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AI, Tech & Sustainability

Seven days at the intersection of artificial intelligence, emerging technology, environmental stewardship, and future careers — designed for the generation growing up in the AI era.
1st Draft Proposal — itinerary and venues subject to finalisation. Full confirmation expected for July 2026 cohorts.
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Borderless Growth JCT Coaches Together Co-living Campus Melbourne
At a glance

Seven days designed for the AI generation.

A premium 7-day program for international students aged 15–17, built for the generation growing up at the intersection of artificial intelligence, climate responsibility, and a reshaping career landscape. Every activity has a named educational purpose, a measurable outcome, and a connection to the themes students will live with for the rest of their lives. This is a curriculum extension for senior students — not a travel itinerary.

Duration
7 Days
1 night Geelong · 5 nights Together Co-Living
Age
15–17
Senior cohorts · Chinese high school primary target
Focus
Five themes
AI · Sustainability · EQ · Careers · Problem-solving
Educators
VIT-registered
+ AI & technology specialist guest lecturer
The five themes

What your senior students leave with.

Every day of the program threads through at least two of these themes. The final day brings them together in a closing seminar on where they intersect in each student's own life.

01

Technology & AI

Introduction to AI concepts, machine learning, and how technology reshapes everyday life. Real examples, interactive demos, open discussion.

02

Environmental Sustainability

Australia's biodiversity, conservation science, human impact on ecosystems, and the technology being used to protect them.

03

Cross-Cultural Communication & EQ

Why emotional intelligence remains the most valuable skill in a digital age. How to read a room, build trust, and use technology as a tool — not a crutch.

04

Future Careers & Australian Pathways

Exposure to tertiary study pathways in technology, trades, and applied sciences. What an Australian university or TAFE career path actually looks like from the inside.

05

Problem Solving & Creative Thinking

Team-based real-world problem-solving with technology-informed solutions. Systems thinking, creative reasoning, cross-cultural collaboration.

The week at a glance

From Australia's coast to the classrooms of the future.

The week opens on the Great Ocean Road, moves into Melbourne for the tech and pitch days, heads to Ballarat for history and school integration, then closes with future pathways and a closing seminar back at Together Co-Living.

Great Ocean Road coastline Anglesea · Cape Otway · Great Ocean Road
01
Arrival Day AUSTRALIA'S NATURAL WORLD

Biodiversity, Engineering & the Coast

Students land in Australia and are immediately immersed in its natural environment — kangaroos in their natural habitat at Anglesea, the engineering story of Cape Otway Lighthouse, and a scenic transit along the Great Ocean Road. The day frames the week ahead through a lens of curiosity and environmental responsibility.

Afternoon
Australia's Biodiversity Field Study @ Anglesea Golf Club — guided introduction to Australian ecosystems, kangaroos in non-captive environment, conservation challenges
Late afternoon
Engineering the Coast: Cape Otway Lighthouse — engineering, navigation technology, and maritime history of coastal infrastructure
Evening
Great Ocean Road: Earth's Natural Classroom — scenic transit with guided commentary on geological formations, environmental forces, ecological history
Learning Outcome

Students arrive in Australia with an immediate connection to the natural environment. The day builds awareness of biodiversity, conservation, and the role of technology and engineering in our relationship with the natural world — framing the week ahead through a lens of curiosity and environmental responsibility.

Accommodation: Geelong Hotel Arrival meals
AI visualisation and technology Together Co-Living · AI & Tech specialist seminar
02
Tech Day INTRODUCTION TO AI

Arrival at Together Co-Living & the Digital World

Students transition from tourism mode into learning mode. Morning transfer from Geelong to Together Co-Living in Melbourne — their home base for the remainder of the tour. Afternoon seminar with an AI and technology specialist delivering an age-appropriate introduction to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and how technology shapes everyday life.

Morning
Depart Geelong & check-in at Together Co-Living, Melbourne
Midday
Educator Connect: Cross-Cultural Learning Exchange — lunch with teachers and program facilitators, structured interpersonal connection
Afternoon
What is AI? Introduction to the Digital World — seminar-style session with AI & technology specialist, real-world examples, interactive demonstrations, open discussion
Evening
Rest & preparation for the intensive educational days ahead
Learning Outcome

Students transition from tourism mode into learning mode. By day's end they have their first meaningful engagement with AI concepts, have built early rapport with facilitators, and are set up for the most education-intensive stretch of the tour.

Accommodation: Together Co-Living All meals on-site
Students working together on projects Innovate & Pitch · Awards Dinner at Novotel
03
Tech Day INNOVATION & HUMAN SKILLS

Problem-Solving, Pitching & the Human Edge

The signature day of the program. Morning: team-based real-world problem solving. Afternoon: students design and pitch their own tech idea to the room. Late afternoon seminar on emotional intelligence in a digital age — why the human skills remain the most valuable, even as AI capability advances. Evening: Innovation Awards Dinner at Novotel.

Morning
Real-World Problem Solving with Technology — group-based scenario workshop, technology-informed solutions, systems thinking, cross-cultural collaboration
Midday
Lunch & brain break outside
Afternoon
Innovate & Pitch: Design Your Tech Solution — "Create Your Own Tech Idea" workshop. Teams refine morning ideas, prepare short group presentations, pitch to the room, structured feedback
Late afternoon
Seminar: Human Intelligence in a Digital Age — why emotional & social intelligence remains the most valuable human skill (Jensen Huang / Nvidia perspective). Reading a room, communication, technology as tool not crutch
Evening
Innovation Awards Dinner @ Novotel — group gathering, presentation of winners from Innovate & Pitch, celebration of the week's learning so far
Learning Outcome

Students develop practical skills in problem-solving, creative thinking, and communication. The day deliberately connects technology capability with human skills — reinforcing that the future belongs to people who can do both. The awards dinner builds group cohesion and confidence.

Accommodation: Together Co-Living Innovation Awards Dinner @ Novotel
Sovereign Hill heritage town Ballarat school · AFL · Sovereign Hill innovation
04
Excursion Day SCHOOLS, HISTORY & DISCOVERY

Australian Learning, Sport & the Tech of 1850

A full day connecting Australian history, culture, and education. Morning at a local Ballarat school — experiencing Australian classroom culture and a STEM-focused lesson alongside local students. Lunch and outdoor AFL intro as a lens on Australian cultural identity. Afternoon at Sovereign Hill positioned through "How Technology Drove the Gold Rush and Shaped a Nation" — drawing the line from 1850s mining engineering to today's tech landscape.

Morning
Classroom Exchange @ Ballarat school — welcome & introduction to Australian education, in-class STEM/technology lesson, cross-cultural interaction with local students
Midday
Teamwork in Action: Australian Sport & Culture — lunch and outdoor AFL skills session, teamwork & communication through sport
Early afternoon
Cross-Cultural Curriculum Integration — 45-minute structured class integration alongside Australian peers
Afternoon
Sovereign Hill: "How Technology Drove the Australian Gold Rush" — immersive living history, engineering and ingenuity behind 1850s mining, the line from early innovation to today's tech landscape
Evening
Dinner & return to Together Co-Living
Learning Outcome

A full day that connects Australian history, culture, and education in a way that is both engaging and academically grounded. Students leave with a deeper understanding of how innovation has always driven human progress — and how that spirit continues today.

Accommodation: Together Co-Living Lunch at school · Dinner en-route
Students exploring campus and pathways Melbourne Polytechnic · Animal Sanctuary
05
Pathways Day FUTURE & ENVIRONMENT

Study Pathways & Environmental Stewardship

Students connect education to real-world purpose. Morning: Future Pathways Expo at Melbourne Polytechnic or TAFE — talk and campus experience at a leading Australian vocational and tertiary institution. Exposure to careers of the future in technology, trades, and applied sciences. Afternoon: conservation experience at an Australian wildlife sanctuary — habitat protection, human impact, and the technology being used to protect ecosystems.

Morning
Future Pathways Expo @ Melbourne Polytechnic / TAFE — talk & campus experience, tertiary education spotlight, study pathways in tech / trades / applied sciences, guest speaker where available
Afternoon
Conserving Australia's Wildlife @ Animal Sanctuary — guided conservation experience, habitat protection, human impact, environmental science, conservation technology, hands-on interaction with rescued animals
Learning Outcome

Students connect education with real-world purpose. The morning gives visibility to tangible career and study pathways in Australia, while the afternoon reinforces the week's sustainability thread — leaving students with both a sense of possibility and a sense of responsibility.

Accommodation: Together Co-Living Venues confirming — Polytechnic & Sanctuary
Melbourne city architecture and innovation Closing seminar · Melbourne by Design city tour
06
Tech Day FUTURE THINKING & FAREWELL

Charting Your Course

The final full day ties everything together. Morning closing seminar — students reflect on the week's learning and look forward. Facilitated discussion on how the skills, awareness, and experiences of the week translate into their own futures, followed by a goal-setting and personal reflection exercise. Afternoon: a Melbourne By Design city tour seeing how a modern city integrates technology, sustainability, and culture. Evening: Reflection & Farewell Dinner.

Morning
Charting Your Course: Careers, Technology & Global Opportunities — closing seminar, facilitated discussion, goal-setting & personal reflection activity
Midday – afternoon
Melbourne by Design: Architecture, Innovation & Urban Living — half-day city tour, curated commentary on Melbourne's design, infrastructure, and innovation ecosystem
Evening
Reflection & Farewell Dinner — celebrate, share highlights, close the experience with intention
Learning Outcome

The final full day ties everything together. Students leave not just with memories but with a framework — an understanding of where technology, sustainability, and human skills intersect, and how that applies to their own lives and futures.

Accommodation: Together Co-Living Farewell dinner
Airport departure Melbourne Airport · Transfer & departure
07
Departure SAFE TRAVELS HOME

Departure & What Comes Next

Final breakfast, consolidated reflection materials, and transfer to Melbourne Airport. Students leave with personal journals, completion documentation, and a clear sense of what the week meant — plus ongoing access to alumni resources and follow-up career pathways information.

Program completion documentation Farewell breakfast
Signature moments

Three moments that make this program.

The three experiences across the week that consistently get remembered in student reflections and make this program distinct from anything else on the Australia inbound market.

Day 3 · Afternoon & Evening

The Innovate & Pitch workshop and Awards Dinner

Students develop and present their own tech ideas to the room. The winners are recognised at a celebratory dinner at Novotel. For many students this is the first time they've pitched anything publicly — and it's transformative for confidence and group cohesion.

Day 4 · Afternoon

Sovereign Hill — technology that shaped a nation

Not a standard gold-mining tourist visit. Marketed and delivered as "How Technology Drove the Australian Gold Rush" — drawing the direct line from 1850s mining engineering to the AI era students live in now. Historical context made urgently relevant.

Day 5 · Morning

Future Pathways Expo at Melbourne Polytechnic

Students walk through an actual Australian tertiary campus, meet lecturers, and see study pathways in tech, trades, and applied sciences. For students considering Australian university, this is the moment "studying in Australia" stops being abstract and starts being a plan.

What's included

One per-student price. Everything accounted for.

Pricing structure consistent with Melbourne Young Leaders — tiered by group size, transparent to agents. Exact per-student figures confirmed once the 1st draft itinerary is finalised.

Included in the per-student cost

  • All ground transport (airport transfers + day trips via JCT Coaches)
  • 6 nights accommodation (1 Geelong Hotel + 5 Together Co-Living) with daily breakfast
  • Borderless Growth education program (VIT-registered teachers throughout)
  • AI & Tech specialist guest lecturer (Day 2 seminar)
  • Innovate & Pitch workshop materials and facilitation
  • Innovation Awards Dinner at Novotel
  • Great Ocean Road scenic transit + Cape Otway Lighthouse
  • Anglesea biodiversity field study
  • Sovereign Hill "Technology & the Gold Rush" program
  • Melbourne Polytechnic / TAFE Future Pathways Expo
  • Wildlife sanctuary conservation experience
  • Ballarat school cross-cultural classroom integration
  • Melbourne By Design city tour
  • Lunches and dinners per itinerary · Farewell dinner
  • Student journals, pitch materials, completion documentation

Optional add-ons & not included

  • International flights to/from Melbourne
  • Travel insurance
  • Australian visa fees and applications
  • Personal spending money
  • Optional: Pre-Study Tour Online Readiness Program (3 online sessions) — from $70/student
  • Optional: Post-tour alumni resource access & career pathways follow-up
Pricing

1st Draft — final pricing confirming for July 2026.

Pricing structure follows our standard tiered-by-group-size framework. Because this is a 1st draft product with some venues still confirming, final per-student pricing will be confirmed for July 2026 cohorts. Early-enquiry partners receive pricing visibility first.

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Frequently asked

Questions schools and parents ask us most.

Do students need technical or coding background?
No. The program is designed to be accessible to any 15–17 year old — no coding background required. The AI specialist seminar is age-appropriate and pitched for curious generalists, not future engineers. The goal is to build intuition about AI and technology, not technical skill.
Who delivers the AI and technology content?
Core classroom sessions are led by VIT-registered Borderless Growth teachers. The Day 2 "Introduction to AI" seminar is led by an AI & technology specialist guest lecturer. Day 3 problem-solving and Innovate & Pitch workshops are co-facilitated by our teachers and industry mentors.
Is this a 1st draft program?
Yes. AI, Tech & Sustainability is currently at 1st draft stage — the itinerary structure and educational framework are confirmed, but a couple of venues (Day 5 Melbourne Polytechnic and the wildlife sanctuary) are still being finalised. The program is targeting confirmed delivery for July 2026 cohorts. Early-enquiry schools and agents receive updates as venues confirm.
How does this differ from Melbourne Young Leaders?
Melbourne Young Leaders (ages 10–14) is themed around Australian History, Culture & Environment — it features the Sovereign Hill migration story, sporting culture (Australian Open, MCG), and a full-day Australian school integration. AI, Tech & Sustainability (ages 15–17) is themed around the future — AI, emerging tech, environmental stewardship, and future career pathways. Both share the partnership infrastructure and the VIT-teacher delivery model.
Can seniors do Melbourne Young Leaders instead?
Yes — there's a 15–17 variant of Melbourne Young Leaders as well. Senior cohorts can choose between a history/culture/environment theme (MYL 15–17) or a future/tech theme (AI, Tech & Sustainability) depending on the student group's interests and the school's curriculum priorities. We can discuss which fits your group best during the enquiry stage.
Does this align to Australian Curriculum?
Yes — the five educational themes map directly to Australian Curriculum senior general capabilities: critical thinking, creativity, communication, personal & social capability, and ICT capability. Sustainability and Asia/Australia cross-curriculum priorities are threaded through the environmental and cross-cultural themes. Request the full alignment document when it's ready.
Is the Day 3 pitch workshop assessed or graded?
Not graded in a pass/fail sense, but structured feedback is provided by the facilitators and guest mentors, and the Innovation Awards Dinner celebrates the strongest teams. For schools who want the pitch workshop to feed into their internal assessment, we can adjust the documentation to suit your rubric.

Ready to bring your seniors to the future?

July 2026 cohorts are the first confirmed delivery window. Register early for pricing updates and venue confirmations — and we'll have the full 2nd draft brochure to you within 24 hours of request.

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