Community Partnerships Update | Term 2, 2025
Umbrella Law Mentorship Program.
A Glimpse into the Legal World.
Now in its second successful year, the Umbrella Law Mentorship Program once again provided Year 11 students with a unique and enriching opportunity to experience life as a lawyer. There were five engaging sessions at Umbrella Law, the program explored a different area of law each week, introducing students to real-world cases and legal principles.
Each session combined insightful discussions with practical, hands-on learning. Students were given time to collaborate in groups, applying their knowledge to work on a presentation that they eventually presented in the final session. These presentations demonstrated research, analysis, and public speaking skills, reflecting the high standard of student engagement throughout the program.
The program not only deepened students' understanding of the legal profession but also ignited their passion for justice and critical thinking. We are very impressed with its continued success and look forward to running the program again next year. So, Year 11s in 2026, look out!
BECA Mentorship Program.
Empowering Year 11 Students.
Our Year 11 students had the incredible opportunity to participate in the BECA Mentorship Program at the BECA head office in Collins Street. Guided by the gender@beca team, this program was designed to foster a supportive and inclusive environment, providing young women with the chance to grow and develop their skills as they consider their future tertiary and professional journeys.
The mentorship experience included one-on-one sessions and small group discussions, offering our students the chance to learn directly from experienced professionals. Students gained valuable insights into BECA’s core values: the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and the collective effort needed to achieve shared goals.
Through these engaging and interactive sessions, our students developed a deeper appreciation for the power of partnership and the significance of tenacity, enjoyment, and care in any career. They gained practical skills and valuable strategies for staying determined and persistent, even when facing complex challenges.
Importantly, students were inspired by BECA’s strong commitment to diversity and equal opportunities. They saw firsthand how inclusive workplaces value everyone’s contributions, and how such environments help individuals to thrive. This experience has left them with a renewed sense of confidence and motivation for their future endeavours.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the gender@beca team for offering this incredible learning opportunity to our Year 11 students.
Health & Biomed Career Circle Webinar.
A Night of Insightful Discussions!
On Wednesday, May 28th, our Health & Biomed Career Circle Webinar was a great success, drawing a large audience of students and parents from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Hosted in collaboration with the Palladians Association as part of the Careers Circle program, the event featured an outstanding panel of speakers, including:
Talia Watson: Speech Pathologist and General Manager
Karen Liang: Specialist in Prosthodontics
Nethmi Madawalage: Optometrist
Saduni Jasin: Physiotherapist and Community Advocate
Chelsea Matley: Haematology Registrar
Throughout the evening, students and parents engaged enthusiastically, asking thought-provoking questions and gaining valuable insights into diverse careers in health and biomedical sciences.
A huge thank you to our incredible speakers for sharing their experiences, to our tremendous student reps, and to everyone who joined us. We look forward to many more inspiring webinars as part of our Careers Circle program!