endeavour.edu.au

WHAT’S ON Traralgon Junior School

JUNE 8 June  Nature Kinder 9 June  ELC, Prep and Year 1 Incursion – Flying Bookworm (tbc) 10 June  Year 6 Expo (tbc) Regional Cross …

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WHAT’S ON Traralgon Junior School

JUNE

8 June  Nature Kinder
9 June  ELC, Prep and Year 1 Incursion – Flying Bookworm (tbc)
10 June  Year 6 Expo (tbc)
Regional Cross Country (tbc)
11 June  Beginner Instrumental Concert, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm (tbc)
14 June  QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

(tbc) – to be confirmed

* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.

 

WHAT’S ON Traralgon Secondary School

JUNE 7 June  Semester 2 Commences 8 June  Sports Science and Coaching Visit to the Tech School (tbc) Year 10 Road Smart Session, 9:40 am …

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WHAT’S ON Traralgon Secondary School

JUNE

7 June  Semester 2 Commences
8 June
  Sports Science and Coaching Visit to the Tech School (tbc)
Year 10 Road Smart Session, 9:40 am (tbc)
‘Mary Poppins Jr’ Rehearsal, 3:30 pm (tbc)
14 June  QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
15 June  ‘Mary Poppins Jr’ Rehearsal, 3:30 pm (tbc)
17 June  Anniversary Service Assembly, 9:05 am
‘Mary Poppins Jr’ Rehearsal, 3:30 pm (tbc)
18 June   End of Term 2, 3:10 pm finish

(tbc) – to be confirmed

* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.

WHAT’S ON Warragul Junior School

JUNE 7 June  Parent Prayer Group, Prideaux Centre, 9:00 am (tbc) 11 June  Prep Community Excursion (tbc) 14 June  QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY 15 June  …

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WHAT’S ON Warragul Junior School

JUNE

7 June  Parent Prayer Group, Prideaux Centre, 9:00 am (tbc)
11 June  Prep Community Excursion (tbc)
14 June
  QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
15 June  Year 1 Expo (tbc)
15 June 
Year 2 Expo (tbc)
17 June  Years 5 and 6 Soirée, Junior School Gymnasium, 7:00 pm (tbc)
18 June  End of Term 2, 3:20 pm finish

(tbc) – to be confirmed

* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.

JULY

13 July  Term 3 Commences

WHAT’S ON Warragul Secondary School

JUNE 7 June  Semester 2 Commences 9 June  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium – Dance Studio, 6:55 am to 8:30 am 10 June  …

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WHAT’S ON Warragul Secondary School

JUNE

7 June  Semester 2 Commences
9 June  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium – Dance Studio, 6:55 am to 8:30 am
10 June  SEISA Junior Winter Sport, Round 5 (tbc)
Top Arts Exhibition, The Ian Potter Centre, Federation Square, Years 11 and 12 Visual Arts students, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (tbc)
Top Design Exhibition, Melbourne Museum, Years 11 and 12 Product Design Technology (Hard and Soft Materials students), 9:00 am to 2:30 pm (tbc)
11 June  Centrepiece Rehearsal, West Gippsland Arts Centre, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (tbc)
Centrepiece, West Gippsland Arts Centre, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm (tbc)
14 June  QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
15 June  Studio Concert, DT Parker Centre and Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (tbc)
16 June  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium – Dance Studio, 6:55 am to 8:30 am
16 June to 18 June  Year 9 City Camp (tbc)
17 June  SEISA Junior Winter Sport Finals (tbc)
DAV Debating Round 4, St Margaret’s School, Berwick, 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm (tbc)
18 June  End of Term 2, 3:30 pm finish

(tbc) – to be confirmed

* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.