Issue 6, April 2021 In this edition - For Year 12s Tertiary Study Information Student Experiences Other

Issue 6, April 2021
In this edition
   •   For Year 12s
   •   Tertiary Study Information
   •   Student Experiences
   •   Other

For Year 12s
YEA! Domestic Exchange Program
World Education Program (WEP) Australia is excited to announce the launch of our new
domestic exchange program, YEA! (Youth Exchange Australia).

While Australia's international borders remain closed, YEA! offers Australian students the
opportunity to broaden their horizons through a leadership-focused domestic exchange
program. SMS ‘YEA!’ to 0428 246 633 for more information.

Aspire – Early Admissions Program to La Trobe
At La Trobe, we believe there is more to being a good student than marks alone.

The Aspire program rewards the skills and knowledge students gain from the positive impact
they have made on their school or community through community service or volunteerism.
Designed to give Year 12’s the tools they need to succeed at La Trobe and beyond, students
accepted into the Aspire program will get:

   •   A taste of university life at La Trobe with special on-campus events before the year
       commences
   •   The chance to meet and connect with like-minded students
   •   Leadership opportunities, career development, networking, and industry mentoring
   •   VCE revision lectures for Year 12’s in the September school holidays
   •   Access to La Trobe’s extensive library and campus resources
   •   Induction into La Trobe’s Enrichment Program to prepare for what is to come

Successful applicants also receive their early conditional offer in September for their chosen
course along with minimum ATAR requirements. Many courses have a minimum ATAR of
55.00, but some professional degree programs have higher requirements.

Up to 40 Aspire scholarships, worth $5,000 per year for up to four years, will be awarded to
leading eligible Aspire students.

The Minimum ATAR Table shows the minimum ATAR for some professional degree courses
for entry through Aspire in 2022. Should an applicant’s preferred course not be listed on this
table, then the minimum ATAR is 50.00.
Applicants are required to provide information about the length and frequency of their
community service and/or volunteering experience, as well as a 400-word description of their
involvement and impact.

Types of volunteering include –
   • community service or community group activities
   • religious/cultural group activities
   • participating in social justice groups or a school leadership role

•   leadership in sport, the performing arts or charity fund-raising group activities

Further details can be found at the How to Apply link. Applications are open and close on 31
August 2021.

Tertiary Study Information
News from the Australian National University - Bachelor of Health Science
The Bachelor of Health Science degree equips students with a broad understanding of the
themes explored in advanced studies of medicine and offers a potential pathway to
the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery at ANU.

The Bachelor of Health Science is a distinctive science degree which positions students as a
future leader in tackling health problems of national and global significance. It draws upon
the world-leading strengths of ANU in medical education, biomedical science, population
health, psychology, social science, and public policy to prepare students for a future in
medical professions.

The Bachelor of Health Science offers a pathway to the postgraduate Doctor of Medicine and
Surgery at ANU without having to sit the GAMSAT. Eligible students will receive an offer to
the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, contingent upon their weighted average mark (WAM),
an interview process, an application statement and successful completion of the Bachelor of
Health Science program.

Student Experiences
University of Melbourne - Meet Melbourne Webinar Series 2021
The Meet Melbourne Online 2021 undergraduate webinar series allows students to explore
the courses and study areas that interest them. Commencing on Tuesday 27 April, the
university will be running 13 subject area-specific sessions over two weeks. Every webinar
will run for 45 minutes, commencing at 6.00 pm.

Each webinar will cover content including:

       • Exploring the undergraduate degrees and pathways to graduate study
       • Meeting some of the inspiring people teaching and supporting students at
       Melbourne
       • Getting to know current students and hear their tips for making the most of
       university life
       • Finding out about internship, work integrated-learning, volunteer, research and
       study abroad opportunities

• Having access to faculty experts who will be available during all sessions via live chat
         to answer student
           questions throughout the event.

 DATE                                   SESSION NAME
 27 April        Law at Melbourne: your JD Experience
 27 April        Bachelor of Science; your career in STEM
 28 April        IT at Melbourne: explore your majors
 29 April        Bachelor of Agriculture: course to career
 29 April        Bachelor of Arts: your student experience
 3 May           Bachelor of Commerce: your path to a global career
 3 May           Education at Melbourne: a student teacher's practical
                 guide
 4 May           Veterinary medicine at Melbourne: course to career
 5 May           Bachelor of Biomedicine: your pathway to a career in
                 health
 5 May           Bachelor of Design: create with a purpose
 6 May           Music, film, visual and performing arts at Melbourne
 6 May           Engineering at Melbourne: explore your majors

Students should please register at Meet Melbourne Online.

VCE and Careers Expo
Australia's biggest education and careers expo is now in its 29th year! Dozens of exhibitors
from all over Australia will be in attendance providing –

   •     Information and resources for the VCE
   •     Information about tertiary study, university, TAFE and training courses
   •     Career advice
   •     Study advice
   •     Employment advice and opportunities
   •     Apprenticeship and traineeship advice
   •     International exchange and gap year programs

Over and above access to exhibitors, attendees will also have access to seminars on topics
including –
    • VCE subjects including English, Maths, Biology, Business Management, Psychology,
        Health and Human Development
    • Tertiary courses
    • Careers
    • Employment opportunities
    • Gap year options

This event will take place at the Caulfield Racecourse 1 – 2 May 2021, from 9.00 am – 3.00
pm.

News from Monash University
      Monash Information Evenings
Monash will be hosting several Information Evenings over the next few months, aimed at
providing students and families information regarding undergraduate study at the university.
All information evenings will run from 6.30 pm– 8 pm.

At these events attendees will hear about:

   •   the ten diverse study and discipline areas
   •   undergraduate course types, such as the comprehensive and specialist courses,
       double degrees, and pathway programs
   •   international opportunities including study abroad and overseas tours
   •   how to apply – everything one needs to know about VTAC, key dates and deadlines
   •   scholarships and fees
   •   SEAS and the Monash Guarantee
   •   accommodation options, both on and off-campus

Some of these sessions are listed below but visit Monash Information Evenings for a
comprehensive list.

 Tuesday 27 April          General Information about studying at Monash          Register here
                           Venue: Peninsula Campus
 Tuesday 13 July           Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics      Register here
                           Venue: On-campus, TBC
 Tuesday 20 July           Allied Health                                         Register here
                           Venue: On-campus, TBC
 Tuesday 27 July           Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences                  Register here
                           Venue: On-campus, TBC
 Thursday 26 August        General Information about studying at Monash          Register here
                           Webinar
 Tuesday 21 September      General Information about studying at Monash          Register here
                           Webinar

News from ACU
     ‘Talk with’ Webinars
These events are a panel of current students and alumni. During these events, panels will
discuss their experiences at university and in their chosen profession and will answer
questions from participants. All webinars will run from 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm

Talk with Teachers                                           5 October Register here
 Talk with Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists       6 October Register here
 Talk with Exercise Scientists                                7 October Register here
     Virtual Tours
Students might like to do a virtual tour of the two ACU campuses – students can walk through
the campus, check out the facilities and get a feel for campus life.
Visit -
Ballarat Virtual Tour
Melbourne Virtual Tour

RMIT Discover What’s Next Webinar Series
Over the coming months, RMIT will be hosting a series of free Discover What’s Next online
webinars. All events will take place from 5.00 pm- 6.00 pm, and registration is important, so
click on the event listed below. Students are encouraged to register for as many that may
interest them.

 Discover What's Next - Law                                       Tuesday 27 April
 Discover What's Next - Art                                       Tuesday 4 May
 Discover What's Next - Fashion                                   Thursday 6 May
 Discover What's Next - Architecture                              Tuesday 11 May
 Discover What's Next - Design                                    Thursday 13 May
 Discover What's Next - Game Design                               Tuesday 18 May
 Discover What's Next - Social Science                            Thursday 20 May
 Discover What's Next - Communication                             Tuesday 25 May
 Discover What's Next - Media                                     Thursday 27 May
 Discover What's Next - Biomedical Sciences                       Tuesday 1 June
 Discover What's Next - Engineering                               Thursday 3 June
 Discover What's Next - Flight Training and Aviation              Tuesday 8 June
 Discover What's Next - Trades                                    Thursday 10 June
 Discover What's Next - Science                                   Tuesday 15 June
 Discover What's Next - Health Science                            Thursday 17 June
 Discover What's Next - Information Technology                    Tuesday 22 June
 Discover What's Next - Education                                 Thursday 24 June
 Discover What's Next - Building                                  Tuesday 13 July
 Discover What's Next - Property                                  Thursday 15 July

Other
Volunteer Position – Kew Historical Society
The Kew Historical Society in conjunction with Kew Library, hold quarterly book sales to raise
money for their programs. They require 4-5 students to help them with the pack up at the
end of the event. The details are as follows:

First Date: Sunday 23 May 2021
Time: 3:45 pm
Duration: 90 minutes

Interested students are invited to send their resume to wardk@trinity.vic.edu.au.
Applications will close Friday 7 May 2021 at 9:00 am.

This is a great opportunity for students looking to add to their resume, meet the volunteer
requirements for Duke of Edinburgh or for applying for tertiary study applications or
scholarships.

Changes to Student Contributions towards University Degrees
When Australian students go to university they are eligible for a Commonwealth supported
place (CSP), whereby the Australian Government pays some of the university fees and the
student pays the rest, this is called the 'student contribution amount'.

Commencing in January 2021 new student contribution bands and ranges have been
introduced:

                    STUDENT CONTRIBUTION BAND                                2021 maximum
                                                                                student
                                                                              contribution
                                                                                amount
                                                                              (per EFTSL)*
Band 4      Law, accounting, administration, economics, commerce,               $14,500
            communications, society and culture

Band 3      Dentistry, medicine, veterinary science                              $11,300

Band 2      Other health, allied health, built environment, computing,            $7,950
            engineering, surveying, science, environmental studies,
            pathology, visual and performing arts, professional pathway
            psychology, professional pathway social work

Band 1      Agriculture, English, mathematics, education, clinical                $3,950
            psychology, Indigenous and foreign languages, nursing,
            statistics

*EFTSL - equivalent full-time student load (EFTSL) of a unit, so the standard annual amount
the student has to pay.

Students are encouraged to browse Study Assist to familiarise themselves further about the
costs of university study.

Snapshot of The University of Otago in 2021
•   Founded in 1869, the University of Otago is the oldest university in New Zealand.
•   Students join a diverse population of well over 20,000 students from around New Zealand
    and more than 100 nations around the world.
•   The University of Otago is ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world and has the
    highest possible rating of 5 Stars Plus in the QS global university performance ratings.
•   The University of Otago has campuses in 5 main centres throughout New Zealand, with its
    main campus situated in Dunedin. Dunedin is a coastal city situated in the southern part
    of the South Island - Campuses
•   The University of Otago has four Academic Divisions and students have the option to
    study courses in any of these departments:
    Health Sciences
    Humanities
    Otago Business School (Commerce)
    Sciences
•   The Health Sciences First Year (HSFY) is a foundation year for the five professional
    programmes: dentistry, medical laboratory science, medicine, pharmacy, and
    physiotherapy. It is also an excellent way to begin a degree in biomedical science or any of
    the broad range of biological sciences at Otago - Health Sciences First Year (HSFY)
•   The University has 14 well-appointed and friendly residential colleges - Residential
    Colleges
•   Australian citizens and permanent residents pay the same fees as New Zealand citizens if
    they are studying in New Zealand. If they are studying distance learning papers from
    outside of New Zealand, they will need to pay international fees. They are also not eligible
    to apply for the New Zealand Student Loan or Allowance unless they have been living in
    New Zealand for at least three years and are normally living in New Zealand. For further
    information about the fees of various courses, visit Study Fees and New Zealand Study
    Loan for more information about study loans.
•   Minimum ATAR of 74 is required for consideration for university entrance from an
    Australian school

To find out more about studying at the University of Otago, visit University of Otago