Upcoming Course Information, Events and Webinars

Upcoming Course Information, Events and Webinars

Discover Western Webinar – For Parents: Your Role and How You Can Help Guide Them to University 

Organisation: Western Sydney University 
Location: Online 
Date: Monday 19 May 2025

This webinar is for parents and supporters to learn how they can support their child through their HSC and while they make those big decisions about their future. Discover university entry options, careers and courses, and pathways they can explore should they not achieve their desired ATAR. 

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Talk with Lawyers and Human Rights Advocates 

Organisation: Australian Catholic University 
Location: Online 
Date: Tuesday 20 May 2025 

Now, more than ever, the world needs human rights advocates. With conflict across multiple countries, lawyers and human rights advocates are needed to bring positive change for the future. 

Our ACU student and alumni panel discussion will allow you to hear from a range of experts, including a lawyer working in the human rights field as well as current human rights students. Take part in a Q&A session and get an insider’s perspective on working in law and human rights. 

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Talk with Teachers and Educators 

Organisation: Australian Catholic University 
Location: Online 
Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025

Working in education gives you the opportunity to shape minds, inspire ambition and impact the future. 

Join us online to hear from ACU students and alumni. Take part in a Q&A session to learn about their experiences going from the lecture halls to the workforce, and how they make a difference to young people’s lives. 

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Year 12 and Beyond – With ADHD 

Organisation: Claire Pech Careers 
Location: Online 
Date: Wednesday 21 May to Thursday 29 May 2025 

Hosted by Claire Pech, CICA-Accredited Careers Practitioner, and Amanda Krulis, endorsed Organisational Psychologist. 

Targeted to students with ADHD in Year 12, this webinar will share insights and practical solutions for managing this critical year and beyond and making meaningful career decisions. If students cannot make it a recording will be sent to all ticket holders. Although it is interactive, students will remain anonymous on the webinar. 

Topics covered: 

  • Redefining success – What is it to YOU?
  • Finding and Owning your ADHD strengths
  • Discovering what careers are aligned to your strengths
  • Understanding the options for tertiary studies based on your interests and strengths
  • Exploring the pathway options available and ways to get there using Action Plans
  • Early Entry Considerations
  • Quick guide to Educational Access Schemes (EAS) and adjustment points
  • What is Procrastination – and how to tackle it?
  • How to deal with stress and staying calm
  • How to use technology to your advantage with ADHD
  • Q&A

Webinar dates 
Wednesday 21 May 2025, 7pm–8.30pm AEST 
Thursday 29 May 2025, 7pm–8.30pm AEST 

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 Life of an Agricultural Scientist 

Organisation: University of Sydney 
Location: Online 
Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025 

Are you looking for a career that’s impactful, future-focused, and vital to our nation’s well-being? Then look no further than studying Agricultural Science at the University of Sydney. 

Join this session with one of our very own agricultural scientists to learn about their career and what they get up to in a day. From agribusiness to influencing policy, sustainable practices, and improving the food crops that feed the world, you will discover what our newly launched three-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science, and four-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science Honours have to offer you and the diverse and rewarding career that lies ahead. 

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AMPA Dance Experience Day 

Organisation: Academy of Music and Performing Arts 
Location: AMPA Performing Arts Centre Alexandria 
Date: Monday 7 July 2025

Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) invites dancers to join us on campus for a day of dance. Register and bring your friends along and get ready to move! 

Dancers will have a chance to participate in contemporary and improvisation classes facilitated by AMPA’s inspiring faculty and experience what studying dance full-time is like at AMPA. A Q&A with the program’s Head of Dance will allow aspiring dancers, choreographers, and dance teachers, to gain further insight into tertiary education and how it can benefit their future careers. 

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UTS Tech Fest 

Organisation: University of Technology Sydney 
Location: UTS City Campus 
Date: Monday 23 June to Friday 4 July 2025 

Are you a high school student dreaming of a career in tech? Come and feed your curiosity at Tech Fest. 

  • Explore the study and career possibilities in Engineering and IT. Whether it’s cybersecurity, civil engineering, robotics, or artificial intelligence, see the exciting opportunities in these areas and how you can be part of the next big thing!
  • Hear from current students about their study journeys and career aspirations. Get an insight into the life of an engineering or IT student at UTS and discover the student societies you could join.
  • We’ll take you behind the scenes with exclusive lab tours. See how cutting-edge tech brings new ideas to life.

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 NAS Winter School 

Organisation: National Art School 
Location: National Art School 
Date: Monday 7 July to Friday 11 July 2025

NAS’ short courses are for students of all levels of experience, from beginners to intermediate and advanced. 

Whether you’re a complete beginner, reigniting former interests, or refining your practice, you’ll enjoy this immersive week of artmaking at NAS. 

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– Nicole Massara
Careers and VET Administrator