Defence Force
The Australian Defence Force Gap Year Program has ceased following the 2012-2013 Federal Budget announcement on Tuesday 8 May. The decision is part of the reprioritisation of Defence expenditure, which has been carefully designed to protect our servicemen and women and our Defence operations and to minimise the impact on core capabilities. Current Gap Year Program applicants will be contact by Defence Force Recruiting in the near future to discuss other available options. These include a number of jobs requiring only a one year commitment.

Two Day Design Discovery Workshops
Experience the world of Graphic Design, Interior Design and Photography to find out what it is really about. Discover the happenings behind CATC Design School and receive true understanding of what lies ahead should you choose to pursue a career in the creative industries. Cost: $160 for two days (includes food).

Brisbane workshops will be held at 10 Costin Street, Fortitude Valley.
Dates available: 26-27 May and 22-23 September
This opportunity is open to Years 10, 11 and 12 students. See Ms Johnston for an application form.

Australians Abroad
Australians Abroad is an organisation that provides international exchange opportunities for Australians. The destinations include Africa, Asia/Pacific, Europe, North America and Latin America and there are several program options which run from 2 weeks to 12 months. For further information on programs, destinations, insurance, visas or the application requirements please visit their website: www.australainsabroad.com.au.

Lattitude Global Volunteering
There are a wide range of opportunities available with placements available in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia/Pacific. Students can register their interest to attend at www.lattitude.org.au. The application deadline for most placements is Friday 22 June 2012.

Antipodeans Abroad Information Night
Travel and Volunteer on a GAP break after school. The Brisbane Information Night will be held on Wednesday 30 May. 6:30pm-7:30pm at The Point Hotel Brisbane, 21 Lambert Street, Kangaroo Point.

Australian Catholic University - 1100 Nudgee Road, Banyo
Open Night - this is a great opportunity for students to find out what they need to know about the university. Open night provides the opportunity for students to have a tour of the campus and discuss study options with lecturers, staff and students. For further information visit: www.acu.edu.au/opennight

When: Wednesday 25 July 2012
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm

Griffith University - Information Sessions

Pathways for Medicine Information Evenings
The evenings will include a presentation about your study options for a career in medicine and an opportunity to meet Griffith University lecturers.

South Bank Campus
Date: Monday 21 May
Time: 6-7pm
Venue: Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium, South Bank Campus
To register visit: griffith.edu.au/medicine

Engineering Information Evenings
The evenings will include a presentation about Griffith's undergraduate and postgraduate degrees that will lead to a career in Engineering. You will also have the opportunity to see the facilities and meet staff and students.

Nathan Campus
Date: Tuesday 22 May
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Venue: Science 2 (N34) Lecture Theatre 0.04, Nathan Campus

Gold Coast Campus
Date: Tuesday 5 June
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Venue: Clinical Sciences 2 (G16) Lecture Theatre 1.07, Gold Coast Campus

To register visit: griffith.edu.au/engineering

Architecture Information Evening
Join us and find out more about the Architecture degree that's different for the right reasons. The evening will include a presentation about the Bachelor of Environmental Design (Architecture) and will give you an opportunity to meet Griffith University lecturers, industry advisors and current students.

Gold Coast
Date: Tuesday 5 June
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Venue: Clinical Sciences 2 (G16) Lecture Theatre 1.07, Gold Coast Campus
To register visit: griffith.edu.au/architecture

UMAT (Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admissions Test)
Registration opened early April 2012 via the UMAT website: umat.acer.edu.au. Registrations close at 5pm AEST on Friday 1 June 2012. The UMAT Test will take place on 25 June. Results will be released late September 2012.

Who can sit UMAT?
UMAT is available to any candidate whose educational level at the time of sitting the test is final year of secondary schooling or higher. Candidates registering for UMAT2012 should have already completed or plan to complete their final year of secondary schooling (Year 12 in Australia).

Please note - at select institutions, international students may be exempt from taking UMAT or may be required to sit a different test. For details please refer to the websites of the universities to which you intend to apply.

Participating Universities
You will need a UMAT score to apply for 2013 undergraduate admission to any of the following courses:

South Australia
The University of Adelaide
Medicine, Dental Surgery

Flinders University
Clinical Sciences/BMBS, Vision Sciences

Northern Territory
Charles Darwin University
Clinical Sciences

New South Wales
The University of New South Wales
Medicine, Optometry

The University of Newcastle/University of New England
Joint Medical Program

University of Western Sydney
Medicine

Queensland
The University of Queensland
Medicine (provisional entry), Dental Science

Bond University
Medicine

Victoria
Monash University
Medicine, Physiotherapy

La Trobe University
Health Sciences (Dentistry), Oral Health Science

Tasmania
University of Tasmania
Medicine

Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
Medicine, Dental Medicine

New Zealand
The University of Auckland
Medicine

University of Otago
Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science, Dental Surgery, Physiotherapy

The Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO)
This expo provides the chance to gather valuable information that could assist in subject selection and planning a career path, as well as provide details on professional employment opportunities, graduate recruitment, scholarships and bursaries.

Dates: Saturday and Sunday 21 and 22 July 2012
Venue: Exhibition Building, RNA Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Brisbane
Opening times: 10:00am-4:00pm each day
Admission: Free Admission!
Website: www.tsxpo.org

KEY DATES:
Friday 1 June 2012
UMAT Registration closes

Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 July 2012
TSXPO (Tertiary Studies Expo) Exhibition Building, RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane

Wednesday 25 July 2012

• Australian Catholic University Brisbane Campus Open Night, 5:30pm - 8:30pm, 1100 Nudgee Road, Banyo  
• UMAT Test

Sunday 29 July 2012
QUT Open Day Kelvin Grove Campus: QUT's 2012 Open Day will be held at Kelvin Grove campus on Sunday 29 July, 9am-3pm. Prospective students can talk with staff and current students from all faculties, attend course information seminars, see samples of student work and experience campus life with a tour of the campus.