Immerse yourself in the vibrant science community of Western Australia’s Great Southern region through the Great Southern Science Council. Whether you’re a student, educator, or science enthusiast, this platform offers engaging events, citizen science projects, and educational resources to connect you with local scientific initiatives.
Explore how everyday conversations and activities can shape your child’s future aspirations with the Little Ripples initiative. You’ll find engaging resources to inspire young minds and foster positive career-related discussions at home and in the classroom.
Unleash your creativity and tackle real-world challenges by participating in the Game Changer Awards—a premier STEM competition for Western Australian students. You’ll have the opportunity to showcase innovative solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, gaining recognition and valuable experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Explore how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics can shape your future with Take 2 STEM. Whether you’re a student, parent, or educator, this platform offers resources and insights to help you navigate the evolving landscape of STEM education and careers.
Experience the thrill of designing, building, and racing your own solar-powered car while learning about renewable energy in a fun, hands-on way. If you’re eager to ignite students’ passion for STEM and sustainability, this challenge offers the perfect platform to inspire and educate.
Unleash your creativity and scientific curiosity by participating in the Science Talent Search, where your ideas can shine and be celebrated. Whether you’re passionate about experiments, engineering designs, or science communication, this competition offers a platform to showcase your talents and make your mark in the scientific community.
Step into a world where science comes alive through hands-on exhibits, live shows, and immersive experiences at Perth’s premier science centre. Whether you’re a curious child or an inquisitive adult, Scitech offers engaging adventures that spark imagination and foster a love for STEM.
Discover the inspiring women changing the face of science, technology, engineering and maths in Australia. If you’re passionate about STEM or want to see more diverse role models in the spotlight, this is where to start.
If you’re a girl aged 8–18 curious about engineering, Robogals offers hands-on workshops that make learning fun and empowering. Run by university students, these free sessions introduce you to robotics, coding, and problem-solving in a supportive environment.
If you’re eager to explore the cosmos, the Perth Observatory offers captivating night sky tours just 25 km east of Perth in Bickley. Experience the universe through powerful telescopes, delve into the museum’s rich history, and enjoy family-friendly events under the stars.
Inspiring WA is your gateway to engaging STEM experiences across Western Australia, from Perth to remote communities. Whether you’re a student, educator, or community member, you’ll find opportunities to participate in science events, access funding for local initiatives, and connect with a network of passionate STEM enthusiasts.
The Gravity Discovery Centre is your gateway to a world of interactive science, astronomy, and Indigenous culture, all set in the pristine bushland of Gingin, just an hour north of Perth. From dropping water balloons off the Leaning Tower of Gingin to stargazing through powerful telescopes, every visit offers a hands-on adventure that makes learning fun and unforgettable.
Geoscience Australia is your gateway to a wealth of Earth science resources that bring Australia’s geology and geography to life. Whether you’re a student, educator, or curious learner, you’ll find interactive tools, classroom activities, and real-world data to deepen your understanding of our planet.
The GiST’s STEM Career Advice page offers you practical tools and insights to inspire your female students to pursue STEM pathways. From career resources and role models to strategies for fostering a growth mindset, it’s a valuable resource for enhancing your STEM teaching approach.
Discover a world of inspiring student projects at the Digital Technologies Hub, showcasing creativity and innovation in STEM. From solar-powered gardens to AI-driven apps, these real-life examples can spark your child’s interest and imagination.
Discover The GiST (Girls in STEM Toolkit) to find engaging resources that connect your interests to exciting careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. With interactive tools like the STEMOSPHERE career map and inspiring stories from women in STEM, you’ll see how your passions can lead to real-world opportunities.
Discover the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), where cutting-edge research in nuclear science drives real-world benefits. Educators and students can access learning resources and competitions to learn more about nuclear science. STEM professionals can take a closer look at the diverse range of early career opportunities in nuclear science and technology available through ANSTO and their partners.
Enjoy free virtual excursions from Scitech and the Australian Space Agency as part of National Science Week 2025! Year 3 – 6 students can become Space Explorers from their classroom with a series of four 45-minute live digital sessions all around this year’s National Science Week theme of Decoding the Universe. Monday, 11 August 2025: Mission: Space – … Read more
The Game Changer Awards finals will back on Monday 3 November 2025! The annual event aims to acknowledge and reward young Western Australians for developing their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills through creative problem-solving, collaboration and team work. Each year, participants choose an issue to solve and setup a project display (science fair style) … Read more
Visit the WA Museum Boola Bardip with your class and explore how living things adapt to the changing environment. Adaptations: Birds This program examines how birds adapt to their environment and the changes that allow different species to thrive and survive. Students will use scientific tools, Museum specimens and 3D scans to observe and record … Read more
In this facilitated workshop, students will dive into the fascinating world of taxonomy. Through a series of hands-on activities, students will develop their skills in sorting and categorising, to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of classification in the scientific field. By the end, they’ll have a solid grasp of how taxonomy helps us … Read more
Explore the WA Museum’s collections and groundbreaking scientific research through a virtual program. The program is set to consist of a series of online videos featuring researchers and staff from the Museum’s Collections and Research Centre, providing a valuable resource to support your National Science Week activities and bring real-world science into your classroom. Stay … Read more
How do humans impact life around us? How do we know? Most importantly, what can we do about it? In this virtual workshop, students will explore these questions by understanding the use and importance of science and sustainability. Science helps us to find out about the world around us – what can it tell us … Read more
This hands-on program invites students into the world of robotics to explore the first steps of this technology! In this introductory robotics workshop, students will use EV3 Mindstorm robots to find out what makes a robot, how robots work and turn their robot into an autonomous vehicle by undertaking coding challenges and utilising the ultrasonic … Read more
The annual It Takes A Spark! STEM conference is back on 16 September 2025. This year, the theme is ‘Curiosity, Creativity and Community – innovating together’ – highlighting how STEAM learning empowers curiosity, creativity and working together in communities to innovate and solve challenges. Most conferences currently being offered on STEM, STEAM and Entrepreneurship tend … Read more
FIRST LEGO League, part of the international For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST®) movement, is an exciting robotics competition where students ages 9-16 design, build, and program LEGO® robots while developing their research and problem-solving skills. Led by Curtin University, the WA program currently engages over 15,000 participants across multiple competitions. If you’re interested … Read more
Inspire STEM Education is offering schools the opportunity to hire a desktop-sized scanning electron microscope (SEM), allowing students to explore the hidden details of the world around them. When you book a visit, the Inspire STEM Education team learning lab is set up onsite for you to utilise with your students at school. Length of the … Read more
This program seeks to address educational and employment challenges as well as increase social integration and community engagement of its participants. Program is funded by the DSS SARC Grant, and in collaboration with: The bootcamps will provide foundational & industry-relevant education on the uses, applications and ethics around Generative AI, with hands-on projects and integrated … Read more
Hack: To elegantly solve problems in a creative and unique way. At GoSHackathon teams of 2-5 people are challenged to think of future solutions to problems relevant to the region that will be presented to them on the day. The solutions will be judged on their creativity, future tech ideas, teamwork, and innovation. Team members … Read more
Hack: To elegantly solve problems in a creative and unique way. At GoSHackathon teams of 2-5 people are challenged to think of future solutions to problems relevant to the region that will be presented to them on the day. Each solution will be judged for their creativity, future tech ideas, teamwork, and innovation. The people … Read more
Celebrate National Science Week from 9-17 August with in-person and online events across Australia. Enjoy virtual tours, DIY science, and more in this annual celebration of science and technology. With over 2,000 events, it’s perfect for science enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds. Explore, learn, and be inspired! About National Science Week is Australia’s annual … Read more
Cluey Learning is your personalised online tutoring powerhouse, helping students from Years 2 to 12 ace English, Maths, and senior Science in a fun, interactive way! With over 1,000 expert tutors ready to guide you, Cluey’s tailored lessons make learning exciting and aligned with the Australian curriculum, so you can catch up, keep up, or smash your studies out of the park!
The Home Education Association offers a treasure trove of free resources for Aussie homeschooling families, featuring fun, interactive tools across subjects like STEM, English, arts, and more. With content from top names like LEGO Education and Fizzics, HEA makes learning exciting and super easy for educators and students alike.
Home Education WA is your one-stop shop for awesome resources to support homeschooling in WA. With a mix of free and paid materials in subjects like English, Maths, Science, and the Arts, plus access to workshops and a vibrant community, HEWA makes learning exciting and easy for both students and educators.
Outschool is an exciting online platform with over 140,000 live, interactive classes for kids aged 3 to 18. From coding to music, languages to arts, it’s the perfect place for students to explore their passions in a fun and flexible way!
Studyladder is a fun Aussie learning platform for primary school kids, packed with interactive lessons in Maths, English, and Science. With exciting activities, instant feedback, and cool rewards, it makes learning both in the classroom and at home super engaging!
ABC Reading Eggs is an exciting Aussie program that makes learning to read fun for kids aged 2 to 13. With phonics-based lessons, interactive games, and over 4,000 e-books, it helps kids master reading skills while having a blast—trusted by over 12,000 schools worldwide!
IXL is an online learning platform that makes mastering Maths, English, and Science super fun for students from preschool to Year 12. With over 6,400 interactive skills, real-time feedback, and awesome rewards, it’s the perfect way for kids to level up their learning at their own pace.
Time4Learning is an interactive online platform that helps students from preschool to Year 12 crush lessons in Maths, English, Science, Social Studies, and more. With flexible, student-paced learning and cool tools for parents to customise education, it makes learning exciting and easy to fit into any schedule.
Khan Academy is a free, online platform that makes learning anything from Maths to Science, Economics to Humanities exciting! With interactive exercises, cool videos, and personalised dashboards, you can learn at your own pace and truly master new skills—all for free.
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