The new Disability Inclusion Guide (1.9 MB, pdf) for National Science Week event holders aims to help them to build accessibility into their events from the start. It includes case studies, hints and tips, and links for more information and to disability organisations. In his foreword, Disability Discrimination Commissioner Dr Ben Gauntlett says “people with…
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ACT National Science Week Event Grants for 2021
UPDATE! Applications now closing 9 May. This year National Science Week in the ACT will be an online/in-person hybrid for COVID-19 safety and accessibility. The ACT Coordinating Committee are seeking applications for creative and engaging events, with all events requiring an online-only contingency plan in the event of a lockdown in August. To support National…
Get a taste for science in National Science Week!
Our $500 000 grant round for 2021 has just been announced with great projects from around the country preparing to celebrate science. Many of the projects took inspiration from the National Science Week school theme of Food – Different by Design, including Food – Now and into the Future which is all about making healthy food…
The Future of Foods
Street Science celebrates National Science Week 2021 ‘Food: Different by Design’ this year with our action-packed stage show ‘The Future of Foods’, touring across Queensland in Semester Two. Join us for this gourmet event as we investigate what’s actually in the food we eat, and explore some of the delightful delicacies you might encounter in…
Business and Industry Science Engagement Booklet
The Business and Industry Activities Pack (1 MB, pdf) has been written for assisting groups and organisations to hold events and contribute to National Science Week. The booklet has inspiring ideas, case studies of successful events run previously, as well as suggestions on where to find more help. The booklet is designed to help different kinds…
Grants available in Western Australia for 2021
Grants are now available from the Western Australia Coordinating Commitee for National Science Week to support events in the state. Small grants Up to $2500 (excl. GST) is available for organisations or community groups to run science activities, with a focus on regional and remote engagement. Proposed activities must: be held in August, preferably during…
2021 Unsung Hero Awards of South Australian Science
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Unsung Hero Awards of South Australian Science. The Unsung Hero Awards of South Australian Science are a joint initiative of National Science Week SA and the Australian Science Communicators SA (ASCSA), and are administered by National Science Week SA. There are two awards being offered: Unsung Hero of…
Community Grants for Events in SA 2021
UPDATE! Applications now closing on 14 May. The South Australian Community Grants are now open to help any individual, community group, organisation, business, industry, or university to celebrate National Science Week. Funding is available for both regional and metropolitan events and activities which assist in bringing science to an increasing number of South Australians. Applicants…
Queensland National Science Week Grants 2021
Update! Now closing 9 April. The Queensland National Science Week Coordinating Committee is offering grants of up to $5000 for activities delivered during or close to National Science Week 2021. The purpose of the grants is to increase community engagement with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) based activities during National Science Week in Queensland….
Schools Grants Available for 2021
The school grant round for 2021 is now open for applications to support National Science Week events run by schools. All Australian schools from preschool to senior secondary are eligible to apply. Grants of up to $500 are available to: conduct a STEM-related activity or event during National Science Week (14-22 August); focus on the…