CAREER NEWS
6 - 17 August 2012
CONTENTS
News Item
Apprenticeships/Cadetships
 Apprenticeship information in health services, construction
and food services
 Virgin Australia Cadet Pilot Program 2012-08-07 Have you
got the aptitude for the apprenticeship/traineeship you want?
 A toolkit for young workers
Competitions
 Get Ya Head Right film competition
 UQ Health Sciences photo competition
Defence Force information
 August ADF information sessions in Brisbane
Interstate university applications
Course updates
 Student for a semester at Bond University
 QUT student destinations
 The College of Theatre Practice
 Update on changes to UQ’s MBBS program 2015
 TASTE – an opportunity to explore agricultural careers
 Best upgrading options for QUT health science courses
 Work skills short courses
Open days
QTAC updates
Scholarships
Study skills
Gap year program updates
Career date claimers for August 2012
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APPRENTICESHIPS/CADETSHIPS
Apprenticeship information in health services, construction and food
services
Visit the Right Choice website at www.maketherightchoice.com.au/ for information
about apprenticeships and traineeships in Health Services, Construction and Food
Services.
Virgin Australia Cadet Pilot Program 2012
Virgin Australia has introducted a Pilot Cadet Program in partnership with Skywest
and Flight Training Adelaide. Applications close on 14 August 2012. For details, see
http://careers.virginaustralia.com/cw/en/#/job/492961/virgin-australia-cadet-pilotprogram-2012.
Have you got the aptitude for the apprenticeship/traineeship you
want?
The Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service has developed
a Practice Aptitude Quizzes web page, which provides information and quizzes for a
range of industries. Some of the industries included are Tourism, Allied Health,
Community Recreation, Financial Services and Horticulture.
This is a good opportunity to see if you have the aptitude for some of the jobs in the
industries listed.
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A toolkit for young workers
The Young Worker Toolkit at www.youngworkertoolkit.youth.gov.au will help you
understand your rights and responsibilities at work. It covers topics such as:
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Starting your job
Problems at work
Pay and conditions
Safety and accidents
Quitting and losing your job.
COMPETITIONS
Get Ya Head Right film competition
This is a film competition for primary and secondary student about mental health and
wellbeing. The themes for the competition are:
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Bullying/Cyberbullying
Resisting peer pressure to drink alcohol
Forgiveness.
For more information, visit www.getyaheadright.com. Entries close on 10 September
2012.
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UQ Health Sciences photo competition
See your photo on the main banner of the Health@UQ Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/UQHealth) for a full month. To win the photo competition post
a photo of you reading the 2013 University of Queensland (UQ) Health Sciences
Student Guide on the Health@UQ Facebook wall. The photo with the most 'likes'
wins. The competition is open until Friday 21 August 2012.
While you are on the Health@UQ Facebook page see the ‘Day in the Life’ interviews
and videos of graduates talking about what students can expect when studying at
university and what their career options might be.
DEFENCE FORCE INFORMATION
August Australian Defence Force (ADF) Information sessions in
Brisbane
If you are in Years 11 or 12 and are interested in the ADF, the following information
sessions will provide you with an opportunity to find out about the options available.
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Australian Defence Force Academy – Tuesday 7 August 2012 from 6 – 8 pm
All Navy, Army and Air Force Careers – Saturday 11 August 2012 from 10 11:30 am
Both sessions will be held at the Brisbane Defence Force Recruitment Unit at Level
11, East Tower, 410 Ann Street, Brisbane. Register your interest to attend on
telephone (07) 3016 2431 or email CPTQLD@dfr.com.au.
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INTERSTATE UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS
Applying interstate for university courses
In addition to applying through QTAC for tertiary courses, Queensland students can
apply for courses in other states. All states except Tasmania have a tertiary
admissions centre like QTAC. All of the applications are online.
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New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory Universities
Admissions Centre (UAC) www.uac.edu.au - the website will be updated on 8
August for 2013 applications – ‘on time’ application due date is 28 September
2012
Victoria
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
www.vtac.edu.au - 2013 course applications are now open – ‘timely’
application due date is 28 September 2012
Tasmania
Apply directly to the University of Tasmania www.utas.edu.au
- 2013 course applications are now open – ‘on time’ application due date is 28
September 2012
South Australia and Northern Territory South Australian Tertiary
Admissions Centre (SATAC) www.satac.edu.au - 2013 course applications
are now open - the early application due date for 2013 is 28 September 2012
Western Australia Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC)
www.tisc.edu.au - 2013 applications will open on 13 August 2012 - due date is
28 September 2012
Interstate course information (entry requirements, previous cut-offs, course majors,
etc.) can be accessed from the websites of the tertiary admissions centres listed above
and the websites of the specific institutions. It can also be obtained from ‘guides’
(like the QTAC Guide) published by the tertiary admissions centres. Some of the
interstate guides can be purchased in Queensland from selected newsagents (mainly in
Brisbane) and the QTAC office. You can also purchase them from interstate
admissions centres.
The following websites are helpful for finding information about interstate courses
and financial support.
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My University www.myuniversity.gov.au - this site has a course and
institution search function
Study Assist http://studyassist.gov.au - this site has information on financial
assistance
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The websites of the interstate admissions centres provide information about how
interstate students can apply. For many of the centres you can use your Queensland
LUI to start the application. The sites normally have a table comparing OPs with
ATARs (the tertiary entry score for all states except Queensland). If you have
problems with the application contact the centre by phone or email.
In addition to information about courses and the application process, you should also
research:
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accommodation options, including application processes and due dates
cost of living, including transport
university support services available to students
what scholarships and other financial support is available.
If you get an offer from QTAC and from interstate, you then have to decide which
offer to accept. If you have done your research well, this should not be too difficult a
task.
COURSE UPDATES
Student for a semester at Bond University
Bond invites high achieving Year 11 and 12 students living on the Gold Coast,
Brisbane of Northern New South Wales to study a university subject for a semester.
Applications for Bond’s September Student for a Semester Program are now open and
will close on Friday 24 August 2012.
Visit www.bond.edu.au/student-life/experience-university-life/student-for-asemester/index.htm for more information and to apply online.
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) student destinations
For information about where QUT graduates have been employed visit
www.careers.qut.edu.au/student/gradstat.jsp.
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The College of Theatre Practice
This College, which is affiliated with the Brisbane Arts Theatre, offers workshops for
young people and adults. It also offers a Certificate IV Live Production, Theatre and
Events (Technical Operations). For more information, visit
www.collegetheatrepractice.com.au.
Update on changes to UQ’s MBBS Program 2015
UQ is proposing to introduce a new master’s level Doctor of Medicine program
(MD), to replace the current Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
program from 2015.
The MD program will require completion of a minimum three year bachelor degree
for entry before students can commence the four year MD. As such no new
enrolments into the current six year dual degrees with the MBBS will be possible
from 2013 onwards due to the lead times involved. Students wishing to gain
provisional entry into Medicine will still be required to sit UMAT.
Subject to final approval, the MD will be introduced in 2015. Students should be
aware that while the MD program is likely to have no specific prerequisites for entry
there will be a strong recommendation that students take some biomedical science
courses in their first degree. Students are urged to consider a choice of first UQ
degree that is likely to cover ‘pre-medical’ material that will assist with their MD
studies.
Refer to the MD FAQ webpage at www.som.uq.edu.au/about/organisation/doctor-ofmedicine-degree-(md)-at-uq.aspx or phone 3346 4780 or email uqmd@uq.edu.au for
further information.
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TASTE – an opportunity to explore agricultural careers
TASTE is a program for Year 10, 11 and 12 students held at two campuses (Emerald
and Longreach) of the Australian Agricultural College Corporation during the
September school holidays. For more information and to download the 2012 TASTE
brochure, go to
www.agriculturalcollege.qld.edu.au/about_us/news/taste_experience.htm.
Best upgrading options for the following QUT health science courses
The following are upgrade courses suggested by QUT's health science faculty.
Preferred course
B Medical Imaging Science
B Nutrition and Dietetics
B Paramedic Science
B Pharmacy
B Radiation Therapy
B Vision Science/Master of Optometry
Upgrade course
B Radiation Therapy
B Nutrition
B Nursing
B Medical Laboratory Science
B Biomedical Science
B Medical Laboratory Science or B
Biomedical Science
Students should choose an upgrading course they are interested in and be aware that
the structure of the course they wish to upgrade to may require them to do another
year of study.
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Work skills short courses
Worklinks is offering a series of short courses in the Ipswich region, including RSA,
Basic Espresso Making, Job Search and Basic Computer Skills. For more
information, visit www.worklinks.com.au/news/ipswich-short-courses.
OPEN DAYS
Up coming tertiary institution open days
The University of Queensland (UQ) Open Days for 2012
UQ open days will be held on:
8 August
Ipswich Campus Open Day
19 August
Campus Open Day
Plan your day with the UQ Open Day Planner at http://youruq.com/openday.
Download the open day program at http://youruq.com/wpcontent/uploads/2012/07/2012-UQ-Open-Day-Program.pdf.
James Cook University (JCU) 2012 Open Days
Open days for JCU are:
19 August
Cairns Campus
26 August
Townsville Campus.
Find out more at www.jcu.edu.au/openday/.
CQUniversity 2012 Open Days
Bundaberg
12 August
Bundaberg Campus
19 August
Mackay Campus
26 August
Rockhampton Campus
See www.cqu.edu.au/study/openday for details.
University of Southern Queensland (USQ) - Open Days 2012
The open day dates are:
19 August
Toowoomba Campus
26 August
Springfield Campus
For details for these events, visit http://www.usq.edu.au/openday.
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JMC Academy Brisbane Open Day
JMC Academy offers courses in music, audio, animation, game design, film and
television and entertainment business management. It will hold its open day at its
Brisbane campus on 11 August 2012. For more information and to register to attend
the open day, visit www.jmcacademy.edu.au/News/2012-06-04/REGISTER-FOROUR-AUGUST-OPEN-DAY.cfm.
Open Day 2012 at Griffith University
Griffith’s Open Day will be on Sunday 12 August at its Gold Coast, Nathan and
Southbank Campuses. Go to www.griffith.edu.au/open-day to create a personalised
Open Day Itinerary.
University of the Sunshine Coast (USQ) Open Day 2012
USC’s Open Day is on 12 August. Find out how you can get the most out of USQ’s
Open Day at www.usc.edu.au/study/study-at-usc/open-day-and-informationevents/open-day/usc-open-day.htm
Australian College of Applied Psychology Open Day
This event will be held on Saturday 18 August 2012. See www.acap.edu.au for more
information.
Bond University’s 2012 Open Day
http://enews.bond.edu.au/link/id/zzzz4f6fbb7a71754678P04f15dc07ef278afb804/pag
e.htmlThis event will be held on Sunday 19 August 2012, from 10 am to 3 pm. It
provides one of the best opportunities for students to start asking questions about their
study options after school. Open Day will feature a range of presentations, as well as
activities and entertainment. For more information visit http://www.bond.edu.au/ and
click on ‘Open Day’.
Open Day 2012 at the University of Melbourne
This event will be held on Sunday 19 August at the Parkville and Southbank
campuses in Melbourne. For more information on session times and venues, go to
www.openday.unimelb.edu.au. There is a special information session for interstate
students. For more information about this, go to:
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events/victoria_and_interstate/victoria/o
pen-day-interstate-lunch.
Pharmacy Open Day at the University of Queensland (UQ)
The UQ School of Pharmacy will be hosting its annual Pharmacy Open Day on
Sunday 19 August 2012. Visit www.uq.edu.au/pharmacy/openday for information
about the open day and to register to attend.
2012 Christian Heritage College (CHC) Open Day
CHC offers degree level courses in business, education and humanities, social
sciences, ministries and Christian studies. It will hold its open day on 25 August.
Visit http://chc.edu.au/index.php/future-students/open-day/ for more information.
Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Open Day
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On Saturday 25 August 2012, ADFA, located in Canberra, will open its doors to the
general public. This is an ideal opportunity for potential students to experience the
academy firsthand. Defence and university staff will be available to answer
questions. For more information refer to: www.openday.adfa.edu.au.
Open Day and scholarships at the Australian Maritime College (AMC)
The open day will be held at AMC, which is located in Tasmania, on Sunday 26
August 2012. The event will provide an opportunity to explore the courses offered in
maritime engineering, logistics and environment and to find out about the
scholarships available. See www.amc.edu.au/openday for more information and to
apply to win a trip to Tasmania for the AMC Open Day event. While you are on the
website, look at the scholarships available at www.amc.edu.au/scholarships.
Australian Institute of Applied Sciences (AIAS) Open Day
The Brisbane Campus of AIAS will hold its open day from 10 am to 12 noon on
Sunday 19 August 2012. At the open day you can explore the range of courses
offered in Natural Medicine, Nutrition, Massage, Beauty, Hairdressing, Aged Care
and Counselling.
For event details, go to www.aias.com.au/. To RSVP, send an email with your name,
contact number and ‘Brisbane Open Day’ to events@aias.com.au.
QTAC UPDATES
International students
If you are an international student you can apply through QTAC. QTAC provides the
institutions with the information on your application. However, offers to international
students are made directly by the institution, not QTAC. Entry requirements, study
costs and offer dates for international students also differ from those for domestic
students. International students should contact the international office of the
institutions in which they are interested for more information.
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Current Applicant online service
After you apply to QTAC you can access the Current Applicant online service via the
QTAC website using your LUI or your QTAC application number (you get this when
you complete your online QTAC application) and PIN (initially, this is the day and
month of your birth). You can use this service to:
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change preferences on three separate occasions at no extra charge. Fourth and
subsequent changes cost $17 each
find out if you have received an offer and download/print your QTAC offer
letter
respond to an offer
update your contact details
view correspondence from QTAC
receive feedback on whether you satisfy the minimum entry requirements for
each preference (see the QTAC Guide, page 9)
track the assessment of your qualifications and monitor supporting document
requirements (see the QTAC Guide, page 9)
view and print cover sheets for documentation that you need to provide to
QTAC
view your OP ineligible rank (from 24 December 2012) if you are ineligible
for an OP and have applied to QTAC.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Applying for university scholarships
Even if you think you may not get one, go ahead and apply for a scholarship. What
do you have to lose?
Scholarships tend to fall into one of the following categories:
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Academic
Equity
Indigenous
Sports
Field of study (e.g. engineering, IT)
International.
Every university website has a scholarship web page with details about the
scholarships available, the value of the scholarship, the selection criteria and the
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application process. The initial application for most university scholarships is online,
followed by a submission of supporting documents, which you mail or deliver to the
university. The following are links to Queensland university scholarship web pages.
Australian Catholic University
www.acu.edu.au/apply_and_enrol/how_to_enrol/scholarships_and_bursaries/
Griffith University
www.griffith.edu.au/scholarships
CQ University
www.cqu.edu.au/study/useful-info/scholarships
James Cook University
www.jcu.edu.au/ (Click ‘Scholarships’)
Queensland University of Technology
www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduate-study/undergraduate-scholarships
The University of Queensland
www.uq.edu.au/study/scholarships/
University of Southern Queensland
www.usq.edu.au/scholarships/
University of the Sunshine Coast
www.usc.edu.au/study/scholarships/
(Bond University scholarship due date was 31 July 2012)
Tips for applying for university scholarships
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Apply for all the scholarships you are eligible for to maximise your chances
Read the information on the university's scholarship web page.
Follow the directions exactly and answer all parts of each question.
Include all documents requested.
Start preparing your application early.
Collect ideas for your application over time – start with dot points.
Do drafts of your application – get feedback.
Ask referees for supporting statements early, not at the last minute. They are
usually very busy people.
Include examples of personal attributes and achievements such as:
Awards gained
Leadership (including coaching)
Volunteering and other community participation
Team work (sport, work, etc.)
Initiative.
Include your career aspirations and how the university course can help you
achieve them.
Submit your application by the due date.
Some universities hold scholarship preparation workshops. For example, QUT's
Academic Scholarship Preparation Seminar will be held on 25 September 2012. See
www.qut.edu.au/study/events/academic-scholarship-preparation-seminar for more
information.
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Scholarships for UQ ICT students – 2013 applications now open
ICT Enabling Scholarships, to the value of $3000 each, are awarded to students based
on their Year 12 results. To be eligible to apply for an ICT Enabling Scholarship,
students must be applying for a place in the University of Queensland's (UQ) B
Technology, B Multimedia Design or B of Engineering (Software or Electrical and
Computer). Applications for the 2013 scholarships are now open. For details, visit
www.uq.edu.au/ict/ict-enabling-scholarships.
Students interested in studying IT at UQ are encouraged to attend the Engineering and
Technology Careers Evening on Thursday 30 August 2012. Visit
www.eait.uq.edu.au/careers-evening for further information.
2013 BMC Scholarships open
You can apply for the Building My Career Scholarship if you are a Year 12 student in
the greater Mackay region applying for a full-time university place with
CQUniversity Mackay in 2013. The scholarship is for accommodation at
CQUniversity Mackay Student Residential Accommodation. See
www.cqu.edu.au/study/useful-info/scholarships/bmc-scholarship for details.
RSL Youth Development Program applications now open
Applications for the 2012 – 2013 RSL Youth Development Program are currently
open online and will remain open until Remembrance Day (November 11). Current
Year 10 and 11 students from across Queensland are eligible to apply, and must
complete an online application form at www.RSLyouth.com.au.
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The RSL Youth Development Program offers current Queensland Year 10 and 11
students the opportunity to apply for a monetary grant of up to $5,000. Applicants
can apply in one of three categories - academic, leadership and sporting. For further
information on the program, email RSLyouth@bond.edu.au or contact Kristy
Crockett on telephone 07 5595 1067
The curve of forgetting
Forgetting takes place most rapidly shortly after you stop studying a subject. The
greatest loss is within a few hours. The speed with which you forget gradually slows
down as time goes on.
This is why it is more effective to do your revision over a number of weeks, rather
than the night before the exam. Plan your review of material to take place first the
day after it is studied, a second time about a week after that, and finally a few weeks
later.
Adapted from www.uwaterloo.ca/counselling-services/curve-forgetting and How to
Study by T. S. Staton.
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Gap year program updates
EA Ski and Snowboard Australian Instructor Internship Scholarship - Canada
2012/13
This scholarship provides a free place (usually US$6950) on an EA Instructor
Internship. See www.easkiandsnowboard.com/aus-schools-scholarship for more
information.
UK Gap Year
Work for a year in a UK boarding school and one week in a European
ski/snowboarding environment as a chalet assistant. Explore this option at
www.ukgapyear.com.au.
Young Endeavour applications open for 2013
The Young Endeavour Youth Scheme is a not for profit organisation which provides
young Australians aged 16 – 23 years with a unique, challenging and inspirational
experience at sea aboard the national sail training ship Young Endeavour.
Applications are now being taken for voyages in the first half of 2013. Apply now to
be part of the ballot, applications close at the end of August. For more information,
visit www.youngendeavour.gov.au/site/.
Lattitude has gap year program places available for 2013
Although the application deadline has passed, Lattitude still have gap year placements
available in a wide range of countries for next year. Funding options are available to
assist with costs, especially for placements in the Asia/Pacific region.
Access further information about available programs at www.lattitude.org.au/. If you
have any questions, phone (03) 9826 6266 or email info@lattitude.org.au.
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Career date claimers for August 2012
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Australian Engineering Week www.makeitso.org.au/australian-engineeringweek/queensland
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The University of Queensland (UQ) Ipswich Campus Open Day
http://youruq.com/openday
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World Education Program information evening www.wep.org.au
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The University of Queensland Young Scholars Program application due date
www.uq.edu.au/youngscholars/index.html
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Australasian College of Natural Therapies - A Day in the Life of a Natural
Therapist www.acnt.edu.au
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Billy Blue College of Design - A Day in the Life of a Designer
www.billyblue.edu.au
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JMC Academy Open Day www.jmcacademy.edu.au
11–19 National Science Week www.scienceweek.net.au
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Griffith University Open Day (South Bank, Nathan and Gold Coast campuses)
www.griffith.edu.au/open-day
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University of the Sunshine Coast open day http://www.usc.edu.au/study/studyat-usc/open-day-and-information-events/open-day/usc-open-day.htm
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CQUniversity Bundaberg Campus Open Day www.cqu.edu.au/openday
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Townsville Careers Expo www.careersevent.com/townsville09/Home.php
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Prosperpine Careers Expo
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FOGS Indigenous Employment and Career Expos in Rockhampton
www.fogs.com.au/indigenous-employment-and-career-expos
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Mackay and District Careers Expo www.jadecorporate.com.au/mackaydistrict-careers-expo
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Capricorn Careers Expo
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The University of Queensland (UQ) Music audition applications close
www.uq.edu.au/music
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Bond University Open Day http://www.bond.edu.au/index.htm
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James Cook University Cairns Campus Open Day www.jcu.edu.au/openday/
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Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Caboolture Campus Open Day
www.qut.edu.au/caboolture
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The University of Melbourne open day
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/2012events
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University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba Campus
www.usq.edu.au/openday
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The University of Queensland (UQ) Gatton Campus Open Day
http://youruq.com/openday
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The University of Queensland (UQ) Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence
(PACE) Open Day www.uq.edu.au/pharmacy/openday
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CQUniversity Mackay Campus Open Day www.cqu.edu.au/openday
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School Community Industry Partnership Service (SCIPS) School Leaver
Event www.scips.org.au
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Christian Heritage College Open Day http://chc.edu.au/index.php/futurestudents/open-day/
Australian Defence Force Academy Open Day www.openday.adfa.edu.au
Aviation Careers Expo www.aviationaustralia.aero/expo/
James Cook University Townsville Campus Open Day
www.jucu.edu.au/openday/
University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Springfield Campus Open Day
www.usq.edu.au/openday
CQUniversity Rockhampton Campus www.cqu.edu.au/openday
The Young Endeavour Youth Scheme open day
www.youngendeavour.gov.au/site
Australian Maritime College Open Day www.amc.edu.au/openday
Engineering and Technology Careers Evening at the University of Queensland
www.eait.uq.edu.au/careers-evening
The University of Notre Dame Early Offer Program applications close
www.nd.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/111516/early_offer_program_gui
de-.pdf
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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