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Career advisers and teachers

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Schools & Parents Engagement Team is passionate about helping students make informed choices about their futures. We offer personalized programs designed to inspire and guide students through their high school journey, providing valuable insights along the way.

On this page, you'll find a variety of resources, services, and information to support both you and your students in preparing for university life.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app representative for your school region.

To ensure your students stay informed about all things ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app, encourage them to sign up for our .

Activities, events, and programs

Our school engagement initiatives encompass three key offerings:

  • Senior Student Support Activities provide intensive and targeted programs for Year 12 students.
  • On campus activities such as ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Discovery Days, which offers three separate events at selected ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app campuses that offer taster sessions for students in years 8, 10 and 12.
  • In-school, on campus and virtual activities tailored for various stages of the school year, spanning across different disciplines such as STEM, CAPA, English, HSIE and Languages.

Get your school involved

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Schools Engagement team offers a variety of activities and events designed to support your students—both on campus and at your school. From ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Discovery Days and Early Admission workshops to Year 10 subject selection presentations, Uni 101 sessions, and personalised consultations, we provide valuable insights to help students navigate their post-high school options.

We’re here to collaborate with you and tailor our programs to meet your school's needs. Explore our range of school programs and events below, and connect with a ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Schools Engagement Specialist to book a session.

Year 12 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app In-School Presentation

(Online option available for rural & regional schools) 

Available Term one (one period workshop length) or Term four for ‘New Year 12' cohort 

This workshop is dedicated to new Year 12 students interested in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app degrees and covers applying to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app and the various considerations to explore to set students up for success. In this workshop we will explore the following content: 

  • ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app degrees  
  • ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app specialist programs & opportunities
  • Alternative pathways to university 
  • Understanding ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Campuses, support networks, uni life and accommodation
  • Unpacking ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app scholarship opportunities and financial considerations 
  • Early Admission awareness and preview 
  • Importance of balance, sleep & wellbeing 

Optional skills-based activities: Schools can choose to add on the following skills-based activities to your workshop or book a separate date and time in addition to the above listed ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app-focused topics. (Timing, school cohort size & ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app staffing dependent). 

Activities available: Goal Setting, Time management & prioritisation strategies; understanding learning styles and neuromyths – How we best learn & note-taking strategies for success.

Year 12 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Early Admission Application Workshop

(Online option available for rural & regional schools)  

Available mid-May – early August (20 min version or one period workshop lengths available) 

In this workshop we will explore the following content: 

  • Understanding the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Early Admission program & eligibility 
  • What ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app degrees are available
  • Personal hardship impacts and how these are considered
  • How the HSC is assessed
  • The four Indicators of Success questions and how to answer these (Activity)
  • Student support, scholarships, student life and accommodation 

Year 12 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Early Admission Drop-In Support Sessions 

Available Terms two and three - Timing: one or two hour block 

Drop-in sessions offer one-on-one student consultations if students require more individualised support and feedback.

A ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app staff member can set up in a school library, allocated office or other location in your school for a specified time period, and students can either book in or drop in to chat informally with our team.  

Year 11 In-School Workshop

(Available online for rural and regional schools)

Available Terms one and two (one period workshop length) 

This workshop is designed to engage and inform Year 11 students who have recently commenced their HSC studies, ensuring they are empowered with knowledge on how to best launch into their Year 11 and 12 studies.

In this interactive session we will explore the following content: 

  • ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app degrees, campuses, support networks and university student life 
  • Understanding ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app scholarships, university financial considerations and opportunities
  • Accommodation options 
  • Alternative pathways to university 

Optional skills-based activities: Schools can choose to add on the following skills-based activities to your workshop or book a separate date and time in addition to the above listed ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app-focused topics. (Timing, school cohort size & ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app staffing dependent). 

Activities available: Goal Setting, Time management & prioritisation strategies, understanding learning styles and neuromyths – How we best learn & Note-taking strategies for success .

Year 10 In-School Workshops

(Available online for rural and regional schools)

Available Term two & three (one period workshop length) 

A workshop designed to empower Year 10 students to start thinking about how their HSC subject selection decisions can influence their post-school career paths by exploring the following content: 

  • How is university different to school?
  • What can be studied at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app?
  • HSC subject selection considerations and understanding assumed & recommended studies
  • Alternative pathways to university 
  • Career planning and using strengths and passion areas to unlock careers 

Optional skills-based activities: Schools can choose to add on the following skills-based activities to your workshop or book a separate date and time in addition to the above ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app-focused topics. (Timing, school cohort size & ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app staffing dependent). 

Activities available: Goal Setting, Time management & prioritisation strategies; understanding learning styles and neuromyths – How we best learn & note-taking strategies for success. 

Year 10 Subject Selection Events & School Expos  

Available Terms two and three

Where available, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app can attend your in-school Year 10 subject selection events or expos for students, parents & carers. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app is available to provide a stall or table set up at your school event, and/or a presentation about ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app degrees, subject selection and a breakdown of assumed and recommended HSC subjects that align with ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app degrees. Please be in touch with our team to discuss event logistics, dates, and requests.  

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Meet the team

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Schools and Parents Engagement team serve schools in defined regions.

If you don’t know your best contact, email schools-engagement@uow.edu.au or phone (02) 4239 4700. The team will be happy to help you.

Stewart Mailer

Stewart Mailer

Email: smailer@uow.edu.au 

Mobile: 0418 489 508

  • Senior Manager, School and Parent Engagement

Gemma Coleman

Email: gcoleman@uow.edu.au

Phone: (02) 42218171

  • Schools in the ACT
  • Schools in South Eastern NSW

Deb Neich

Deb Neich

Email: deb@uow.edu.au

Mobile: 0418 334 246

  • Schools in the Illawarra from Bulli to Port Kembla
  • Schools in the Sutherland Shire

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James Terry

Email: jterry@uow.edu.au

Phone: 02 4221 3453

Mobile: 0459 420 722

  • Schools in the Illawarra from Lake Illawarra to Shoalhaven
  • Schools in the Wingecarribee region, and the South-Eastern Corridor
  • Parent and carer engagement

James Barton

James Barton

Email: jbarton@uow.edu.au

Mobile: 0473 188 489

  • Schools in Central West NSW
  • Schools in the Riverina and Murray regions

Alex Morcom

Alexander Morcom

Email: amorcom@uow.edu.au

Phone: +61 2 4298 1383

  • Schools in Greater Sydney (excluding Sutherland, Liverpool, Bankstown, Fairfield, & Macarthur)

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Valeria Leonova

Email: vleonova@uow.edu.au

Mobile: 0476 108 950 

  • Schools in Macarthur region
  • Schools in Liverpool, Fairfield, and Bankstown

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Amelia Love

Email: alove@uow.edu.au 

Phone: (02) 6494 7035 

  • Schools in the Bega Valley region

Sofia Eriksson

Sofia Eriksson

Email: sofiae@uow.edu.au

  • Schools in the Eurobodalla region

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