A fast-paced, 60-minute science show with exciting demonstrations that bring scientific concepts to life. Explore fascinating ideas, like chemical reactions, air pressure, and forces. This interactive show will encourage the audience to question, observe, and discover just how awesome science can be.
Topic: Science Communication
Secret Life of Birds
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is full of incredible birdlife, from coots to cormorants, spinebills to swans. On this guided walk, spot water birds nesting around Ornamental Lake and delight in the sights and sounds of the birds that call the Gardens home. Continue your discovery with a take-home bird guide.
Gardens for Wildlife and Bandicoots
Cranbourne Gardens is a unique haven for endangered Southern Brown Bandicoots, along with a wide array of native wildlife. Enjoy a guided walk through the Australian Garden to learn all about these marvellous marsupials and be empowered to transform your own garden into an oasis for wildlife including native bees, butterflies, birds and more. Whether…
Birds in the Australian Garden
Discover the wonderful world of the birds that call the Australian Garden home. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how they have shaped the country’s forests and wildflowers on a guided tour through the Australian Garden. See and hear them flying, feeding and nesting as you explore the landscape. Some of the unique species you may…
Solar Tours at Melbourne Observatory
Come and experience the wonders of our closest star—the Sun—like never before at the historic Melbourne Observatory. You’ll be expertly guided through safe solar viewing using the beautifully restored 4-inch Photoheliograph telescope, as well as solar projection with the Troughton and Simms telescope. Expect to see incredible details on the surface of the Sun, including…
Young Minds into Big Science
Join an engaging and educational event, “Young Minds into Big Science” at SKCC. This event aims to inspire young minds, foster a passion for science, and encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills among children aged 5-12 years. Young Minds into Big Science is a facilitated science event run by passionate trainers and will include: Interactive exhibits…
Engineer the Future – Science Week STEM Night
We are thrilled to invite students from Year 7 to Year 9 to participate in our exciting STEM event at James Cook University’s Ideas Lab (JCU) on the 27th of August, 2026. This event is a fantastic opportunity for young minds to explore the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through hands-on activities, interactive…
STEM in the Tropics – Launch a giant smoke ring and discover the science of fun!
Get ready for a hands-on science experience that’s guaranteed to turn heads across Tank 5! Join the Cairns Children’s Museum and discover how curiosity, creativity and experimentation bring science to life. A highlight of the day will be the spectacular Toroidal Ring Vortex Generator (TRVG), giving visitors the chance to create and launch giant smoke…
National Science Week Celebration Featuring the Citizen Science Awards
Join us for a special evening celebrating National Science Week in South Australia and recognising the outstanding citizen science projects being honoured through this year’s Citizen Science Awards. This event is an opportunity to acknowledge the volunteers, event organisers, partners, community groups and supporters who helped make National Science Week a success, while celebrating the…
Inclusive Biographies in STEMM Project – A (mini) Wiki edit-a-thon
Join us for a mini-Wikipedia edit-a-thon! Work with local Wiki editors as we expand and update articles related to the diverse people, knowledges, and discoveries that make science what it is today. Light catering provided. Walk in at any time. All experience levels welcome. Attendees will need to provide their own wifi enabled device. …