Change of preference support hotlines, events, and activities
Tertiary institutions provide a range of seminars, workshops and hotlines to assist applicants with changing their preferences.
Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)
https://aie.edu.au/aie_event/vtac-change-of-preference/
Change of Preference Assistance - Melbourne Campus
AIE Melbourne, Atrium Level, 18-38 Siddeley Street, Docklands 3008
11 December (10am - 2pm)
12 December (10am – 2pm)
Change of Preference Hotline – 0480 045 784
11 December (10am - 2pm)
12 December (10am – 2pm)
More information: https://aie.edu.au/aie_event/vtac-change-of-preference/
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Melbourne Campus
Thursday 11 December
Friday 12 December
10am - 2pm
https://acufuturestudents.swoogo.com/2025_TOURS_MEL
Ballarat Campus
Friday 12 December
10am and 1pm
https://acufuturestudents.swoogo.com/2025_TOURS_BAL
Can't make a guided campus tour? We're available to answer all your questions, including enrolment support, via phone, chat and email.
Contact ASKACU 1300 275 228 or https://acu.service-now.com/askacu
One-on-one consultations
If you finished Year 12 more than three years ago, or are over the age of 21, join us on Tuesday 2 December for a 30-minute one-on-one consultation to discuss your study options and how to reach your career goals.
https://acufuturestudents.swoogo.com/2025_CONSULTATIONS_VIC
Australian Institute of Music (AIM)
https://aim.edu.au/news/melb-campus-mini-open-day/
Mini Open Day Melbourne
Date: Friday, 21 November
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: 120 King St, Melbourne
Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)
Year 12 VTAC Hub Drop-In Sessions
Drop into the Collarts VTAC Hub for personalised support and guidance as you prepare for the next step in your creative journey. Our friendly team will be available to answer your questions, help you navigate your VTAC application, and chat about your study options in fashion, music, design, entertainment, performing arts, communication and more.
On Campus Activities:
8th December - George Street Campus
9th December - Cromwell Street Campus
10th December - Wellington Street Campus
Drop in between 2 pm and 5 pm and get the support you need to start strong in 2026.
More Info Here > https://www.collarts.edu.au/collarts-life/events/event-vtac-hub-drop-in-sessions/
Deakin College
https://www.deakincollege.edu.au/how-apply/australian/change-preference/
Deakin College will be present at Deakin University's Change of Preference events on:
Melbourne Burwood event
Event date: Friday 12 December
Campus : Deakin University, Melbourne Burwood Campus
Location: Building BC, Level 2
Event times : 10am-3pm
Geelong Waurn Ponds event
Event date: Friday 12 December
Campus : Deakin University, Melbourne Burwood Campus
Location: Building JB, Level 2
Event times : 12pm-2pm
Geelong Waterfront event
Event date : Friday 12 December
Campus : Deakin University, Waterfront Campus
Event location : Building DD, Level 2
Event times : 12pm-2pm
One-on-one consultations:
Talk directly with our course advisors to discuss your study options.
Please contact us via email if you wish to talk with a course advisor.
Live chat:
Chat with us on Facebook or Instagram
Deakin College hotline:
Call us on (03) 9244 5600, Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm.
Walk-in:
Available at our Burwood campus. If you would like to make an appointment for a tour in Burwood or if you would like to visit us in Geelong, please contact us before coming to campus.
Email:
Deakin University
https://changeofpreference.deakin.edu.au/
GET CHANGE OF PREFERENCE HELP
Feeling unsure about your preferences? You don’t have to do it alone. With expert advice and dedicated support, we’ll help you find the right course and feel confident about your future.
Get support during Change of Preference
On campus
Chat one-on-one with staff and students, visit the course information expo, take student-led campus tours, and get the information you need to take your next step.
Date: Friday 12 December
Locations:
• Melbourne Burwood Campus (10am-3pm)
• Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus (12-2pm)
• Waterfront Campus (12-2pm)
• Warrnambool Campus (12-2pm)
For event details, please visit our website.
Online
Don’t miss the opportunity to talk to our experts and get the information you need to make the best choice for your future.
Channel Thursday 11 December Friday 12 December Saturday 13 December
Live Chat 7am–9pm 8am–7pm 9am–12pm
1800 693 888 7am–7pm 8am–5pm 9am–12pm
For more information please visit: https://www.deakin.edu.au/change-of-preference-events
endota Wellness College
https://endotawellnesscollege.edu.au/
https://endotawellnesscollege.edu.au/whats-on/
Federation University
https://www.federation.edu.au/campaigns/change-of-preference/
Study Expo
Friday 12th December (2pm-6pm) at our Mt Helen, Berwick and Gippsland campuses.
Extended phone hours: 1800 333 864
Thursday 11 December 2025: 7 am – 7 pm
Friday 12 December 2025: 8 am – 6 pm
Saturday 13 December 2025: 8 am – 12 pm
Wednesday 24 December 2025: 8 am – 4 pm
JMC Academy
Change of Preference event
Where: 169-171 Bank Street, South Melbourne
When: Thursday, 11th December
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
Change of Preference Night Melbourne | JMC Academy
Hotline – 1300 410 311
11 Dec: 7am–3pm
12 Dec: 10am–3pm
13 Dec: 10am–12pm
Change of Preference | JMC Academy
We are also available to answer your questions during any other time: https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/about-us/contact-us/#/
La Trobe College Australia
https://www.latrobecollegeaustralia.edu.au/cop/
Hotline – 9479 2531
11 December (9am - 3pm)
12 December (9am – 3pm)
13 December (9am – 2pm)
La Trobe University
IN-PERSON SUPPORT
MELBOURNE CAMPUS (BUNDOORA)
Change of Preference Fest
Thursday 11 December
12pm - 3pm
Simpson Lawn
Drop-In Consults (No booking required)
Friday 12 December
9am - 5pm
Future Students Centre, Agora
BENDIGO CAMPUS
Drop-In Consults (No booking required)
Thursday 11 & Friday 12 December
9am - 5pm
Future Students Centre, SSC Building
BENDIGO EMPORIUM CREATIVE HUB
Drop-In Consults (No booking required)
Friday 12 December
1pm - 4pm
Emporium Creative Hub, 25 Mitchell St,
Bendigo
ALBURY-WODONGA CAMPUS
Drop-In Consults (No booking required)
Thursday 11 & Friday 12 December
9am - 5pm
Building B, Room 4108
IN-PERSON SUPPORT
The Future Students Centre is open extended hours over Change of Preference to
support students.
11-12 December: 7am - 6pm
13 December: 9am - 12pm
Phone: Call us on 1300 135 045
Live Chat: www.latrobe.edu.au/contact/chat
Book a Consultation: www.latrobe.edu.au/study/one-on-one-consultations
LCI Melbourne
https://melbourne.lcieducation.com/en/explore/lcimelbourne
Open Hours:
Thursday 11 December - 9am to 5pm
Friday 12 December - 9am to 5pm
Saturday 13 December - 9am to 12pm
We will also be open across the below times and channels for each of the offer rounds.
Contact Details:
Phone: (03) 9676 9000
Email:
Book a tour or online chat here: https://melbourne.lcieducation.com/en/contact-us#appointment-advisor
Monash University
https://www.monash.edu/change-of-preference
Hotline – [1800 MONASH (666 274)]
11 December (9 am - 6 pm)
12 December (9 am – 6 pm)
13 December (9 am – 12 noon)
Change Day Expo
Friday 12 December
2-5pm
Clayton campus
Visit the website for all other activities, including options to book 1:1 consultations.
Photography Studies College (PSC)
https://psc.edu.au/study-with-us/updates-for-secondary-school-students
Hotline – 03 9682 3191
Future Students Team
Monday to Friday (9am-5pm)
Email:
Live chat: psc.edu.au
Book a Tour: https://psc.edu.au/book-a-tour
Book an Interview: https://psc.edu.au/meetings/study-psc
RMIT University
https://www.rmit.edu.au/change-of-preference
Student hotline:
03 9925 2260
RMIT opening hours for Change of Preference support:
Thursday 11th December: 8:00am-6:00pm
Friday 12th of December: 9:00am-5pm
Saturday 13th of December: 9am-12pm
Change of Preference event:
Friday 12th of December: 10am - 3pm at RMIT's City Campus.
Register here: https://www.rmit.edu.au/change-of-preference
Swinburne University of Technology
https://www.swinburne.edu.au/change-of-preference/
Change of Preference Expo
Date: Friday, 12 December 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Swinburne Hawthorn Campus
Change of Preference Hotlines – Year 12 Students
Phone: 1300 794 628 (Option 2)
Operating Hours:
Thursday 11th and Friday 12th December: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday 13th December: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Contact our Future Students team via chat or email
Book a one-on-one appointment
Live chat with us
The Gordon
Discover what hands-on learning is all about at The Gordon’s Info Nights!
Info Nights are the perfect opportunity to experience life at The Gordon. Visitors can tour campuses, meet teachers, and learn more about the courses and career pathways on offer.
With presentations, classroom sessions across a wide range of study areas, and opportunities to ask questions, these sessions help you make informed decisions about your next step.
Plus, if you’re ready to apply, The Gordon’s friendly team can help you apply on the spot!
Across four campuses and four evenings, The Gordon hosts more than 50+ sessions covering over 20+ study areas – all designed to give you a real taste of hands-on learning.
Next dates and locations:
Geelong City Campus – Monday 1 December & Tuesday 2 December 2025
East Geelong Campus – Wednesday 3 December 2025
Werribee Campuses – Thursday 4 December 2025
Find out more and book your session: Info Nights or www.thegordon.edu.au
University of Melbourne
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/study-with-us/undergraduate-courses/change-of-preference
Change of Preference Expo: Friday 12 December, 10am - 2pm
Location: Arts West Building, Parkville Campus
Victoria University
https://www.vu.edu.au/choose-vu
Student Contact Centre – 03 9919 6100
11 December (9am - 3pm)
12 December (9am – 3pm)
13 December (9am – 2pm)
Live chat - https://www.vu.edu.au/choose-vu
11 December (9am - 3pm)
12 December (9am – 3pm)
13 December (9am – 2pm)
One-on-one consultations:
https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/events/course-enquiries-one-on-one-consultations
Book VU Walk & Talk campus tours:
https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/events/vu-walk-talk-campus-tours
William Angliss Institute
https://www.angliss.edu.au/events-hub/
Change of Preference Webinar