Despite Victoria being Australia's second smallest state, there is still a vast area to cover for the Victorian band of prospective student advisers. Victorians have 9 Universities and 13 TAFE institutes to choose from not to mention Independent Tertiary Colleges (ITCs) also available (for a full list of institutes please see Vic state report).

With so much to cover the Victorian chapter has undertaken a collaborative approach to reaching year 12 students. This collaboration is called the Tertiary Information Service (TIS). It provides an opportunity for all year 12 students across Victoria to gain information on application details, costs, dates and entrance procedures from University, TAFE and ITC representatives.

TIS consists of 17 events over 50 days across Victoria. Each session involves a general presentation from a panel of institute representatives followed by a supermarket session where students can speak with institutes individually. There are 3 presentations each day allowing representatives to speak to a large number of students in one location. TIS is seen by 75 - 80 % of year 12 students in Victoria.

In addition to TIS, most institutes also host campus tours, attend school expos and major expos throughout the year. At the end of the recruitment season, Victorian prospective student advisers have often seen each other more than their colleagues with many good friendships forming over the period.

Although each prospective student adviser works for a different institute there is definitely a feeling of camaraderie among the Victorian chapter. We all ensure prospective students know what is available and help them choose the course that is right for them whether or not it is from our own institute.