Important Dates National Youth Science Forum _NYSF_ Invitation to

							Careers Newsletter #7
Tuesday 26 May 2009
Mrs Sue Douglass
Appointments: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
9864 7554
douglasssu@lauriston.vic.edu.au

Important Dates:
Year 10 Morrisby Report Careers Testing June 12
Year 10 Work Experience June 15 to June 19
Year 12 University and TAFE selection process term 3
Year 12 VTAC Guides arrive in July




                 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)
Dreaming you can make a difference? Wake up and discover your future at the 2010 National
Youth Science Forum. The National Youth Science Forum is the only program in Australia which
offers students currently in Year 11 the chance to test-drive universities and careers in the
sciences. Applications for the 2010 forum are already open and close on Friday 29 May 2009 so
you need to act quickly! For more information about the National Youth Science Forum and the
application process, visit http://www.nysf.edu.au/.



                   Invitation to attend Information Session on Traineeships
Design your career! Choose a brighter future! Combine uni life with a career at Deloitte!
Senior students and their parents are invited to attend an Information Session about Deloitte’s
traineeship program.
Date:              Tuesday 9 June
Time:              6.00pm – 8.00pm
Where:             550 Burke Street in Melbourne
Dress code:        Smart casual
RSVP:              Monday 8 June to Melissa Brennan at mebrennan@deloitte.com.au
Visit http://careers.deloitte.com/australia/students/country_custom1.aspx
Registrations for Traineeships are now open for all firms. KPMG, Price Waterhouse etc


News from the University of Melbourne
Focus On Melbourne and Discover a World of Opportunities for your future.
Years 10-12 students and their families are invited to attend the ‘Focus on Melbourne’ series of
seminars and take a closer look at the many flexible study options available.
The ‘Focus on Melbourne’ Program schedule is as follows:
Date and time         Seminar series                 Venue

Wednesday 27 May      Focus on Melbourne             First floor, Medical Building,
6.30pm-8pm            Commerce                       Cnr Grattan Street and Royal Parade
                      Covering the Bachelor of       Melways Map 571, Grid ref. K5
                      Commerce and graduate
                      study.

Thursday 4 June       Focus on Melbourne             Lecture Theatre A1, First floor, Old
6.30pm-8pm            Engineering                    Engineering Building
                      Covering the Bachelor of       Melways Map 571, Grid ref. K11
                      Engineering, Melbourne
                      Model pathways and Master
                      of Engineering

Tuesday 9 June        Focus on Melbourne Arts        Public Lecture Theatre, Old Arts Building
6.30pm-8pm            Covering the Bachelor of       Melways Map 571, Grid ref. G7
                      Arts, Bachelor of Arts
                      (Extended), Bachelor of Arts
                      (Media and
                      Communications), Diploma
                      in Languages and graduate
                      study

Wednesday 10 June Focus on Melbourne Music,    Federation Hall, Grant Street, Southbank
6.30pm-8pm        Visual and Performing Arts   Melways Map 2F, Grid ref. H10
                  Covering the Bachelor of
                  Dance, Bachelor of Dramatic
                  Art, Bachelor of Film and
                  Television, Bachelor of Fine
                  Art, Bachelor of Music,
                  Bachelor of Music
                  Performance, Bachelor of
                  Music Theatre, Bachelor of
                  Production and graduate
                  study.

Tuesday 23 June       Focus on Melbourne Science     Theatre A, Elisabeth Murdoch Building
6.30pm-8pm            Covering the Bachelor of       (near Swanston Street)
                      Science, Bachelor of           Melways Map 571, Grid ref. F12
                      Agriculture and graduate
                      study.

Wednesday 22 July     Focus on Melbourne             First floor, Medical Building,
6.30pm-8pm              Biomedicine                       Cnr Grattan Street and Royal Parade
                        Covering the Bachelor of          Melways Map 571, Grid ref. K5
                        Biomedicine, Bachelor of
                        Oral Health and graduate
                        pathways including graduate
                        study into health science
                        disciplines.

Wednesday 29 July       Focus on Melbourne                Architecture Building,
6.30pm-8pm              Environments                      Melways Map 571, Grid ref. G11
                        Covering the Bachelor of
                        Environments, Associate
                        Degree in Environmental
                        Horticulture and graduate
                        study.
To register visit http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/events/vic/focusonmelbourne.html

New Media & Communications Major
2010 will see the final intake of first year students into the Bachelor of Arts (Media and
Communication). Places will be available in both semester one and semester two 2010, and
each commencing student enrolled in 2010 will graduate within the existing program structure.
With this is mind, it will NOT be possible to defer a first-year offer for the Bachelor of Arts (Media
and Communications) in 2010.

Studies in Media and Communication will continue to be available to University of Melbourne
students via a major within the Bachelor of Arts degree. The new Media and Communications
major will commence in 2010 and students will be required to complete two compulsory subjects
in first year to gain entry to the major. Further details will soon be available from the Faculty of Arts
website.

The Media and Communications major will focus on contemporary and global media practices
with an Australian focus and the opportunity to acquire workplace- oriented skills in research and
writing.

Students choosing between the Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communication) and the new major
in the Bachelor of Arts should seek up to date information from the Faculty of Arts website prior to
the 2010 application period.

For further information please visit www.arts.unimelb.edu.au

Residential Colleges @ University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne's residential Colleges provide academic, sporting and cultural
programs that turn your education into an all-round experience. Colleges choose residents which
reflect the academic and cultural diversity of the university. Therefore, you will live among other
students from all over Australia and the world who are doing a variety of courses. In the global
world of the twenty-first century, the ability to move comfortably between disciplines and cultures
is a great advantage. All Colleges provide a supportive atmosphere. Pastoral care is a priority.
From the first day you arrive in your new community other students, tutors, and staff will help you
adapt to this new chapter in your life. For more information about colleges in general or specific
residential Colleges, visit http://www.colleges.unimelb.edu.au/




                                  News from RMIT University
Get Down to Business @ RMIT - Do you want to study Business? Accounting, Economics & Finance
Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations, Business Information Technology, Legal Studies
Management visit www.rmit.edu.au/bus/undergrad

Experience Engineering 2009 School Holiday Program
RMIT University’s Experience Engineering program offers Years 11 and 12 students the chance to
see how engineering is changing the way we live. Students will explore and build their
understanding of engineering through a series of hands‐on workshops, while gaining a feel for
university life. Students interested in Aerospace, Automotive, Mechanical and Mechatronics will
have the opportunity to participate in a series of interactive workshops.
Date:               Thursday 9 July
Time:               9:30am – 4:30pm
Cost:               Free lunch will be provided.
Where:              RMIT University, Bundoora East Campus Cnr McKimmies Lane and
                    Plenty Road in Bundoora
Registrations close on Monday 15 June. To find out more, and/or to register, visit
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=88p0ryeo1i4n1
For more information and to register go to www.rmit.edu.au/aero-mech or contact Tim Peters on
(03) 9925 6167 or e-mail timothy.peters@rmit.edu.au.

School Holiday Folio Preparation and Career Discovery Courses
Folio preparation and career discovery courses at RMIT are more than just creating artwork.
Students will experience projects and exercises in a studio or workshop setting. Held in the school
holidays, courses are designed for Years 11 and 12 students providing an insight into a particular
design area and its selection procedures. Folio preparation courses teach new techniques that
can help build a folio in self-directed projects or in school work. Courses offered include:
Advertising, Building Design and Drawing, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Interior Decoration,
Multimedia, 3D Product Design and Visual Merchandising.
Call (03) 9925 8111, e-mail enquiries@rmit.edu.au or visit www.shortcourses.rmit.edu.au
                                            News from Monash University
Students who subscribe to Monash eNews will receive regular updates via email and SMS about
courses, careers, admissions, scholarships and events in their area of interest at Monash.
Students can register online at www.monash.edu.au/study/eNews

“Ask a Student” Blog – Faculty of Pharmacy
Thinking about a career in health care or science? Why not find out more about pharmacy and
pharmaceutical sciences from current students. The “Ask a Student” blog has regular posts from
current students and also offers the chance to ask them about life at Monash, the Parkville
Campus, study load, course content and more. Visit www.pharm.monash.edu.au/futurestudents/
and click on “Ask a Student”. For admissions enquiries email info@pharm.monash.edu.au




                                           News from La Trobe University
New health sciences course
La Trobe’s Faculty of Health Sciences has just announced an exciting new course for 2010.
The Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Paramedic Practice will provide students with a
recognised ambulance qualification and eligibility to apply for positions with the ambulance
service. The first year will be available at Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Mildura and Shepparton
campuses, with the final three years available at the Bendigo campus.
In addition, the first year of the following courses will now be offered at Albury-Wodonga, Mildura
and Shepparton campuses, with the final three years available at the Bendigo campus:
Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice
Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy Practice
Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Podiatric Practice
Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Speech Pathology.

The Health Sciences @ La Trobe
Students considering a career in the health sciences industry – a multi-billion dollar business sector
– might like to spend some time browsing
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/health/students/student_c.html to find out all about the range of
courses offered with pathways to this dynamic industry. Some of the courses included in the
Faculty of Health Sciences are:
Occupational Therapy, Nursing & Midwifery, Dentistry, Paramedics, Orthotics, Orthoptics,
Physiotherapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology

New Degrees in Marketing and Human Resources Management
Bachelor of Business Marketing - This specialist degree seeks to equip undergraduates with the
skills and knowledge required for a career as a marketing manager or related marketing
positions. A special feature is a Marketing Practicum aimed at developing work-integrated
learning, and an International Marketing Study Tour which introduces students to the practical
experience of marketing in an international context. Major areas of study include accounting,
business communications, business law, business management, international marketing,
macroeconomics, management, management information systems, marketing,
microeconomics, and statistics.
This degree is also accredited by the Marketing Association of Australia and New Zealand
(MAANZ) For more information, visit http://www.latrobe.edu.au/coursefinder/local/2009/Bachelor-
of-Business-%28Marketing%29.5440.html

Bachelor of Business Human Resource Management - This specialist degree equips students
with the skills and knowledge required for a career as a human resource manager. It is designed
specifically to develop the capabilities specified by the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI)
in the AHRI Model of Excellence. A special feature of the program is its experiential content,
including a human resources practicum aimed at developing work-integrated-learning, and an
international human resources study tour which exposes students to experiences of applied
human resource management in an international context.
For more information visit http://www.latrobe.edu.au/coursefinder/local/2010/Bachelor-of-Business-
%28Human-Resource-Management%29.5496.html

Experience La Trobe – A Chance to Check Out University Life!
Get hands-on experience in the study areas that interest you, explore the Bundoora campus, and
chat with current students. You’ll also be fed, and some entertainment will even be thrown in!
Date:                Tuesday 30 June
Program:             8.45-9.15am: Registration
9.30am:              Welcome
9.40am:              Studying at La Trobe - our students share their experiences
10.30am:             Morning tea
11.15am:             Session A: choose from 17 workshops
12.30pm:             BBQ lunch and entertainment
1.30pm:              Session B: choose from 17 workshops and a campus tour
2.45pm:              Session C: choose from 14 workshops and a campus tour
4.00pm:              Where to from here?
4.15pm:              Farewell
To register visit http://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/events/experience/bundoora




                             Early Achievers’ Program @ ACU
The Early Achievers’ Program (EAP) recognises the achievements and community contributions
made by prospective students, of both school leaver and non-school leaver backgrounds.
It is a great way for prospective students to gain a place in the undergraduate course of their
choice with students assessed on their potential for undertaking tertiary study successfully.
Whether it be volunteering in a local cultural, sporting or religious group or providing care to
someone in need, if applicants have the enthusiasm to succeed, they are the type of student
that the University would like to welcome. Also taken into consideration are community
contributions, employment experience and professional courses that have been undertaken.
Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome of their EAP application ahead of usual
University offers, allowing them to enjoy their summer with the confidence of knowing that they
have achieved a place at Australian Catholic University.
For more information, visit www.acu.edu.au/earlyachievers




              New Undergraduate Degrees at University of Tasmania
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) introduced new undergraduate degrees this year. These are:
Bachelor of Computing (Games Technology)
Bachelor of Environmental Design (Interior)
Bachelor of Environmental Design (Furniture)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Environment)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Maritime Operations)
An overview of all UTAS undergraduate degrees can be found at www.utas.edu.au




                                               Bond University Scholarship Seminar
Bond University's Scholarship Department invites students and their parents to attend the Bond
University Investing in your Future - Scholarship Information Seminar.
This seminar is free of charge, and gives year 12 students and their families the chance to learn
more about:
Fast-tracking your success at Bond, Fees and costs, FEE-HELP loan, ANZ Bond University Student
Loan Scheme and Bond University Scholarships
Date:              Tuesday, 16th June 2009
Time:              7pm for a 7:15pm start
Location:          Novotel Melbourne on Collins, 270 Collins Street, Melbourne
Parking:           There is parking available at City Square Car Park situated at 202
                   Flinders Lane.
Tea, coffee and juice will be served during this event. Registrations are essential and must be
made online at
http://enews.bond.edu.au/link/id/f2bf300f5132de21cd31P/page.html?evuid=b421cd155713e4c
683bd
For further information please do not hesitate to contact the Project Marketing & Scholarship
Coordinator, Kristy Manyweathers, on (07) 5595 1067 or email scholarships@bond.edu.au

Bond University Open Day 2009
Sunday 23 August, 10.00am – 3.00pm
Special Invitation to students from Victoria
Find out why Bond University is Australia’s highest ranked university for graduate outcomes in
Australia at this year’s Open Day. You are invited to visit Bond University to experience the Gold
Coast and Life@Bond. Two accommodation packages are available for you and your family:
1. Bond University Student Experience.
Once on the Gold Coast Bond University will supply free of charge:
2. One-night stay in student accommodation for you and a family member on
    Saturday 22 August.
3. Dinner at the University Club.
4. Breakfast in the Student Brasserie.
To book please email events@bond.edu.au and further information will be supplied to confirm
your booking.
5. Bond University Gold Coast Weekender
Why only experience Open Day when you could stay on the Gold Coast all weekend?
Bond University together with the Watermark Hotel are offering a weekend package so you can
enjoy the Gold Coast as well as our Open Day.
The Watermark Hotel is offering their Accommodation at discounted prices to all guests visiting
Bond University’s Open Day. Rooms are limited and are subject to availability. Located at Surfers
Paradise, it is approximately 15-20 minutes drive from Bond University.
You can book our special rates through the Watermark Hotel website or
contact the Watermark Hotel on (07) 5588 8333 and mention Bond University’s Open Day when
booking.
For more information, visit http://www.bond.edu.au/events/openday/accommodation.html