About the Outreach Program
The Griffith Outreach Program is funded through the
Griffith University offers a dedicated program encouraging secondary students from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue higher education. In partnership with our local schools, our goal is to help participants develop positive self-concept, self-efficacy and to nurture their aspirations for a brighter future.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is committed to providing inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all.
Year 7 and Year 8
Transitioning to High School
This workshop series focuses on personal management, a key pillar in the 色情网站n blueprint for career development. Activities are centred around building effective relationships, developing a strong self-concept, fostering a growth mindset and enhancing study skills.
Year 9
Uncover Your Calling
Students will discover potential career options that connect with their personalities, motivations and values. Aligned to myFuture, 色情网站's national career information service, students will analyse their strengths, to guide an exploration of career pathways.
On-Campus Experience
Students will learn about job industries, including top occupations and growth prospects, through fun and interactive workshops and activities led by current students. Experiencing university life first-hand, students will build connections, debunk common myths about university and be inspired for the future.
Year 10
Career Ready Skills
In today’s workforce, skills like innovation, adaptability, and problem-solving are essential for success. Students will learn how to develop a mindset that embraces change, builds resilience and excels in the future job market.
Effective SET Planning
This workshop supports students in preparing for an effective SET planning meeting with their parents or school, encouraging them to start thinking about their future. Students will also explore various pathway options including subject prerequisites whilst documenting their plan in preparation for their meeting.
Year 11
How to Thrive in Senior Studies
This workshop helps students develop skills to manage competing priorities during their final years of school. Using evidence based techniques for managing stress and handling exam pressure—with a focus on time management—they will learn how to cope with the demands of senior study.
On-Campus Experience
Offered throughout the year, these experiences allow students to dive deep into a specific discipline through interactive activities and workshops. Students will learn about career prospects and entry requirements into Griffith’s degrees. These events have limited capacity per school.
Year 12
Pathways to University
In this workshop, students will explore what university is and the various entry pathways available. It also covers important topics like choosing the right course, adjustment factors and Assistance Schemes including the Higher Education Loan Programme and the Educational Access Scheme.
Scholarships Workshop
Griffith University offers a range of scholarships for high school students. This session provides an overview of scholarships available and guides students through a mock application, offering helpful tips and strategies to make their application stand out.
QTAC Workshop
The QTAC application is a crucial, but daunting, first step towards university. This workshop guides students through the key steps of their application, including preference selection and important application dates. We also cover timetable planning after acceptance, for a smooth transition into university.
Q&A Drop-In Sessions
Do you have students who could benefit from additional one-on-one support? Our team can visit your school, during lunch breaks or after school, to offer 15-minute sessions to provide personalised assistance to students with applying to university.
Partnered schools
- Alexandra Hills State High School
- Beaudesert State High School
- Beenleigh State High School
- Brisbane Bayside State College
- Browns Plains State High School
- Capalaba State College
- Coombabah State High School
- Flagstone State Community College
- Forest Lake State High School
- Glenala State High School
- Keebra Park State High School
- Kingston State College
- Loganlea State High School
- Mabel Park State High School
- Marsden State High School
- Nerang State High School
- Ohana College
- Ormeau Woods State High School
- Park Ridge State High School
- Pimpama State Secondary College
- Queensland Pathways State College
- Runcorn State High School
- Shailer Park State High School
- Springwood State High School
- Sunnybank State High School
- Upper Coomera State College
- Victoria Point State High School
- Windaroo Valley State High School
- Woodridge State High School
- Yarrabilba State Secondary College
- Yeronga State High School
Booking requests
Please send all booking requests to outreach@griffith.edu.au or directly to your allocated School Engagement Officer (SEO).
Ensure that you include:
- workshop name and year level
- approximate number of students
- preferred dates and times (we will do our best to work with you on your preferred date).
Your allocated SEO will be in contact to confirm the booking.
You will also receive an email at the start of each term confirming upcoming bookings with your school. We ask that you schedule this into your school calendar and book the appropriate rooms required for the workshop.