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Unlocking Careers Event Series

These on campus events for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students grades 9-12 explore the wide variety of study career options in specific areas of study. Students will also attend a Yarn-Up Q&A session and hear from inspiring Indigenous professionals working in those fields.

Unlocking Careers in Sport and Health

Date:                       Friday 5 June 2026
Location:               Building EE, Parramatta South Campus      
Time:                      9:30am - 2:00pm
Who:                      Aboriginal and Torres Strait High School students in grades 9-10. Parents and caregivers are also welcome to attend.
Lunch:                    A free lunch will be provided to all students 
Transportation:    Schools/students are expected to arrange their own transportation. If lack of transportation prohibits your attendance, please reach out to discuss alternatives.   


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May 2025 Unlocking Careers Event at Parramatta South campus
May 2025 Unlocking Careers Event at Parramatta South Campus

Yarn Up Q&A
Hear from Indigenous professionals working in the Health and Sport Industries. Speakers will share about their study and career journey before the opportunity for student questions.

Students can elect to participate in 3 of the following practical workshops:

  • Art Therapy
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Paramedicine
  • PE Teaching
  • Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Sport and Exercise Science
  • Sports Journalism
  • Sport Management
  • Youth Work
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Unlocking Careers in Humanities and Creativity

This event will run in Term 3, 2026 at Parramatta South Campus.
For more information or to express your interest, please email indigenousengagement@westernsydney.edu.au

Students will elect to participate in 3 practical workshops, which may include:

  • Business
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminology & Community Justice
  • Education
  • Event Management
  • Graphic Design
  • Marketing
  • Music
  • Performing Arts
  • Psychological & Social Sciences
  • Screen Media
  • Social Work

Unlocking Careers in STEM

This event will run in Term 4, 2026 at Parramatta South Campus.
For more information or to express your interest, please email indigenousengagement@westernsydney.edu.au  

Students will elect to participate in 3 practical workshops, which may include:

  • Agriculture
  • Animal Science
  • Architecture
  • Cyber Security
  • Construction Management
  • Engineering
  • Event Management
  • Forensic Science
  • Game Design and Computer Science
  • Health Science
  • Industrial Design
  • Medical Science
  • Robotics

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Acknowledgement of Country

With respect for Aboriginal cultural protocol and out of recognition that its campuses occupy their traditional lands, Western Sydney University acknowledges the Darug, Dharawal, Gadigal, Gundungurra and Wiradjuri peoples and thanks them for their support of its work in their lands (Greater Western Sydney and beyond).

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