Current Edition | Term 1, Week 3

Students looking to gain entry into provisional medical courses or dentistry courses may wish to sit the UCAT. The UCAT is a requirement for entry into a large number of these courses throughout Australia and some in New Zealand.  Here is a list of courses at various universities that require the UCAT to be completed to be eligible to apply: Universities and courses that require UCAT. Applications to sit the UCAT open on 3 March and remain open until 15 May, with testing held between 1 July and 5 August. The UCAT website has a wide range of practice resources available to students. For more information or to register, please click here.

Any students in Grade 12 who are proficient in a language other than English have the opportunity to complete the subject as a Senior External Examination. Completing one of these subjects means that it can contribute to a student’s ATAR, will gain them 4 QCE credits and may also provide adjustment factors for university entry. The language subjects offered are:

• Arabic
• Indonesian
• Korean
• Latin
• Modern Greek
• Polish
• Punjabi
• Russian
• Tamil
• Vietnamese

Applications for this are open from Monday 2 February.  The school must register on your behalf.

QCAA has not yet advised the cost of enrolment, but the price is usually around $75 so it is expected that it will be a similar price for this year. Interested students are asked to email Paul Moscos (Careers Counsellor) at pmoscos@slc.qld.edu.au as soon as possible or come into the Careers Office.

The Defence Work Experience Program provides opportunities for young Australians interested in a career at Defence to gain exposure to the type of work that is available. Defence is committed to providing a national work experience program designed to:

• Demonstrate the wide variety of interesting careers available within Defence
• Ease the transition of students into the workplace
• Contribute to the development of the skills of young Australians. 

Opportunities are available for both secondary and tertiary students and you must be at least 15 years of age at the time of the placement. Click here for more information including:

• Information for students
• Information for parents
• Information for educators
• How to apply
• Student stories

The Tuckwell Scholarship Program grants up to 25 scholarships annually, providing gifted and driven students with the chance to unlock their potential through financial assistance, personal growth, and developmental opportunities. Students can build connections and gain insights from fellow recipients in their on-campus residence, Scholars House.

This scholarship spans three to five years of undergraduate study at ANU, with a value ranging from $76,000 to $136,000.

Academically high achieving students who are open to the idea of studying interstate next year are encouraged to read through the terms of the scholarship and consider applying. Applications are due by early April.

NOTE: If a student applies and is successful, but changes their mind later, they are not obliged to go, so students who are unsure can still apply and consider their final decision around where they will study throughout the year.

White Card for Work Experience on a Construction Site

If you want to work or do work experience on a building site, you’ll need an official White Card (also called a General Construction Induction card). It’s required by law. To get one, you complete a short construction safety course. Most are online and many offer student discounts. Providers include Blue Dog Training and TAFE Queensland, plus others you can find online. Once you’ve got it, your Queensland White Card is valid Australia-wide. For more info, check the WorkSafe Queensland website.

VET...It's Not All About Trades!

Vocational Education and Training (VET) is a fast, affordable way to get job-ready skills and move from school into work with confidence. You get hands-on experience and don’t waste time re-learning skills you already have. VET isn’t just about trades — it covers hundreds of jobs across loads of industries, including:

• IT, cyber security and computing
• Travel, tourism and hospitality
• Business, accounting, management and entrepreneurship
• Engineering, automation and technology
• Architecture, planning, building and construction
• Agriculture, horticulture and agritech
• Legal studies
• Automotive
• Health, medicine, psychology and lab sciences
• Creative industries, fashion and design

VET is all about practical skills, real pathways and getting into work sooner. Find out more here.

Australian Defence Force Information Sessions

Want to keep up with ADF events and info sessions in Queensland? Check out the Defence Jobs website to see what’s coming up, including event details, locations, times and how to book your spot. You can also find updates on the ADF Facebook page. Upcoming events:

• 16/02/2026 - Brisbane Gap Year Information Session
• 18/02/2026 - Brisbane ADFA Careers Information Session
• 19/02/2026 - Brisbane School Leavers, Parents and Teachers Information Session

Thinking ADF?

• Discover what Life in the ADF is like by exploring their website which provides information on jobs, lifestyle and benefits, joining the ADF and information for students
• Join the Australian Defence Force Cadets, where you will develop leadership, team building and survival skills
• Explore the Education and Training opportunities available in the ADF, including Sailor Training and Officer Training in the Navy, Soldier training in the Army, Army officer training, Air Force Officer Entry and Reserves
• Consider Defence Force Work Experience which gives you a unique experience into the wide variety of careers available in the ADF
• Visit Submariners to experience working and living under water
• Discover ADFA by taking an interactive journey inside the Australian Defence Force Academy
• Check out the Air Force experiences
• Connect with the ADF on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and LinkedIn for current activities

Brisbane Arts Theatre Short Courses

The independent Brisbane Arts Theatre is offering a range of 2026 weekend student workshops. It's for students from 8 to 18 years and with various skill levels. Check their website to register and for up-to-date event details, including:

• Performing Arts Workshops from 11.30am to 1.30pm on Saturdays during school term time
• Teen Creative from 9am to 11am on Saturdays during school term time 
• Teen Musical Theatre workshop from 2 - 4pm during term time

Australian Film TV and Radio School (AFTRD)

Upcoming short courses:

Storytelling for Business | 11 Mar (online) 

Intro to Media Skills | 11 Feb (online) 

Podcasting for your Brand | 10 Mar (online) 

Screen Business Essentials | 19 Feb (online) 

Screenwriting for Film Bootcamp | 23 Feb (online) 

Intro to Documentary | 9 Mar (online) 

Brief to Script to Great Video | 19 Mar (online)

Creating a TV Series Bootcamp | 30 Mar (online)

Griffith Sports College

Griffith Sports College supports students who are elite athletes to train, compete, and study at the same time. The Elite Athlete Friendly University Network helps hundreds of student athletes balance sport and uni each year with support like:

• direct admission and flexible entry
• personalised degree advice and course planning
• timetable, class, assessment and exam flexibility
• access to on-campus gyms and sporting facilities
• funding for selected sporting events
• discounted physio and sports science services
• tutoring support (where available)

 Click here to see if it is a fit for you.

Careers with STEM: Science

Join QUT for a free science webinar with Careers with STEM on Wednesday 25 February at 12pm to hear from QUT experts and alumni shaping the future—from horse-hoof disease to lithium-ion battery tech to growing crops in space! Click here to find out more and to register.

Engineer Your Future

Year 9-12 students can get a real taste of Engineering at this hands-on experience day at QUT’s Gardens Point campus on Saturday 14 March from 8am to 4pm. Explore multiple engineering disciplines, take on interactive challenges and connect with professional engineers and QUT students. Register now. 

Explore Courses and Careers in Health

Are you interested in studying health after high school? Curious about what it’s really like to be a uni student? Or wondering about the careers available in health? Explore the Health Insights blog and read about the experiences of real QUT Health students.

Love Science and Want to Fight Disease? Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Might Be for You!

Medical laboratory scientists are behind the scenes making big things happen. They run scientific investigations, test samples from humans and animals and use high-tech lab equipment to help doctors diagnose illness. If you’re into biology, chemistry or health science, this could be a great fit. You’ll get hands-on experience and learn skills that really matter in healthcare. Curious what it’s actually like to study medical laboratory science? Find out more here.

QUT Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) - Love the Outdoors and Design?

Landscape architects design spaces that people actually use and love — think parks, playgrounds, city spaces and big urban projects. Their goal? Places that are healthy, inclusive, sustainable and built for the future. With Brisbane gearing up for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this career is full of exciting opportunities, especially if you care about the environment and shaping cities. If designing greener, smarter spaces sounds like you — learn more and explore where this career could take you. Learn more here. 

QUT Future You Summit Application Support

Students in Year 11 or 12 who are interested in attending QUT's Future You Summit in the winter school holidays can join the summit team online on Wednesday 11 March, 6 - 7pm, to learn about the application process and ask any questions. Learn more about the application support session.

Medicine Information Evening

Attend UQ's information session to learn about studying medicine at The University of Queensland (UQ). What's involved:

• Learn about admission requirements and how to apply for the Doctor of Medicine (MD).
• Gain insight into UQ’s MD program structure, clinical placements, learning experiences and student support.
• Explore entry pathways, including partnerships with CQUniversity and UniSQ.
• Hear from UQ Medical School academics about UQ’s new medical pathway.
• Hear insights from recent graduates and current students.
• Participate in an interactive Q&A with alumni and current students.

Click here to register for the in-person event on 17 March from 6pm - 7:30pm or online on 18 March from 6pm - 7.30pm.