Access Connections Mentoring Program

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Please note that student applications will close at 5:00PM AEST on Friday 9 May 2025.

The Access Connections Mentoring Program aims to improve the post-study outcomes for under-represented students who have faced unique circumstances by connecting them with mentors from our alumni community. Now in its eleventh year, the program has expanded from just 25 student-alumni pairs in 2014 to over 2,000 Access Melbourne students having taken part!

Mentoring is an informal partnership, where a more experienced person provides guidance and support to a current University of Melbourne student. Meetings focus on career planning and advice to build the confidence and employability of students for when they transition to the workforce.

To learn more about the program including eligibility, program structure and key dates, read the information for students, information for mentors and our FAQs.

If you have any questions please contact the Program Officer at access-connections@unimelb.edu.au.

Students

If you are a student admitted via the Access Melbourne you may be eligible to participate in the Access Connections Mentoring Program. Eligible students through the Access Melbourne scheme are invited to apply for this career mentoring program.

“With such great matching, my mentor and I were completely at ease to get down to big questions straight away. I can’t recommend this program more, and the insight I have gained is invaluable as I embark on life after university. I feel so much more confident and prepared, while also knowing that I have someone with industry experience who I can meet up with for more wisdom for years to come.”

Caitlin Conradie,
Access Connections Mentee

Mentors

Signing up as a mentor is a simple process and only takes a few minutes. Once you register we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the mentoring process.

"Access Connections is a fantastic way to connect with students and be part of their evolving careers. It's a hugely positive program, I think everyone with a bit of spare time should give mentoring a try!"

Sandra Neoh
Access Connections Mentor

Contact Us

If you have questions about the program, please contact the Access Connections Team.

P: +61 3 8344 2593
E: access-connections@unimelb.edu.au

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