Open Days, Course Information Sessions and Events
Macquarie Future of Health Information Sessions
Organisation: Macquarie University
Location: Online
Date: Tuesday 8 April to Thursday 10 April 2025
Join us for Macquarie Future of Health and connect with thought leaders, industry professionals and academic experts. You’ll discuss the future of healthcare, engage in dynamic discussions and explore emerging trends and cutting-edge innovations.
Register for one or more of the sessions below to hear from a range of industry experts, explore healthcare trends and learn more about how Macquarie’s suite of healthcare courses meets current and future demands.
Applying to UTS: UAC info session
Organisation: University of Technology Sydney
Location: Online
Date: Wednesday 9 April 2025
Thinking about studying at UTS? This session will walk you through the application process via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Learn about key dates, entry requirements, preferences, offers, and important tips to maximise your chances of getting into your preferred course. Plus, get your questions answered by UTS experts.
Empower Her: Women in Finance, Economics, and Politics Workshop
Organisation: University of New South Wales
Location: UNSW Parramatta Innovation Hub
Date: Monday 14 April to Tuesday 15 April 2025
Join us for an empowering two-day workshop focused on Women in Finance, Economics, and Politics, hosted at the UNSW Parramatta Innovation Hub. This event is designed to inspire and equip women (cis and trans) with the knowledge and skills to excel in these fields.
This workshop is specifically aimed at Year 11 and Year 12 high school female-identifying students, providing them with a unique opportunity to:
- Gain Early Exposure: Get a head start in understanding the fields of finance, economics, and politics before entering university or the workforce.
- Build Confidence: Develop confidence in managing personal finances and exploring career paths traditionally dominated by men.
- Meet Role Models: Interact with successful women professionals who can serve as role models and mentors, offering guidance and inspiration.
- Hands-On Learning: Participate in interactive activities and simulations that make learning about finance and economics engaging and practical.
- Career Insights: Explore various career options and understand the skills and qualifications needed to succeed in finance, economics, and politics.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and professionals, building a network that can support your future career aspirations.
Future Creators’ Day
Organisation: University of New South Wales
Location: UNSW Paddington Campus
Date: Monday 14 April 2025
Future Creators’ Day is a hands-on experience for Year 10 and 11 students passionate about creativity, design, and visual storytelling. Hosted by UNSW Arts, Design and Architecture, this event is the perfect opportunity to explore future study and career paths in the creative industries.
Join us on campus for a day of immersive workshops led by expert academics and industry professionals. Get a taste of our newly offered Game Art specialisation, along with workshops in Animation, Painting, Textiles and Fashion Design, Object Design, and Graphic Design. Whether you’re interested in digital art, interactive storytelling, or traditional design disciplines, this event is designed to help you develop your skills and discover your creative potential.
Connect with like-minded students, experience university life, and gain insights into studying at UNSW. Future Creators’ Day is your chance to turn your creative passion into a future career.
Future Events
Experience Macquarie Days
Organisation: Macquarie University
Location: Macquarie Wallumattagal Campus
Date: Tuesday 15 April to Wednesday 16 April 2025
Make the most of the April school holidays by spending ‘a day in the life’ of a uni student!
Our Experience Macquarie Days give you the opportunity to attend information sessions and interactive workshops, tour our state-of-the-art facilities and learning spaces, and explore our campus with a Macquarie student guide. You’ll have the flexibility to structure your day around your interests – the choice is yours.
Whether you’re certain about your future path or you’re still exploring your options, these taster days will give you a feel for university life, connect you with students just like you, and maybe even get you thinking about fields of study that you’re yet to consider.
Experience UTS Day
Organisation: University of Technology Sydney
Location: UTS City Campus
Date: Wednesday 16 April 2025
Experience UTS Day is on this April school holidays! Hosted on campus, choose your workshops and experience UTS.
EmpowerHER STEM Summit
Organisation: University of Wollongong
Location: UOW Wollgongong Campus
Date: Tuesday 22 April to Wednesday 23 April 2025
Brace yourself for an exciting experience as we raise the STEM-bar for girls and ignite their passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM)!
Students will journey through UOW’s vibrant Wollongong campus and mind-blowing Bluescope site to witness STEM in action. Accompanied by faculty, current students, and industry professionals, this event promises an enriching, yet collaborative experience.
This hands-on, two-day event, taking place during the Autumn school holidays, is exclusively designed for fierce female students in Year 10 to Year 12.
Discover Health Sciences at ACU North Sydney
Organisation: Australian Catholic University
Location: ACU North Sydney Campus
Date: Thursday 24 April 2025
Are you ready to explore a career that makes a real difference? Discover what it’s like to study nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech pathology at ACU North Sydney.
Take part in hands-on workshops where you’ll get a feel for the practical skills you’ll develop as a future healthcare professional.
Tour our campus and experience our state-of-the-art, fully functional simulation wards, where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the innovative training that makes ACU health sciences graduates highly sought after by employers.
Open Days 2025
May 2025 Open Day, Sydney
Organisation: JMC Academy
Location: JMC Sydney Campus
Date: Saturday 3 May 2025
This is your chance to see our multi-million dollar world-class facilities.
- Explore your creative future and learn about our courses
- Meet our current students and industry expert lecturers
- Check out live student performances
- Tour our world-class facilities and tech
- Speak to us about the admissions process
- Get hands-on with our interactive activations
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 parents of 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.
Topics covered:
- Understanding the characteristics of ADHD, debunking unhelpful myths
- Exploring the similarities & differences between ADHD at School vs. Tertiary
- Considerations for choosing further studies after Year 12
- Evaluating potential action plans & pathway options
- Understanding what adjustments/supports are available after 12 Year
- Creating insight & self-awareness around current ADHD status
- Essentials of Executive Functions, impact & creating a tailored toolkit for success
- Identifying & harnessing ADHD strengths
- Managing technology with ADHD
- Career planning with ADHD
- Strategies for parents to support their kids
- Q&A
Webinar dates
Wednesday 21 May 2025, 7pm–8.30pm AEST
Thursday 29 May 2025, 7pm–8.30pm AEST
Open Day, Sydney
Organisation: Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Location: AIE Sydney Campus
Date: Saturday 24 May 2025
Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation, film and visual effects at the AIE Open Day. It’s is a great opportunity to meet our teachers, staff and students. The day will cover everything you need to know about the:
- careers in games and VFX that we train students for;
- studios and industries that we work with;
- courses we offer – from beginners to professional mastery, and;
- the software, skills and knowledge we teach.
AIE’s Open Day will also include presentations on entry requirements and how to apply. Find out how AIE can get you into a creative career.