CAREER NEWS
17 – 28 September 2012
CONTENTS
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QTAC applications
 Year 12 questions about QTAC applications
 Stress relief for Year 12s
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School holiday activities
 University school holiday tours
 School holiday workshops
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Career and course events
 Discover QUT
 Bond University’s Year 10 Headstart Day
 James Cook University Information Evenings in Mackay and
Rockhampton
 APM Brisbane events
 Want to work on a super yacht?
 TAFE direct entry information evening for Year 12 students
at Mt Gravatt
 Queensland Police Service recruitment seminars
 Environment Careers and Opportunities Expo
Course updates
 Aviation studies at CQUniversity Bundaberg campus
 UQ Marine Science
 Public Health at ACU
 Access Melbourne – guaranteed entry to the University of
Melbourne
 Quick facts from QIBT
 Health sciences program changes at Bond
 New environmental health course at Griffith
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Scholarships and special entry
 BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance scholarships for CQU
students
 Win a scholarship to Bond
 The Peter Kenny Bursary
 QUT’s Academic Scholarship Preparation Seminar
 Applications for ACU’s Early Achievers Program now open
 ACU Bonus points Scheme
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Occupational information
 Interested in being a paramedic?
 What does a medical physicist do?
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Competitions
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Australian Defence Force News
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Gap year program updates
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Career date claimers for September and October 2012
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QTAC APPLICATIONS
Year 12 questions about QTAC applications
When are QTAC applications due?
The on time due date for QTAC applications is 28 September 2012. A late fee will
apply from the 1 October 2012. The QTAC application is an online application on the
QTAC website at www.qtac.edu.au.
What if I change my mind after this date? Can I change my preferences?
Yes. Year 12 applicants have until 10 January 2013 to review and change their
preferences for most courses (except those with a fixed closing date, see p. 4 of the
QTAC Guide) before the major offer round on 17 January 2013. You change your
preferences by going back into your application through the Current Applicant login
on the Online Services page of the QTAC website.
Will I know my OP before the last date to change preferences?
Yes for courses offered in the January offer round. The Queensland Studies Authority
will mail Year 12 results on the 14 December. Students can wait for these results to
arrive in the mail or access their OP from their Learning Account on the Student
Connect website (www.studentconnect.qsa.qld.edu.au) on 15 December. You will
need your LUI and PIN to enter your Learning Account. It is advisable to check out
your Learning Account before the 15 December.
I am OP ineligible. When will I get my rank?
You can find out your rank by going into your application on the QTAC website
(enter through the Current Applicant login) on 24 December 2012. You will only
receive your rank through QTAC. The Queensland Studies Authority will not give it
to you when you receive your Year 12 results.
How difficult is the QTAC application?
Year 12s use the Twelve to Tertiary application located on the Online Services page
of the QTAC website. The application fee is $34. It can be paid by credit card
(MasterCard and Visa only), Bpay or prepayment voucher. There are a number of
resources available to prepare you for the application. These are:
 page 10 of the QTAC Guide lists all the steps in the application
 Twelve to Tertiary instructions on the Online Services page of the QTAC
website
 a ‘View how to apply’ movie on the Online Services page of the QTAC
website
 a demonstration application you can use to practise on the Online Services
page of the QTAC website.
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What if I have a problem with my application during the school holidays?
First check the ‘Frequently asked questions’ on the Online Services page on the
QTAC website. If this does not solve the problem, ring or email QTAC. All contact
information for QTAC is on the inside front cover of the QTAC Guide. You need to
be patient as QTAC is very busy at this time of the year and you will be placed on a
queue. Consequently, it is unwise to wait until the last minute to do your application.
How should I organise my preferences?
There are a number of resources to help you with this. They are:
 page 11 of the QTAC Guide
 ‘Ordering your preferences’ movie on the Online Services page of the QTAC
website
 ‘Ordering preferences’ information sheet on the QTAC website at
www.qtac.edu.au/InfoSheets/OrderingPreferences.html
In general, the following points apply:
 include all six preferences if possible
 list your preferences in order of what you most want – your first preference
can be your ideal even if you are not sure you will get the OP/rank required
 make sure you include safety net or foot-in-the-door courses (usually
preferences five and six), which will provide you with an upgrade pathway if
necessary
 do not include courses you would not do, are geographically impossible for
you to get to, or for which you do not meet the prerequisites
 ensure your preferences are in chronological order according to the offer
round dates on p. 2 of the QTAC Guide (i.e. courses that are offered in the
December offer round must be listed before courses offered in the January
offer round; courses starting in semester one must be listed before courses
starting in semester two or included after the January offer round).
How many courses will I be offered?
You will be offered one course at any given offer round through QTAC. This course
will be the highest on your list of preferences where you meet all the requirements
(prerequisites and merit).
Will I get a letter in the mail from QTAC with my offer on it?
No. You can view your offer and download a QTAC offer letter from your
application on the QTAC website. Enter your application through the Current
Applicant logon on the Online Services page.
What do I have to do when I receive an offer?
You must first respond to QTAC on your application via the Current Applicant logon
and then, if you are accepting the offer, complete the enrolment requirements of the
institution that has given you the offer. If you do not respond to QTAC you can lose
your offer. Response options include:
 accepting, rejecting or deferring the offer
 conditionally accepting, rejecting or deferring an offer while still being
considered for higher preferences (new or existing) in any future offer rounds.
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See the following resources for information on how to respond once you have
received an offer:
 page 14 of the QTAC Guide
 ‘View responding to your offer’ movie on the Online Services page of the
QTAC website
 ‘Offers and responses’ information sheet on the QTAC website at
www.qtac.edu.au/InfoSheets/OffersResponses.html.
What should I do if I don’t get an offer?
If you were not offered a place into one of your preferred courses in the major offer
round, contact QTAC for further information about why you were not successful in
gaining a place. Reasons for not receiving an offer may include:
 quota restrictions (that is, your OP/rank did not meet the cut-off)
 failure to satisfy minimum entry requirements (e.g. prerequisites)
 failure to pay QTAC processing charges
 preferencing your desired courses incorrectly
 not responding to an earlier offer.
If you were ineligible for the courses you applied for, you may change your
preferences for consideration in any subsequent offer rounds if further offers are
made.
Stress relief for Year 12s
Bond University students have produced a light-hearted three-minute video on destressing. The video is called 'How to avoid Hubert face'. Go to
www.bit.ly/hubertface to view the video.
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
University school holiday tours
Explore your university options during the school holidays by taking a tour of the
campus in which you are interested.
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Australian Catholic University www.acu.edu.au/apply_and_enrol/useful_links/events/campus_tours/
CQUniversity – contact each campus directly, see www.cqu.edu.au for contact
information
James Cook University - http://wwwpublic.jcu.edu.au/study/advisor/JCUPRD_044983
University of the Sunshine Coast – contact the External Relations Manager,
telephone 07 5456 5168, email schools@usc.edu.au
The University of Queensland http://www.uq.edu.au/study/?page=26065
Queensland University of Technology – tours will be conducted during the
Discover QUT event in September, see
http://www.qut.edu.au/study/events/discover-qut. Try a virtual tour of the
QUT campuses at http://www.qut.edu.au/about/campuses-and-precincts
Griffith University http://www.griffith.edu.au/guidance-officersteachers/school-and-campus-tours
Southern Cross University http://www.scu.edu.au/marketing/index.php/10
University of New England http://www.une.edu.au/for/futurestudents/tours.php
University of Southern Queensland – email schoolliaison@usq.edu.au
School holiday workshops
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Billy Blue College of Design Day In the Life of a Designer on 6 October
2012. See http://www.billyblue.edu.au/events.
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CATC Design School two day design discovery workshops on 22 and 23
September 2012. See www.catc.edu.au.
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Bubble Dome Ultra Games, 3D Animation, 3D Computer Animation and
Games Design workshops. See www.bubbledome.com.
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Sarina Russo Schools Coffee Making Program from 24 - 26 September 2012.
See
www.russoonline.com.au/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_
id=245.
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Media Potential workshop in television production on 24 and 25 September
2012. See www.mediapotential.com.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=36.
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Design College photography and graphic design workshops on 2 – 3 October
(Photography) and 4 – 5 October 2012 (graphic design) at 200 Barry Parade,
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. For information on bookings contact Kim
Robinson on 07 3257 3499 or email kim.robinson@designcollege.com.au.
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Charlton Brown Junior Nanny Award program for students from 14 – 17
years who are interested in becoming a babysitter, nanny or child care worker.
The program will run from 2 – 5 October 2012. See
www.charltonbrownonline.com/juniornannyaward.php.
CAREER AND COURSE EVENTS
Discover QUT
From 25 – 27 September 2012, The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) will
open its campuses at Gardens Point, Kelvin Grove and Caboolture for future students
to find out about courses, tour the campus and hear about student life and
scholarships. The program also includes dedicated information sessions for parents
and course information sessions for each faculty. Register to attend at
www.qut.edu.au/study/events/discover-qut.
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Bond University’s Year 10 Headstart Day
This event is the perfect chance for ambitious Year 10 students to experience
university life. During this free event, student will uncover a range of possible
careers, take part in interactive activities, meet Bond’s professors and current
students, and get to know their way around our campus.
This event will be held from 9 am to 3 pm on Monday 22 October 2012. For more
information, see your guidance officer or school counsellor.
James Cook University (JCU) Information Evenings in Mackay and
Rockhampton
Come to the JCU information evening to get advice about courses and career
directions, flexible learning options, scholarships, financial support and how to apply.
Drop in any time between 5 and 7.30 pm on the following dates in September 2012:
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Windmill Motel, Mackay
Travel Lodge, Rockhampton
More information about these sessions can be found at
www.jcu.edu.au/infoevents/?utm_source=Principals+and+Guidance+Officers&utm_c
ampaign=d04e574f69JCU_Update_Brisbane_July_127_20_2012&utm_medium=email.
APM Brisbane events
APM College of Business and Communication is a private college that offers tertiary
level courses in Marketing, Event Management, Public Relations and Business
Management. It has campuses in Sydney, Brisbane and Online. APM Brisbane, at
The Gantry, 10 Costin Street, Fortitude Valley, will be holding the following events:
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APM Information Evening at 6 pm on 25 September 2012
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APM Alive! – interact with industry professionals and work on real case
studies – from 10 am – 4 pm on 27 September 2012.
For more information and to RSVP, visit www.apm.edu.au/about-us/events.
Want to work on a super yacht?
Join the Australian Superyacht Crew Recruitment and Training Academy for an
information night (via webinar) starting at 6.30 pm on 2 October 2012 to find out how
working on a super yacht can happen. For more information and to book and pay for
the presentation, go to www.superyachtcrew.com.au/superyacht-info-night.php.
TAFE Direct Entry Information Evening for Year 12 students
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT) will be holding this evening on 17
October 2012 at its Mt Gravatt Campus. The evening will provide an opportunity to
gain information about available courses, direct entry, FEE Help and payment plans
and to participate in interactive displays from all faculty areas. For details, contact
MSIT on 1300 657 613.
Queensland Police Service recruitment seminars
The Queensland Police Service holds regular recruiting events throughout the year for
people who want to become Queensland police officers. You can find a list of these
events at www.policerecruit.qld.gov.au/seminars/. The next Brisbane seminar is from
9.30 – 11 am on Saturday 15 September 2012 at Police Headquarters, 200 Roma
Street, Brisbane.
If you are unable to attend one of these events and would like to speak to a recruiting
officer, visit the Police Recruiting Centre at 30 Makerston Street, Brisbane or call 1
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300 BE A COP (23 2 267) or email recruiting@police.qld.gov.au to arrange an
appointment.
Environment Careers and Opportunities (ECO) Expo
Did you know that landscape architecture, environmental engineering and public
relations are some of the jobs available in the field of ecology? As the environmental
sector continues to grow and diversify, so do the career opportunities.
The ECO Expo is all about informing young people about the opportunities presented
by environmental careers. The Expo will be held on Wednesday 24 October 2012
(from 12 – 3 pm for school groups and 5 – 8 pm for students and parents) at The
Edge, Southbank, Brisbane.
The event will include a range of activities such as:
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industry professionals sharing their own experiences
study options at university and TAFE
volunteer opportunities and environmental organisations
interactive displays and workshops
art, music and dance performances.
For more information and to register, email Renee at Wild Mob on:
renee@wildmob.org.
COURSE UPDATES
Aviation studies at CQUniversity (CQU) Bundaberg campus
CQU has teamed with the Australian Flight Academy to announce the start of
commercial pilot training as an option at the completion of the D Aviation Theory.
This diploma course will be offered for the first time in 2013 at CQU’s Bundaberg
campus. Applications are through QTAC.
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At the completion of the D Aviation Theory students will have a range of career
choices. Options include roles such as Aviation Analyst, Flight Operations Manager,
Flight Scheduler, Logistics Operations Manager, and Rescue Operations Manager.
Completion of the Flight Training Program through Australian Flight Academy will
provide students with the qualifications to work as a Commercial Pilot in Australia.
For more information about the D Aviation Theory, visit
www.cqu.edu.au/study/what-can-i-study/multimedia-and-informationtechnology/undergraduate-programs/diploma-of-aviation-theory.
UQ Marine Science
Earlier in the year the University of Queensland (UQ) announced that it was
discontinuing its B Marine Science. However, marine studies is still offered at UQ as
a major within the B Science.
The B Science now offers the same set of courses within the Marine Science major as
were previously available in the B Marine Science. For information about careers in
marine science, visit www.science.uq.edu.au/marinecareer.
Public Health at ACU
The B Applied Public Health at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) allows
students to work in a range of areas from physical activity promotion, food and
nutrition, to social justice, refugee support and helping communities in developing
countries. ACU has close relationships with major health and development agencies,
giving students opportunities for local and international placement experiences during
their studies.
Public health is a career for those who want to make a difference to people’s health
and well being on a global scale. For more information, visit
www.acu.edu.au/courses/424511.
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Access Melbourne – guaranteed entry to the University of Melbourne
Access Melbourne is a guaranteed entry pathway to the University of Melbourne for
courses in Arts, Environments, Science, Commerce and Biomedicine for students
receiving Centrelink benefits (e.g. Youth Allowance). Students must meet course prerequisites and achieve a certain minimum tertiary entrance score. Queensland
students must apply through VTAC (see www.vtac.edu.au) for courses at the
University of Melbourne. Applications for Access Melbourne close on 9 October
2012. For more information, visit
http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/pathways/access-melbourne.
Quick facts from the Queensland Institute of Business and
Technology (QIBT)
Did you know that at QIBT:
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upon successful completion of the Diploma, you will be guaranteed entry into
the second year of the relevant Griffith University course
you get to study on a Griffith University campus
you have access to all Griffith University facilities, including 24/7 computer
labs, sport and recreational facilities, library, accommodation
FEE-HELP is available.
Areas of study at QIBT include:
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Biomedical Science
Business / Commerce / International Business
Communications / Media / Journalism, Design
Engineering
Event / Hotel / Sport Management
Exercise Science / Health Science / Nursing
Information Technology
Mathematics Bridging Options.
You apply for QIBT courses through QTAC. For further information, visit
www.qibt.qld.edu.au/ or ring 3735 7988.
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Health sciences program changes at Bond
Bond University's School of Health Sciences has announced two major changes to
their health science programs. The programs affected are the B Exercise Science, the
B Sport Science and the B Biomedical Science.
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The B Exercise Science and the B Sports Science will now be merged into one
degree – B Exercise and Sport Science.
The B Biomedical Science degree will now have four majors including
Laboratory/Research, Pre-Health Professional, Nutrition and Forensics. This
degree provides a two-year undergraduate pathway for students pursuing
careers in health and biomedical research, also graduate entry medical and
health professional programs (including physiotherapy, medical laboratory
science, medical radiation therapy, nutrition and dietetics and broader health
programs).
Read about these programs at www.bond.edu.au/degrees-and-courses/undergraduatedegrees/index.htm.
New environmental health course at Griffith
Griffith University will offer the B Environmental Health at its Gold Coast campus in
2013. This is a three year full-time course. Students doing this course will have
opportunities to gain industry experience, including overseas public health visits in
their third year. For more information about the course, visit
www.griffith.edu.au/environmental-health.
Environmental health officers promote good human health and environmental
practices through risk assessment, development, regulation and enforcement of laws
and regulations governing public health in both the built and natural environment. Do
a search on the myfuture website at www.myfuture.edu.au for more information about
the duties, employment prospects and weekly income of environmental health
officers.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND SPECIAL ENTRY
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) scholarships for CQU
students
CQUniversity (CQU) and BMA are encouraging students interested in 'non-mining'
disciplines to apply for the 2013 BMA Community and Indigenous Scholarship
Program. Each of the scholarships will provide up to $5000 per year to cover
educational expenses for the duration of the recipients' study programs. For more
information, see www.cqu.edu.au/study/useful-info/scholarships/bma-scholarship.
Win a scholarship to Bond
The Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA) competition is now in
full swing. The first prize of the competition is a full-fee paid scholarship to study
film and television at Bond.
This year a new category, the People’s Choice Award, has been added to the BUFTA
competition. The winner of this award will win free movie tickets for a year by
receiving 24 Star Movie Package Gift Cards. Follow BUFTA on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/bufta or to find out more competition information and the latest
news, visit the BUFTA website at www.bufta.com.au.
The Peter Kenny Bursary
The Bursary is administered by AgForce Queensland and recognises Peter Kenny’s
commitment to the provision of ongoing learning and education in agriculture. It is
worth $10,000 annually. To be eligible for the bursary, applicants must:
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be turning 18 in 2013 and/or under 30 years of age as at 31 December 2013
have a current application submitted, gain acceptance to or be enrolled in, an
agriculturally based undergraduate or postgraduate degree at an Australian
University or an agriculturally based accredited course/qualification with an
Australian Registered Training Organisation
be available to commence course/study/university or continue university in
semester 1 2013
be an Australian citizen and Queensland resident
be a passionate young broadacre (beef, grain, sheep, wool) advocate for 2013.
Applications for the bursary open on 11 September and close on 31 October 2012.
See www.agforceqld.org.au/index.php?tgtPage=events&page_id=383 for more
information.
QUT’s Academic Scholarship Preparation Seminar
The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) invites high-achieving Year 12
students and their parents to this seminar to find out about how to prepare a strong
application for QUT’s academic scholarships. The seminar will be held 5.30 – 7 pm
on Tuesday 25 September 2012 in Room 509, Level 5, F Block, Kelvin Grove
campus.
For more information and to register to attend, visit
www.qut.edu.au/study/events/academic-scholarships-preparation-seminar
Applications for ACU's Early Achievers Program (EAP) now open
The Australian Catholic University's (ACU) EAP considers more than the OP when
selecting students for courses. It considers the contribution students have made to the
community through their school or workplace, local community organisation, cultural,
sporting or religious group.
The criteria for the program include:
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have achieved consistent, successful results in Years 11 and 12
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be able to demonstrate involvement in a community/cultural organisation,
school, church or, local sporting group as a volunteer
include the ACU course selected on your EAP application as one of your
preferences (does not have to be your first preference) when applying for
admission through QTAC
have undertaken, or are currently undertaking, subjects which satisfy
prerequisite requirements for your selected course.
Applications close on Sunday 21 October 2012. EAP applicants will be notified of
the outcome of their application by 28 November 2012. Further information can be
found at www.acu.edu.au/eap.
ACU Bonus Points Schemes
ACU has a number of bonus point schemes available to eligible applicants. These
include accessACU, Campus Bonus and the Elite Athlete Program. For information
about these schemes, visit www.acu.edu.au/188301.
OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION
Interested in being a paramedic?
Read a case study and view a video clip on the University of Queensland's Faculty of
Health Sciences website at
http://communicate.health.uq.edu.au/em/mail/view.php?id=1746913840&a=18884&k
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What does a medical physicist do?
Download the Careers in medical physics booklet at
www.acpsem.org.au/index.php/home/careers-information/careers-in-medical-physics.
COMPETITIONS
Competitions - Win prizes!
Bronson Memorial Competition
Create a video clip to persuade people to adopt an animal from the RSPCA. Open to
students aged 14 to 18 years. Applications close on Monday 29 October 2012. See
www.woaw.org.au/14andOver/fun-stuff/competitions/bronson-memorial/.
National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre Poster Competition
Create a poster that highlights the benefits of making good decisions and choosing not
to use cannabis. Applications close on Saturday 21 September 2012. See
http://ncpic.org.au/ncpic/news/competitions/article/2012-ncpic-poster-competition.
Brisbane Open House Photo Competition
This competition is open to anyone who is interested in architecture. Photos must be
taken during the Brisbane Open House event held on 6 October 2012. The
competition closes on Monday 8 October 2012. See
http://brisbaneopenhouse.com.au/photography-competition.
Green Eyed View Photography Competition
Green Eyed View is a competition for high school photographers to share their view
of Brisbane's environmental sustainability in action. It closes on Friday 28 September
2012. See www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/environment-waste/green-living/greenschools/school-competitions/green-eyed-view-photography-competition/index.htm.
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Ipswich Enviroplan Photographic Competition
Submit photos that show the natural heritage of Ipswich. The competition closes on
Friday 28 September 2012. See www.ipswich.qld.gov.au.
AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE NEWS
Defence Force Recruiting (DFR) updates
DFR Brisbane is coordinating several tours of the Royal Australian Navy’s ANZAC
Class Guided Missile Frigate: HMAS WARRAMUNGA when it docks in Brisbane
on Monday 8 October 2012. As positions on these tours are limited, priority will be
given to students in Year 11 and 12 with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the
Royal Australian Navy. Telephone DFR Brisbane on 3016 2431 for more
information.
Navy SINK’EM is a new turn-based naval game available from the iPhone App Store.
It has been developed by the Royal Australian Navy and puts you in charge of real
Navy ships.
Take an exciting online journey with the RAAF as it imagines what the future Air
Force could look like at www.defencejobs.gov.au/airforce/Technology/future/.
Defence Force Recruiting has released a new app for the iPhone to promote careers in
the ADF as a Medical Officer. Download the free MOBILE MEDIC app to scan,
diagnose and treat medical emergencies.
DFR is extending its competition for five lucky candidates to win a DFR prize pack
for booking in to a Your Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) Session during September.
As the YOU Session and subsequent assessments are part of a ‘no obligation’ process,
everyone is encouraged to undertake this step as an opportunity to identify the roles
they are eligible to pursue. Book into a YOU Session by calling 13 19 01 or by
visiting www.defencejobs.gov.au to enter the draw. Once you have booked this
session, email CPTQLD@dfr.com.au and you could win one of the five prize packs.
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Gap year program updates
An alternative schoolies week
An increasing number of students are choosing to do something different to celebrate
the end of school. Some are participating in cultural exchanges and worthwhile
volunteer projects.
The latest Projects Abroad newsletter contains information about some of these
options. Read about them at www.projects-abroad.com.au/more-info/join-thenewsletter/newsletters-archive/. This newsletter includes details of an online chat, to
be held in early October, about the options open to students.
Career date claimers for September and October 2012
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JCU Information Evening, Mackay
www.jcu.edu.au/infoevents/?utm_source=Principals+and+Guidance+Officers
&utm_campaign=d04e574f69JCU_Update_Brisbane_July_127_20_2012&utm_medium=email
Projects Abroad Information evening www.projects-abroad.com.au/moreinfo/meet-us/#information-evenings
JCU Information Evening, Rockhampton
www.jcu.edu.au/infoevents/?utm_source=Principals+and+Guidance+Officers
&utm_campaign=d04e574f69JCU_Update_Brisbane_July_127_20_2012&utm_medium=email
MIGAS Trade Career Information Evening tel. 3868 1815 or email
rmclane@migas.com.au
Defence Force Information Session – Technical Trades tel. 3016 2431 or
email CPTQLD@dfr.com.au
Aviation Australia Information night
www.aviationaustralia.aero/engineering/Open-Nights.php for Aircraft
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Maintenance Engineers; www.aviationaustralia.aero/flightattendant/OpenNight.php for Flight Attendants
EF High School Year Overseas information meeting starting at 6 pm at EF
Language School, 164 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
www.ef.com/highschool
Griffith University Aptitude for Engineering Assessment exam at Nathan and
Gold Coast campuses www.griffith.edu.au/engineering-informationtechnology/griffith-school-engineering/future-students/aptitude-engineeringassessment
Defence Force Information Session – All Navy, Army and Air Force Careers
tel. 3016 2431 or email CPTQLD@dfr.com.au
The University of Queensland (UQ) Music auditions www.uq.edu.au/music
CATC Design School Design Discovery Workshops www.catc.edu.au
Griffith University Aptitude for Engineering Assessment exam in Bundaberg
www.griffith.edu.au/engineering-information-technology/griffith-schoolengineering/future-students/aptitude-engineering-assessment
Media Potential workshops in television
http://www.qut.edu.au/study/events/caboolture-parent-information-seminar
Sarina Russo Schools Coffee Making Program
www.russoonline.com.au/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_
id=245
Explore the Field of Dentistry Workshop
http://www.adaq.com.au/default.asp?PageID=71
International College of Hotel Management Career Week www.ichm.edu.au
Griffith University Aptitude for Engineering Assessment exam in Gladstone
www.griffith.edu.au/engineering-information-technology/griffith-schoolengineering/future-students/aptitude-engineering-assessment
QUT’s Academic Scholarship Preparation Seminar
www.qut.edu.au/study/events/academic-scholarships-preparation-seminar
Discover QUT www.qut.edu.au/study/events/discover-qut
QUT event for high-achieving Year 11 students RSVP by Friday 14
September to Jana Penshorn on 3138 3181 or jana.penshorn@qut.edu.au
Griffith University Aptitude for Engineering Assessment exam in
Rockhampton www.griffith.edu.au/engineering-informationtechnology/griffith-school-engineering/future-students/aptitude-engineeringassessment
QTAC ‘on-time’ application due date www.qtac.edu.au Also ‘on-time’
application due date for UAC, VTAC, SATAC, TISC and the University of
Tasmania
UNE Early Entry Program application due date www.une.edu.au/for/futurestudents/earlyentry.php
Griffith University Aptitude for Engineering Assessment exam in Mackay
www.griffith.edu.au/engineering-information-technology/griffith-schoolengineering/future-students/aptitude-engineering-assessment
Billy Blue College of Design open day www.billyblue.edu.au/events
BAYERboost Environmental Scholarship Scheme applications close
www.australiangeographic.com.au/society/bayerboost-home.htm
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Co-Op Scholarship applications
close www.co-op.unsw.edu.au
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Griffith University GUESTS program application due date
www.griffith.edu.au/admissions/guests-program
October
6
8
10
12
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17
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25
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31
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Billy Blue College of Design - A Day in the Life of a Designer
www.billyblue.edu.au
International College of Hotel Management Scholarship applications close
www.ichm.edu.au
University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Head Start program (study at
university while at school) applications close www.usq.edu.au/headstart
Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA) entries close
www.bufta.com.au
Supporting Women Scholarships applications close
www.skills.qld.gov.au/supporting-women.aspx
Australian Catholic University (ACU) Early Achievers’ Program applications
close
www.acu.edu.au/acu_national/why_choose_acu/choosing_the_right_universit
y_to_attend/ early_entry
Student Exchange Australia New Zealand (gap year) information sessions
www.studentexchange.org.au/info-sessions
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre short film
competition entries close http://ncpic.org.au//go/film2012
Australasian College of Natural Therapies - A Day in the Life of a Natural
Therapist www.acnt.edu.au
World Education Program information evening www.wep.org.au
University of Southern Queensland (USQ) scholarship applications close
www.usq.edu.au/scholarships
The Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust scholarships for children
and grandchildren of military veterans applications close www.avcat.org.au
The Peter Kenny Bursary applications close
www.agforceqld.org.au/index.php?tgtPage=events&page_id=383
UQ Merit Scholarships in Agriculture and Agribusiness applications close
www.uq.edu.au/study/scholarships/index.html?page=143054
UQ scholarship applications close www.uq.edu.au/scholarships
The above information has been gathered from a range of sources including publicly available
websites, institutional and organisational newsletters, student and career advisers and guidance
officers. Every effort has been made to ensure the information provided is accurate and up-to-date at
publication.
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