Current Edition | Term 2, Week 7

Australian Defence Force Information Sessions

If you are interested in the Australian Defence Force, it's a good idea to attend one of the information sessions and consider a work experience placement. You will get a better idea about the life and jobs in the Defence Force. For details about these events and for Army Reserve Information visit the Defence Jobs Australia Facebook site or ADF Jobs. You can register to attend the following information sessions:

Wednesday 10 June 2026 - Brisbane Army Special Forces Information Session

Defence 2026 Gap Year Opportunities

A gap year with the Airforce, Army or Navy is a great way to trial a career in the ADF and you get paid to do it! Jobs have different closing dates so visit the website for information about available GAP year jobs, closing dates and:

• What is an ADF Gap Year?
• Gap Year benefits
• Gap Year stories
• What an ADF Gap Year is like?
• Applying for a GAP Year
• Available Gap Year roles

Apprenticeship Central May Have Your Pathway!

Whether you dream of working in an office, on a construction site, in a design studio, hospital or on a farm, an apprenticeship or traineeship could help you get there. With Apprenticeship Central, you can learn on the job while earning an income. Find out more about:

• What apprenticeships and traineeships involve
• How long they take 
• Whether they're right for you
• Finding apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities
• BUSY Sisters Mentoring
• Cognisess – Discover Your Best Career

Talk with Industry Series

ACU is hosting a number of webinars where you can hear from alumni (graduated students) about their professional experiences after completing their studies at ACU. You can listen to these recorded webinars and find out info about jobs in the following areas:

• Arts, Education and Teaching
• Business, IT, Law and Human Rights
• Health Sciences
• General Sessions

Year 12 2027 Early Offers

Bond University will support students by assessing applications based on their first semester Year 12 results and your Year 11 semester reports. How it works: 

1. Complete Bond’s direct online application, submitting results from your Semester 1 Year 12 report, as well as your Semester 1 and 2 Year 11 reports.
2. Bond University will assess your application and high school grades against the minimum entry requirements for Bond's undergraduate and diploma programs.
3. If you meet the entry requirements, you receive an early offer that guarantees entry to Bond conditional on the completion of Year 12 and meeting any subject prerequisite requirements for your program.
4. When you successfully complete Year 12 and pass any prerequisite subjects, your offer becomes unconditional and you are officially a Bondy!

Find out more here including application details.

Note: Bond's Medical Program is excluded from these revised entry requirements. 

You can find out more here, including how to apply.

Economics School Day

The UQ Economics Schools Day gives high school students the opportunity to:

• Discover what economics is about
• Learn some economics concepts with immersive and interactive games
• Directly interact and ask UQ economics lecturers questions
• Hear from current UQ economics students
• Explore future career opportunities in economics
• Experience university life on campus.

It's on 15 July at the St Lucia campus. More info and rego details here.

Engineering, Design and Computing Careers Evening

Years 9–12 students are invited to UQ's careers expo, where they’ll have the chance to connect directly with industry professionals on Thursday 25 June from 5 - 7.30pm. What to expect:

• Gain valuable insights from recent graduates and industry professionals as they share their experiences. 
• Engage with academic staff and current students to learn about the study options available at UQ.
• Have the opportunity to ask questions to actual engineers, designers, and computing innovators about the various job opportunities in industry.
• Discover why UQ offers the ideal foundation for careers in engineering, architecture and design, planning, computer science, and information technology. 

Register here.

QTAC WARNING!

DO NOT apply to QTAC for 2027 entry into tertiary courses yet! QTAC is currently taking Semester 2, 2026 applications NOT 2027. If you apply before the 2027 opening date on 4 August, your application will not be considered!

Year 12 Parents and Guardian Resources

Moving from high school to uni can feel like a big step — for both students and parents. Many universities offer helpful resources so parents can better support their child through the transition. These resources help parents understand things like uni expectations, support services and how to encourage independence while still being supportive.

• Australian Catholic University – How parents can help
• James Cook University - Parents and partners
• Griffith University – Parents and Guardians
• Queensland University of Technology - Parents and Carer Engagement
• The University of Queensland – Parents and guardians guide to university
• University of the Sunshine Coast - Parent Lounge.
• TAFE Queensland – Parents and Advisors
• University of Southern Queensland - Parents and Guardians
• University of New England -  Parent, Partner and Friends Information Guide
• Southern Cross University - Guide for Parents and Caregivers