Career News

Med View / UQ

"A Day in the Life of a Doctor: Medicine Experience Day" again on Saturday 17th November at the University of Queensland St Lucia campus. The event will again give students (and parents) an opportunity to learn valuable medical and surgical skills, speak one-on-one with doctors and medical students, and put themselves on a path to a successful career as a doctor.

Details

When: Saturday 17th November 2018

Where: The University of Queensland, St Lucia campus. (Exact rooms to be confirmed)

Who: students and parents interested in medicine, years 9-12

Registration: $20 for prospective medicine students, $5 for parents/guests!

register online at bit.ly/MedViewBrisbane

JMC Academy High School workshops this October school holidays!

JMC Academy Brisbane will be holding six Introductory workshops this October school holidays! These High School workshops are inspired by JMC's creative courses, Tickets are selling quickly and two workshops have already sold out! Workshops are strictly for High School students in years 9 - 12. All workshops are $50 (including lunch) and will be held at JMC Academy Brisbane, 75 Grey St, South Brisbane (opposite the Queensland Museum).  https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/workshops/brisbane-high-school-work...

A reminder for Year 12 students about Tax File Numbers

Prospective university students are encouraged to apply early for a Tax File Number (TFN).  Students who gain entry to a university course must have a TFN to be able to defer their fee payment through HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP or a VET Student Loan. These loans are made on the basis you pay it later through the tax system. So if you don’t have a TFN, you won’t be able to finalise a government loan for study.  There are several ways to apply for a TFN.  Visit the Australian Tax Office website for details.  You need to apply early as it will take some time to receive your TFN. https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Tax-file-number/

An alternative to the usual schoolies experience

Antipodeans invites school groups or individual students to join its Schoolies Unearthed program.  This program offers an alternative to the usual schoolies experience.  It gives groups of high school graduates the chance to embark on an adventure to Vietnam, Boreno, Vanuatu and Thailand during which they can explore infrequently visited parts of the world while helping others and contributing to a sustainable community development project.  Find out more on the Antipodeans website. https://antipodeans.com.au/schoolies-unearthed

Lattitude Global Volunteering new round of applications

The Lattitude program provides volunteer positions in a range of countries for school leavers.  Positions include school assistant teacher, sports and development, coach, outdoor activities instructor, community worker, medical assistant and caring assistant.  Applications are still being accepted for several volunteer positions for 2019.  Visit the website to explore your options. https://lattitudeaustralia.org/apply

Mrs Natasha Purcell, Careers Counsellor