Student Exchange Australia offers a total of 35 scholarships valued at over $112,000 each year:

	24 Language Scholarships - valued at $3,500 each
	9 Creative Arts Scholarships - valued between $1,500 and $3,500 each
	2 International Affairs Scholarships - valued at $3,500 each

The scholarships can be used toward a Student Exchange Australia year or semester program.

http://studentexchange.org.au/scholarships/

You may find that these assessments differ from similar tests administered by Industry as their tests may have other elements included.

Webpage: http://www.grouptraining.com.au:80/state_associations/sa/resources/pa_assessment.html

• Automotive Industry Practice Aptitude Assessment
• Building and Construction Industry Practice Aptitude Assessment
• Electrical Industry Practice Aptitude Assessment
• Engineering Industry Practice Aptitude Assessment
• Hospitality Industry Practice Aptitude Assessment
• Plumbing Industry Practice Aptitude Assessment

uniTEST is an equity initiative which recognises that the Universities Admissions Index (UAI) is not always the best indicator of aptitude or ability to undertake tertiary studies.
The UAI does not take into account the advantages that some students have had for example, access to facilities and coaching, nor the challenges faced by others who have the necessary talent and aptitude for tertiary level study, but who may have experienced difficulties or disadvantage at a crucial time in their schooling and that impacted on their final results. These experiences or disadvantages during their schooling may have impacted adversely on their UAI ranking and on their chances of obtaining an offer of university entry.

Macquarie is trialling a new entry pathway which will consider a number of factors in the selection process including the UAI rank, a tertiary study aptitude test, and an application.

How do I register for uniTEST?

Registrations need to be completed on-line, and will be accepted up until Monday 3rd December 2007.

When and where is uniTEST being run?

The test will be conducted on site at Macquarie University on Saturday 8th December. This will be the only test day and time offered.

Can anyone sit the uniTEST?

The uniTEST pathway is designed to support those who may have been disadvantaged during their schooling and which impacted on their final results.

• to international students, or
  
• to applicants under 18 years of age unless you have satisfactorily completed the HSC or equivalent.

More information: http://www.reg.mq.edu.au/undergrad/admissions/prospectivestudents/alternatepathways/uniTest.htm

The University of Western Sydney's School of Medicine has launched its new clinical school for Blacktown - an important clinical facility to train more home-grown doctors for Greater Western Sydney.

Based at Blacktown Hospital, the Blacktown-Mt Druitt Clinical School is one of the key sites where UWS medical students develop their clinical skills and gain vital on-the-job hospital training.

The UWS School of Medicine had its historic first intake of 103 students earlier this year, with almost 60 per cent of those enrolled in the five-year Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery degree proud western Sydney locals.

The Commonwealth Government has also contributed $3 million in funding for the University toward the cost of building a Clinical Campus adjacent to Blacktown Hospital to accommodate the growing number of UWS medical students who will be based there full-time from 2009.

This is the second clinical school for the UWS School of Medicine, with the University opening its Macarthur Clinical School at Campbelltown Hospital in March.

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The University of Western Sydney is holding its annual Science Experience at the Campbelltown Campus, 11-13 December 2007. The three-day Science Experience is open to all year nine students.

The program consists of interesting talks by experts, demonstrations, hands-on sessions in the University's laboratories, and field trips in the areas of engineering, medicine and science.

Dr Bhathal, Chairman of the Organising Committee, says the aim of the Siemen's Science Experience is to encourage more young local boys and girls from Greater Western Sydney to take up careers in engineering, medicine and science.

"The Science Experience is a tremendous opportunity for students to come and get a taste of what university life is like for three days," Dr Bhathal says.

"They will also be able to listen, meet and swap ideas with some of the University's nationally and internationally recognised academics who are experts in engineering, medicine and science."

Dr Bhathal says for students who are thinking of taking up a career in engineering, medicine or science it is a must attend event.

"Parents of year nine students should encourage their children to attend this exciting and innovative program which will broaden their children's perspective on the kinds of jobs that are available in these areas," Dr Bhathal says.

Students who have attended the previous year's Science Experiences have not only enjoyed the activities but have also found them extremely rewarding, Dr Bhathal says. "Many of those are now studying at the University of Western Sydney and at other universities."

Year nine students who wish to attend the Science Experience can obtain application forms from their Head Science Teacher at school, the Rotary Club in their local area or from Ros McCourt at the University of Western Sydney by calling (02) 4736 0135.

Hairdressing at Ultimo. 19/11/2007 - 14/12/2007.
Info Sessions on Wed 17th Oct, Wed 31st Oct, Wed 7th Nov.
Ultimo TAFE Building W Level 2 Room 36.

Army Reserves at Pymble. 19/11/2007 - 14/12/2007.
Info Sessions on Thurs 18th Oct, Thurs 25th Oct, Thurs 1st Nov.
Pymble Barracks 2 Suakin Street Pymble.

Chef at Ultimo. 26/11/2007 - 21/12/2007.
Info Sessions on Wed 17th Oct, Wed 31st Oct, Wed 7th Nov.
Ultimo TAFE Building E

Electrical at St George. 20/11/2007 - 22/12/2007.
Info Sessions on Mon 22nd Oct, Mon 29th Oct, Mon 5th Nov.
St George TAFE Building A 1st Floor Room 8

Positions are limited and booking is essential, please call 1300 657 925 to register your interest.