Events

session supports participants to navigate career and life transitions with confidence. Drawing on research‑informed career development practices, the session explores how anticipation and apprehension show up during change, and how mindset, beliefs and strengths shape decision‑making. Participants will build transition readiness through practical activities focused on choosing a helpful mindset, playing to personal strengths and identifying meaningful next actions. The session emphasises curiosity, adaptability and taking small steps forward – even when outcomes are un

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Private

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Thursday, 23rd April 2026
Event Start Time: 11:02 am
Event End Time: 01:01 pm

Event Location:
Ice House Docklands Melbourne
105 Pearl River Road, Docklands, VIC 3008, Australia
DOCKLANDS VIC

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Event Organiser:
Contact: Sara Heasly
Organisation: Australian Institute of Sport
Email address: sara.heasly@ausport.gov.au

Work in teams of 2–3 from the same year group to take on an exciting career challenge. Each team will randomly select a career from a lucky dip, meaning you could explore anything from a familiar profession to something completely unexpected. Your mission is to create a visually engaging presentation showing what the job is like day-to-day, the education pathways required, the skills needed, the pros and challenges, and what the future of the career may look like. Use creativity, teamwork, and research skills to bring your assigned career to life.

Event Duration:
This is an event over multiple days.

Event Audience:
Private

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Thursday, 30th April 2026
Event End Date: Wednesday, 13th May 2026
Event Start Time: 08:30 am

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Robyn Keegan
Organisation: Hurlstone Agricultural High School
Email address: robyn.keegan@det.nsw.edu.au

To help reconnect and identify some positive past-student pathway stories for possibly sharing with staff, students and the college community in the future, the National Careers Week 2026: Past Student Pathways "Where Are They Now?" social media campaign invited past students to "Share their Story" - We want to reconnect with our past students to hear about their post-school journeys. This year’s National Careers Week theme is “Connect. Create. Thrive.” and we’re inviting former Coodanup College students to share where life has taken then since graduation. LINK below for share form.

Event Duration:
This is an event over multiple days.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Wednesday, 6th May 2026
Event End Date: Sunday, 31st May 2026
Event Start Time: 03:00 pm

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Deanne Johnson
Organisation: Coodanup College
Email address: deanne.johnson2@education.wa.edu.au

Coodanup College will be using its' electronic signage board to share career and job stats with our students across National Careers Week.

Event Duration:
This is an event over multiple days.

Event Audience:
Private

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Monday, 11th May 2026
Event End Date: Friday, 15th May 2026
Event Start Time: 08:00 am

Event Location:
Coodanup Collage
Wanjeep Street
COODANUP WA

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Deanne Johnson
Organisation: Coodanup College
Email address: deanne.johnson2@education.wa.edu.au

During National Careers Week see the range of Displays, Daily Notices and Reels all about Careers and Pathways! - Find out what careers Nazareth staff had before they became, well, Nazareth staff! - Solve the Careers Riddle - Explore Nazareth's Careers & Pathways website - Make a Careers Counselling Appointment - Discover Work Experience, VET courses and options to become school-based apprentices Together, all of this supports the launch of Nazareth's Pathways Week during Week 10 of Term 2, where there are even more exciting times ahead, including Nazareth's own Career Expo on Tuesday, 30 June!

Event Duration:
This is an event over multiple days.

Event Audience:
Private

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Monday, 11th May 2026
Event End Date: Friday, 15th May 2026
Event Start Time: 08:00 am

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Adele Broster
Organisation: Nazareth Catholic College
Email address: adele.broster@nazareth.catholic.edu.au

Careers quizzes, and a big careers EXPO with almost 30 exhibitors from universities, TAFEs, apprenticeship organisations and industry in attendance

Event Duration:
This is an event over multiple days.

Event Audience:
Private

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Monday, 11th May 2026
Event End Date: Friday, 15th May 2026
Event Start Time: 08:30 am

Event Location:
Salesian College Sunbury
1 Macedon Street Sunbury
MELBOURNE VIC

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Event Organiser:
Contact: Julie Pilioglou
Organisation: Salesian College Sunbury
Email address: jpilioglou@scr.vic.edu.au

This session shares the design and impact of a career development intervention built to enhance career readiness, wellbeing, and student satisfaction by embedding an evidence-based wellbeing assessment tool into the third year Public Health Practicum curriculum at Griffith University. Results suggest that integrating wellbeing principles into career learning not only boosts engagement but also deepens students’ overall learning experience.

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Wednesday, 13th May 2026
Event Start Time: 11:00 am
Event End Time: 12:00 pm

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Tina Donaghy
Organisation: ACU
Email address: tina.donaghy@acu.edu.au

Jackson is a local legend who is on track to be world featherweight champion by the end of the year. He had a complex up bringing and decided he wanted to be a champion boxer in Year 8 and at 28 years, he is one fight away from the world title. He presented to students in Years 9-11 at lunch time and during Period 5.

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Private

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Wednesday, 13th May 2026
Event Start Time: 12:30 pm
Event End Time: 03:00 pm

Event Location:
Coodanup College
Wanjeep Street
COODANUP WA

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Event Organiser:
Contact: Deanne Johnson
Organisation: Coodanup College
Email address: deanne.johnson2@education.wa.edu.au

Past students of Coodanup College were invited back to share their post-school pathways with College Staff at a special NCW staff meeting. The panel members reflected on the experiences at school that positively shaped their future skills and influenced their career and life journeys. The future skills strengths and gaps shared by the past students will inform the College's focus on identifying the experiences the College already offers and may need to focus on to further develop the future skills our students need for success..

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Private

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Wednesday, 13th May 2026
Event Start Time: 03:00 pm
Event End Time: 04:00 pm

Event Location:
Coodanup College
Wanjeep Street
COODANUP WA

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Event Organiser:
Contact: Deanne Johnson
Organisation: Coodanup College
Email address: deanne.johnson2@education.wa.edu.au

The Careers Expo 2026 is scheduled for 14–17 May 2026 at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre (PCEC), featuring over 100 exhibitors, including universities, training providers, and employers. This free event serves students, career changers, and job seekers, offering career advice, seminars, and networking opportunities in education, training, and employment

Event Duration:
This is an event over multiple days.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Thursday, 14th May 2026
Event End Date: Friday, 15th May 2026
Event Start Time: 08:30 am

Event Location:
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre (PCEC), Exhibition Pavilions
PERTH WA

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Deanne Johnson
Organisation: Coodanup College
Email address: deanne.johnson2@education.wa.edu.au

This three‑part careers program supports players to prepare for life beyond football and build meaningful off‑field pathways. Athletes explore identity beyond sport, personal values and strengths, and the reality of professional playing opportunities. Sessions translate athlete strengths into employer value, build job‑ready resumes and LinkedIn profiles, and develop networking skills beyond online applications. The program shifts thinking from “any job” to career‑building opportunities that support long‑term development. Player interviews bring real‑world insights into navigating transitions.

Event Duration:
This is an event over multiple days.

Event Audience:
Private

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Monday, 18th May 2026
Event End Date: Monday, 25th May 2026
Event Start Time: 02:01 pm

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Sara Heasly
Organisation: Australian Institute of Sport
Email address: sara.heasly@ausport.gov.au

An annual event put together by our four Co-op Schools, Launceston Christian School, Launceston Grammar, Scotch Oakburn College, and St Patrick's College, to enable our students to have access to a large range of exhibitors to assist with their future planning. With close to 70 Exhibitors, students can gain information from a large range of industry bodies, Gap Year organisations, support services, tertiary providers, accommodation providers, service providers, and more!

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Private

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
Event Start Time: 05:30 pm
Event End Time: 08:00 pm

Event Location:
Launceston Conference Centre
Glen Dhu Street Launceston
LAUNCESTON TAS

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Event Organiser:
Contact: Teresa Darcy
Organisation: Scotch Oakburn College
Email address: teresa.darcy@soc.tas.edu.au