Holiday Workshops and Events
UOW Future Talk for Parents – Early Entry
Organisation: University of Wollongong
Location: Online
Date: Wednesday 29 June 2026
Year 12 can be a stressful time for students and for the parents and carers supporting them. With big post-school decisions ahead, these sessions are designed to provide clarity, reassurance and practical advice to help you navigate the year with confidence.
Across the program, you’ll gain insights into:
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Supporting students through the HSC and common challenges
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Understanding UOW degrees, pathways and study options
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How AI and emerging technologies are shaping degrees, careers and the future workforce
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Navigating university applications, Early Admission and UAC
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Financial planning for university, including scholarships, budgeting and accommodation
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Accessing UOW support services for a smooth transition to university
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Connecting with other parents and carers in a supportive environment
You’ll also receive regular emails with practical tips, resources and expert advice to help you and your young person feel informed, prepared and supported throughout Year 12 and beyond.
SCU Year 11 and Year 12 Masterclass, Northern Rivers
Organisation: Southern Cross University
Location: Southern Cross University, Lismore Campus
Date: Thursday 30 June 2026
Join us for Masterclass Day where you will take a deep dive into different study areas of your choice. Meet our students and academics, experience our campus facilities and learn more about university life on this interactive and fun day!
What can I expect?
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Live like a University student for the day and elect two interactive workshops in your preferred areas of study
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Experience our state-of-the-art campus facilities
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Meet inspiring people, from academics to current students
Schools must register on behalf of students. Registrations close 23rd June.
SCU Year 11 and 12 Masterclass, Coffs Harbour
Organisation: Southern Cross University
Location: Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour Campus
Date: Friday 3 July 2026
Join us for Masterclass Day where you will take a deep dive into different study areas of your choice. Meet our students and academics, experience our campus facilities and learn more about university life on this interactive and fun day!
What can I expect?
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Live like a University student for the day and elect two interactive workshops in your preferred areas of study
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Experience our state-of-the-art campus facilities
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Meet inspiring people, from academics to current students
Schools must register on behalf of students. Registrations close 18 June.
ACPE Careers in Sport Day
Organisation: Australian College of Physical Education
Location: Australian College of Physical Education
Date: Friday 3 July 2026
For the lovers of sport; ACPE presents you with a day that is packed with information presented by special guest speakers from the sport industry. From education and sport degrees to taking your first steps into the sport industry as your career path, you can immerse yourself in interactive panel discussions and workshops. You’ll also have the chance to mingle and network with likeminded individuals, and rub shoulders with professionals working in the sport industry.
Come along and have a great day in the sport hub of Sydney Olympic Park, and take your first steps into a career in sport.
Unlock your access to successful careers in sport:
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Gain invaluable insights from industry professionals
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Discover the range of job opportunities in the sport industry
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Identify the attributes and experiences it takes to be successful in sport
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And much more!
Careers in Sport Day is perfect for:
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Anyone looking to turn their passion for sport into a career
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Year 11 and 12 students
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Career advisors and school teachers
Sydney Design School Introduction to SketchUp Workshop
Organisation: Sydney Design School
Location: Sydney Design School
Date: Monday 6 July to Wednesday 8 July 2026
Looking to extend your presentation skills? Create detailed 3D models using this intuitive and easy-to-learn program.
Over 3 days you will be introduced to the fundamentals of SketchUp enabling you to create realistic floor plans and 3D models. You’ll use the 3D Warehouse, the world’s largest online library, to import furniture and lighting.
UOW EmpowerHER STEM Summit for Female Year 10 – 12 Students
Organisation: University of Wollongong
Location: University of Wollongong, Wollongong Campus & Bluescope
Date: Tuesday 7 July to Wednesday 8 July 2026
The University of Wollongong is excited to bring back the EmpowerHER STEM Summit in 2026, a two-day, hands-on STEM experience designed exclusively for female students in years 10, 11 & 12.
Held during the Winter school holidays, this immersive event aims to raise the STEM-bar for girls and ignite their passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM)!
EmpowerHER STEM Summit is split across two action-packed days:
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Day 1: Explore UOW’s vibrant Wollongong Campus and rotate through exciting STEM taster-sessions lead by UOW academics.
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Day 2: Journey to Bluescope and experience local STEM in action. Meet current Bluescope cadets and learn first-hand what it means to be a working woman in STEM! End the day with a UOW STEM Clubs expo.
Students will at all times be accompanied by faculty, current students, and industry professionals to deliver an enriching and collaborative experience.
Fully sponsored places are available for disadvantaged students – please contact UOW at future-events@uow.edu.au to privately discuss your situation.
Registration closes Sunday 19 June 2026.
Discover ACU Strathfield: Early Childhood, Primary and TAS Secondary Education
Organisation: Australian Catholic University
Location: Australian Catholic University, Strathfield Campus
Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026
Are you passionate about making an impact in the lives of young people? Do you want to inspire the next generation through teaching? At ACU, you’ll learn how to turn your passion for education into purpose: shaping minds, inspiring curiosity and helping students to thrive.
Join us for Discover Early Childhood, Primary and TAS Secondary Education, an engaging event designed for students in Years 10 – 12 who want to explore a rewarding teaching career. Take part in hands-on workshop, meet our education experts, and find out what it’s really like to study teaching at ACU.
Discover ACU Strathfield: Exercise and Sports Science and Biomedical Science
Organisation: Australian Catholic University
Location: Australian Catholic University, Strathfield Campus
Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026
Are you fascinated by how the human body works, moves and performs? Or curious about the science that helps diagnose disease and improve health?
Come and experience what it’s like to study exercise and sports science or biomedical science at ACU. Step inside our specialist biomechanics and human performance laboratory, where you’ll see how cutting-edge technology is used to analyse movement, measure force, track motion and understand the science behind athletic performance. You’ll also explore how biomedical science students investigate the building blocks of life through biology, chemistry and anatomy, preparing for careers in medical science, research, pathology and health innovation.
Plus, you’ll meet our expert academics and hear from current students about where a degree in these fields can take you – from elite sport to research, rehabilitation, medical science and beyond.
Open to Year 10 – 12 students, this free event is your chance to explore two exciting science-based study areas at ACU.
Sydney Design School Designer for a Day Workshop for Year 10-12 Students
Organisation: Sydney Design School
Location: Sydney Design School
Date: Thursday 9 July 2026
Curious about what it might be like to work as an Interior Designer? We have developed the perfect one day workshop for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to find out more.
You’ll get hands on in our studios experimenting with colour and materials. Find out what it takes to become a professional Interior Designer and understand what an average day looks like on the job! We’ve included a 3D modelling activity to give you an opportunity to create an interior space.
AMPA Dance Experience Day
Organisation: Academy of Music and Performing Arts
Location: AMPA Performing Arts Centre, Alexandria
Date: Monday 13 July 2026
The Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) invites dancers to experience a dynamic day on campus. Register, bring your friends, and get ready to move.
Throughout the day, you’ll take part in a variety of classes led by AMPA’s inspiring faculty, offering a glimpse into what it’s like to study dance full-time in a professional training environment.
You’ll also have the opportunity to attend a Q&A session with the Head of Dance, designed to give aspiring dancers, choreographers, and future educators valuable insight into tertiary study and the pathways it can open. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our welcoming student community and expert faculty, while experiencing first-hand what it means to be part of AMPA’s Bachelor and Associate of Dance programs.
AMPA Classical Performance and Composition Experience Day
Organisation: Academy of Music and Performing Arts
Location: AMPA Music Campus, Surry Hills
Date: Monday 13 July 2026
The Academy of Music and Performing Arts is ready to welcome budding performers and composers to our music campus for our Classical Music and Composition Experience Day.
Spend a day on campus at AMPA to learn what studying Classical Music or Composition is like at a tertiary level and to find out how you can benefit from AMPA’s elite training as part of our Bachelor or Associate Degree in Music (Performance).
At Experience Day, once you have been given a guided tour of our practice studios and performance spaces, you will have have your choice of Classical Music or Composition workshops to attend, the chance to observe Classical Performance Classes, and enjoy relaxed Q&A sessions with our faculty and admissions department, while also connecting with our student body to gain real perspectives on student life at AMPA.
AMPA Music Theatre Experience Day
Organisation: Academy of Music and Performing Arts
Location: AMPA Music Campus, Surry Hills
Date: Monday 15 July 2026
Calling all triple threats! While you’re waiting for your big break, AMPA is excited to invite passionate performers and theatre makers to our Music Theatre Experience Day.
This is your chance to find out what studying Music Theatre at a pre-professional level looks like, learn what the Music Theatre industry is looking for and to experience the training it takes to become a true triple threat performer within our Bachelor or Associate Degree of Music (Performance).
At Experience Day, you will receive a tour of our music campus and our dedicated performance space, the Tom Mann Theatre, followed by the chance to watch our Music Theatre Performance Class and attend a Music Theatre Workshop as our students prepare their end of trimester showcase. You are also invited to partake in Q&As with our faculty of Music Theatre professionals, our admissions team for information about auditions, and our student body for their perspective on life at AMPA.
AMPA Contemporary Music & Music Production Experience Day
Organisation: Academy of Music and Performing Arts
Location: AMPA Music Campus, Surry Hills
Date: Monday 15 July 2026
Get ready to rock out at AMPA with our Contemporary Music and Music Production Experience Day – whether you’re a jazz cat, metalhead or DJ in the making, Experience Day will give you the info you need if you’re considering the path of a musician.
Our Bachelor or Associate Degree of Music (Performance) could be the next step in your journey and our Experience Day will be your chance to learn what studying music at a tertiary level looks like and how it can benefit your career.
After a tour of our music studios, recording/editing suites and performance space, you’ll get the chance to watch our students in action during Contemporary Performance Class, followed by your choice of either a Performance or Production workshop, with time to have casual Q&As with our industry staff, admissions team and student body about anything from networking and training, auditions or campus life.
UNE Farming Futures: 2026 Careers Fair
Organisation: University of New England
Location: University of New England, Armidale Campus
Date: Tuesday 16 July 2026
The Farming Futures Careers Fair is Australia’s largest university-run agricultural careers fair for students and graduates. It provides a platform for meaningful conversations between students and industry professionals, helping to spark connections that lead to real career opportunities. By fostering these networks, Farming Futures supports students in launching careers across agribusiness, ag-tech, and agricultural industries dedicated to advancing the sector.
Each year, the Careers Fair showcases a diverse range of employers, from leading agribusiness corporations to innovative organisations. For students, it’s a chance to explore future pathways, build professional networks, and develop skills for life beyond university.
The event is free for UNE students, secondary students and teachers, TAFE students, and the public, making it a high-impact showcase for both industry and future professionals.
To express interest or book a booth, please contact UNE’s Careers Fair Coordinators.
Experience Design@Western – Portfolio Day for Year 12 Students, Parents & Teachers
Organisation: Western Sydney University
Location: Western Sydney University, Parramatta South Campus
Date: Wednesday 17 July 2026
Mark your calendars! Join us for early entry interviews for the Bachelor of Design 2027, plus studio tours, talks and hands-on workshops for students interested in Graphic design, branding, digital storytelling, UX/UI, photography and motion design
This is a fantastic opportunity for Year 12 students, parents, and teachers to:
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Participate in course entry interviews for early entry offers (September) into the Design program
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Hear from recent graduates
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Meet Design tutors and lecturers
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Check out our facilities
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Take part in hands-on workshops
ACU Guarantee Early Offer and Pathways Webinar (NSW/ACT/QLD)
Organisation: Australian Catholic University
Location: Online
Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026
Learn about ACU’s entry and pathway options, including the ACU Guarantee early offer program, key dates and how to apply. Plus, hear from current students about their journeys.
This webinar is for NSW, ACT and Queensland Year 12 students and their parents.