Lake Mac full STEAM returns to celebrate creativity and innovation, making, and engineering for all ages. Join us at Windale Hub, bilyabayi, home of Lake Mac Libraries Fab Lab, for a day of talks, making and hands-on activities.

Some highlights for the day:

• Check out the Lake Mac Libraries Fab Lab (digital fabrication lab) for demos and mini maker sessions. The Fab Lab is an innovative educational space that is the first of its kind in regional New South Wales.
• The Pretty Amazing Jono Mad Science Inventions Show with mayhem, Maker magic and the power of imagination. Jono inspires kids to dive into the full amazing world of STEAM with robots, bubbles, catapults and the ever-popular Supa Dupa Toilet Paper Bazooka.
• Worimi man, entrepreneur, business advisor, former Australian Geographic Society’s ‘Young Conservationist of the Year’, and PHD candidate Joshua Gilbert will talk about his new book, Australia’s Agricultural Identity – An Aboriginal Yarn.  The book explores a new approach to Indigenous culture and farming, combining ancient knowledge and practices with modern technology and insights.
• Newcastle University School of Information and Physical Sciences will have working scientists on hand to share their solar telescope. The program will also feature a talk with theoretical physicist Karen Livesly.
• High school students imagine the future of Lake Mac in 2045 with the Curious Minds Exhibition. Discover their vision for housing, sustainability and recreation in our community through interactive dioramas.
• Explore sustainability with local artist, Jenni Goodman, and their Flute: A Dolphin’s Wild Journey Home exhibition
• All day Lego and craft activities

That and more at the Lake Mac FULL STEAM day!