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09:00 am, Thursday, 19th March 2026

Victorian Careers & Employment Expo

Melbourne Showgrounds

Ascot Vale, VIC

Discover your future at the Victorian Careers & Employment Expo. Explore pathways, meet industry experts and take the next step toward a career you’ll love.

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The Victorian Careers & Employment Expo brings together leading employers, training providers, universities, TAFEs and career advisors to help you plan your next move. Explore study options, apprenticeships, job opportunities and hands‑on demonstrations across diverse industries. Whether you're a student, job seeker or looking to upskill, this event offers practical advice and real connections to support your career journey. Presented by KJEX - Kym Jones Exhibitions

Event Duration:
This is an event over multiple days.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Thursday, 19th March 2026
Event End Date: Saturday, 21st March 2026
Event Start Time: 09:00 am

Event Location:
Melbourne Showgrounds
Epsom Rd
ASCOT VALE VIC

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Edwina Tideman
Organisation: KJEX - Kym Jones Exhibitions
Email address: edwina@kjex.com.au

01:00 pm, Tuesday, 31st March 2026

Yarning about careers: A connected community approach to career exploration

Online

Explore how yarning supports culturally responsive career education. Discover myfuture’s new First Nations lesson plans in this practical webinar.

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Yarning is a culturally embedded practice for many First Nations people. It is grounded in relational philosophies of engagement with the world around us. Yarning goes deeper than ‘class discussion’. Explore myfuture’s new First Nations lesson plans with our Career Education Manager, Tracy Ryan. This is a package of connection lessons and activities including teacher and concept notes that can be used in full or part to support career educators across Australia to connect with their First Nations students and families.

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Tuesday, 31st March 2026
Event Start Time: 01:00 pm
Event End Time: 02:00 pm

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Kara King
Organisation: Education Services Australia| myfuture
Email address: kara.king@esa.edu.au

01:00 pm, Tuesday, 28th April 2026

Future Careers Forum: Human-Computer Interactions

Online

The Future Careers Forum provides an opportunity for students in years 7-12 to hear about non-traditional career journeys in transdisciplinary spaces.

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Science Gallery's upcoming Future Careers Forum, in response to our current exhibition DISTRACTION, will explore diverse and ever-changing careers in Human-Computer Interactions. Focusing on connection, this forum explores how technologies (and the people who develop them) help us to connect with other humans, nature, and technology itself. Register now for your students to stream live or watch the recording later in class during careers week.

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Tuesday, 28th April 2026
Event Start Time: 01:00 pm
Event End Time: 02:00 pm

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Grace Terry
Organisation: The University of Melbourne/Science Gallery
Email address: grace.terry@unimelb.edu.au

01:00 pm, Thursday, 30th April 2026

Maximising work experience outcomes for autistic young people in transition planning

Online

Hosted by myfuture: learn how the myWay Employability Plus platform supports autistic young people to explore careers and plan strengths-based work experiences.

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The transition from school to work can be overwhelming for many autistic young people. myWay Employability Plus is an online platform that guides users through a strengths based process for exploring careers and setting goals. Co designed with autistic individuals and informed by research, it follows five employability principles, including person centred planning. This webinar highlights how strengths aligned work experiences support transition planning and offers practical strategies for educators and supporters.

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Thursday, 30th April 2026
Event Start Time: 01:00 pm
Event End Time: 02:00 pm

Event Website:
Visit the website

Event Organiser:
Contact: Kara King
Organisation: Education Services Australia | myfuture
Email address: kara.king@esa.edu.au

09:00 am, Thursday, 7th May 2026

Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo

Adelaide Showground

Wayville, SA

Discover your future at the Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo. Explore pathways, meet industry experts and take the next step toward a career you’ll love.

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The Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo brings together leading employers, training providers, universities, TAFEs and career advisors to help you plan your next move. Explore study options, apprenticeships, job opportunities and hands‑on demonstrations across diverse industries. Whether you're a student, job seeker or looking to upskill, this event offers practical advice and real connections to support your career journey. Presented by KJEX - Kym Jones Exhibitions

Event Duration:
This is an event over multiple days.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Thursday, 7th May 2026
Event End Date: Saturday, 9th May 2026
Event Start Time: 09:00 am

Event Location:
Adelaide Showground
Goodwood Rd
WAYVILLE SA

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Edwina Tideman
Organisation: KJEX - Kym Jones Exhibitions
Email address: edwina@kjex.com.au

12:00 pm, Sunday, 10th May 2026

Choosing Your Uni National Virtual Expo

Online

Explore study and career options with live sessions and on-demand advice you can watch anytime. Every uni, pathways, and alternatives to uni. Rego is free.

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The Choosing Your Uni National Virtual Expo brings you sessions on EVERY university from across Australia, alongside practical sessions exploring study pathways, careers and life after school. Students, parents, educators and adults considering further study can hear from unis, government experts and real students about university options, scholarships, student finances and career decisions. Sessions also cover pathways and alternatives to uni. The expo runs live during National Careers Week and can also be accessed on demand, allowing participants to explore advice and insights anytime.

Event Duration:
This is an event over multiple days.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Sunday, 10th May 2026
Event End Date: Saturday, 16th May 2026
Event Start Time: 12:00 pm

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Robert Malicki
Organisation: Choosing Your Uni
Email address: rob@choosingyouruni.com

09:00 am, Monday, 11th May 2026

I am Becoming..

Online

We invite educators across the country to pause, reflect and intentionally introduce Career Development to our younger learners (Pre–Year 9).

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Your Call to Action We have created a virtual Career Development Backpack to support you. Inside you’ll find: • Suggested classroom activities and lesson ideas • Links to freely available or low-cost resources • Connections to relevant Blueprint themes • Practical ideas adaptable for different year levels During National Careers Week, we ask you to activate at least one “I Am Becoming…” session with a year group — or more, if you’re feeling adventurous.

Event Duration:
This is an event over multiple days.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Monday, 11th May 2026
Event End Date: Sunday, 17th May 2026
Event Start Time: 09:00 am

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Kerry Brookes
Organisation: Australian Centre for Career Education
Email address: kerry.brookes@acce.org.au

03:30 pm, Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Guiding Tomorrow’s Workforce: Mental Health Career Pathways Explained

Online

Explore careers in mental health across Victoria. Join the Department of Health to learn about roles, skills, initiatives supporting entry this growing workforc

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A career in mental health can open doors to a wide range of meaningful roles across Victoria’s health system - roles that support people, strengthen communities, and form an important part of a rapidly growing workforce. Join the Victorian Department of Health for an insightful look into today’s mental health sector. Learn more about the resources and initiatives making it easier than ever to enter the mental health workforce. This webinar will help you communicate the skills, qualifications and opportunities available to inspire future mental health practitioners in Victoria.

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Wednesday, 13th May 2026
Event Start Time: 03:30 pm
Event End Time: 04:30 pm

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Jullianne Spendlove
Organisation: Australian Centre for Career education
Email address: jullianne.spendlove@ceav.vic.edu.au

10:30 am, Thursday, 14th May 2026

Ngurugu Guuwali (speak of tomorrow)

Boggabilla Central School

Boggabilla, NSW

Ngurugu guuwali (speaking of tomorrow) is designed to help students begin thinking about their future pathways and build aspiration from a young age.

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National Careers Week P-12 Expo Students will have the opportunity to engage with a range of local industries, services and training organisations. The expo will provide hands-on conversations about jobs, pathways and the skills needed for the future from a First Nations and RRR lens. Partner primary schools & community members welcome to attend. Dress up theme: Off to work Order of Events 10:30am - Welcome, Panel Yarn & Careers Dress Up Parade 11am - Expo Activities & Exhibitors 1:00pm -

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Private

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Thursday, 14th May 2026
Event Start Time: 10:30 am
Event End Time: 01:30 pm

Event Location:
Boggabilla Central School
South Street
BOGGABILLA NSW

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Laura Peisley
Organisation: NSW DoE Education Pathways Program
Email address: laura.cooper8@det.nsw.edu.au

09:00 am, Thursday, 28th May 2026

Brisbane Careers & Employment Expo

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

South Brisbane, QLD

Discover your future at the Brisbane Careers & Employment Expo. Explore pathways, meet industry experts and take the next step toward a career you’ll love.

Dive Deeper

The Brisbane Careers & Employment Expo brings together leading employers, training providers, universities, TAFEs and career advisors to help you plan your next move. Explore study options, apprenticeships, job opportunities and hands‑on demonstrations across diverse industries. Whether you're a student, job seeker or looking to upskill, this event offers practical advice and real connections to support your career journey. Presented by KJEX - Kym Jones Exhibitions

Event Duration:
This is an event over multiple days.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Thursday, 28th May 2026
Event End Date: Saturday, 30th May 2026
Event Start Time: 09:00 am

Event Location:
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Grey St
SOUTH BRISBANE QLD

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Edwina Tideman
Organisation: KJEX - Kym Jones Exhibitions
Email address: edwina@kjex.com.au

09:00 am, Thursday, 23rd July 2026

Perth Careers & Employment Expo

Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

Perth, WA

Discover your future at the Perth Careers & Employment Expo. Explore pathways, meet industry experts and take the next step toward a career you’ll love.

Dive Deeper

The Perth Careers & Employment Expo brings together leading employers, training providers, universities, TAFEs and career advisors to help you plan your next move. Explore study options, apprenticeships, job opportunities and hands‑on demonstrations across diverse industries. Whether you're a student, job seeker or looking to upskill, this event offers practical advice and real connections to support your career journey. Presented by KJEX - Kym Jones Exhibitions

Event Duration:
This is an event over multiple days.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Thursday, 23rd July 2026
Event End Date: Saturday, 25th July 2026
Event Start Time: 09:00 am

Event Location:
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
21 Mounts Bay Rd
PERTH WA

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Edwina Tideman
Organisation: KJEX - Kym Jones Exhibitions
Email address: edwina@kjex.com.au

09:00 am, Friday, 28th August 2026

Sydney West Careers & Employment Expo

Sydney Showground

Sydney Olympic Park, NSW

Discover your future at the Sydney West Careers & Employment Expo. Explore pathways, meet industry experts and take the next step toward a career you’ll love.

Dive Deeper

The Sydney West Careers & Employment Expo brings together leading employers, training providers, universities, TAFEs and career advisors to help you plan your next move. Explore study options, apprenticeships, job opportunities and hands‑on demonstrations across diverse industries. Whether you're a student, job seeker or looking to upskill, this event offers practical advice and real connections to support your career journey. Presented by KJEX - Kym Jones Exhibitions

Event Duration:
This is an event over multiple days.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Friday, 28th August 2026
Event End Date: Saturday, 29th August 2026
Event Start Time: 09:00 am

Event Location:
Sydney Showground
Grand Parade
SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK NSW

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Edwina Tideman
Organisation: KJEX - Kym Jones Exhibitions
Email address: edwina@kjex.com.au

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