What can Aboriginal astronomy tell us about the night sky? How is our native flora used in bush medicine? What can we learn about sustainable living from 60 000+ years of Indigenous culture? This National Science Week, discover the answers to these questions (and more) at the Indigenous Science Experience at the Redfern Community Centre….
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Out of this world: Australia in the space age
From the 1950s through to the 1970s, Australia was gripped with excitement as humanity made its first forays beyond Earth’s atmosphere. From cutting edge scientific research to architecture, design, television and more, Out of this world explores Australia’s role in the space race. Learn about the history of Woomera Rocket Range, see how futuristic architecture influenced Australia’s…
Out of this world: Australia in the space age
From the 1950s through to the 1970s, Australia was gripped with excitement as humanity made its first forays beyond Earth’s atmosphere. From cutting edge scientific research to architecture, design, television and more, Out of this world explores Australia’s role in the space race. Learn about the history of Woomera Rocket Range, see how futuristic architecture influenced Australia’s…
Rocket Making @ Byford Library
Rocket Making Workshop! Hosted by SJ Library Services & Supersonic Science Byford Library Blast off into the exciting world of rocket science in this 2-hour, hands-on workshop! Designed for kids aged 8–12, this fun and educational session will guide attendees through the process of building, designing, and launching their very own bottle rockets. It’s the…
Deaf Youth Science Camp
Are you a Deaf or hard-of-hearing person aged 12 to 17 years? Register now for the 2025 Deaf Youth Science Camp in ANSTO in Sydney. Launch your own rocket, build an electric circuit, and design and 3D print your own creation! See Australia’s only nuclear reactor on a tour. Find out how they make medicines…
Beaker Street Festival
Wild Ideas. Curious Adventures. Nerds. Beaker Street Festival brings its signature mix of science, art, and connection back to Lutruwita/Tasmania, 12 to 19 August 2025, as part of National Science Week. Known for its genre-defying approach and boundary-pushing ideas, Beaker Street Festival has cemented its place as Australia’s most imaginative festival of science and culture….
Writing the Future: Author Q&A with Amie Kaufman
Join us to hear from internationally best-selling author, Amie Kaufman and how she uses science to drive the plot of her novels and generate scientifically plausible ideas. Amie is the author of several highly acclaimed science fiction and fantasy series including the ‘Starbound’ trilogy and ‘The Illuminae Files’. This project received grant funding…
Celebrating Science: STEM Storytime
It’s storytime but with a science twist! Get hands-on with STEM activities based on our favourite picture books. Suitable for preschool-aged children. This project received grant funding through Inspiring Australia – An Australian Government Initiative.
Celebrating Science: Family Science Trivia
Do you know your meteoroids from your meteorites? Bring the whole family along to put your science knowledge to the test! Suitable for primary school-aged children and their families. This project received grant funding through Inspiring Australia – An Australian Government Initiative.
Celebrating Science: Science Showcase
Try out a range of science, technology, engineering and maths challenges! Suitable for primary school-aged children and their families. Drop-in anytime between 1pm and 2.30pm, bookings not required. This project received grant funding through Inspiring Australia – An Australian Government Initiative.