Welcome to a place for Tall Poppies
…to grow taller.
What We Do
We're a student-led community and career counselling consultancy that empowers young people to navigate higher education and pursue global opportunities. Through storytelling and mentorship, we share our own journeys to demystify domestic and international scholarships and university pathways. We also provide practical guidance and confidence-building strategies to help students put their best foot forward when applying for competitive programs.
What is a
Tall Poppy?
In Australia, the term “tall poppy” has often been used negatively to describe those who stand out due to their success or achievements. But we’re here to flip the script.
At Tall Poppy, we believe that accomplishments should be celebrated, not diminished. We want to empower individuals to aim high to grow taller and rise together.
What We Offer
High School Visits and Workshops
📍 Melbourne
We deliver engaging talks and practical workshops designed to inspire students to recognise their potential and confidently pursue future opportunities. We work with schools depending on needs, with potential topics including:
Demystifying the process: Understanding what national and international scholarships and what opportunties are available
Where do I start? What makes a competitive application, and how to approach it step by step.
Career preparation: Writing a strong CV and cover letter, and preparing effectively for interviews
Within our workshops, we apply an equity and access lens. We unpack how advantage and disadvantage shape opportunity, how privilege often reproduces privilege through networks and insider knowledge, and why access to information matters.
Our goal is to level the playing field, equipping students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, with the tools, confidence, and social capital to navigate pathways that may otherwise feel out of reach.