STEM learning opportunities
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Queensland students are able to access a diverse network of STEM providers and learning opportunities.
Are you a young person who loves science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and keen to develop more STEM skills? Or are you a parent, carer or teacher looking for more STEM connections for the children in your care?
Find student competitions and awards, holiday programs and clubs, places to visit, resources, school and vocational education programs, university initiatives and courses, and workshops and events in your area.
Help enrich student learning by incorporating different science tools in the classroom, engage STEM professionals, consider study options, have a family adventure at one of Queensland’s attractions showcasing science, or find a new passion with school and holiday programs.
This is a Queensland-based resource and covers STEM education activities available in the state. For a broader selection visit the STAR portal. You can also search our teacher resources to include citizen science in the classroom.
If you have a resource or activity you’d like to added to the list offering, email the Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist.
Listing 271 learning opportunities.
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Re-engineering Australia Foundation
Competitions & awards
An international challenge requiring teams to build and drive a radio-controlled 4-wheel drive vehicle, developing students' industry, teamwork, project management, self-promotion and public speaking skills.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 6 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance
Resources
Online
An Indigenous led organisation aiming for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student to be successful in maths by connecting maths to histories and cultures. Provides resource development, professional learning, online courses, ATSIMA school leadership program, STEM and STEAM camps and a network of practitioners.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Manufacturing Skills Queensland
School programs
Program that encourages sustainable partnerships between industry, government and the community in order to expose students to career opportunities in advanced manufacturing industries. Also offers professional development for teachers.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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CQUniversity
School programs
Program to help students to find employment in agricultural-related industries after school. Promotes partnerships between schools, training providers and industry for students to find career opportunities. Also offers professional development for teachers.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI)
Resources
Online
A range of initiatives that support mathematics education, including resources development for math teachers, professional development and information on the importance of math for career choice.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 5 to year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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ANSTO
Competitions & awards
A competition where student teams work together to come up with creative and unique solutions to themed based issues. Allows students to develop their ICT capability, critical and creative thinking processes, ethical understanding and personal and social capability.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 11)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Australian Maths Trust
Competitions & awards
A national computer programming competition that focuses on problem-solving through programming skills. A free training program is available.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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Australian Maths Trust
Competitions & awards
A 4-hour competition designed to stretch talented students and gives them an opportunity to participate in activities which will enhance their enjoyment and knowledge of mathematics.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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Australian Maths Trust
Resources
Resources and support for teachers in their mission to help students reach their full potential as young mathematicians including professional development workshops.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Australian Maths Trust
Competitions & awards
A competition with many of the problems set in situations familiar to students, asking them to solve 30 problems in 60 minutes.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 3 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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Australian Museum
Resources
Online
Education programs and resources to spark curiosity, develop scientific understanding and enhance cultural awareness in students of all ages.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Australian Science Teachers Association
Resources
Online
Provides a range of resources including classroom activity packs, teacher resource guides, professional development courses and events.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Space Designs Competition Australia
Competitions & awards
Different competitions to design space settlements allowing students to demonstrate their creativity, technical competency, management skills, space environment knowledge, teamwork and presentation techniques.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 8 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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Australian Council for Educational Research
Competitions & awards
An Australian wide competition, where teams of up to 4 students work cooperatively to develop a video game encompassing a specific theme. Students must take an idea and work towards a goal, learning and adapting as they go.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 3 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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James Cook University
Places to visit
Hosting more than 166,000 pressed specimens the centre focuses tropical plant and fungal taxonomy and evolution, ethnobotany, ecology, climate change studies, development of identification tools and regional ecosystem mapping. Open to visitors the centre also runs workshops on rainforest plant identification.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Far North Qld
- Cost
- Free
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Fizzics Education
Competitions & awards
Online
Complete a 9-step STEM design sprint based on challenges facing NASA’s Artemis and the Australian space industry. AVA teams will choose from a set of five scenarios and design a solution presented in the form of either a 90-second video pitch or poster. Developed by Fizzics Education & STEM Industry School Partnerships Scenarios; Earth observation, robotics, home on the moon, growing food in space, AI in Space.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 5 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Queensland Brain Institute (UQ)
Competitions & awards
A competition for high school students to learn about neuroscience research, find out about careers in neuroscience and to dispel misconceptions about neurological and mental illnesses.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Autodesk
Resources
Online
Instructions for a range of different projects created by a community of curious makers, innovators and teachers. Helps teachers inspire, engage and prepare students through hands on projects that can be made in the classroom.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Australian Youth Aerospace Association
Holiday programs & clubs
A 5-day residential conference for students to investigate careers and pathways in the aerospace industry.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 11 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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Natura Pacific
Resources
The Natura Pacific Action Hub is a comprehensive resource dedicated to the education and conservation of threatened species.
It provides documentaries, podcasts, and educational materials that help deepen audience knowledge and offer ways to contribute to conservation efforts.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, General public (Community Groups)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Cern
Competitions & awards
A competition for high-school students from around the world to propose a scientific experiment they want to perform at a particle accelerator. The 3 teams that prepare the best proposals win a trip to a particle accelerator facility to perform their experiments at a fully equipped beamline.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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hhmi:BioInteractive
Resources
Online
Resources covering a range of different high school and undergraduate life science subjects, including topic specific playlists that educators can use to cover a unit, topic or lesson.
- Education
- Secondary, Tertiary (Year 9 and above)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Bond University
Tertiary education
A Gold Coast based university with a range of degrees across many different STEM fields. Offering accelerated degrees, personal attention from academics and career support.
- Education
- Secondary, Tertiary (Year 12 and above)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
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Brainways Education
School programs
STEM-related programs and activities for gifted students to develop their potential into performance. Includes competitions, workshops, excursions, camps and e-learning resources.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 3 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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Brisbane City Council
Places to visit
Subtropical botanic gardens that provide visitors with a living museum of native and exotic plants in themed sections. Hosts events, workshops, guided walks and hands-on outdoor learning opportunities for school groups from prep to year 12.
- Education
- General public (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
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Building Block Studio
Workshops & events
Classes in electronics, robotics, 3D design and computer coding to inspire the next generation of coders, engineers and designers. Provides a warm environment with small class sizes where students can explore and test their creative ideas and ultimately enhance their skills and knowledge in these exciting fields.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 1 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
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Careers With STEM
Resources
Online
A digital hub aiming to inspire students about STEM, providing teacher resources and future of work Job Kits, as well as events, career quizzes and videos for students.
- Education
- Secondary, Tertiary (Year 7 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Queensland Virtual STEM Academy
School programs
Online
Sessions for students to explore the thinking and questions of those whose careers and curiosity are leading the way in STEM discovery.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary ()
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Royal Australian Chemical Institute
Competitions & awards
A competition where students submit artwork depicting their thoughts about chemistry, chemists or the chemical industry.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Queensland Health
Resources
Online
A website highlighting the many job opportunities available in the health sector which can be achieved with vocational education and training. Designed for high school students, VET coordinators, career advisors, guidance officers and parents.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 9 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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City of Moreton Bay
Places to visit
Schools, community groups and visitors can discover the region's natural ecosystems and learn about local native fauna and flora. With interactive educational displays, nature walks and guided workshops there is something for all ages to enjoy at the three centres located in Griffin, Eatons Hill and Burpengary.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
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James Cook University
School programs
Educational program including innovative collection methods, state of the art research equipment and modern scientific techniques to provide students with a hands-on marine science experience. Can be taught in the classroom or at the Orpheus Island research facility in the Great Barrier Reef
- Education
- Secondary (Year 9 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Far North Qld, North Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
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Climate Science
Resources
Online
Curriculum aligned lesson plans for all ages focused on climate change.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 1 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Climate Science
Competitions & awards
A student competition to find solutions to climate change. Spanning over 100 countries students are invited to step into world leaders’ shoes and develop climate change solutions.
- Education
- Secondary, Tertiary (Year 11 and above)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Queensland Museum Network
Places to visit
Museum located in Toowoomba that features displays on the natural and cultural history of the region, megafauna, the national carriage collection and hosts heritage trade workshops. Part of the Queensland Museum network and offers a range of interactive school programs.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
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Code Like a Girl
Holiday programs & clubs
Online
Programs and events that provide women with the confidence, tools, knowledge and support to enter and flourish in the world of coding.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 1 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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CoderDojo Foundation
Holiday programs & clubs
A free, volunteer-led, community-based programming club for young people to learn to code, build websites or create apps. With multiple locations is Queensland, dojos are spaces for young people to explore technology in an informal, creative, safe and social environment.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 2 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Coding Kids
Holiday programs & clubs
Online
A range of free online courses and holiday programs that teach students to code and guides them in creating computer games, animations, websites and digital art. Also offers assistance to teachers is forming STEM-related innovation after-school clubs.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 2 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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Australian Maths Trust
Competitions & awards
A 1-hour problem-solving competition designed to encourage student curiosity and promote multiple modes of thinking.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 5 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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Coral Watch
Resources
Online
Provides education tools and training to engage students in marine science and reef monitoring, with many free classroom and field resources including Australian curriculum linked materials.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 1 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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RiAus
Resources
Online
A selection of free videos, articles, resources and teacher tools linked to the Australian National Curriculum and designed to inspire and support STEM teaching anytime, anywhere.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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CQUniversity
Tertiary education
A university with a range of degrees and courses across many different STEM fields, with campuses in many regional Queensland locations. Provides students with the opportunity to reach their academic goals, enjoy their time at university and grow both professionally and personally.
- Education
- Secondary, Tertiary (Year 12 and above)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Far North Qld, North Qld, Central Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
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CSIRO
Competitions & awards
A non-competitive awards program that supports students in the design and implementation of their own open-ended science investigation or technology project. Students are engaged at all levels in science investigations and technology projects, with an aim to progress from structured inquiry through to open inquiry.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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Cross River Rail Experience Centre
Workshops & events
The Cross River Rail Experience Centre offers free school excursion and incursion opportunities, providing activities for students with interactive digital visualisation technologies, STEM, Visual Arts and HASS learning resources, cultural heritage content, and project progress information.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, General public (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
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Cross River Rail Experience Centre
Places to visit
The Cross River Rail Experience Centre is a community engagement and education hub developed in partnership with Queensland Museum. The centre provides detailed project information, digital engagement experiences and learning opportunities for school groups, members of the public and community groups.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, General public (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
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CS Unplugged
Resources
Online
A collection of free learning activities that teach computer science through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around. For teaching computer science without a computer.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 8)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Curious Minds
Holiday programs & clubs
A program designed to empower girls who are passionate, high performers in STEM to explore their full potential, through a 8-month hands-on extension and mentoring experience.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 8 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Griffith University
Workshops & events
STEM conference that provides an opportunity for students to engage in cutting-edge sciences from research laboratories, field sites and institutes. Includes presentations and many STEM related workshops for student to choose from.
- Education
- Primary (Year 5 to Year 6)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
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Grok Academy
Competitions & awards
Online
An online competition to test students’ cyber security skills, digital literacy and ICT capabilities.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 5 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Competitions & awards
A competition encouraging students to explore science in agriculture through hands-on experimentation. Students submit work in 1 of 3 award categories based on the years theme.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Darling Downs, South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
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Daintree Discovery Centre
Places to visit
A centre dedicated to protecting the rainforest and fostering a wide range of community and academic conservation projects. It features interactive displays on the fauna and flora of the Daintree, walks through the rainforest and a number of student programs.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Far North Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
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Damien Kee
Workshops & events
Workshops for students to learn how to use and create with technology, fostering their problem-solving skills, teamwork and cooperation. Uses a mobile workshop lab that includes all equipment and can be set up just about anywhere.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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Damien Kee
Workshops & events
Professional development workshops for teachers to learn not only how a particular technology works, but also how to best implement it within the classroom.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
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QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Workshops & events
A program for year 10, year 11 and year 12 students considering a science career where they gain hands-on experience in a working lab and interact with medical research scientist.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
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Deadly Science
School programs
Online
Deadly Learners is a virtual series that engages students in remote and rural schools with STEM experts and legends from around Australia.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Deadly Science
Resources
Online
Provides a range of programs, science books, early reading materials, telescopes, Lego kits and other STEM resources to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Resources
Our DeadlyLabs Kits are created in collaboration with the community, teachers and students from Robinson River School on Garawa country in the Northern Territory. These STEM kits use traditional materials to make and test soap and can be ordered for your school classroom experiments.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Digital Technologies Hub
Resources
Online
Resources to help teachers, students and families learn about digital technologies including guidance to plan, implement and assess effective digital technology lessons.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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CSER Group
Resources
Online
A range of digital technologies programs for Australian teachers including free, online CSER MOOC courses, free professional learning events and our National Lending Library.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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She Maps
Workshops & events
Supporting teachers with face to face and online workshops to bring drones into their classrooms with ease.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Years Prep - 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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She Maps
Resources
Curriculum mapped resources and full units of work, linked to industry real world learning, across a range of curriculum learning areas.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Years Prep - 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required; Free
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World of Drones Education
Resources
Online
Resources designed to empower and educate teachers on implementing and using drones, robotics and new and emerging technologies in the classroom.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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She Maps
School programs
Providing drone and geospatial programs to students. Linked to industry to increase diversity in STEM.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Years Prep - 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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Splat Maths
Resources
Online
A play-based program for children in preschool and prep to explore STEM. It enables cultural and contextual learning and self-directed play while building spatial and logical reasoning.
- Education
- Primary (Prep to Year 2)
- Audience
- Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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CSIRO
Resources
Online
Datasets with teacher guides and lesson activities across 3 different levels: Novice, Expert and Programmer.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Graile
Workshops & events
Online
A free international online conference discussing the intersection of AI, teaching and learning. For individuals with all levels of AI expertise from beginner to advanced.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 8 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Big Bang Education
Workshops & events
Delivers school curriculum-focused, entertaining science shows in primary schools, after-school care centres and kindergartens.
- Education
- Primary (Prep to Year 6)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
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Young Engineers (e2)
School programs
STEM programs where children learn critical skills for the digital age while having fun. Delivered through school incursions, after-school clubs and holiday camps, with collaboration between universities, industry associations and other STEM providers.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- South East Qld, Central Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
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Engineering Link Group
Workshops & events
A 1-to-2-day program hosted by local universities where students are mentored by professional engineers to solve model problems from different disciplines of engineering and build and test potential solutions.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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The University of Queensland
School programs
Program providing students with an avenue to deepen their knowledge and raise the profile of engineering, design or computing within their classroom. Challenges students to develop their leadership abilities and communication skills.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 11)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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The University of Queensland
Holiday programs & clubs
A 4-day program designed for year 9 and year 10 students that focuses on engineering, design and computing. Students will learn to think like engineers, architects and computing professionals through hands-on and interactive workshops and presentations.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 9 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
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The Power of Engineering
Resources
Online
The Engineering in-a-Box program is a multi lesson plan with materials for teachers to show students how engineers impact society through creative thinking, problem solving and collaboration. This free program, was developed by Power of Engineering and is designed to reach and impact regional and rural schools, which have fewer opportunities to see engineering projects in action.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 8 to Year 9)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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The University of Queensland
Tertiary education
Offers year 11 and year 12 students a test drive of university, with over 40 courses available to study while still attending high school.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
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Dr Rob Bell
Resources
Online
A platform with exciting curriculum-based science experiments including lesson plans and reporting tools. Teachers and parents can plan and illustrate science principles, oversee student-driven experiments and track comprehension.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 8)
- Audience
- Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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Re-engineering Australia Foundation
Competitions & awards
An international STEM competition to design and compete with the fastest miniature F1 car. Students have to follow a pathway of engineering and manufacturing disciplines and are provided with access to real-world technology including 3D CAD/CAM/CAE engineering design software.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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The University of Queensland
Holiday programs & clubs
A 4-day residential program to inspire high school students about rewarding science careers in the agriculture, animal, plant and food industries.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
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FiftySix Creations
Workshops & events
Provides incursions and school holiday workshops that develop students’ skills in digital literacy, leadership and problem solving. Classroom coaches bring everything needed for the incursion, including materials, activities and prizes.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 1 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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Fizzics Education
Resources
Online
Students will have 6-weeks to complete a STEM-based design sprint focused on challenges posed by bushfires and the Australian bushfire management sector. Teams will select from a set of three scenarios and design a solution presented either as a 90-second video pitch or design a poster. Developed by Fizzics Education & the Hunter Innovation & Science Hub
Scenarios; New technologies driving bushfire innovations, Protecting human life & property from bushfires, Protecting fauna & flora from bushfires- Education
- Primary (Prep to Year 6)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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Fizzics Education
Competitions & awards
Online
Students will have 6-weeks to complete a STEM-based design sprint focused on challenges posed by bushfires and the Australian bushfire management sector. Teams will select from a set of three scenarios and design a solution presented either as a 90-second video pitch or design a poster. Developed by Fizzics Education & the Hunter Innovation and Science Hub Scenarios; new technologies driving bushfire innovations; protecting human life and property from bushfires; protecting fauna and flora from bushfires.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 5 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
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For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) and the LEGO Group
Holiday programs & clubs
A guided global robotics program where students complete fun exciting hands-on projects and learn to design, code and create unique solutions using Lego.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 11)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) and the LEGO Group
Competitions & awards
A large-scale robotics competition that brings together students and mentors to build robots that perform in a competitive but gracious environment against teams worldwide.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 9 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) and the LEGO Group
Competitions & awards
Bringing together students and mentors to design and build a robot using a kit of parts and within a common set of rules to play a sophisticated field game.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Fizzics Education
School programs
The team at Fizzics Education has worked with over 3 million students online and face-to-face. From liquid nitrogen and robotics to forces and sound, there are many opportunities to students to engage in science.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Fizzics Education
Resources
Online
The team at Fizzics Education has worked with over 3 million students online and face-to-face. From liquid nitrogen and robotics to forces and sound, there are many opportunities to students to engage in science.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Fitzroy Basin Association
Places to visit
A free natural resource management display in Rockhampton that helps educate and raise community awareness of the environment. With multiple interactive displays it provides information on the regions unique plants, animals, industries, communities and habitats.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Central Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
Australian Forest Education Alliance
Resources
Online
Provides free teaching resources that focus on Australian forests and sustainable timber products. Relevant to the Australian Curriculum and covers a range of different STEM subjects.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Queensland Museum
Resources
Program aiming to increase students’ uptake of and performance in STEM-related subjects and careers and inspire teachers with curriculum-aligned learning strategies to increase confidence delivering STEM activities in the classroom. Includes online learning resources for students and free teacher PD workshops, awards programs, events and activities for regional teachers and students.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Australian Governement
Resources
Online
A website aiming to inspire an interest in STEM careers amongst students. Provides teachers and guardians with the information they need to encourage children to think about what STEM could offer them and what they could do with STEM skills to help build a better future.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 2 to Year 7)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Aviation Australia
School programs
Program running at select Queensland high school where students engage with the aerospace industry and receive training to enhance the skills and find careers in the industry. Also offers professional development for teachers.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Constructions Skills Queensland
School programs
Program aimed at giving students experience in construction and civil industries to help them transition from school to work. Offers students the chance to work with companies to understand their trade and para-professional skill requirements and helps facilitate work experience placement opportunities. Also offers professional development for teachers.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
CheckUP
School programs
Program aimed at developing students' knowledge and understanding of the role of the health workforce and improving their access to learning and experiential opportunities in Queensland health sector.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Australian Computing Society
School programs
Program to help students develop a pathway to information and communications technology careers through subject selection advice, training opportunities and connection with industry. Also offers professional development for teachers.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA)
School programs
Online
Program for schools across Queensland to work closely with those that use and rely of the reef or its catchments to help build a healthier and more resilient reef. Students collaborate with their community in hands-on, locally relevant projects to positively influence the Great Barrier Reef.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Coastal Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
ACER
Competitions & awards
An international academic competition allowing students to demonstrate a high level of skill with papers focused on maths and science.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 4, Year 6, Year 8)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
James Cook University, Queensland Government
School programs
A program aiming to improve education outcomes and workforce participation in Tropical and North Queensland. Enables likeminded students to connect and explore STEM interests through enriching and challenging learning opportunities.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 5 to Year 9)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- North Qld, Far North Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
Next Lab
Resources
Online
A large collection of online labs for students of all ages to help facilitate STEM education.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
City of Gold Coast
School programs
Program offering interactive outdoor learning experiences that are curriculum aligned. Topics range from exploring the sensory gardens to understanding the importance of biodiversity and include indigenous perspectives, conservation, interdependence, biodiversity and sustainability.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required; Free
-
Griffith University
Competitions & awards
A science competition that aims to raise the profile of STEM in the community and encourage students to demonstrate their STEM abilities by entering a project.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Queensland Virtual STEM Academy
School programs
Online
A program that engages students as they explore some of the biggest challenges facing the 21st century.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Griffith University
Tertiary education
A Brisbane based university with a range of degrees across many different STEM fields. Offers future-focused degrees that are developed in consultation with industry, based on cutting-edge research.
- Education
- Secondary, Tertiary (Year 12 and above)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Grok Academy
Resources
Online
A resource for teaching digital technologies, including an online platform, classroom resources, professional development and learning tools.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 1 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Engineering Link Group
Workshops & events
A two-day long workshop specifically for regional areas, with a day for students and a day for teachers. Students are guided by professional engineers to solve problems and teachers receive professional development for STEM subjects.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc.
Resources
Online
Resources developed for mathematics teachers.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary ()
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Seqwater
Holiday programs & clubs
An integrated learning program designed to increase water literacy that consists of a suite of hands-on experiences and field trips to water resource sites.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
University of Southern Queensland
Tertiary education
An academic extension program for high achieving year 10, 11 or 12 students to study 1 university subject a semester while working toward their QCE.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required; Free
-
University of the Sunshine Coast
Tertiary education
A program for year 10, year 11 and year 12 students to experience university-level learning by studying a university course, giving them the opportunity to advance their study skills and gain credit towards a USC degree,
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- North Coast
- Cost
- Fee required; Free
-
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Holiday programs & clubs
A 3-day laboratory work experience program offering introductory laboratory training followed by placement in a working research lab.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 11 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Workshops & events
Free annual seminar series where students can hear about the latest medical research discoveries, visit state-of-the-art laboratories and investigate careers in science.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Holiday programs & clubs
A 1-day science experience program where students undertake training in practical skills related to genetics, infectious diseases or blood biology.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Parents
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
iFLY
Workshops & events
An immersive educational program where STEM educators guide students through an interactive presentation on real-world STEM applications, lab activities, experiments and physics demonstrations. Includes flying in a wind tunnel.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
iGEM
Competitions & awards
Multidisciplinary student teams from all over the world compete for medals and awards by designing, building and testing projects using cutting edge synthetic biology. Teams document their work through deliverables like wikis, videos and presentations and are evaluated by expert panels of judges.
- Education
- Secondary, Tertiary (Year 11 and above)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Microsoft
Competitions & awards
Teams pitch a technology project and provide a project plan to be screened and evaluated by a panel of judges, providing an opportunity for students to develop tech ideas that address some of today’s most pressing local and global challenges and ultimately effect positive change.
- Education
- Secondary, Tertiary (Year 11 and above)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Microsoft
Competitions & awards
An opportunity for students to learn about technology and how it can be used to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges while participating in a global challenge. Students pitch ideas for new innovative software designed to solve problems that matter to them.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 8 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
iNaturalist
Resources
Online
A site to record, share and discuss observations of the natural world. Hosts a number of citizen science projects.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
She Maps
School programs
Online
She Maps is a social enterprise inspiring the next generation to solve some of the world’s toughest challenges with STEM. We do all this under the guise of drones and geospatial concepts. Drones are our hook, but the outcomes run far deeper.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 4 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
She Maps
Workshops & events
She Maps is a social enterprise inspiring the next generation to solve some of the world’s toughest challenges with STEM. We do all this under the guise of drones and geospatial concepts. Drones are our hook, but the outcomes run far deeper.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 4 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
The University of Queensland
Holiday programs & clubs
A weeklong camp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to experience Uni life, learn about degree options and connect with current Indigenous students.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 9 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
The University of Queensland
Workshops & events
An insightful learning experience that provides an opportunity for students to come face-to-face with a variety of diseases. Students participate in workshops that cover a wide range of issues, exploring the pathology underlying health problems and disease prevention.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 9 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
integratedSTEM
Holiday programs & clubs
Workshops for students to explore science and develop skills in technologies including electronics, robotics, advanced sensing, 3D printing and design. Designed to give students an authentic hands-on experience. Offers holiday and school programs.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 1 to Year 8)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
integratedSTEM
Workshops & events
Online
Classroom-based STEM programs that transform classroom learning into an immersive, impactful experience for students. Programs are developed based on the needs of the school and students while still being aligned to the Australian Curriculum. Also offers professional development for teachers.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 1 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Intel
Resources
Online
Provides a range of STEM based lesson plans.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition
Competitions & awards
An international science competition that enables students from all countries to prove their skills and to unleash their creativity in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics through challenging problems.
- Education
- Secondary, Tertiary (Year 7 and above)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Royal Australian Chemical Institute
Competitions & awards
A quiz that promotes interest in chemistry and the role of chemists in our society to high school students, with questions that go beyond what is studied under Australian Curriculum and challenge students to apply their knowledge.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
ICAS Assessments
Competitions & awards
A school competition that inspires, celebrates and challenges millions of school students across Australia, New Zealand and the world. Tests students' ability in english, mathematics, science, spelling and writing.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 2 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
University of Sydney
Holiday programs & clubs
Online
On online program for 50 science students from Australia and around the world. Aims to connect likeminded students and inspire through talks, tours, competitions, experiments and problem solving.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 11 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Intenational Young Physicist's Tournament
Competitions & awards
A scientific competition between teams of secondary school students, mimicking as closely as possible the real-world scientific research and the process of presenting and defending the results obtained.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 11 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Spark EDU Conference
Workshops & events
A conference that aims to bring together students and teachers to connect with inspiring industry role models, share their current activities and projects, create networks of teachers and student teams and solve social justice design challenges.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 4 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
It's Rocket Science Adventures
Workshops & events
Program where students explore the science behind rockets and learn about flight, forces, the laws of motion and everyday applications of STEM. Tailored for different age groups and abilities.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
IUCN Red List
Resources
Online
Provides comprehensive information on the global extinction risk status of animal, fungus and plant species.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
James Cook University
Tertiary education
A Cairns and Townsville based university with a range of degrees across many different STEM fields. Has a focus on the issues of Northern Australia and the Tropics worldwide.
- Education
- Secondary, Tertiary (Year 12 and above)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Far North Qld, North Qld, Central Qld, South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
James Cook University
Tertiary education
A program for high achieving year 11 and year 12 students to study first year university subjects alongside high school subjects.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 11 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Far North Qld, North Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Junior Engineers Education
Holiday programs & clubs
Online
Educational programs in coding and robotics promote positive perceptions of STEM. Includes Deadly Coders program
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 2 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Space Design Competitions Australia
Competitions & awards
A competition for student teams to form marketing consultancy and prepare advertising material to support a proposed space settlement.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 5 to Year 8)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Brisbane City Council
Places to visit
Located in Brisbane, the centre includes Queensland's first nature play space and aims to inform locals and visitors about the significance of the natural area including the local frog population.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
Kindy Science
School programs
Kindy Science offers weekly and individual workshop incursions to Kindergartens, Prep/Year 1/2, OSHC and libraries. The program is written to reflect Early Years Learning Framework and Australian Curriculum and is delivered by experienced educators. Centres that sign up for the weekly program receive STEM professional development support and resources.
- Education
- Primary (Kindergarten to Year 2)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Australian Signals Directorate
School programs
Online
An online experience that takes students through a day in the life of 5 cyber specialists experts working in the Australian Signals Directorate who work to secure the government’s information, services and personnel.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Engineering Link Group
Workshops & events
A program to give teachers an opportunity to work with engineers, linking real world hands-on experience to model engineering problems, giving context to learning topics.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Mad About Science
Workshops & events
Online
Online and in-person workshops that are aligned with the Curriculum and blend enticing class demonstrations with small-group experiments to facilitate genuine learning. Topics include biological, chemical, earth and space and physical sciences as well as STEM workshops.
- Education
- Primary (Prep to Year 6)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Makers Empire
Resources
Online
A 3D printing and design app that gives teachers and parents the tools, skills and confidence to teach design & technology curricula, engage students in authentic, real-world problem solving and develop student interest in STEM.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 8)
- Audience
- Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
The Mapleton Observatory group
Places to visit
A sky observatory situated at the Mapleton School in the Blackall Range, Sunshine Coast. It hosts a once a month open night and is open for bookings.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- North Coast
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Australian Maths Trust
Competitions & awards
A competition where students work to complete different problem sets, receiving a certificate on completion.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 3 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Australian Maths Trust
Competitions & awards
A competition for advanced students, divided into stages based on year level. Teachers provided with a range of materials including student problems, a director’s handbook and a teacher guide.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 4 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
meriSTEM, Australian National University
Resources
Online
Free online resources to help teachers implement flipped learning, an approach that makes class more active and student centred. Gives teachers more time to plan lessons and facilitate deeper concept learning through problem solving, labs, demonstrations and projects.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 11 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
MindSET-do
Workshops & events
A range of exciting and engaging events including challenges and immersive experiences to get students excitied about STEM. Aims to change perceptions of STEM careers and university pathways along the way.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 4 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
MindSET-do
School programs
Sessions designed to create an immersive learning experience that prepares studentents for future STEM study and careers. Professional development for teachers is also offered.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 4 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
Department of Environment, Science and Innovation
Places to visit
Centre dedicated to marine turtle research, protection and education. Visitors learn about the special journey marine turtles and people have taken together. Located in Bundaberg.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- North Coast
- Cost
- Free
-
The University of Queensland
Workshops & events
Camp participants live and learn on site at Moreton Bay Research Station and get a taste of field conditions and how facilities and laboratories function at a working research station. Tailored programs are available.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 11 and Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Australian Government
Resources
Online
A range of resources on the Murry Darling Basin including lesson plans and comprehensive data
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying
Places to visit
Online
A museum focusing on how surveying, mapping and land administration have evolved in Queensland, from historical maps and techniques to modern aerial imagery.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
Queensland Museum Network
Places to visit
Museum located in Townsville which has displays on maritime archaeology, tropical natural history, social history and hosts visiting displays from other museums. Part of the Queensland Museum network and offers a range of interactive school programs.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- North Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
NASA
Resources
Online
A range of online resources for all ages focusing on STEM topics, space and NASA’s work.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers
Holiday programs & clubs
A 2-week residential mathematics school for students with a passion for mathematics to advance their skills, learn from Australia leading mathematicians and meet likeminded peers.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 11)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers
Competitions & awards
A national competition from prep to year 12, that encourages students to carry out a real world mathematically based investigations at home or in their classes.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Inspiring Australia
Workshops & events
Annual celebration of science and technology featuring more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Australian Water Association
Workshops & events
Online
Events and resources for national water week to help school be inspired and promote the importance of water.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Grok Academy
Competitions & awards
A programming competition open to all that teaches students to program, with problems ranging from simple to mind-bendingly hard.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 5 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
ANSTO
Resources
Online
Online resources for teachers, students and parents interested in learning more about nuclear sciences.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 1 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
National Youth Science Forum
Holiday programs & clubs
A 10-day program designed to give senior students a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in STEM. It offers an exciting range of in-person and digital STEM experiences for participants across Australia.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 11 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
National Youth Science Forum
Workshops & events
Gives students that are about to start Year 12 a broader understanding of study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
- Education
- Secondary (Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Outback Exploratorium
Places to visit
Community science centre in Emerald aiming to make science fun and accessible. Hosts events including astronomy nights, open days, educational expos and school excursions and Curiosity Club and Science Squad.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Central Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Queensland Government
Places to visit
Environmental education centres in Queensland that promote and deliver highly effective outdoor and environmental education programs for schools and the community and provide professional development for teachers.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Queensland Department of Education
Competitions & awards
Awards recognising students, teachers, support officers, schools and education partners who demonstrate an outstanding and innovative contribution to STEM education in Queensland.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 11 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Planet Ark
Resources
Online
A wide range of recycling themed activities, lesson plans and events ideas that have been developed specifically for Australian schools.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 10)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
School Events — Power of Engineering
School programs
Online
Free education resource aimed at increasing the accessibility of engineering education for schools all over Australia. Provides everything a school needs to run its own virtual engineering workshops and is designed without the need for computers or internet connections.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Queensland Government
Competitions & awards
An annual state-wide challenge where students develop an app, game, animationor website based on a theme to encourage interest in STEM.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 3 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Australian Academy of Science
Resources
Online
An online program from the Australian Academy of Science with an innovative approach that aims to enhance primary teachers’ confidence and competence for teaching science.
- Education
- Primary (Prep to Year 6)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
University of the Sunshine Coast
School programs
Programs designed to introduce students to the challenge and discovery of STEM.
- Education
- Primary (Year 4 to Year 6)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- North Coast
- Cost
- Free
-
Queensland Association of Mathematics Teachers
Competitions & awards
A maths competition for Queensland high school students. Year 11 students who excel may apply for the National Mathematics Summer School.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
State Library of Queensland
Resources
A state-wide network of more than 320 Queensland public libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
CSIRO
Workshops & events
Free educational program where students can use and control the CSIRO Parkes radio telescope, Murriyang, live or remotely to observe pulsars, analyse their data and interact with professional astronomers.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Queensland Association of Mathematics Teachers
Competitions & awards
A math quiz where teams of students work together to answer questions and compete with other teams for the chance to make it to the state final.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 5 to Year 8)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Resources
Online
Online resources, including data packs and lecture series to support student learning on a range on biological and health topics.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Workshops & events
Professional development workshops to empower teachers to conduct hands-on genetics and cell biology activities in their classrooms.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Queensland Minerals & Energy Academy
School programs
Programs placing students onto pathways into the resources sector and other STEM industries. Includes range of courses and experiences to increase students’ and teachers’ knowledge and interest in the sector and has a strong focus on female and indigenous students.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 6 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Queensland Spatial Information Council
Resources
Online
Information on how to use and where to access the spatial data and information available in Queensland.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
The University of Queensland
Holiday programs & clubs
A 4-day program for students interested in physics, science and mathematics. It aims to develop their problem-solving skills and grow their appreciation and understanding of physics.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
The University of Queensland
Holiday programs & clubs
A multi-day summer program for students intending to study Maths Methods and Specialist Maths, where students will explore maths and develop and extends their math skills.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
Queensland Museum Network
Places to visit
A museum located in Brisbane that features displays of natural history, cultural heritage, science and human achievement and hosts national and international touring exhibitions. Offers a range of interactive school programs.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Queensland Museum Network
Resources
Online
A range of different high quality online learning resources across a range of STEM subjects based in the different museum collections.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Queensland Museum
Resources
Online
Opportunities for teachers to explore how museum exhibitions, programs and objects can be used as valuable learning resources.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Science Teachers' Association of Queensland (STAQ)
Competitions & awards
An opportunity for Queensland students from prep to year 12 to engage in scientific enquiry, develop skills in critical and creative thinking and to have their scientific work judged for awards and prizes.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Queensland Government
Resources
Online
A publicly accessible site hosting a variety of Queensland spatial and associated data. Includes regional ecosystems, Queensland mining and exploration tenures, Queensland geology and Queensland globe and live services.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Queensland University of Technology
Tertiary education
A Brisbane based university with a range of degrees across many different STEM fields. Provides students with skills to flourish in the real world.
- Education
- Secondary, Tertiary (Year 12 and above)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Questacon and The Australian National University
Workshops & events
Presentations and virtual events by science graduates for regional towns and schools. Visits include in-school show performances, teacher professional learning workshops and a travelling science centre for the community.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 1 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Queensland University of Technology
Workshops & events
Online
Online and in-person workshops and short courses for teachers, including a range of STEM subjects and future focused topics.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Queensland University of Technology
Workshops & events
A range of interactive and hands-on workshops covering different STEM topics. Workshops are targeted to different year levels and have half or full day options.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Workshops & events
A carefully curated selection of workshops that offer an immersive experience for students who have the opportunity to interact with leading scientists.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
DamienKee
Workshops & events
Online
With over 20 years experience, Damien Kee runs fun and engaging student incursions and teacher professional development in a variety of different topics. Workshops are available from robotics, to coding, to electronics and can be tailored to suit any age range, from Prep through to Senior Secondary.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Australian Academy of Science, Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers
Resources
Online
Online resource that provides curriculum-aligned teaching resources and professional learning materials to support teachers in promoting student interest and inquiry in maths.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 10)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
RoboCup Australia
Competitions & awards
A project-oriented educational competition whose purpose is to foster artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics research in students by providing a standard problem where a wide range of technologies can be integrated and examined.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 4 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Robogals
Resources
Online
A platform hosting resources that aim at promoting interdisciplinary STEM practices, particularly robotics and coding in schools. Aimed at educators interested in gaining knowledge and expertise in STEM as well as in gender-inclusive strategies, the site includes professional development courses, lesson plans, workshops and thematic school days.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Damien Kee
School programs
With over 20 years experience, Damien Kee runs fun and engaging student incursions and teacher professional development in a variety of different topics. Workshops are available from robotics, to coding, to electronics and can be tailored to suit any age range, from Prep through to Senior Secondary.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Ergon Energy
Resources
Online
Educational program that teaches primary school children how electricity works and the precautions to take around electrical equipment. Offers workshops and resources for teachers.
- Education
- Primary (Year 1 to Year 6)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Australian Academy of Science
Resources
Online
Online program for educators to brings science to life, offering freely accessible materials, professional learning and support.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Griffith University
Workshops & events
A STEM outreach program that brings dynamic and engaging science shows, events, workshops, lab experiences and teaching resources to students and teachers. Provides access to Griffiths innovative STEM facilities, resources and expertise.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 5 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Australiann Science Teachers Association
Competitions & awards
A national science award program where students’ complete activities relating to a chosen topic, including of practical and observational activities, research, experiments and projects.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 1 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Dr Joseph Ireland
Workshops & events
Different shows for students that present science in a fun and easy to understand way through engaging and interactive experiments.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 1 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Science Time
Workshops & events
A range of science shows and investigative, hands-on programs that are both educational and entertaining. Programs can be tailored to suit the needs of any group and are available to those in more remote areas.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 5 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Resources
Online
A coding language with a simple visual interface that allows young people to create digital stories, games and animations with a global coding community for kids.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 3 to Year 11)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
University of the Sunshine Coast
School programs
Outreach programs that explore STEM applications across the curriculum and beyond the classroom. Designed to inspire student to continue their STEM journey into high school and beyond.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- North Coast
- Cost
- Free
-
ANSTO
Competitions & awards
Students create a public awareness poster that features a local wetland or coastal area and one of Australia’s 54 amazing species of shorebirds that may be found there.
- Education
- Primary (Year 3 to Year 6)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Brisbane City Council
Places to visit
Home to the Cosmic Skydome, Display Zone, Mini Theatre, Observatory and Sundial courtyard, the planetarium hosts astronomy programs and fascinating displays that visitors of all ages can enjoy.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
Queensland Virtual STEM Academy
School programs
Online
A program which focuses on a specific learning approach or skill which is core to navigating and exploring the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Solar Buddy
School programs
Curriculum aligned program where student work to build a solar powered lights to send to communities without reliable electricity or lighting. Mapped to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and includes educational resources and letter writing and delivery to those receiving the lights.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 5 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Solar Schools
Resources
Online
Unit plans, lesson plans and hands-on activities designed around educating student using real time solar data. Aligned with the Australian Curriculum it helps teachers to engage and inspire students in STEM and sustainability.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 1 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
CSIRO
Resources
Online
Series of video case studies showcasing the exciting and varied career paths available in the space industry. This includes downloadable resources to help students delve deeper into STEM subjects and explore the opportunities on offer.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 9 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Re-engineering Australia Foundation
Competitions & awards
A set of 3 space-based design challenges that create an exciting and fun learning environment for students and link design skills with careers available to in different industries today.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 5 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Engineering Link Group
Competitions & awards
A fun problem-solving challenge for students to plan, design and build a bridge from store-bought spaghetti and glue, requiring teamwork, creativity and planning.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 5 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Queensland Museum
Places to visit
Offering interactive exhibits across 3 zones, live experiments at the science bar and hands on learning in the makers space. The lab is designed to spark imagination and bring out the inner scientist.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 1 to Year 8)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
The University of Queensland
Workshops & events
Biomedical research immersion programs for high school students aiming to deliver accessible education experiences that inspire students to consider STEM subjects and careers. Provides school students with a practical introduction to biomedical research and teachers with curriculum aligned professional development workshops.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Office of the Chief Scientist, Australian Government
Resources
Online
Comprehensive directory of STEM activities occurring across Australia, connecting parents, students and teachers with their local and online STEM activities.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Queensland University of Technology
Tertiary education
An opportunity for year 11 and 12 students to try university subjects, experience the university lifestyle and learn about the differences between high school and university.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 11 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
CQUniversity
Tertiary education
An initiative that provides students in year 10, 11 or 12 with a real university experience by combining school study with the challenge of university level study.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
State Library of Queensland
Places to visit
Online
A public library with a range of different spaces to visit and enjoy and an online site containing easily accessible resources for students and teachers. Staff can help answer questions and offer research guidance.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
STEAM Powered Kids
Holiday programs & clubs
Programs and clubs to motivate student interest in STEM through discovery and exploration, outdoor games and hands-on experiments.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Pre-school to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
STELR
Resources
Online
A hands-on, inquiry-based and in-curriculum resources that shows students the relevancy of STEM to their lives. Provides career profiles highlighting study pathways to STEM jobs to increase student engagement.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Cool Australia
Resources
Online
Evidence-based, curriculum-aligned education resources and professional development courses that help teachers and parents combine real-world issues with STEM theory to engage students.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required; Free
-
STEM Birds
Competitions & awards
Online
An online competition designed to inspire young minds in coding, creativity, and problem-solving. Beginners and advanced coders are given the chance to showcase skills and win amazing prizes.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Inspiring Australia
Resources
Online
A collection of resources for facilitators of STEM clubs to draw on to design, deliver and evaluate dynamic and successful STEM club programs. Contains a range of information and resources in key content areas including club management, environment and evaluation.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Queensland University of Technology
Workshops & events
A range of different events through the year providing STEM experiences to students regardless of background, gender, academic level or location.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Queensland Department of Education, Japanese Government
Holiday programs & clubs
An international 15-day program that engages students in STEM through immersive industry visits and offers an opportunity to improve language skills.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
CSIRO
School programs
A national volunteer program that facilitates partnerships between schools and industry to bring real STEM into the classroom. Teachers are matched with STEM professionals to increase students’ STEM skills, knowledge and confidence through different activities.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
STEM Punks Ventures Pty Ltd
Workshops & events
Programs in robotics, drones, electronics and advanced manufacturing to enable a rich and immersive learning experience for students with learning outcomes aligned with the Australian Curriculum. Also offers professional development for teachers.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
School programs
STEM Spotlight Lab offers a safe and engaging space for students to explore STEM activities at UQ St Lucia campus. STEM professionals also share their STEM journeys to students in various schools.
- Education
- Secondary (Years 8-9)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
Workshops & events
STEM Spotlight Lab offers a safe and engaging space for students to explore STEM activities at UQ St Lucia campus. STEM professionals also share their STEM journeys to students in various schools.
- Education
- Secondary (Years 8-9)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
CSIRO and BHP Foundation
Competitions & awards
Online
A multifaceted program that helps curious Year 5 to 10 students and their supporters strengthen their confidence, capability and connection STEM. This includes the “Future Shapers” recognition program and professional development events and resources for educators.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 5 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Liddell Education/ Steve Liddell
Workshops & events
These award-winning, interactive live science shows and hands-on, learning-led workshops are a proven source of educational family fun for a wide range of venues, events and organisations. From shopping centres, libraries and festivals to community gatherings and corporate events, there are options to suit almost every environment, and flexible one-off and multi-day packages.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Liddell Education/ Steve Liddell
Workshops & events
High energy and high engagement, curriculum-aligned live shows and hands-on workshops. Designed and delivered by Australia’s leading provider of outsourced science education, to inspire the next generation of problem solvers, from Prep all the way through to Year 10.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Liddell Education/ Steve Liddell
School programs
Online
Geared to support better science and STEM outcomes today and tomorrow, the Partnership Program brings consistency, access, relevance and experience together for schools. With live and online shows, classroom kits, professional development, and access to an extensive educator resource library, the program offers high-engagement and expert insight ongoing.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Liddell Education/ Steve Liddell
Resources
Curriculum-supporting science and STEM kits for the classroom and living room. Featuring curated materials, educator guides, and access to high-quality accompanying content, each kit is big on experience but small on upfront effort. Captivating for kids and perfect for the busy science staffers.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, General public (Prep to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Bond University
Tertiary education
A program that gives year 11 and year 12 students the chance to undertake a university subject of their choosing concurrently with their high school studies. Students gain a deeper understanding of the university experience and a potential credit towards future university degrees.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 11 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Engineers Australia
Resources
Online
Resources for teachers and parents to help engage students in STEM subjects, particularly engineering. Includes STEM toolkits for primary and high school students, free presentations, preparation materials and a range of programs.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 11 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Re-Engineering Australia Foundation
Competitions & awards
Program for students to design and build their own submarines and ROVS. Students get to explore additional scientific, engineering and manufacturing techniques as they progress.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 5 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
CSIRO
Resources
A program that combines the latest in climate science with education in sustainability. Designed to support teachers in encouraging student inquiry, literature research, experimental investigation and critical thinking.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 3 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
TAFE Queensland
Tertiary education
A program for year 10 to year 12 students to complete a nationally recognised qualification while still at school.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
TAFE Queensland
Tertiary education
A vocational education and training provider offering over 500 entry-level certificates to degree-level courses across a wide variety of industries. Provides students with pathways to their dream careers.
- Education
- Secondary, Tertiary (Year 12 and above)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Tangalooma Eco Marines
School programs
Different programs that aim to educate and empower young people in creating change. Includes mentoring, education, networking, events, online resources, challenges and activities with a key focus on kids teaching kids.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
DamienKee
Workshops & events
With over 20 years experience, Damien Kee runs fun and engaging student incursions and teacher professional development in a variety of different topics. Workshops are available from robotics, to coding, to electronics and can be tailored to suit any age range, from Prep through to Senior Secondary.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (All ages)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
The Archibull prize
Competitions & awards
Organisation providing engaging hands-on STEM education through professional development for teachers, student incursions and resources kits and books. Aims to foster students’ skills in technology, problem solving, teamwork and cooperation.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 4 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Australian Association of Mathmatics Teachers
Resources
Support for mathematics teachers to advance education. Includes professional learning opportunities, conferences and events, online resources, peer reviewed journal publication and advocacy.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
ACS and the Australian Government
Workshops & events
National ICT careers conference where students can explore careers in technology, gain insight into university life and make informed decisions about their future. Sessions cover careers paths, opportunities and the latest technological developments.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 9 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Queensland STEM Education Network
Resources
Online
Online site with free resources for STEM education including information on tertiary STEM study options, glossary of education specific terms and links to other sites that provide free stem resources.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Santos
Workshops & events
Programs where students interested in science get to engage in a range of hands-on science activities under the guidance of professional scientists. Participants perform experiments in the laboratories, meet and hear senior lecturers in the lecture theatres, attend site visits and walk around and experience what it is like to be on the campus of a university or tertiary institution.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 9 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Australian Museum
Competitions & awards
A prize for scientifically conceived short films demonstrating a real scientific story. It encourages students to communicate a scientific concept in a way that is accessible and entertaining to the public while painlessly increasing their science knowledge.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 1 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
University of the Sunshine Coast
School programs
A 3-day industry and educational program where students get hands on experience in different industries and learn about avaliable education pathways. Includes STEM-based activities and the application of basic science, health and engineering fundamentals.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 9 to Year 11)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- North Coast
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Queensland Museum Network
Places to visit
Museum located in Ipswich that features exhibits on Australia's railway history including a working heritage railway workshop and a restored steam train fleet. Part of the Queensland Museum network and offers a range of interactive school programs.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
World Scholar's Cup
Competitions & awards
An international competition, consisting of 4 different event types, that encourages student teams to broaden their understanding across a range of topics.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 3 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
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Village Group of Companies
Places to visit
Village Road Show theme parks offerer a range of options for educational school visits that align with various STEM and non-STEM subjects.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
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Royal Australian Chemical Institute
Competitions & awards
Teams conduct sets of acid-base titrations to determine concentrations of weak acidic solutions for a chance to compete at a state or national level. For secondary students who enjoy chemistry to develop their scientific skills and understanding in a real laboratory environment.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
The University of Queensland
Tertiary education
A Brisbane based university with a range of degrees across many different STEM fields. Has study options to match students interests, passions and career goals.
- Education
- Secondary, Tertiary (Year 12 and above)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
University of Southern Queensland
Tertiary education
A Toowoomba based university with a range of degrees across many different STEM fields. Has flexible study options so students can choose how to study and at what pace.
- Education
- Secondary, Tertiary (Year 12 and above)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
University of the Sunshine Coast
Tertiary education
A Sunshine Coast based university with a range of degrees across many different STEM fields. Provides quality teaching and great student support and experiences.
- Education
- Secondary, Tertiary (Year 12 and above)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- North Coast
- Cost
- Fee required
-
University of New South Wales
Competitions & awards
A science essay writing competition open to all Australian high school students in year 7 to year 10. The topic changes year to year and the winning essay is included in 'The Best Australian Science Writing' publication of that year.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 7 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
The University of Queensland
Workshops & events
Hands-on group workshops for high school students on architecture and design, computer science and IT, introducing them to STEM-related industry fields.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 8 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Virtual Excursions Australia
Resources
Online
A collaborative network of content providers that enables learners from across Australia to have access to high quality innovative educational content.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
CSIRO
Holiday programs & clubs
Online
Students undertake collaborative, group STEM projects, including those linked to real-world CSIRO research and industry challenges. Experienced CSIRO staff supervise and guide groups of students remotely using a secure online platform.
- Education
- Secondary (Years 10 to Year 11)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Queensland Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water
Resources
Online
Resources and curriculum activities that support the Australian Curriculum and help students learn about water and sustainable living.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 8)
- Audience
- Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Grok Academy
Competitions & awards
Online
A 4-week web design competition where students complete a weekly design challenge and compete for places on a leader board.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 3 to Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
WERAU
Competitions & awards
A competition for student teams to build and program robots or drones to complete a series of challenges, with the chance of competing internationally. Develops students love for coding and utilises technology for innovative learning.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 1 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Fee required
-
Whitsunday STEM Challenge
School programs
A range of local experiences and competitions aiming to increase student STEM participation. Includes Pedal Prix, F1 in Schools, Robotics, Drones and Women in STEM activities.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Central Qld, North Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
Department of Environment, Science and Innovation
Resources
Online
Website providing information and learning resources for education about Australia’s native animals.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Department of Environment, Science and Innovation
Places to visit
Wildlife parks in Queensland where students can see and learn about native birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Parks run educational school-based programs.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (All ages)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
The University of Queensland
Workshops & events
Events throughout the year that aim to convey to female students a sense of the possibilities and satisfaction that an engineering career can provide.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
Women in STEMM
Resources
Online
An organisation that advocates for women in STEM and provides information on the resources available for those interested in STEM careers from school age and beyond.
- Education
- Secondary, Tertiary (Year 10 and above)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Wonder of Science
School programs
Program for students to engage in rigorous, real-world STEM learning . Encourages students to consider the exciting and diverse career pathways possible through STEM. Schools typically engage for 1 term each year.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 4 to Year 9)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Queensland Museum Network
Workshops & events
A festival of science featuring STEM related workshops, lectures, conversations, performances and street science activities. Offers a chance for those outside of the science sphere to engage with and experience STEM ion a unique way.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
The University of Queensland
Holiday programs & clubs
A 5-day camp that supports the tertiary study and career aspirations of senior secondary school students from disadvantaged backgrounds by engaging and mentoring them throughout their academic journeys.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 10)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- South East Qld
- Cost
- Free
-
SAP
Competitions & awards
Young ICT Explorers (YICTE) is a non-profit competition fostering digital innovation among Australian primary and high school students (years 3–12). Students are encouraged to address real-world problems or pursue their passions using digital technology, from environmental solutions to robotics. Our mission is to ignite a passion for technology and cultivate future innovators. We partner with The Smith Family to ensure equitable access for disadvantaged youth.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Year 3 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
CSIRO
Holiday programs & clubs
A program for young Indigenous women to gain the tools and support they need to succeed in an exciting career in STEM. Provides personalised and ongoing support from year 8 through to pre-employment using a holistic and streamlined approach.
- Education
- Secondary (Year 9 to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Welcome Genome Campus
Resources
Online
A resource for students to discover more about DNA, genes, genomes and their implications for health and society. Includes videos, activities, interactives, glossaries as well as in depth features and ethical discussions.
- Education
- Primary, Secondary (Prep to Year 12)
- Audience
- Students, Teachers, Parents
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free
-
Queensland University of Technology
Workshops & events
An outreach program that brings real scientific research laboratories directly into the primary classroom. Students meet and interact with actual scientists in their own labs through live and interactive online presentations that involve experiments, educational talks, two-way discussions and free question and answer time.
- Education
- Primary (Prep to Year 6)
- Audience
- Students
- Region
- Statewide
- Cost
- Free