Throughout most of middle and high school, your daughter has been building learning foundations across diverse learning areas. Now, they’re approaching an important transition and the opportunity to specialise in and explore subjects they’re interested in on a deeper level.<\/span><\/p>\n This shift from broad education to focused study helps prepare them for future pathways while giving them agency in their learning journey.<\/span><\/p>\n Study Work Grow have put together their top tips for supporting your daughter through the Subject Selection process so they can make the best possible choices. To view the guide please visit <\/span>High school subject selection \u2013 A guide for parents<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Charles Sturt University Online: 13 to 22 May<\/span><\/p>\n Get a behind-the-scenes look at different industries. What to expect:<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The Hotel School Australia, Sydney Opera House: May 17, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n An exclusive event for Year 12 students to explore Sydney Opera House and discover exciting career opportunities in the tourism industry.<\/span><\/p>\n This immersive experience includes a behind-the-scenes tour of Sydney Opera House, an interactive tourism workshop with a completion certificate, and insights from industry experts..<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Western Sydney University, Online event: May 19<\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span> Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Australian Catholic University, Online: May 20<\/span><\/p>\n Now, more than ever, the world needs human rights advocates. ACU\u2019s 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.\u00a0 <\/span>Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n NSW Mining Careers, Novotel Wollongong Northbeach: May 20, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n NSW mining offers rewarding careers for a whole range of people in high-skilled jobs in mining regions, rural locations and metropolitan areas.\u00a0 This event is free, including a meal, and an expansive industry showcase with displays and guest speakers from local mining employers, universities, and training providers.<\/span> Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Australian Catholic University, Blacktown campus: May 20<\/span><\/p>\n Did you want to take a deeper dive into Nursing or Midwifery at ACU?\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n Join ACU staff for a deeper dive into Nursing and Midwifery at ACU. \u00a0 You\u2019ll be shown around campus by a current health sciences student, meet academic staff, and get hands-on experience in our nursing and midwifery labs. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Australian Catholic University, Online event: May 21<\/span><\/p>\n Working in education gives you the opportunity to shape minds, inspire ambition and impact the future. 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.<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Claire Pech Careers, Online event: May 21 and 29, 7.00 \u2013 8.30pm<\/span><\/p>\n Hosted by Claire Pech, CICA-Accredited Careers Practitioner, and Amanda Krulis, endorsed Organisational Psychologist.\u00a0 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.<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n University of New South Wales, Online event: May 21<\/span><\/p>\n From Aviation to Psychology, Mathematics to Environmental Sciences, we\u2019re creating the Science Leaders of tomorrow. UNSW\u2019s Science Information Evening is for domestic high school students who are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in Science.<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n University of Sydney, Online event: May 21<\/span><\/p>\n 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 3-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science, and 4-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science Honours have to offer you and the diverse and rewarding career that lies ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Join staff for an exclusive information evening, for Year 12 students and their caregivers, to answer all your questions about joining the vibrant Sydney University community next year. This evening provides you with an opportunity to explore the campus, see the range of degrees on offer and seek advice from both USYD and UAC staff.<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n NSW Police Force Information Session:\u00a0 Tips & Tricks for a Successful Application:\u00a0 2 Dawn Fraser Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park on May 24, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n This is an event for those thinking about joining the NSW Police Force. We will provide tips and tricks for you to ensure you lodge your application properly.<\/span><\/p>\n This is also an opportunity to ask any questions about joining the NSW Police Force.<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/span> Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The HSC and Careers Expo 2025 will be held on Thursday 29 May, Friday 30 May and Saturday 31 May, 9am-3pm at the Royal Randwick Racecourse.<\/span> Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n A unique opportunity to see the campus first-hand and chat one-on-one with experts before you take the plunge and enrol.<\/span> Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation, film and visual effects at the AIE Online Campus Day. AIE will be running this event for students interested in studying online.<\/span> Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n An exclusive information evening for Year 12 students and their caregivers to answer all your questions about joining the vibrant Sydney University community next year.<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n EngFest is Charles Sturt\u2019s annual celebration of civil engineering, with exhibitions and presentations of student works and research, school visits and information sessions, a careers expo, industry networking, professional development events and more.<\/span> Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Join us for an inspiring day at The Hotel School Australia\u2019s Open Campus, where you\u2019ll experience student life first hand through an exclusive Masterclass, hear from a special industry guest speaker, meet our academic and support teams, explore course options, and discover career pathways with our Professional Learning team.<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Opportunity to see thecampus, get course advice, experience live performances, meet AIM academics and students, and get involved in activities that will give you a taste of student life here at AIM.<\/span> Find out more and register<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n An opportunity to 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. <\/span>Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The Western Sydney Careers Expo 2025 will be held on Thursday 26 June, Friday 27 June and Saturday 28 June, 9am-3pm at Sydney Olympic Park. <\/span>Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Open Day is the perfect opportunity to visit our amazing Wollongong campus, speak with our staff and students, and see why UOW is ranked as one of the best universities for student experience. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/span> Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n NAS’ short courses are for students of all levels of experience, from beginners to intermediate and advanced.<\/span> Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n A chance for young adults ages 16 to 24 years to discover their leadership skills and strengths. Meet like-minded connections and add a highlight experience to your resume. Your group will need to work together while organising camp, cooking on fires, navigating through the wilderness, and summiting peaks. The individual challenges such as high ropes and abseil are supported by your two Outward Bound facilitators, who will expertly explore and discuss how to apply these experiences to your life back home.<\/span> Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Created for students in Years 9-12, AIM\u2019s new high school music workshops provide incredible opportunities to explore songwriting, mentored by AIM\u2019s own accomplished musicians and educators.<\/span> Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Created for students in Years 9-12, the workshops provide incredible opportunities to experience playing and performing music, mentored by AIM\u2019s own accomplished musicians and educators. Learn, practice and perform contemporary and classic pop, rock and soul tunes, under the expertise of Australia\u2019s leading music mentors.<\/span> Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n A unique opportunity designed for Year 11 and 12 students who are earnestly contemplating enrolment at Campion College in 2026 or 2027. Four-day immersive program provide an opportunity for students to sample lectures from our history, literature, philosophy, theology and classics professors.<\/span> Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n A one day workshop for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to find out more about interior design.\u00a0 You\u2019ll get hands on in our studios experimenting with colour and materials.<\/span> Find out more and register<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) invites aspiring Music Theatre majors aged 16 and over to join us on campus for a day of music. Attendees will have the chance to sit in on a performance class and participate in workshops\/Q&As.<\/span>7 ways parents can support their child’s Subject Selection<\/h5>\n
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Career Discovery Series<\/span><\/h5>\n
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Tourism Insights Sydney 2025<\/span><\/h5>\n
Discover Western Webinar \u2013 For Parents: Your Role and How You Can Help Guide Them to University<\/span><\/h5>\n
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Talk with Lawyers and Human Rights Advocates<\/span><\/h5>\n
NSW Mining Wollongong Careers Dinner<\/span><\/h5>\n
Nursing and Paramedicine Guided Visit at ACU Blacktown<\/span><\/h5>\n
Talk with Teachers and Educators<\/span><\/h5>\n
Year 12 & Beyond \u2013 With ADHD<\/span><\/h5>\n
Science Information Evening<\/span><\/h5>\n
Life of an agricultural scientist<\/span><\/h5>\n
University of Sydney Year 12 Information Evening<\/span><\/h5>\n
Sydney Camperdown Campus: May 21, 2025<\/span><\/h5>\n
NSW Police Force Information<\/span><\/h5>\n
Academy of Interactive Entertainment Open Day, Sydney: May 24<\/span><\/h5>\n
HSC and Careers Expo 2025, Royal Randwick Racecourse: May 29 to May 31<\/span><\/h5>\n
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day 2025 Sydney: May 31<\/span><\/h5>\n
Academy of Interactive Entertainment Online Campus Day: June 7<\/span><\/h5>\n
Year 12 Information Evening Online: June 11<\/span><\/h5>\n
EngFest (Engineering) Charles Sturt University, Bathurst Campus: June 16<\/span><\/h5>\n
The Hotel School Sydney Open Campus: June 21<\/span><\/h5>\n
AIM (Australian Institute of Music) Open Day June 21<\/span><\/h5>\n
UTS Tech Fest, City Campus:\u00a0 June 23 to July 4<\/span><\/h5>\n
Western Sydney Careers Expo Sydney Olympic Park: June 26 to June 28<\/span><\/h5>\n
University of Wollongong Open Day, UOW Wollongong Campus: June 28<\/span><\/h5>\n
Western Sydney University Open Day 2025, Parramatta South Campus: July 6<\/span><\/h5>\n
\nHoliday workshops<\/span><\/h4>\n
AMPA Dance Experience Day, Alexandria: July 7<\/span><\/h5>\n
National Art School Winter School: July 7 to July 11<\/span><\/h5>\n
Outward Bound Leadership Program, Tharwa, ACT: July 7 to July 11, 2025<\/span><\/h5>\n
Australian Institute of Music (AIM) Holiday Workshops, Sydney<\/span><\/h5>\n
The Art of Lyrics Songwriting: July 7 to July 8<\/span><\/h5>\n
Mastering Performance: July 7 to July 8<\/span><\/h5>\n
Campion College Winter Program, Toongabbie: July 8 \u2013 July 11<\/span><\/h5>\n
Designer for a Day Workshop, Sydney Design School, North Sydney: July 8<\/span><\/h5>\n
AMPA Music Theatre Experience Day, Surry Hills: July 9<\/span><\/h5>\n