Building green skills in the classroom
Find useful resources for building green skills and thinking in the classroom, and help your students be prepared for the future.
Find useful resources for building green skills and thinking in the classroom, and help your students be prepared for the future.
If you’re a dedicated Swiftie, or just a passionate music lover, explore these courses in everything from songwriting to history.
Find out how to become an Administrator and learn about the skills you’ll need to secure work in nearly any industry imaginable.
The bioregion that encompasses Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea possesses a unique natural heritage stretching back more than 80 million years, to the break-up of the great southern continent of Gondwana. Professional, emerging and junior photographers from around the world are encouraged to submit their photographs taken in the Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica …
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Make sure to dress COLOURFUL and pose like an all-star for a pic. Rock out to a massive line-up of local bands and work with artist Rachael Anderson to make your own band poster. Join Claire Wildish to create a pop-up world or hang out with the 2023 Neo Ambassadors in a DIY cardboard fort!
If you love to dance, we have some work experience ideas that can help you explore your passion and turn it into a career.
Finding accurate information isn’t just useful for your studies – it’s also helpful in avoiding fake news and misinformation online.
Inspire creativity at this year’s Very Short Film Festival, where budding filmmakers and storytellers discover their unique voices. With a dedicated junior category, we invite high school and primary students to delve into the art of filmmaking and share captivating stories. Films must run between 2 to 5 minutes and feature the 2024 signature ‘Spark’. …
In this Workplace Spotlight, we’ll uncover the diverse roles and experiences you could find when working in a museum.
Women are under-represented in STEM success stories. Let’s change that! Create a 3-minute video about the STEM achievements of an Australian woman and share your video for the chance to win $500 for you and $500 for your school. Students in Years 5 to 10 can enter, either as individuals or as a collaborative team …
Are you interested in a career as an Interpreter? This job spotlight highlights what is involved and pathways to research.
Curious about higher and degree apprenticeships? Find out what they are, what makes them different, and why you might like to do one.
The Curtin Principal’s Recommendation Award has been developed by Curtin University to encourage and support students who have chosen to study at Curtin University. Each West Australian high school principal can nominate two students for this award. Students can be nominated on any of the below criteria: Academic merit; or Showing most improvement during their …
The Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize is an annual acquisitive prize that was launched in 2017 to advance art and opportunity for emerging and established women artists in Australia. It is the highest value professional artist prize for women in Australia. There are three prize categories – the Professional Artist Prize of $35,000, the Emerging …
Calling all teachers, educators, youth workers, media, art or drama tutors and anyone working with young people in the UK! Do you know any young people aged 7-18 who are passionate about film? Can they tell a good story, create animation or inspire positive change? Would they like to make a short film about online …
Join us to learn more about UC’s sport and exercise courses, Bachelor of Sport and Exercise and Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation. In this webinar, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from our teaching staff and from a current student about what you can expect from the program and how it can support you …
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The University of Adelaide is proud to be presenting our annual French workshop for 2023 on Tuesday the 5th of December in the Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre on our North Terrace campus. Come be immersed in the culture, language and history of France, with this tour de force of sessions run by our academics and …
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Find out about different roles, skills required, job duties, and more to see how you can start your future career as a Technician.
We are excited to announce that entries to the 2024 National Photographic Portrait Prize are now open. Entering its 17th year, the National Photographic Portrait Prize (NPPP) is one of the Gallery’s most popular annual events. The prize provides a powerful visual record of the year that was – a celebration of identity, both collective …
The 13th annual Ocean Awareness Contest is a platform for young people to learn about environmental issues through art-making and creative communication, explore their relationship to a changing world, and become advocates for positive change. Students ages 11-18 from around the world are invited to participate. This year’s theme – Tell Your Climate Story – …
If you love swimming, take a look at these work experience ideas and get inspired for future potential career options.
Western is looking for outstanding musical talent – young people interested in being mentored by our Bachelor of Music teaching team and realising their musical ideas in our world class recording studios. The winning entrant will spend a day being mentored: up to six hours split between workshopping your original piece of music and recording …
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Want to know more about careers and degrees in the fields of most interest to you? Not sure what subjects to select for your senior years? Let us support you to make informed decisions and discover more about why you should study at Western. Tuesday 27 February, 5pm: Communication, Music, Visual Design, Screen Media, Creative …
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Explore the kind of work you’ll find and skills needed for success in a photography studio; see if it might be a match for your future career.
Learn about how PSC delivers this unique 20-week short course. Join us for a campus tour, presentation, discussion and Q & A led by VET Training Manager, Suzie Blake. You’ll hear about creative capture, lighting fundamentals, digital workflow, image processing and post-production, and how these areas of study can take your images to the next …
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Join us for a campus tour, presentation, discussion and Q & A led by First Year Course Convenor, Sarina Lirosi. You’ll learn what studying a Bachelor of Photography involves, the course flow, the combination of skills and knowledge that make up our course, and witness how these skills seamlessly transition into the real world. Discover …
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The Diploma in Sport Business is a one-year course, combining the knowledge of Flinders academics with the real-world skills and experience of Adelaide United Football Club. Students will explore areas such as Business of Sport, Sport and Community Engagement and Development, Sports Management, Leadership, Sport Marketing, Sport Business Data and Sport Event Management. This will …
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Discover what it’s like to work in an aquarium – from marine conservation to visitor engagement and everything in between.
Here at UNSW, we want to reward your passion, creativity and potential to succeed in your degree area. That’s why from Term 1 2024, we’ll be evolving our UNSW Portfolio Entry Scheme to offer early conditional offers, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your passion and talent alongside your ATAR. Join us to hear from …
Here at UNSW, we want to reward your passion, creativity and potential to succeed in your degree area. That’s why from Term 1 2024, we’ll be evolving our UNSW Portfolio Entry Scheme to offer early conditional offers, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your passion and talent alongside your ATAR. Join us on the UNSW …
The Literature Centre has partnered with Healthway to give young writers the chance to win some amazing vouchers to purchase a stack of books from our online bookshop! To enter we’re asking young people to write a poem on the theme of healthy eating. Any type of poem is accepted but must be no more …
Writers of short fiction are invited to enter the Anthology Magazine Short Story Competition. Established to recognise and encourage creative writing and provide a platform for publication, it is open to original and previously unpublished short stories in the English language by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world. There is no …
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CQCM’s Summer Spectacular offers performers the opportunity to hone their theatre skills in an intensive, one week program, under the guidance of a professional music theatre director and award-winning staff from Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music.
Discover the magic and challenges of a career behind the curtain as we walk you through what it’s like to work in a theatre.
CQUniversity’s exclusive student program is back again! We want 2023’s most valuable players (MVPs), whether you’re a budding sports scientist or physiotherapist, a sporting superstar or a biology classroom whiz. If you’re a current year 10, 11 or 12 student you could secure yourself a spot in our exclusive, behind-the-scenes program on Tuesday, 7 November …
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Discover the Bachelor of Arts and the combined four-year Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies degrees that will provide you with an outstanding liberal arts education. Find out how studying arts and social sciences at Sydney will prepare you to meet the challenges of the modern workforce, where expertise, inventiveness, logic and critical …
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Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) and Deakin University (DU) are pleased to once again present the Local Word Writing Prize. One entry of up to 3000 words is welcome from emerging and established writers in prose fiction and creative non-fiction. The winner of the prize will receive: a prize of $2000 a one-hour mentoring session …
The Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) invites aspiring students (16 and over) to join us for a day in our music or dance programs. Attendees will have the chance to sit in on performance classes, workshops, Q&A sessions and meet faculty and students. Whether you’re passionate about dance, contemporary music, classical music, music …
Join us for an AIT MasterTalk with Bowen Ellames, award-winning Concept Artist and Graphic Designer for Marvel and the biopic, Elvis! Learn about the career journey of concept artist and graphic design artist, Bowen Ellames, and get a glimpse into some of the main projects throughout his career.
Come and enjoy our Year 12 October holiday workshops! Meet and chat with our Creative Arts academics and students Visit our College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Choose from one of four workshops listed below Enjoy a free lunch Experience university life on campus! Choose one of the following workshops: Workshop 1 – Visual …
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Are you ready to take over? Come dressed as your favourite ‘Hero’ to celebrate our guest curator Bininj and Western Arrernte artist Ray Mudjandi and the launch of Tarnanthi at AGSA. Explore the exhibition, workshops and ideas from the state’s top youth and arts-led organisations in this massive event. Explore an array of exciting activities, …
Join us for an AIT MasterTalk with Costa Daniel Kassab, lead art director for Ludo Studio’s Bluey! Learn about the career journey of art director and lead design artist, Costa Daniel Kassab, and get a glimpse into some of the main projects throughout his career.
As a part of the 2024 Somerset Storyfest, school-aged students are invited to participate in the Somerset National Poetry Prize sponsored by Dr Annette Allen of Tweed Banora Dental. The purpose of the Somerset National Poetry Prize is to encourage a love of writing poetry amongst secondary school students, to affirm it as a worthwhile …
Proudly presented and produced by the City of Port Phillip, the St Kilda Film Festival supports the Australian film industry by showcasing the best short films. A special category of St Kilda Film Festival is the Youth Short Film Category – Under the Radar. This category provides an opportunity for young filmmakers (under the age …
To promote understanding and appreciation of Korean history and culture, KSCPP is hosting its 2nd Essay Contest in Australia. The contest is open to students in Years 5-12. Entrants are required to read Chung Hyo Ye and write an essay on one of the following topics: How could the values of Chung, Hyo, and Ye be …
The Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art. This annual competition inspires students to be creative while promoting public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world’s oceans and aquatic resources. The theme for this year’s Science without Borders® Challenge is …
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If you’re interested in a career involving photography, we have some work experience ideas that will help you build vital skills.
This year’s UNSW Languages Week will be held from 3-5 October 2023. Join us for three days of events that celebrate the diverse languages we teach and speak in the School of Humanities and Languages. Over the three days, students can indulge in unique cultural experiences including language lessons, food, music, dance, film, VR activities …
Ignite your creativity for the most boredom busting Creative Holidays yet! You’re invited to join our creative revolution, make friends, and have fun. With limited places, and circus workshops are often booked out, get in fast so you don’t miss out! Don’t forget we accept NT Schools Sport Vouchers and offer a range of discounts …
Find out where your passion for music might take you by exploring your options through work experience – there’s more than you might think.
Nextwave, presented by the Screenwave International Film Festival (SWIFF), now in its ninth year is host to Australia’s largest regional youth short film competition and is free to enter for young people aged between 10 – 25 years, living anywhere in Australia. Short films can range from a variety of genres, including comedies, dramas, thrillers, …
FLiCKERFEST, Australia’s premier international short film festival, will be held at Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach in January 2024. The Festival in 2024 will celebrate 33 years of screening the best short films from Australia and around the world in competitions and special showcases. FlickerUp 2024 competition is an Australian Youth & Schools Competition which screens …
Are you a young person passionate about pursuing a career in the arts? The National Gallery is here to guide you! If you are currently in Year 10 or equivalent, and eager to jumpstart your professional journey in the arts, don’t miss this incredible opportunity to apply for the Gallery’s National Summer Art Scholarship.
Have you ever considered a career in outdoor education? We’re looking for legends who are ready to take on their Certificate III or IV in Outdoor Leadership. Do you love the outdoors, have a sense of adventure and want to help people achieve their best? Do you want to develop your leadership and technical skills …
Students interested in studying a music degree at the SCM are invited to join us online for a comprehensive information session and to receive course advice from our dedicated music experts. Learn more about the application process, our diverse range of music degrees, student life at the SCM, and the career paths a music degree …
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The Simpson Prize is a national competition for Year 9 and 10 students that focuses on the service of Australians in World War I. One winner and one runner-up from each State and Territory will participate in a three-day program in Canberra. Winning students will also travel to key historical and commemorative sites across Australia, …
Learn insights into the experience of working in a bookstore, from daily tasks to the different roles you might find.
If you live in an eligible low-socioeconomic area, receive an offer from UNSW and enrol for Term 1 2024, you will be eligible to receive the $10,000 UNSW Advantage Award to support you in your first year of studies. Low-socioeconomic areas are based on IRSAD and IEO indexes of SEIFA criteria. Additionally, for 2024, all students …
Gain valuable insights into a career in visual effects, and discover what it takes to step into the global VFX industry, and work on cutting-edge Hollywood films. From 2024, UniSA and RSP are expanding their program offerings in Visual Effects to include: Bachelor of Visual Effects Graduate Certificate in Creature Effects Graduate Certificate in 3D …
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National Skills Week is running from August 21-27. National Skills Week is dedicated to raising the profile and status of vocational learning, dispelling outdated myths and showcasing the attractive career opportunities for all Australians. Wondering how you can get your students and school involved in National Skills Week? They have provided a heap of great …
Find out everything you need to know about our flexible courses and career support. Our Director, Amanda Grace will introduce you to our unique philosophy, passionate Educators and industry focused approach to learning. This session will also be streamed live online via Zoom.
Find out everything you need to know about our flexible courses and career support. Our Director, Amanda Grace will introduce you to our unique philosophy, passionate Educators and industry focused approach to learning. This session will also be streamed live online via Zoom.
SAE Institute is opening its doors this September for a one-day program, designed to expand your skills and get you working on inspiring creative projects in the fields of Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games or Electronic Music Production. Don’t miss out on your chance to experience life as an SAE student and discover what it …
Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation, film and visual effects at the AIE Open Day on Sat 18 November 2023. This event will be held at AIE Campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Adelaide from 10am to 3pm. AIE’s Open Day is a great opportunity to meet our …
Get expert tips on how to succeed in an audition, making the most of your talents to give your best performance. Discover tried and tested techniques to manage your nerves and make your musical talent shine. In this webinar, we’ll be exploring… How to select pieces to suit your musical talent and style How to …
This award was established in 1999 to support academically excellent Year 12 students who intend to enrol at the University of Newcastle in the year following their Higher School Certificate (HSC) studies. The award does not require an application as it is based on the nomination submitted by your High School during your HSC year.
We’re looking for short stories! Think you can write a winning story in 1,500 words or less? Enter GEMA’s International Short Story Writing Competition today! If you are a writer aged 18 or younger and wanting to get published, participate to see your work published in book form, distributed globally, and win trophies, medals, Kidzania …
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The Storyfest National Novella Writing Competition is open to all Australian high school students. It is a wonderful opportunity for serious student writers, encouraging them in their literary growth – and there are also some fantastic prizes on offer. All state winners will be awarded: Cash prizes Flights and accommodation to the Gold Coast Tickets …
Due to popular demand, our short story competition has been renewed for 2023! Each month, MiNDFOOD will publish one reader’s short story, with the best story published over the course of a year going on to win $1000. We are looking for unpublished stories from budding non-professional writers who may need a nudge to showcase …
The 2023 ACMF National Songwriting Competition is now open. Every year, students from schools across Australia are invited to put pen to paper and enter their original song in the competition. Entry is free for students from Years K-12. Winners receive prize-money which can be allocated towards musical equipment or tuition. Entries for the competition …
If you have a passion for writing, we have some work experience ideas you might like to explore – read more in this blog.
University applications are now open in all states and territories of Australia – and if you’re in Year 12 and thinking of applying for 2024, we’re here to help! In this blog we’ll go over some of the basics you need to know about applying to university, plus list some key dates. First, take a …
This Workplace Spotlight takes you through what you might expect when working in a radio station, as well as some of the roles you’ll find.
Through the generous support of corporate sponsors, and from other funds made available to the University, we offer a number of scholarships to Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous Scholarships aim to support Indigenous Australians by offering a premium tertiary education experience and pathways to exceptional career opportunities.
If you live far away from the nearest university, it might seem like the costs of moving town are too much. Thankfully, universities and other institutions recognise this, and provide scholarship opportunities tailored to people living in regional and rural areas. So if you think it’s too expensive to move away for university, think again. …
Letter Review is an online Literary Journal dedicated to publishing new work, and assisting writers with help to get published, performed, and produced. They feature interviews with professional writers, publish helpful information, run competitions with cash prizes, and remain open to unsolicited submissions of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. They are currently running writing competitions in …
Interested in a career as a writer, or want to explore it as an option? This job spotlight highlights what’s involved and how to get there.
The Transformer is a co-curricular program that enable students to innovatively tackle real-world problems that matter. It attracts motivated, self-directed individuals who want to work in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams on challenging projects that typically span multiple semesters. The nature and scope of these projects are limited only by the passions and interests of the participants. …
Zoos have many purposes that revolve around conservation, education, and entertainment. One of their primary roles is to safeguard and protect certain animal species through breeding and preservation programs. They also offer visitors, especially children, a unique opportunity to connect with and learn about various animals, their habitats, and conservation efforts. Zoos also often contribute …
Get ready to play! Dress as your favourite game character and celebrate the Ramsay Art Prize 2023 and explore the gallery through games and challenges curated by local artists or chill out and view art entered in the Neo SALA Exhibition – True Self, inspired by Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution.
Do you have a passion for sports? Find out about the huge variety of careers available in this field, from journalism to events.
Learn everything you need to know about what it takes to become a Web Designer and what you can expect in the job.
Over the past decade, Photographer of the Year has become an important launchpad for many amateur photographers in Australia and New Zealand. For 2023, entrants will compete for a prize pool valued at more than $20,000 AUD. Photographer of the Year includes six portfolio categories – Landscape, Animal & Nature, People, Aerial, Travel and Black …
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The Curtin ATAR Achievement Scholarship has been developed to encourage Year 12 ATAR students to strive and reach their full potential in their final year of studies. The scholarship will reward applicants who achieve an ATAR 3 points higher than their predicted ATAR, based on year 11 studies, and who want to pursue study at …
MySydney offers every eligible student starting in 2024, entry on a reduced ATAR, an $8,500 per annum scholarship for the duration of their undergraduate degree and a range of additional support. No separate application is required.
Calling all Australian K-12 student photographers! Join Australia’s leading international photo event and enter your work to the 2023 Head On Student Awards for your chance to be included in a world-class photography festival and win from a suite of prizes. Don’t miss this unmatched opportunity to put your art out into the world, entry …
Interested in a career in beauty? There are more options than just makeup artistry. Find out where your passion for beauty can take you.
The MPAS Astrophotography Workshop continues in 2023 with revised and new content, on smartphone astrophotography, auroras, nightscape and deep sky imaging. Targeted at beginner & hobbyist photographers (or someone with a keen interest in astronomy or nightscape photography) this event will inspire you to get out and enjoy the night sky. With places strictly limited, …
A celebration of creative Year 10, 11 and 12 students, the Bright Awards recognise up-and-coming designers and support the future of the arts in high schools across Australia. Whether you’re just tapping into your talent or keen to show off your well-developed skills, Billy Blue College of Design’s Bright Awards give you the chance to …
In partnership with Adobe, Billy Blue College of Design’s Bright Awards is all about recognising up-and-coming designers and supporting the future of the design and creative technology in high schools across Australia in years 10, 11 and 12. Alongside the kudos, you could win monetary prizes for you and your school. Join Adobe’s Head of …
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Come along from 10am-3pm for an action-packed day, and really get a feel for what we’re about here at Sydney Actors School and Sydney Film School. We’ll be running masterclasses in our classrooms, and all are invited to attend! Want to learn how to set up a good quality self tape quickly and easily? Maybe …
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The Adelaide Fringe Poster Competition is as iconic as the festival itself. Each year, the winning poster encapsulates the love and pride that people have for Fringe. The winning poster will become the symbol of Adelaide Fringe 2024, with the artist receiving a $6,000 cash prize and free artist registration to present their own exhibition …
Often when you read about careers, you’ll see an average salary listed somewhere in the information. While that’s not a bad thing in any way, it can often shape your view of what a job is like. You might make assumptions about: How hard it is What qualifications you’ll need How prestigious it is If …
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The Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship (VCLS) aims to reward the success and accomplishments of high-achieving secondary school students who demonstrate excellence not only in their academic studies, but also in other aspects of their lives.
Our Leadership Scholarships aim to recognise current Year 12 students who have outstanding leadership experience and community involvement with a partial-fee tuition remission scholarship. Leadership Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate high academic achievement, as well as outstanding leadership skills and community achievements.
The Young Carer Bursary Program supports young carers to continue with their education and reduce their need to undertake paid work at the same time as their study and caring duties.
Galleries serve as spaces designed to showcase and celebrate various forms of art and creative expression. They provide a platform for artists, both emerging and established, to exhibit their works to the public, fostering appreciation and understanding of art. Galleries create an atmosphere that encourages contemplation and exploration, allowing individuals to connect with the emotions, …
Calling all songwriters: join us as we fling our doors open to the community this Songwriting Open Day, August 4th 2023! We welcome songwriters at all stages of their practice (aspiring, experienced and everything in between) or anyone who is just curious to come along and learn a little bit about our songwriting program. Our …
The Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship Program provides practical support to lift the educational and career aspirations of high potential Australian girls who are facing socio-economic hardship.
If you are interested in studying at Adelaide Central School of Art, in the degree or short course program, or are just curious to see what goes on at South Australia’s best art school, come along to the campus and have a chat with us. There will be campus tours, lecturer presentations, students working throughout …