Our exciting range of engagement and access programs have been designed to be year-level appropriate, creative, engaging, and adaptable to the demands of the future of work. The programs encourage students to explore their interests, discover pathway options and learn about career opportunities to help them confidently navigate their final years of high school. All of our activities and workshops aim to support the development of students' self-confidence and self-efficacy, leaving them with a strong belief that they have control over their future.
At the beginning of the DEAP journey, we offer an inspiring program that builds important knowledge about the changing world of work and supports students to lead career conversations with working professionals to spark career exploration and navigation of future pathways.
Workshops: FutureME
We offer immersive on-campus experiences that provide students with key insights into uni life through hands-on learning, access to innovative learning spaces and student panels to help break down common myths associated with university and accessing higher education.
Workshops: Uni Myths Busted, Uni Immersion Day
Towards the end of high school, we provide a series of motivational workshops to empower students with key skills and knowledge to support them in their VCE journey.
Workshops: Study for Success, Future Ready, Pathways, Wellbeing, Financial Literacy
Throughout Year 12 we host practical workshops that mentor and support students in applying for university entry by completing applications for Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) and access and equity scholarships.
Workshops: SEAS, Scholarships and the Cost of University
To find out more about our workshops, download our program guide.
Our program provides Year 11 and 12 students from partnering schools with university-level peer mentoring and academic support from our team of mentors and role models, to help them through their final years of secondary school and transition into university with confidence.
Applications are now closed and will reopen in 2023.
Our program aligns with the Victorian careers curriculum framework and Deakin's Employability and Graduate Learning Outcomes, ensuring learning is relevant to students' futures. The Department of Education's My Career ePortfolio is also embedded into the program, allowing participants to capture goals, plans, achievements and more.
Looking back at what I learned has made me feel more confident with myself and stronger than ever. If it wasn’t for the Deakin experience, I wouldn’t know what would’ve happened when future job interviews occurred. If there was one word that could describe that entire day for me, it would definitely be life-changing.
Year 9 student
Cranbourne Secondary College
DEAP students can apply for courses through the Deakin Regional Access Scheme and Indigenous Access Scheme. We look beyond your ATAR at the skills, experience and achievements that make you unique and prepare you for university, meaning you could receive an early, conditional offer sooner than your peers.
We welcome expressions of interest from schools wanting to participate in any of our programs or activities. Some activities have limited availability, so we suggest registering as early as possible.
For further information about DEAP, or any of our programs and activities, please get in touch
Nathan Coffey
Manager, Student Equity
9244 6047
