Flinders University

Click here for more information about the Flinders University Open Days.

University of South Australia

Click here to view the 2024 course guide and guaranteed entry calculator.

University of Queensland (UQ)

Sunday 26 November to Wednesday 29 November
Year 11 Young Change Makers Program
UQ St Lucia Campus
Applications close Sunday 3 September 2023 at 9.00pm

This is a four-day experience open to Year 11 students with an exciting opportunity for academic extension and enrichment and is centred around igniting young change makers’ passions for leadership, academic achievement and community development in today’s global society. To learn more about the program, read more here.

Monash University

Click here to view the 2024 study guides, information about the 2023 open days and discover upcoming events.

Learn more about the Bachelor of Psychology at Monash University: This is a three-year full time program offered at the Clayton Campus. The course is structured in three parts: ‘Psychology Sequence’, ‘Psychology in Practice and Society’ and ‘Elective Study’. You can view further information regarding the course structure here. This program has also successfully gained accreditation from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Find the course flyer here.

In order to qualify as a registered psychologist, students need to complete a sequence of study, which includes completing an undergraduate degree followed by a Fourth Year Honours Program (plus additional study). This sequence can be found here. In this instance, once the student completes the The Bachelor of Psychology, their weighted average mark will determine their entry/eligibility into the Fourth Year Honours Program.

Monash Honours in Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) and delivers high quality research training that enables students to register as a provisional psychologist and pursue further research and training in psychology. You can view more information on the Fourth Year Honours Program here.

Student applications need to be submitted via VTAC. Attached is an interstate guide here.

In terms of residential colleges, there have been some instances where Monash students have stayed at The University of Melbourne's residential colleges (however, this is on a case-by-case basis and at the discretion of the residential colleges). Students may wish to contact the colleges directly for further information. Attached here is an accommodation guide.

Mannix Residential College: Mannix Residential College welcomes all students studying at Monash University. This diverse and inclusive community is made up of students from all around Australia and the world who want to be involved in community life. In 2023, they have residents from 14 different nations in the College.

The 2023 Open Day will be held on Sunday 6 August (in collaboration with Monash University). Students visiting Melbourne and/or Monash University over holiday breaks can organise a guided tour and light meal at Mannix. Alternatively, private tours of the College can be booked anytime by contacting Tamra Keating. Find more about the application process here.

The University of Sydney (USyd)

Wednesday 7 June
Pathways to Studying Law at USyd
3.30pm
Register here

Is your daughter interested in pursuing a career in Law? Join the USyd webinar to find out about their Bachelor of Laws and how it will provide her with the skills, knowledge and connections to become an internationally focused lawyer.

Wednesday 14 June
New: Bachelor of Agricultural Science
3.30pm
Register here

USyd will be launching a new Agricultural Science degree in 2024. Join a webinar session with Professor Stephen Cattle from the School of Life and Environmental Sciences to learn about the new three-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science, and the four-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science Honours. Whether she becomes an expert in soil science and digital agriculture or helps to find solutions for how to feed the world sustainably, your daughter will be on the frontline of issues of global importance.

Wednesday 14 June
MySydney Entry and Scholarship Scheme Webinar
4.30pm
Register here

Learn about the new MySydney Entry and Scholarship Scheme for students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out how your daughter can enter her dream degree with a lowered ATAR requirement and get ongoing financial and other support, including an $8,500 per annum scholarship. Find out about eligibility criteria, how to apply, benefits and frequently asked questions.

University of New South Wales (UNSW) Early Entry Conditional Offer Scheme

From Term 1 2024, UNSW will be evolving their UNSW Portfolio Entry Scheme to offer early conditional offers, giving students the opportunity to demonstrate their talent alongside their ATAR. Successful applicants will receive an early conditional offer with an adjusted ATAR entry requirement up to 10 ATAR points below the lowest selection rank for a specific degree or range of related degrees. It is an easy, online process and can only ever boost your daughter’s chances of admission. What students submit in their portfolio will depend on which degree they interested in. Please note: A UNSW Portfolio Entry submission needs to be completed in addition to her UAC application. Find out more here.

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)

Learn more about their early offer programs and process.

If your daughter is planning to study at RMIT in 2024 from interstate, use this link to investigate options and scholarships for accommodation.

Defence Work Experience Program

The Defence Work Experience Program has places available for a fantastic opportunity for female students (inclusive of non-binary, they/them) Years 10-12 at RAAF Edinburgh in both late August and early September through their Air Force Aviation Program for Women.

• Monday 28 August to Thursday 31 August: register here by Sunday 16 July
• Monday 4 September to Thursday 7 September: register here by Sunday 23 July.

There is also a range of work experience opportunities for students advertised on the Defence Work Experience Program website.

These include:

• Monday 7 August to Thursday 10 August: Air Force Familiarisation – RAAF Edinburgh. Register by Friday 23 June.
• Thursday 26 October to Friday 27 October: Army Familiarisation – Keswick Barracks. Register by Friday 8 September.
• Monday 6 November to Thursday 9 November: Air Force Familiarisation – RAAF Edinburgh. Register by Friday 22 September.

Please Note: Students need to be at least 15 years old to participate and must be able to get to the location. Public transport options to Edinburgh are very limited. Apply via their website.

Oxford Royale

Oxford Royale is the most experienced summer school in the UK. They are the only summer school at Oxbridge, staying in the same accommodation as full-time university students. Their campuses in the UK are Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial; campuses in the USA are Yale and UC Berkeley (scholarships available). There are over a dozen courses to choose from. Courses are catered for the 13 – 15-year-old and the 16 – 18-year-old categories, and include: Law and Politics, Medicine, Engineering and Technology and Mathematics.

Helpful Links:

• Oxford Royale Summer School video, which shows all locations and gives a great idea of the experience
• Oxford Experience video, including testimonials
• Great Debate video from 2016, which shows what this special event is about
• From this year, Oxford Royale will institute a special gala dinner midway through the session (therefore, this is not profiled on their website yet). The 13 – 15-year-olds will be in the Natural History Museum, the 16 – 18 year olds will be in The Ashmolean.

Try a Trade Program at Western Technical College

Students in Years 8 to 11 who are interested in spending a day, couple of days or up to a week in a ‘Try a Trade’ scheme run at Mt Carmel College should come to see Ms Caroline Palmer in the Career Office to complete an expression of interest registration form. Trade areas include Construction, Engineering, Automotive, Electrical, Salon and Make-up, Screen and Media and Plumbing.

Year 12 National Youth Science Forum

Students wanting to learn about future pathways and engage with other like-minded young people from all around Australia might like to consider the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) 2024. Applications are now open.

The program is designed to give students a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to encourage continued studies in these fields.​

The NYSF Year 12 program runs two summer sessions. Participants stay at university colleges and are immersed in science and technology, and can participate in tours of science and technology facilities; learn about cutting-edge research; learn about university, training and STEM career pathways; mix with other like-minded students from all over Australia; and participate in social and team building activities. Delivered by youth for youth, past participants return each year to participate in the Student Staff Leadership Program and help run the program the year after they first attend.

2024 dates and locations.

1. The Australian National University, Canberra (Friday 5 January to Saturday 13 January 2024)

2. The University of Queensland, Brisbane (Friday 12 January to Saturday 20 January 2024).

Students in need of financial support to attend are encouraged to contact their local Rotary Club. Further information is available here. We recommend students contact a local Rotary Club early. Additional NYSF Access and Equity Scholarships may be applied for once students have been offered a place in the program. Diversity, access and inclusion are important to the NYSF. If you would like them to be aware of any special considerations or would like to request reasonable adjustments to support your daughter in her application, please get in touch.

iCanMed UCAT Webinar

Register here.

Projects Abroad

Learn more about programs for 15- to 18-year-old students.

Career: It’s More Than Just a Job

Demographic research company McCrindle suggests Generations Zed (1995 – 2009) and Alpha (2010 – 2024) will have 18 jobs across six careers over their lifetimes. This prediction highlights the importance of young people taking an active role in their career development; the process of managing learning, work and leisure to advance in life.

Knowing how employers look for workers increases your daughter’s chances of finding the right job. New data from Jobs and Skills Australia shows the three most common recruitment methods are posting online job ads, word-of-mouth and social media. What is interesting is that one in seven employers do not advertise at all! Instead, they use word-of-mouth or hire job seekers who directly approach them.

Where to look for jobs:

• 72% are advertised on company or job search websites
• 29% are promoted by word of mouth so your daughter should tell contacts, schoolteachers and neighbours when she is looking for work
• meeting and talking to employers makes a better impression than simply dropping off a resume
• make sure her social media profiles reflect her positively.

Qantas

Qantas is offering 50 scholarships to female students and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to help get their career off to a flying start at their Pilot Academy. The $1.5 million investment over five years is part of Qantas and Jetstar’s plans to meet demand for Australia’s growing aviation industry and encourage more diversity in the flight deck. Each scholarship is worth up to $30,000 and covers accommodation at the Academy, meals and utilities. Tuition fees are additional. Learn more about this exciting opportunity here.

Micro Mathematics

Is your daughter ‘mad about maths’ in Year 5 to Year 10? Apply for the University of Melbourne’s FREE Micro Mathematics enrichment program! Open to students who have an interest in mathematics beyond the classroom, the Micro Mathematics enrichment program is an opportunity to:

• explore concepts in depth
• participate in team activities
• learn about pathways and careers
• attend free virtual and/or in person workshops
• work with passionate mathematicians and statisticians.

Places are limited and an application is required. Learn more by emailing or use this link.

Competitions

The following competitions and challenges are either free or have low entry fees, and are open to students nationwide.