What do bees really see when they buzz through your garden? What invisible messages are flowers sending out? And who’s actually doing the pollinating? The Hidden Language of Plants and Pollinators is a fascinating talk by Dr Amelie Vanderstock (Amelie Ecology), exploring the secret communication between plants and pollinators. Australia is home to over 2,000…
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The Bee-rilliant Bee Musical
Let’s uncover the hidden language of the bees as we sing beneath the soil, waggle dance amongst the wattle and grow the change we want to see-d. Cross-pollinating experience as a pollinator ecologist and musical theatre performer, Dr Amelie Ecology brings life to the life sciences with this show that celebrates YOU, the sewers, the…
Exploring and Engaging with Nature
Kindergarten-aged children are the next generation of researchers, scientific explorers and theorists. Our goal as early childhood educators is to light the spark of curiosity and interest in the field of science so they develop a strong foundation of scientific learning and skills which they can build on later in their educational journey. This National…
Astronomical Evening – Exploring the universe
Join us for an unforgettable night under the stars at our Astronomical Evening: Exploring the Universe, presented in partnership with the Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society (MPAS)! This public event is designed to ignite curiosity, deepen scientific understanding, and connect people of all ages—especially young people and families—with the breathtaking wonders of space and astronomy. …
Brain Break – Exeter Primary School
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
VR Explorer – Explore Space with Mission: ISS
Want to be an astronaut for a day? Come join us for VR Explorer – Explore Space with Mission: ISS! Put on a special VR headset and take a fun trip to space without leaving the ground. You’ll visit the International Space Station, float like you’re in zero gravity, and see how astronauts live, eat,…
Little Homes, Big Impact! Little homes on our patch
Meet local author Joy Stone for a journey into her book, The Little Homes on Honey Patch, and discover ways to enhance habitat in your own patch—including how to create nestboxes for local birds and animals. Suitable for families and interested individuals. A National Science Week event, presented with the support of the Inspiring Victoria program.
Stars in 3D
Stars in 3D is a dance-science presentation taking audiences on a 4-dimensional trip through space and time, exploring the key concepts of cutting-edge research from the Big Bang, Gravitational Waves and to the present-day. Featuring world first simulations of the universe, Stars in 4D challenges the status quo – the show features the Chamaeleon Collective,…
STEM Sparks | Igniting Girls’ Futures in the Built Environment
Discover, build and explore at STEM Sparks: Igniting Girls’ Futures in the Built Environment — a family-friendly National Science Week event designed to inspire the next generation of girls in STEM. Join us for a fun morning of hands-on activities, inspiring conversations, and creative challenges that showcase the exciting possibilities within the built environment. Whether…
Astronomy in the Parklands – Science Week 2025
Pack your picnic, torch and astronomical excitement for an evening under the stars in Western Sydney Parklands. Under the quiet and stillness of the evening sky, you will have an opportunity to: View the night sky through a telescope Watch the layers of the evening sky develop on an iPad Explore projections taken from a…