TAFE NSW Open Week now on!
Organisation: TAFE NSW
Location: Online
Date: 17 November to 23 November 2025
TAFE Open Week is happening from 17 to 23 November 2025 – and the best part is, you can join them from anywhere. Jump online and explore their digital hub that’s packed with live info sessions, on-demand videos, and a fun career quiz to help you find your path. It’s all in one place, super easy to access, and designed so you can get involved wherever you are.
Whether you are finishing high school, looking to change your career, wanting to upskill in your current job, or a parent supporting a student, you will find valuable information here to help plan your next step.
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Find Your Fit in Information Technology with UTS
Organisation: University of Technology Sydney
Location: Online
Date: 24 November 2025
At UTS, IT is so much more than just programming; it’s a field that embraces creativity through degrees like Interaction Design, offers highly technical pathways such as Quantum Computing, and opens doors to exciting careers in areas like cybersecurity with major global firms.
Our Find Your Fit in Information Technology webinar will guide you through the wide range of IT courses on offer and answer your questions. You’ll also hear directly from a current IT student about their study experience, plus get career insights from an IT alum now thriving in the industry.
If you’re weighing up your choices, exploring ideas, or simply want to feel confident about your final preferences, this session is not to be missed.
Who can attend?
- Open to all high school students, with a focus on Year 12 students (all years welcome)
- Gap year students and non-recent school leavers
- Parents and guardians are also encouraged to join
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TPC and STAT Entry Schemes to the University of Sydney – Webinar for Future Students
Organisation: University of Sydney
Location: Online
Date: 25 November 2025
If you left school in Year 10 or finished Year 12 without an ATAR (or equivalent), this information session will cover UYSD’s new Tertiary Preparation Certificate and STAT entry schemes. It will also cover other potential pathways that can support your transition to university.
This presentation is suitable for domestic applicants who would like to apply for a bachelor’s degree.
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Find Your Fit in Engineering with UTS
Organisation: University of Technology Sydney
Location: Online
Date: 25 November 2025
Our Find Your Fit in Engineering webinar is designed to make that journey clearer and more inspiring. We’ll walk you through all the Engineering majors offered at UTS, answer your questions, and show you why your ATAR doesn’t define your future.
You’ll also hear first-hand from a current UTS Engineering student about their experience and gain insights from a UTS Engineering alum on the career opportunities that await after graduation.
Whether you’re still exploring your options or want to feel confident about your final preferences, this session will help you find the degree — and the future — that fits.
Who can attend?
- Open to all high school students, with a focus on Year 12 students (all years welcome)
- Gap year students and non-recent school leavers
- Parents and guardians are also encouraged to join
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UCAT, GAMSAT and Pathways into Medicine – Webinar for Students, Teachers & Parents
Organisation: National Institute of Education
Location: Online
Date: 26 November 2025
This forum is an excellent opportunity for teachers, students and their parents to find out about the UCAT, pathways into medicine, and have all questions answered by an expert teacher who has been working in the field since 1999.
The session is packed with invaluable information during which we will be covering the following topics, and more:
- What is UCAT? UCAT scores? UCAT Sub-tests?
- Year 10, 11 and 12 – things to consider now
- The undergraduate selection criteria
- Application process for universities for medicine and dentistry
- When and who can sit the UCAT?
- GAMSAT
- Can you prepare for the UCAT?
- Undergraduate interview process
- What, how and why about Gap Year?
- Alternative degrees and career choices
- Work experience advice
- Q&A
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Western Sydney University Wednesday Online Drop-In Session
Organisation: Western Sydney University
Location: Online
Date: 26 November 2025
In 2025, Western is hosting a series of online drop-in sessions for you to chat with our Future Student Engagement Team. Drop in during any of our sessions to get your burning questions answered.
Ask about your dream degree, alternative entry pathways, scholarships, support services or any other Western-related topics.
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Explore the Bachelor of Media and Communications at the University of Sydney – Webinar for Future Students
Organisation: University of Sydney
Location: Online
Date: 26 November 2025
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.
In this session, we will discuss the entry requirements, course structure, career opportunities and the hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for the real world.
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UNSW Parents Online Info Evening
Organisation: University of New South Wales
Location: Online
Date: 17 December 2025
Empower yourself to support your child on their journey to university. At our Parents’ Info Evening, you’ll understand your teen’s options and learn how to provide the support they need to navigate their decision. The livestream will cover:
- Guiding your child through UAC preferences, the offer and admission process, and the support available to them
- How students can make the most of their uni experience
- Live FAQ: get your questions answered and understand what other parents and caregivers are curious about.
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University of Newcastle ATAR Info Day for School Leavers
Organisation: University of Newcastle
Location: Online
Date: 18 December 2025
With ATARs being released and the close of the UAC main round preferences day on the 18th of December, if you have any questions or need advice, call our helpful staff on 02 4921 5000 between 9am and 5pm.
Remember, your ATAR isn’t everything, and there’s a place for you at the University of Newcastle.
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Scholarships
MySydney Entry and Scholarship Scheme
Organisation: University of Sydney
Location: Australia
Value: AU$8,500 per year
Open Date: 1 April 2025
Close Date: 6 February 2026
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Short Courses and Microcredentials
Free and low-cost TAFE micro-credentials you can do while you’re still at school
If you’re looking to build practical skills while still in high school, TAFE micro-credentials might be worth exploring. These are short, focused courses that give you something tangible to show for your effort – usually a certificate or digital badge. Many are online and self-paced, and some are fully funded depending on where you live.
Think of these as entry points rather than an exhaustive list – once you’ve had a look at what’s available in your state, you can dig deeper into the full catalogues to find courses that match your interests.
One important note: details and eligibility can change throughout the year, so always check the age requirements and funding criteria on the provider’s page before you get too excited about a particular course.
New South Wales
Start with the TAFE NSW Microcredentials hub and their Microskills catalogue.
Courses worth checking out:
If you’re interested in emerging technologies, have a look at their Electric Vehicles, Batteries and Charging Stations cluster – it’s a solid introduction to this growing field. There are also several renewable and clean-energy themed microskills that offer short, practical tasters of the industry.
The full catalogue includes business, digital and visitor-economy microskills that are designed to be approachable for school-aged learners. It’s worth browsing to see what catches your eye.
Mrs Helen Jones
Career Development Officer
