16 & 22 Oct 2026 • Year 9 students from Wingham High School and Great Lakes College Forster Campus recently enjoyed a visit to Charles Sturt University, supported by Taree Universities Campus.

22 Sept 2026 • Connecting students with local industry mentors is an important part of EduVenture. We recently visited MCCC with three volunteer mentors to share their career journeys with Year 9 students.

8 Aug 2026 • Alesco Secondary College students from Year 9 & 10 travelled to CSU in Port Macquarie to explore and experience what University might be like. Students enjoyed a tour, explored their own personal interests and played some games throughout the day.

18-20 Aug 2026 • TUC is proud to have received national recognition for the TUC Human Library, an initiative helping people across the Mid Coast discover meaningful career pathways through the experiences of people from their own community.

28 July 2026 • Chatham High School Hospitality and Food Technology students participated in an industry excursion, gaining a behind-the-scenes look at the hospitality sector. Students visited MidCoast Council, Taree Universities Campus and The Artisan Farmer.

24 June 2026 • Senior Mid Coast high school students with a passion for Maths recently joined Adam Spencer at Taree Universities Campus for an energetic and hands‑on workshop.

24 June 2026 • TUC recently hosted a well‑attended business breakfast focused on the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business and everyday life.

19 May 2026 • Parents and students recently took part in a workshop exploring the many pathways available in Vocational Education and Training (VET).

26 March 2026 • Students from Great Lakes College (Forster) joined TUC for an EduVenture excursion exploring careers across our region.

19 March 2026 • Chatham High School CHACE Students recently had the incredible opportunity to visit Charles Sturt University, with the support of Taree Universities Campus. 

18 March 2026 • Students in Years 9 and 10 from Taree High School joined TUC for a Career Industry Excursion designed to expand their perspectives and ignite curiosity. The day saw students venture beyond the classroom to experience real-world workplaces firsthand.

Our EduVenture program has been busy this term, providing students with hands-on opportunities to explore future pathways and career possibilities.

17 — 19 November 2025 • This month our CEO Donna Ballard, Campus Coordinator Evan Weller, Education Support Officer Gemma Death and Campus Careers Advisor Ben Archer attended the Regional Universities Study Hub (RUSH) National Forum in Canberra, hosted by Australian National University.

This event provided a fantastic opportunity to network and collaborate with other Study Hubs from across Australia, sharing ideas and approaches to supporting regional education. 

This week, Evan and Gemma attended the Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success (STARS) Conference in Cairns. As first-time attendees, they immersed themselves in a range of workshops, connecting with colleagues across the sector and exploring innovative approaches to student support.

The EduVenture team were excited to host UoN and ANU ambassadors last week and got to hit the road to visit schools.

Year 9 students from Chatham and Wingham High Schools had an exciting opportunity to experience university life firsthand during a visit to the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan Campus.

Local High School students enjoyed a day out at Taree TAFE this Term with TUC. Students were lucky enough to see TAFE in action, learn about the huge variety of courses on offer and to hear a bit more about opportunities such as the YES program and SBAT programs.

The Federally funded Program ‘EduVenture’ will be launched next week, and sees Taree Universities Campus (TUC) partnering with the Australian National University (ANU), to bring together Student Ambassadors, local recent school leavers, and local employers to engage in activities and share stories with six high schools across the MidCoast LGA.