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Take Your Next Step At Our Open day!
2026 Melbourne Open Day
Saturday 22 August
9.30am – 2.00pm
601 Bourke St, Melbourne Victoria 3000
We’re excited to welcome you to our upcoming Open Day, your opportunity to experience student life, explore our campus and discover where your future could take you.
What To Expect
On the day, you’ll have the chance to:
- Hear from our leading academics and industry experts
- Take part in interactive workshops and live demonstrations
- Explore our campus on guided tours led by current students
- Speak with our admissions, placements and support teams
- Learn more about career pathways and study options
- Enjoy complimentary food, refreshments and giveaways
| Schedule | |
|---|---|
| 9.30 am | Registration & Morning Tea |
| 10.00 am | Welcome & Introduction |
| 11.15 am | Interactive Workshop Options for Session 1 |
| 12.30 pm | Interactive Workshop Options for Session 2 |
| 1.30 pm | Complimentary Lunch & Prize Draw |
| 2.00 pm | Open Day Concludes |
During the session times for the Interactive Workshop Options you will be able to choose from the following workshops, or you are welcome to take a tour and use the time to speak to students or staff:
- Early Childhood Education
- Arts Therapy
- Mental Health, Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Aged care, Community Services & Social Work
- Campus Tours
We’re Here To Support You
We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone attending our Open Day.
To help you fully enjoy your visit, we offer:
- On-Site Childcare
A supervised daycare service with qualified staff, so you can attend sessions with peace of mind.
- Accessibility Support
Our campus is accessible and we can assist with mobility access, seating arrangements or navigation support.
- Additional Assistance
If you require hearing, visual or other support, our team is here to help.
If you have specific needs or would like to arrange support ahead of time, please let us know when registering.
If you have any questions relating to the Open Day you can find more information here: FAQ
About Us
EDU is a leading education group committed to delivering high-quality education with a current focus on Education and Human Services fields of study.
Through our institutions – Ikon Institute of Australia (Ikon), a higher education provider, and Australian Learning Group (ALG), a vocational education provider – EDU offers a diverse range of qualifications, from certificate III entry-level courses to professional master’s degrees.
Register Now For Your Chance To Win $1000!
Register and arrive before 10:00am to be automatically entered into our gift card giveaway. (View Terms & Conditions)
FAQ’s
– You can arrive anytime from 9.30am. We recommend arriving early so you don’t miss out on key information and prize giveaways.
– Absolutely! We encourage you to bring anyone who can support your study journey.
– Yes, our admissions team will be available all day to guide you through your options.
– Yes, attendees will have access special offers and fee discounts on the day.
How do I get there / is parking available?
Luckily as we are centrally located there are many options for arriving to our event.
- The address: 601 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (Google link)
The nearest tram stops are a 3 minute walk from our building: Spencer St/Bourke St. Stop ID:1 or William St/Bourke St. Stop ID: 3
If you are driving, you can pay and park here: First Parking | Little Bourke Street Car Park, 558 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (Google link)
The nearest train stop is a 5 minute walk from our building: Southern Cross Station (Southern Cross Station link)
We have a number of different bus stops, the closest are situated at Bourke St/Queen St. Stop ID: 20474, which is typically a 5-10 minute walk.
Just yourself! If you have questions about courses or applications, feel free to bring them along.