The new event guide for tourism operators (1.6 MB, pdf) encourages tourism organisations to participate in National Science Week by providing inspiration, ideas and suggestions on how to be involved. With a range of case studies from across the country, it has examples of special activities in science-focussed organisations, as well as science content being…
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Grants available from Inspiring NSW for 2023
Inspiring Australia NSW is supporting event providers in the state to deliver innovative live, online or hybrid events and activities that can be delivered as part of National Science Week in 2023. Grants between $2,000 to $5,000 are available. The purpose of this funding is to connect community members with science and technology, including in…
Small Grants Available in WA for 2023
The Western Australian Coordinating Committee for National Science Week is offering small grants of up to $4000 for regional events, and up to $3000 for metropolitan events to fund community science activities in Western Australia. Proposed activities are to be held in August this year, preferably during National Science Week. Preference will be given to…
Tasmanian National Science Week Engagement Grants 2023
Applications for Tasmanian National Science Week Engagement Grants 2023 are now open. The Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee are offering grants to fund a range of STEM engagement events and initiatives for National Science Week 2023. Activities and events can be held during National Science Week, or in the week prior or after. Three…
National Science Week Grants in the NT for 2023
Do you have an idea that will increase the awareness and understanding of the role of science, technology, and innovation in everyday life and our future? These grants provide funding to assist individuals and organisations to run inspiring events and produce STEM-based content in the Northern Territory during National Science Week. A maximum of two…
National Science Week Grant Round for 2023
Applications are open now for event holders to apply for support for holding in-person or online events in National Science Week 2023. Grants can be from $2,000 to $20,000 ex GST and the total grant pool is $500,000. The objectives of the grant opportunity are to: inspire wide community participation in STEM provide an opportunity…
National Science Week: Away From the Cities
As National Science Week draws to a close, we’re reflecting on the huge range of different types of events that took place across the country. We’ve especially enjoyed seeing all of the local events coming out of regional, rural and remote areas across Australia. The events listed below deserve a special mention because of how…
DIY Science: Wombat Felafel
What you need: Packet of felafel mix, or ingredients to make felafel from scratch Vegetable oil Frying pan or deep fryer Hummus or tahini sauce to serve What to do: Follow the instructions on the felafel mix packet or use a recipe to make felafel mix. Shape the felafel mix into cubes, approximately 3cm across,…
Join in the last weekend of Science Week
There’s still heaps to do on these last two day of National Science Week for 2022. illuminart installations are still illuminating regional South Australia, there are Walks and Talks in Canberra, you can learn about butterfly botany in Far North Queensland, and Science in the Swamp will be taking over Centennial Park in Sydney. And…
DIY Science: Pop-top Fountain
What you need: sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) white vinegar washing-up detergent an empty pop top drink bottle What to do: Close the pop-top and unscrew the lid from the bottle. Pour some vinegar into the bottle and a small squirt of detergent. Add a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate to the bottle. Quickly screw on the…