Celebrate National Science Week with a fun and interactive indoor fishing adventure at Casuarina Square! Learn to use a rod and reel while experiencing the thrill of fishing through an immersive simulated fishing experience, facilitated by the Amazing Miss Deb. Perfect for kids and families, this exciting activity combines fun, technology and discovery in a…
Topic: Environment and Nature
National Science Week Webinar – Nurturing knowledge for all
How can science help protect Victoria’s most threatened plant species and the landscapes they call home? Join experts from Parks Victoria and Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria for an exciting webinar exploring how emerging plant science is driving conservation across our state. Get excited for a discussion of how researchers and land managers use science skills…
Powered by Curiosity
Calling all mini scientists! Powered by Curiosity is a hands-on National Science Week event designed for children and their families. Through interactive STEM experiences, you will explore how scientists and engineers use observation, experimentation, measurement and testing to better understand the world around us. The session runs for one hour and there are three…
Up Close Microscope Workshop
There’s an entire hidden world all around us… and we’re inviting you to discover it! Join us at BinoCentral for an exciting journey into the microscopic world, where curious young explorers will get hands-on with microscopes and see everyday objects in ways they’ve never seen before. During this 1-hour workshop, little learners will: Come face-to-face…
Bundanon Science Symposium
Bundanon’s Science Symposium returns in 2026 with an extraordinary line-up of leading voices in science, ecology and environmental thinking, all connecting with National Science Week’s 2026 education theme Growing Knowledge: Seeds of Science at Bundanon. Join us for a program of talks, conversations and guided walks, exploring some of the most pressing questions around our…
Ocean Art Exhibition
Join us as we celebrate National Science Week 2026 with a creative exhibition that blends art, science, and sustainability! We’re inviting artists of all ages to showcase their talent and passion for the environment through a range of exciting competition categories: Competition Categories: Marine Debris – Adult Award Create an artwork using marine debris materials….
Wings of Wonder – A Flight into the World of Raptors
Wings of Wonder: A Flight into the World of Raptors, proudly supported by the Queensland Government—Engaging Science Grants Bringing the Majesty of Birds of Prey to Life at Tamborine Mountain College There are few moments more powerful in education than standing face to face with nature. On Friday 14 August, Tamborine Mountain College, working in…
Uncovering the Secrets of the Powerful Owl
Uncovering the Secrets of the Powerful Owl, proudly supported by the Queensland Government—Engaging Science Grants Science Comes Alive at Tamborine Mountain College What can a handful of owl pellets tell us about one of Australia’s most elusive and threatened predators? Quite a lot, as our Year 5 students are about to discover. On Thursday 13…
Reimagining Ecology Through Art and Science
Join us as Artist Caroline Rothwell and host Clarence Slockee come together for a thought-provoking conversation exploring the intersections of art and science. Presented as part of National Science Week, this discussion examines how creative and scientific approaches can help us understand ecology, environmental change and our relationship with the natural world. Caroline Rothwell Caroline…
Junior Ranger Clean-up
This community-focused initiative connects up to 30 participants directly with the local environment through an interactive marine debris activity across two coastal sites in the Yarrabah community. Led by the Junior Ranger program, the event moves beyond a standard beach clean-up by introducing you to the critical intersection of science, technology, and environmental conservation. Participants…