Wild Encounters

Wild Encounters is coming to visit for an exciting 90-minute live wildlife session led by expert Katie Eales and her team. During this interactive show, you will get the amazing chance to meet, touch, and learn about incredible native Australian animals up close. From scaly reptiles to fascinating native mammals and birds, you will discover cool facts about where these creatures live, what they eat, how their bodies adapt to the wild, and what simple steps we can all take to help protect their natural habitats. It is a fun, hands-on opportunity to experience science and nature coming to life right before your eyes!

STEAM Stalls

Step up to the ultimate hands-on challenge at our STEAM stalls! Test your physics skills and arc trajectories at the STEAM Basketball Shootout, where science meets sport in a battle of accuracy and angle. Once you've mastered the court, switch gears and unleash your creativity at our hands-on art and science fusion stations, where you can design, build, and experiment with interactive projects that show just how fun science can be.

Science Photo Competition

Capture the beauty, power, and wonder of the world around you in our National Science Week Photo Competition! Whether it’s a stunning shot of local wildlife, a fascinating pattern in nature, or a clever snapshot of physics in action, this is your chance to show off your photography skills. Snap your best scientific image, submit your entry, and compete against your peers for awesome prizes and the ultimate bragging rights!

"Grow Your Own Garden" Stall

Get your hands dirty and learn about plant biology at the "Grow Your Own Garden" stall! Discover the secrets behind soil health, seed germination, and local ecosystems while learning how to cultivate your very own green space. You'll get to take home your own plant setup, giving you a chance to watch science grow right before your eyes and play a part in making our campus greener.