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The 2025 Young Carer Scholarship Program – Apply Now!

Over 62,400 young people in Victoria are believed to have significant care responsibilities.

They may support their mother, father, sister, brother or grandparent at home who have a disability, chronic illness, experience mental ill health or addiction or with aging care needs.

Many are at risk of dropping out of school or have difficulty maintaining social networks and participating in activities with their peers.

Carers Victoria’s Young Carer Scholarship program gives young carers attending secondary school the opportunity to be acknowledged for their contributions to their family and the community.

It offers opportunities to participate in school or community-based activities that enhance their skills, educational achievement and abilities, or that help them to participate more fully in their community.

Scholarships of up to $500 are awarded to successful applicants.

Who Can Apply

Young Carer Scholarships are open to secondary school students who live or go to school in Victoria and provide care and support to a family member with an illness or disability.

Please read the Young Carer Scholarship Program Guidelines to check you are eligible.

• Please note the number of scholarships awarded is dependent on the amount of funding available. Those who receive a 2025 Carers Australia Young Carer Bursary will not be eligible.

How To Apply

To apply please complete and submit the application form here.

• Please note, application is online and through Carers Victoria’s grants administration system – SmartyGrants.

Graduate Programs Available April 2025

Students Note: there are many government graduate programs open for applications right now – in April 2025.

Please see the links below:

• 2026 Telstra Graduate Program ( closing on 2 Apr 2025 11:59pm)
• 2026 Department of Home Affairs Graduate Development Program (no closing date identified on the website, but it could be early April)
• Victorian Government Graduate Program 2026 (closing on 27 Apr 2025)
• 2026 Australian Government Graduate Programs (different closing days for multiple streams, 14 April is the most common day)

You are also encouraged to browse graduate programs on Prosple Australia and GradConnection.

*Our thanks to Jia from Monash Career Connect for providing this list

Monash Career Connect, GradWISE and Australian Disability Network Information Session

Are you ready to find out how to advance your future career?

You’re invited to come along to our Monash Career Connect, GradWISE, and Australian Disability Network Information Session.

The information session for students with disability will be held:

• 11:45 to 13:15
• Thursday March 27, 2025
• Room 1167 Seminar Room, Level 1, Western Annexe, 21 Chancellors Walk, Clayton Campus – Upstairs in the Clayton Campus Centre
• (Please RSVP by Tuesday March 25 for catering purposes)

The Australian Disability Network (AusDN) will provide information on the PACE mentoring program and the Stepping into internship program.

GradWISE has been developed in conjunction with Australian Universities to provide support and improve employment opportunities for students living with a disability, illness or injury.

GradWISE is designed to complement the existing supports provided by Monash to give you a customised coaching program in a one-to-one setting. Their aim is to give you the skills and experience you need to find the perfect graduate role.

They work with you, and their pool of employers, to make the perfect match and provide all the support you need before and during your employment for as long as you need it.

Come to the Information Session to Find Out More!

Monash Career Connect will also be providing an information session outlining the supports already available to Monash students to maximise graduate employment opportunities.

What workshops are available? How can you benefit?

Come along and find out!

We’re really looking forward to the event and hope to see you there!

2026 Policy Futures Graduate Program – applications now open!

Applications for the 2026 Policy Futures Graduate Program are now open and close at 9am Wednesday 9 April 2026

This program is open to graduates from all degrees and disciplines who have graduated or will graduate between 31 October 2023 and 31 January 2026.

• Policy Futures also offers a specific career pathway for candidates with a disability.

We will be hosting information sessions for candidates interested in our careers pathways, where we will share more information about our program, run through the application process and provide information on each phase of the recruitment process.

A career in public policy is all about tackling real-world challenges, shaping decisions, and making a difference in people’s lives.

As a policy professional, graduates work on issues that matter – whether it’s climate change, housing, health, education, or economic development.

Their job will be to research, analyse, and develop solutions that inform government decisions and drive positive change for Queensland communities.

We offer:

Great Employee Benefits

• Competitive pay, superannuation and flexibility are just the beginning

Unique and Diverse Career Opportunities

• Explore your interests. Follow your passion. The career possibilities are endless.

Inclusion for All

• Be valued for your authentic self. Diversity is embraced and celebrated.

Opportunities for You to Grow

• Our program builds the future of policy leaders of Queensland.

Who We’re Looking For

We recruit graduates from all backgrounds and disciplines with a genuine desire to make a difference to Queensland.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• are a collaborative team player
• have strong communication skills
• are passionate about our community
• are adaptable and resilient
• have a passion for learning and a desire to continuously improve.

Eligibility Criteria

• Have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher between 31 October 2022 and 31 January 2025
• Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
• Be willing to relocate to Brisbane

Career Pathways

As the state’s largest employer, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve, and where everyone feels safe, respected and included.

Our recruitment process is inclusive and aims to provide all candidates the best opportunity to demonstrate suitability for the program.

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

Join our award-winning 2-year graduate program and discover where a career in public policy could take you.

Policyfuturesgraduaterecruitment@premiers.qld.gov.au | Policyfuturesyarning@premiers.qld.gov.au

Detailed information about our program can be found on our website.

• If you are interested in working with us, please contact the team via email at policyfuturesgraduaterecruitment@premiers.qld.gov.au.