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	Australasian College of Natural Therapies Open Day Communities around Australia are growing more aware of the need for a natural approach to preventative healthcare. As the general public grow increasingly aware of complementary medicine the health and wellness industry has continued to benefit from rapid growth. Demand for practitioners is increasing and you could be the answer to that need! Come down to ACNT's Open Day and discover a rewarding career in the ever-growing health & wellness industry! * Meet industry practitioners * See the specialist facilities * Watch insightful demonstrations * Discover how ACNT study could benefit you! Course & Career Advisors will be available on the day to answer all your queries and provide valuable insights regarding our courses and your career pathways. All discussions are confidential. When: Saturday, 28th August 2010 Time: 9:30am or 12:00pm Where: 57 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010 Phone: 1300 661 111 Flag your interest: http://www.acnt.edu.au/events/sydney-openday-sat-28th-aug-2010 Jansen Newman Institute Information Evening The Jansen Newman Institute grew out of the Relationship Development Centre which was founded in 1978 by Dr David Jansen. Dr Jansen was co-founder of the California Family Study Center in Los Angeles, now the Phillips Graduate Institute, a large graduate training centre for marriage and family counsellors. In 1981 Dr Jansen was joined by Margaret Newman and together they developed Jansen Newman into the counselling and training centre that it is today, offering training and an extensive range of Counselling and Psychotherapy services at clinics in St Leonards and 8 other locations in Sydney and Wollongong. The Institute is holding an Information Evening where you can learn more about their: * Graduate Diploma of Counselling & Psychotherapy * Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling) * Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Community Services) * Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Human Resource Management) When: Wednesday 18th August at 6.30pm Call 1800 777 116 to book a seat or for more information. http://www.jni.edu.au/ Hospitality Open Day William Blue College of Hospitality Management is having an Open Day. Come learn what it is like to: * Manage a 5 Star Hotel * Cook like a Master Chef * Become a Tourism Entrepreneur * Run a Luxury Resort * Organise a Major Event Talk to current students and graduates of William Blue College of Hospitality Management. Meet with Lecturers and Course Advisers to discuss what program might be right for you. Learn about the Scholarships that are available. Take a tour of the auditorium, classrooms, research centre, kitchens and on campus restaurant. Hear from the Careers Office about internships, industry placement and your employment prospects. When: Saturday, August 28th 2010 Time: 10am until 1pm Where: 171 Pacific Highway, Northpoint Building, North Sydney 2060 Register your attendance NOW to win a weekend away at the Sheraton on the Park Hotel in Sydney. This prize is worth over $500 and will be drawn on the day. Limited places available! Register at http://www.williamblue.edu.au/openday Open Day at the Australian National College of Beauty Are your thinking of training as a Beauty Therapist? The Beauty Industry is booming with demand far outstripping supply of qualified Beauty Therapists. Why not drop into the ANCB Open Day and see what they have to offer..... When: Saturday 28th August 9.30am Where: 57 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Phone: 1300 885 385 Web: http://www.ancb.edu.au/ Billy Blue College of Design Events DON'T MISS BILLY BLUE'S NEXT DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DESIGNER WORKSHOP... Come play with us at North Sydney campus and experience a day in the life of a designer! * Explore the Billy Blue campus * Immerse yourself for a day in the life of Designer and get a feel for what a typical day looks like for them. * Get to know Billy Blue and what it is like to be a student here. * Discover and nurture your creative self in a collaborative, supporting and inspiring environment and see what exciting career opportunities lay ahead When: 10am - 4pm on Saturday 21st August and 2nd October Where: Billy Blue's Northpoint Campus 171 Pacific Highway, North Sydney Cost: $80 (includes lunch) Details: http://www.billyblue.com.au/events/sydney-events/day-in-the-life-of-a-designer AND OPEN DAY * Come and see the campus * Explore degree offerings and find out "What colour you are" * Meet past graduates and hear about their journey through Billy Blue * Get a feel for Billy Blue, and talk to current students * Take the opportunity to get invaluable feedback from Billy Blue lecturers on your current portfolio. * Meet Andrew Barnum, Head of College, who will take you through the qualifications, study options and scholarship opportunities for 2010. * Lecturers and course advisors will also be available for any questions you may have When: 11am – 2pm Saturday 18 September Where: Billy Blue's Northpoint Campus 171 Pacific Highway, North Sydney Cost: No Charge Details: http://www.billyblue.com.au/events/sydney-events/billy-blue-sydney-open-day NIDA on Tour You probably know that NIDA is Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art, a centre of excellence in training for theatre, film and television based in Sydney, but did you know that they run short courses throughout the regions as well? NIDA on Tour provides access to expertise in theatre, film and television by bringing short courses to capital cities and regional centres across Australia. This is your opportunity to experience exciting courses led by specialists from NIDA and the entertainment industry. In September they are running courses in Canberra such as: Acting Intensive 16yr+ Acting to Camera 12-18yrs Audition Intensive 16yr+ Drama School 12-15yrs Check out these and others at http://www.nida.edu.au/NidaCustomisation/CourseList.aspx?TYP=224 In October they head to Byron, Newcastle and Tamworth. Check out the available NSW regional courses at http://www.nida.edu.au/NidaCustomisation/CourseList.aspx?TYP=225 Earlybird prices apply for bookings received one month prior to the course commencement. NIDA On Tour: http://www.nida.edu.au/ABOUT-TOURING-COURSES/default.aspx MAKE IT! Manufacturing Careers Website Manufacturing Skills Australia has a fantastic MAKE IT! manufacturing careers website. This website contains a wealth of information on over 150 jobs available within 13 Manufacturing INDUSTRY SECTORS today. It is suited to anyone interested in manufacturing careers, and includes handy RESOURCES such as the MSA Manufacturing Careers Info Sheets, as well as links to many other websites. MAKE IT! has heaps of information about jobs, careers, training and your potential future in the Manufacturing Industry. So if manufacturing talks to you, then take a look at http://www.makeit.net.au/index.html Australian Stencil Art Prize The 2010 Australian Stencil Art Prize is now open for entries. The closing date is 1 August 2010. An exhibition of finalists and winning works will be held at Oh Really Gallery in Newtown, Sydney from 11 – 21 November 2010. There is a $2000 cash prize for the winner. Avant Card will also select one lucky finalist’s stencil artwork to win a national print run of 20,000 cards in association with the Australian Stencil Art Prize Exhibition in November. For further information, facebook link and past entries, visit the website: http://www.australianstencilartprize.com Sydney Childcare Traineeship Opportunity Eastgardens Childcare Centre in Sydney is looking for a Trainee. The candidate must be enthusiastic, motivated and willing to learn. Applicants should be over 16 yrs old. The Trainee will complete a Certificate III in Children's Services at the Centre at Eastgardens, Pagewood. It is a 40 place centre and operates from 7.30am to 6.00pm. The successful applicant will be working approximately 38 hours per week, 5 days per week and will be responsible for assisting the current team in providing quality care for children aged from 0 to 5 years old. For further information and online application, visit the Seek website link below or call Brett Emerson on 0410614402. http://www.seek.com.au/job/childcare-trainee-eastgardens/sydney-cbd-inner-west-eastern-suburbs/17781130/67/1 Home Page: http://www.eastgardenskindy.com.au 2011 UAC Guides for Year 12 Coming Soon The UAC 2011 Guide will be distributed to all schools very soon and will be available for purchase from newsagents in early August. Careers Advisers will receive one copy for each current Year 12 student. The UAC website has a downloadable PowerPoint presentation "Steps to applying through UAC", which has everything you need to know about applying through UAC. Also, keep an eye on the UAC site for "A walk through the UAC Guide", which is a presentation to help Year 12 students and careers advisers navigate through the UAC Guide. http://www.uac.edu.au/schoolink/year-12.shtml Bradfield Senior College - A Different Option for Years 11 & 12 Bradfield Senior College has established a unique Sydney-wide role integrating TAFE NSW qualifications, industry training and the Higher School Certificate. The college offers an adult-orientated learning environment and prides itself on developing graduates who are independent, innovative and flexible. All students complete: * Certificate I in Information Technology * Certificate III in Employment Education & Training * 100 hours of Industry Training * 12 Board of Studies units (6 subjects) in preliminary * 10 Board of Studies units (5 subjects) in HSC * Connect – student support centred program Information sessions are held throughout the year. These evenings provide an excellent opportunity for prospective students and their parents to meet staff and to speak with some of our students. The dates for the upcoming Information Evenings are as follows: Thursday 5th August, 2010 Thursday 9th September, 2010 Wednesday 20th October, 2010 Tuesday 9th November, 2010 Thursday 2nd December, 2010 Enter the College via Entrance B and follow the signs. All prospective students, their parents and carers are invited to attend. http://www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/bradfield/Home/default.aspx Scholarships for Children of Veterans intending Tertiary Studies in 2011 The Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust is an independent organization sponsored by the principal Australian ex-service associations. The role of AVCAT is to help the disadvantaged children and grandchildren of those who have served this country in peace and war in the Australian Army, Navy and Air Force. AVCAT administers bursaries and scholarships that help those children of the veteran community with the costs of tertiary education. Eligibility To apply for most of the schemes you must be: * The child, adopted child or grandchild of a person with operational service, or three or more years continuous full-time other service, as a member of the Australian Army, Navy or Air Force. * Under the age of 25 when applying unless exceptional circumstances, related to the veteran's service, exist. * Enrolled in (or planning to enrol in) a full-time undergraduate, tertiary course of one or more academic years duration by attendance in Australia. * Eligible on income and assets grounds for Youth Allowance full-time educational benefits, at the time of application if currently in full-time education. Interest List If you believe you are eligible according to these general rules, you can register your interest at any time. Do this by calling 1800 620 361, or sending us an email giving us giving the applicant child's name, address and postcode. Starting from 1 August, all those on the Interest List are sent application forms and instructions on how to apply. Do this as soon as possible so that you will get your application in time to be able to gather the necessary information, such as details of the veteran's service, your relationship to the veteran, academic results and a academic referee's report, and financial and medical information. Applications are accepted from 18 August to 31 October. You must register interest in time to receive an application, to complete it and submit it, so as to be received by 31 October. http://www.accsoft.com.au/~vvt/ Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Careers Day This exciting event, sponsored by the RSPCA Gold Coast and Hinterland Branch, gives individuals and school students an insight into working with animals. Experts will outline the opportunities, explain potential career paths, advise on subject choice and educational courses. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary staff and volunteers will be available to discuss a variety of careers in animal welfare. Individuals and students will have the opportunity to enrol in Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary courses, work experience and volunteer programs. There will also be workshops and lectures by experts from various organisations including Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, the RSPCA, Guide Dogs Queensland and the Animal Welfare League. The 2010 Careers Day will be held on Wednesday, 25th August. Cost: $8.00 admission per person if registered online. Information and Registration at http://www.cws.org.au/getcloser/discover_more/events/ Metroscreen Short Courses If you are interested in TV and film then you should check out MetroScreen. They run a comprehensive array of short courses across all areas of filmmaking and media production. Whether your aim is to write a script, become a TV producer or edit a feature film they can help you make your dreams reality. Upcoming short courses: * Introduction to Clay Animation 29th July Camera Essentials 1st August & 30th October 1st AD and Continuity Essentials 6th August The Craft of Directing 17th August Introduction to After Effects 21st August Fundamentals of Visual Effects 13th September Introduction to Art Direction 25th September Camera and Lighting Techniques 2nd October Documentary Intensive 14th October Short course details: https://metroscreen.worldsecuresystems.com/ShortCourses.htm Homepage: http://www.metroscreen.org.au/Home.htm Motivational Strategies for Teenagers A common challenge facing parents today is the seemingly inordinate amount of time their children are spending on the Internet, gaming, the telly, Facebook etc. with seemingly little interest in other activities we deem to be more important – school homework, sport, family. This FREE information session for Parents, Teachers and Students offers practical insights into the principles of motivation and influence and how to effectively relate with and help create balance in their children’s lives. Saturday, 14th August 2010 Sydney University Village (Next to Newtown North Public School) 90 Carillon Avenue, Newtown NSW 2042 Time: 5.00 - 6.30pm To register for the FREE Parent Seminar, please visit: http://gokidsaugustparent.eventbrite.com or contact GoKids on (02) 9881 5890 or 0409 223 282 or via e-mail: workshop@gokids.com.au www.gokidsworkshop.com.au Engineering Cadet Program - Optus Under the Optus Engineering Cadet program you could join the many talented school leavers who are developing their engineering careers in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries: telecommunications. The Optus Engineering Cadet Programs is a combination of on-the-job learning and TAFE studies for a three-year period. Upon successful completion, you will have earned a Graduate Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering and can commence an exciting career in an Optus engineering position. This position will involve the design, installation, operation, maintenance and management of telecommunications networks and equipment. To facilitate your progress to the respected status of a qualified Optus engineer, the TAFE course will follow an accelerated pattern and be conducted at the Telecommunications Engineering Specialist Centre at Lidcombe, NSW. The on-the-job component will take place at various Optus sites in Sydney throughout the three-year program. The Cadet program provides an unparalleled education in leading-edge telecommunications technologies, along with on-the-job experience and employment in one of Australia’s most progressive and successful companies. For links to the Cadetship brochure and application information, please visit: http://www.optus.com.au/aboutoptus/About+Optus/Careers/Engineering+Cadet+Program Sydney Women in Engineering & IT (SWIEIT) Speakers Program The Sydney Women in Engineering and Information Technology (SWIEIT) Speakers Program is jointly funded by the University of Technology Sydney and the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority to raise the profile of engineering and IT as options for study and career to young women in years 9 to 12. The program brings together undergraduates studying engineering and IT at UTS with professionals from NSW RTA for skills workshops before making team visits to schools. Since its inception at UTS in 2001, the program has met more than 7000 students in high schools in Sydney and regional NSW. Speakers take a biographical approach and are able to interact easily with students in a classroom setting. A key objective of the program is to present information on engineering and IT in an attempt to demystify these areas of work and study, and to open up choices for girls to pursue. The program delivers an intensive schedule of team visits to schools from April until October. By filling out the online application form a team of UTS students and representatives of NSW RTA can visit your school to meet year 9 to 12 students. A minimum of one class period is needed for presentation, including questions and discussions. Further Information Laura Waibel, SWIEIT Speakers Program Coordinator Andrea Certeza, SWIEIT Speakers Program Assistant Phone 02 9514 2602 Email: SWIEIT@uts.edu.au http://utswomeninengineeringandit.blogspot.com/p/swieit-speakers-program_09.html Sewing With Style Offered by The Whitehouse Institute of Design, Sewing With Style will show you: * How to interpret, apply and modify a commercial pattern * Techniques for embellishing garments including freehand embroidery, dissolving appliqué and others * An introduction to fabric composition and the identification of the functional and aesthetic qualities of a variety of textiles * Instruction and practice of garment closures including seams, hem finishes, zip application and button & button holes * Forecasting of domestic and international fashion trends At the conclusion of this program, participants will have constructed a complete garment. The minimum requirement for this workshop is the ability to thread and use a sewing machine. The workshop is aimed at those wishing to improve their sewing skills or those with an interest in fashion. This program will also assist students with their textiles and design projects, and those wishing to successfully continue studies in fashion design and construction. This program will be delivered on-campus in two modes: Summer/Winter Holiday block from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday with a 1-hour lunchbreak or over a series of 8 Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 9pm. Price: $610 including sewing kit and commercial pattern For further information please call 1300 551 433 or visit this page for a link to the application form. http://whitehouse-design.edu.au/courses/workshops/sewing.html Home Page: http://whitehouse-design.edu.au Missed out on UOW? Try Wollongong College Wollongong College Australia offers a range of academic programs for students who have not qualified for direct entry into their chosen University of Wollongong degree. These include: Foundation Studies - offering five streams of study: * Arts * Commerce * Mathematics and Information Technology * Science * Health and Behavioural Science/Engineering NB: Students are placed in the stream that is most appropriate to their chosen UOW degree Diploma in Business Diploma in Information Technology For further information regarding any of the Wollongong College Australia programs please visit the College website. Please note that all Careers Advisors will be sent Plan B brochures in July. http://wca.uow.edu.au/domestic/uow/school/index.html Points to UOW The University of Wollongong knows that if year 12 students do well in relevant HSC subjects, they will be better prepared for university. With Points to UOW, students can score up to three extra points for doing well in subjects relevant to their chosen UOW degree. To be eligible, students must be eligible to receive an ATAR (or equivalent), complete their HSC in 2010 and complete relevant subjects. Points to UOW are awarded only for UOW undergraduate degrees that start in February 2011. The best news for Careers Advisers is that there is no application! Points to UOW program is facilitated via UAC—if students have a UAC preference for a UOW course and their performance in an HSC subject is in the specified band, points will be automatically added for that UOW preference. See the Points to UOW website for information on the program, including a points calculator. http://www.uow.edu.au/future/pointstouow/index.html University of Wollongong - Creative Arts Information Nights The UOW Faculty of Creative Arts is holding information evenings to showcase the "new" Bachelor of Creative Arts and the Bachelor of Performance programs and to provide information about the range of programs on offer for 2011. Faculty staff will be on hand to answer questions and will provide details on how to apply for entry in 2011. Dates: 12 August 2010: Digital Media at the Digital Media Centre at Innovation Campus 19 August 2010: All Creative Arts undergraduate programs at UOW Main Campus To RSVP please email fca_enquiries@uow.edu.au For more information such as application details, maps, transport options and location of talks please see the Faculty’s website or Contact the faculty at 02 4221 3996. Faculty Website: http://www.uow.edu.au/crearts/index.html Mini Careers Explorer - My Future A mini career explorer tool has been added to the My Career site allowing users to quickly generate career suggestions and get career exploration off to a great head start. The explorer is animated and supported by an audio guide. Students can use the mini - explorer again and again to explore a variety of occupations. http://www.myfuture.edu.au/MiniCareerExplorer/index.html Westrac - 2011 Apprenticeship & Traineeship Vacancies WesTrac is one of the largest employers and trainers of apprentices in the country with over 500 apprentices employed at any one time. All of their apprentices undergo a comprehensive and thorough apprenticeship training program at TAFE NSW institutions. Apprenticeship programs are of 3 1/2 years duration and are structured around nationally recognised training qualifications. WesTrac offer the following apprenticeships in various locations across NSW and ACT: * Heavy Vehicle Mechanics (Mobile Equipment). * Heavy Vehicle Mechanics (Road Transport). * Automotive Electricians. * Boilermaker Welders * Spray Painters (NSW only) WesTrac are also offering the following traineeships which run for a duration of 2 years: * School Based Trainee (Automotive) (NSW only) Competition for apprenticeship and traineeship programs is extremely high, so to ensure you have the best chance of securing one of these career opportunities, you should carefully consider the trade stream that you are most interested in. Apprenticeship vacancies for 2011 are currently being advertised in both major and selected regional newspapers in NSW. Application forms and further information can be found here: http://www.westrac.com.au/careers/pages/careersApprenticeships.aspx and must be completed and submitted by 11.55pm (EST) Sunday 8th of August. No late applications will be accepted. Home Page: http://www.westrac.com.au/Pages/default.aspx Formula One Technology Challenge F1 in Schools, the Formula One Technology Challenge, is an engineering and design action-learning project for students, implemented in high schools around the world. Each year, student teams progress through a series of regional, state and national finals, with the best teams from each country competing for the F1 in Schools World Champions title. Australia is a world-leader in the F1 in Schools program, with an enviable history of success. Teams of 3-5 students from grades 5-12 use industry level, 3-dimensional CAD/CAM and simulation technologies to design, analyse, test, manufacture and race miniature CO2 powered, balsa wood Formula 1 cars. The project was established to generate excitement and raise awareness of careers, trades and professions related to science, math, design, engineering and manufacturing, as well as teaching students valuable social, employability and technical skills enabling them to 'take on the world'. Registration for the 2010 Challenge has been extended to 31st July!! For details and Registration visit http://www.f1inschools.org.au/ 2011 UNSW Minerals Summer School Applications are now open for the UNSW 2011 Minerals Summer School. If you are currently in Year 10 or Year 11 and interested in Science or Engineering and want to find out more about an exciting career in the Australian minerals industry then you should join us for a 4 day, fully residential and supervised UNSW Minerals Summer School hosted by the School of Mining Engineering, University of New South Wales between Monday 10 and Thursday 13 January, 2011. You will find out about careers, lifestyles, working conditions and opportunities in the Australian minerals industry from professionals and recent graduates, investigate university courses that suit your abilities and preferences, participate in exciting lectures and laboratory workshops at UNSW, visit underground and surface mines, find out how coal and minerals are extracted and processed, visit mine rehabilitation and environmental management sites, see modern blasting videos/animations for rock fragmentation, and much, much more. You should be studying or planning to study subjects such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, geology or biology and have a genuine interest in finding out about careers in the Australian minerals industry. Cost: $200.00 (incl. GST) The UNSW Minerals Summer School is substantially subsidised by UNSW and the Australian minerals industry with most of the expenses covered, including all accommodation, transport during the field trips, and meals. In cases of financial hardship, assistance will be considered on written application. Applications close on 17th September 2010 http://www.mining.unsw.edu.au/pdf/UNSW_SummerSchoolFlyer_2011.pdf Bond University Film & Television Awards (BUFTA) The Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA) is a short film competition open to any year 11 or 12 secondary school student in Australia. The philosophy behind BUFTA is to offer a system of recognition for today's young filmmakers. Students are encouraged to enter short films made as part of school assessments or as independent projects. There are a number of different categories for films to be entered into and winners are chosen for the most outstanding film in each category. Students can enter an application in one of the following categories * Animation * Comedy * Documentary * Drama * Experimental * Music Video The Best Overall Filmmaker will receive a full scholarship to Bond University, to study a Bachelor of Film and Television at the Centre for Film, Television and Screen-based Media, valued at $79,200. Some conditions do apply and for more information please contact BUFTA. Other prizes will be awarded to the winners of each category, as well as each craft award recipient. The best overall school will also receive a prize. The Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences will also choose his favourite film to receive a special award. All these prizes will be announced and awarded at the Gala Awards Evening on 26th November. The competition closes on the 1st October, so get your entries in!!! http://apps.bond.edu.au/bufta/about.html UWS Open Day At the University of Western Sydney Open Day you will have the chance to: * Experience courses beyond the course information sessions - you will see a great range of interactive displays throughout the day * Meet academic staff and ask them questions about the courses that interest you * See how UWS is giving back to the community - some of our key Research Centres will be there on the day * Ask questions of University staff and current UWS students and get a real handle on what it means to study at one of Australia's leading Universities UWS Open Day is all about helping you choose a future career - today. When? 29 August 2010 from 10.00am to 3.00pm Where? The UWS Open Day will be held at Parramatta Campus. Details: http://www.uws.edu.au/future-student-events/university_open_day Register: http://ticketing.uws.edu.au/tickets Robotics Fun at Macquarie Uni If you want to learn about building robots from gears, motors, electronics and even Lego, Macquarie University is hosting an afternoon of robotics fun and learning on Saturday 31st July. Activities include lectures and displays, the opportunity to drive and program robots built by students competing at the international level or win a prize for the best lego robot built by a school student; so bring yours along and enter. Robot enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to join the fun. Demonstrations, lectures and hands on play will be lead by world class roboticists. When: July 31st at 1pm Where: Macquarie University, building E7B courtyard Balaclava Road, North Ryde, NSW Cost:: Free Hosted by: Engineers Australia For more information phone 02 9410 5600 or email sydney@engineersaustralia.org.au http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/events/event-detail.cfm?obj_uuid=B92B8F76-F8F4-32DF-B629-6661A7BDAA69 AIE Open Day If you've ever wondered how computer games are made or considered a career in Game Design more seriously come along and find out more! The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) has an Open Day on 22nd August. On the day, you'll be able to check out some of the games, 3D animation and visual FX currently in development and meet other keen game-makers like yourself. AIE are experts in teaching 3D animation, Game Programming and Visual FX. For more information about the Open Day contact your local campus: Sydney Campus Level 2, Wentworth Park Grandstand Wattle Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 02 8514 8800 sydney@aie.edu.au http://www.aie.edu.au/sydney Canberra Campus Block E, Canberra Technology Park Phillip Avenue Watson ACT 2602 02 6162 5131 canberra@aie.edu.au http://www.aie.edu.au/canberra Homesite: http://www.aie.edu.au Australian Engineering Week Be part of Australian Engineering Week. With hundreds of fun events held across the country between the 2-8 August, Australian Engineering Week is a great opportunity to discover how engineers make things so. SYDNEY EVENTS In Sydney there will be site tours of ResMed, the RTA Crash Lab, Kemps Creek Waste Management, RAAF Richmond, SBS, AstraZeneca and many other places throughout the week, as well as lectures and competitions. For a list of all tours and events visit http://makeitso.org.au/ NEWCASTLE EVENTS In Newcastle there is a Careers Adviser's Day on the 2nd August with presentations, site tours, speeches and information packs. http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/fms/Events/AEW%202010/Career%20Advisors%20Itinerary%20020810.pdf There is also a Discover Engineering presentation for students, parents and teachers on 3rd August.http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/fms/Events/Discover%20Engineering.pdf For a calendar of events across the nation, visit http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/search/events/?query=&sortBy=searchdate&sortDirection=ASC&pageNo=3 Designing Fun for Teachers The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) has launched a new program for Teachers taking Game Design one step closer to high-school classrooms. This program has been tailor-made for teachers and includes units on how to integrate Game Design or Game Programming into an already existing curriculum. The course caters for teachers with a beginning, middle or high-level knowledge of game design and is streamed for specializations in either Game Programming or 3D Animation. The program is heavily subsidized but still taught with the same rigor as all AIE courses. Teachers who successfully complete the training will receive a Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media) – Specialising in 3D Animation or a Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media) – Specialising in Game Programming. AIE's objective is to build and maintain a quality pathway of connected learning that can be joined at different stages and that fully meets the differing needs of learners. By exposing students to interactive technologies at high school, students will be much better equipped to deal with the rapidly emerging creative digital technologies that are being integrated in every creative industry from building to interior design to simulation and training. For more information Contact Neil Boyd on 02 8514 8803 or visit the AIE website www.aie.edu.au 100 MeterFilms Children’s Story Competition A new competition has been launched by MARZA to discover original stories which will become the basis for animated children's films. MARZA aims to produce feature-length CGI animated films, based on original stories, for global distribution. They are looking for original and entertaining stories for children and families with contemporary themes and positive messages, set in any culture or period. Entries close 30th July. More details at www.100meterfilms.com/en/story_competition 2010 PET FAIR hosted by The Sydney University Veterinary Teaching Hospital This year the Sydney University Veterinary Teaching Hospital's annual Pet Fair promises to be the biggest one yet with fabulous all-day family entertainment and celebrity guest Bondi Vet's Dr Chris Brown. Students interested in Veterinary Science, animal lovers, families and their pets are encouraged to join in the excitement of activities such as: * Best Pet competition with prizes in each of the three categories: "Cutest pet", "Pet most like its owner" and "Best pet trick" * My Cat Goes to University Cat Show * NSW Police Dog Unit demonstrations * FREE pet health checks * Wildlife and exotic pet displays * Pet counselling advice * Pet supply stalls * Sausage sizzle * Giant jumping castle * Face painting * Balloon sculptures The 2010 Pet Fair is proudly supporting the Sydney University Veterinary Teaching Hospital's new 24-hour, seven-day-a-week emergency veterinary service, SAVES. 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