QTAC Applications for 2026

The 2026 QTAC Guide is now available on the QTAC website. We are incredibly proud to share that the cover design was created by our very own talented Year 12 student, Sally—a wonderful recognition of her creativity and hard work!

This edition marks the final printed version of the QTAC Guide, as QTAC will transition to a fully digital format from 2027.

QTAC applications officially open on Tuesday, 5 August. Students are reminded not to submit their application until they have had a meeting with their allocated QTAC support staff member at school. The Guidance Team will be in touch to coordinate these appointments.

Important QTAC Application Fees:

• Early Bird Fee (before 1 October): $70

• Standard Fee (after 1 October): $150

We strongly encourage students to finalise their applications before 1 October to avoid the higher fee.

Link and Launch – Post-School Support

At Yeronga SHS, we understand that every student’s journey after school is different. Some will step confidently into their next chapter, while others may take a little longer to find the right path—and that’s perfectly okay.

To support our graduates, we’re fortunate to have Serena Camilleri, our dedicated Link and Launch Officer, based at the school. Serena works with young people who have completed Year 12 but are not yet engaged in work, training, or further study.

Later this year (Terms 3 and 4), Serena will speak with our current Year 12 students to introduce the Link and Launch Program and the personalised support available through it.

Assessment Expectations

As we approach the assessment period, students and parents/carers are reminded of the expectations outlined in the YSHS Assessment Policy. Senior students are expected to:

• Actively engage in learning for each subject or course

• Demonstrate academic integrity by submitting work that is their own

• Submit assessment tasks by the required checkpoints and due dates

Extensions and Absences – Year 11 & 12

If students are absent due to illness, emergency, or misadventure and need to request an extension or change in assessment dates, the following procedures must be followed:

1. Discuss the absence with one of the following staff:

• Guidance Officer

• Head of Special Education Services

• Deputy Principal – Senior School

• YSHS AARA – Confidential Student Statement

• Supporting documents such as the QCAA Confidential Medical Report signed by a registered medical practitioner, a police report, etc.

Important: Medical certificates must clearly state the reason for absence (e.g., cold, fever). Certificates that simply say “unfit to attend school” are not sufficient.

For planned absences such as sport, cultural commitments, or travel does not meet AARA requirements. For more details, please refer to the QCAA website.