Leader of Pathways and Partnerships – Lisa Formica
YEAR 12
UAC Key Dates
18 December 2025 6am HSC results released
18 December 2025 9am ATARs released
18 December 2025 11.59pm December Round 2 change of preference deadline
23 December 2025 7.30am December Round 2 offers released
30 December 2025 7.30am January Round 1 change of preference deadline
8 January 2026 7.30am January Round 1 offers released
University Update Days
Each of the universities holds an update day on 18 December to assist students as their ATAR and HSC results are released.
These days are valuable to assist you with change of preferences before midnight on 18 December, and to offer advice on courses.
Check the university websites for more details.
WEBINARS
University of Sydney
Parents and Caregivers Webinar
Date: Monday 15 December
Time: 5:00 pm (AEDT)
Join our webinar to understand the week’s key decision making milestones and how you can support your child in preparing for a range of outcomes. Discover practical strategies to empower their future and help maximise their options for university study in 2026.
Media: Explore Sydney’s Bachelor of Media and Communications
Dive into the exciting world of media and communications with our Bachelor of Media and Communications degree. Discover how this degree can help you turn your passion for media, storytelling, content creation, journalism, marketing and public relations into a dynamic career. Learn about the entry requirements, course structure, career opportunities and the hands-on learning experiences that prepare our students for the real world.
Date: Wednesday 26 November
Time: 4 pm (AEDT)
MEDENTRY
The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is required for entry into most medicine and dentistry courses across Australia.
Students who wish to enter such courses will need to sit the UCAT in July-August 2026. Year 11 students who are interested in medicine have under one year before their test. The best way to prepare for the UCAT is via distributed practice over several months. Medentry will be hosting a live seminar at UTS to guide students, parents and teachers through the journey into medicine. For those unable to attend in person we also run free online webinars.
DO YOU WORK AT MACCAS? DID YOU KNOW …
Earn uni credit for working at Maccas
McDonalds Australia have just announced that employees can earn credit towards a university degree in Business, Commerce, Management, HR, Technology, and IT, just by turning up to work and completing their training.
If you’re a Maccas worker, then all you need to do is earn up to 8 microcredentials, each of which counts for up to one university subject. You can even stack the microcreds together and score direct entry into an MBA program (Masters of Business Administration), potentially saving you up to $20,000 in fees.
Maccas have partnered with the following NSW / ACT universities at this stage (Nov 2025):
- University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
- Torrens University Australia
- University of Canberra
- University of New England
- William Angliss Institute
POSITIONS VACANT
Early Childhood Educator
Traineeship – Kirrawee, Miranda
Australian Careers Business College (ACBC)
Are you passionate about working with children and looking to begin your career in early childhood education? Australian Careers Business College is offering an exciting Early Childhood Educator Traineeship at a welcoming childcare centre in Kirrawee.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while completing nationally recognised training in Early Childhood Education and Care.
About the Role
Full-time traineeship in a childcare centre. Work while you study toward your qualification.
Centre hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm (shifts will vary within these hours; you must be available for both early starts and late finishes on different days)
Supportive environment where you’ll learn from experienced educators
Eligibility
Will consider someone under 17 years or older
Year 12 students are encouraged to apply –centre is happy to wait until after HSC exams are completed
No prior experience is necessary – just a positive attitude and willingness to learn
We’re Looking For:
- Enthusiasm for working with children and supporting their development
- Reliability and commitment to both work and study requirements
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Friendly, caring and professional manner
- Eagerness to build a career in the early childhood sector
How to Apply
Send your resume and cover letter to:
Jackie Bannister
Australian Careers Business College
149-151 George Street, Liverpool NSW 2170
T: +61 2 9824 0000
E: jacqueline.b@acbc.nsw.edu.au
W: www.acbc.nsw.edu.au
Lisa Formica, Leader of Pathways and Partnerships