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Uni Step Up at ACU
Applications are now open for the Uni Step Up 2023 On-Campus program. This year ACU are offering a range of courses including Sport and Exercise Science, Nursing Midwifery and Paramedicine and Business.
- The program is free of charge for all students.
- Takes place during June/July and January school holiday periods.
- Students can receive a direct entry offer to a mapped ACU course.
For me details - https://www.acu.edu.au/usu
Melbourne University Events
A Day at Melbourne is an exciting event for Year 9 and 10 students running at the Parkville campus on Saturday 22 April. Students will choose two hands-on workshops, participate in information sessions, and speak one to one with course advisers. Parents will be able to participate in two parent specific sessions. For information and to book your place, visit
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/student-life/events/a-day-at-melbourne
Girl Power in Engineering & IT (Year 9 students)
Year 9 female students are invited to apply for the exciting 4 year Girl Power program, including a three-night camp at the University of Melbourne, work experience in year 10 and mentoring opportunities in year 11 and 12, https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/engage-with-us/schools/girl-power-in-eng-and-it
Hands on Engineering and IT (Year 10)
Year 10 students can register to participate in free exciting engineering & IT workshops during the term break, https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/engage-with-us/schools/hands-on
Campus Tours during the April School Holidays
Students are invited to participate in on-campus higher education institution tours during the upcoming term break. Tours will be conducted by student ambassadors and specialist course advisers and will generally run for around 45 minutes. Tours provide a perfect opportunity for prospective students and their families to ask questions about courses, student services, accommodation, and scholarships etc. The following are examples of institutes who are running tours:
Deakin University
- 12 – 20 April: participate in a campus and accommodation tour at the Deakin campus of your choice:
https://www.deakin.edu.au/student-life-and-services/events/campus-tours
Monash University
- 19, 20 April: participate in a tour of the Clayton, Caulfield, and/or Peninsula campuses:
www.monash.edu/discover/events
- 18 April – April: Medicine, Nursing & Health Science tours:
Australian Catholic University
Register for a personalised campus tour via
https://www.acu.edu.au/student-life/experience-uni-before-you-start/explore-your-local-campus/campus-tours
Swinburne University
Register for a personalised campus tour via
www.swinburne.edu.au/forms/campus-tour
Box Hill Institute
Register for a ‘talk and tour’ session at the Box Hill (28 March) or Lilydale (30 March) campus. Register via:
And a reminder that all Year 10 students are completing work experience during the week of 13th June - 16th June 2023. Employers must sign and complete the Work Experience Arrangement Form. Students need to return these to Ms Williams by the start of week 2, term 2, as each employer must be contacted & approved. Attached is the required form: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/school/teachers/teachingresources/careers/work/WEarrangefrmamended.pdf
Debra Williams
Coordinator: Careers & Pathways (VET)
