The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to its National Science Week Showcase on August 8th 2026! Join us in creating memorable experiences at the frontiers of science. Supersonic Science will be there, so bring the whole family for a packed afternoon of discovery! Get hands-on! We’ve teamed up with Supersonic Science, who will guide you…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Edge Hill STEAM Expo 2026
Showcasing student-driven innovation, featuring hands-on projects ranging from robotic coding and engineering challenges to environmental science and digital art. This event will promote critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving, aligning with sustainability goals and investigations. Students will build structural models of bridges and towers, explore life cycles, animal habitats, sustainability and artistic design using mathematical concepts. Our student-led discovery will focus on curiosity…
Seeds to Science: Cultural Fusion
‘Seeds of Science’ is more than a theme—it’s a commitment to nurturing a love of learning, respect for Country, and appreciation of wisdom in every culture. By working together—students, teachers, families, and community—we’ll create a rich, inclusive environment where knowledge takes root and flourishes. STEM Week will culminate in a community gathering, where we’ll share…
Discover Engineering
Curious about engineering but not sure a four‑year university degree is the only way forward? Discover the many exciting pathways into an engineering career and see how you can help design, build and shape the world around you. From major infrastructure and renewable energy projects to cutting‑edge technology and problem‑solving that makes everyday life better,…
Growing conservation through innovation at Sydney Zoo
Step into a world where science, innovation and wildlife collide at Sydney Zoo’s Conservation Through Innovation, a dynamic, multi‑day National Science Week experience designed for families, students and curious minds of all ages. Begin your send of adventure on the Discovery Trail, a self‑guided journey highlighting twelve threatened species from cassowaries to cheetahs and the…
Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern
How do native bees connect to healthy ecosystems and caring for Country? Which seaweeds have long been used for environmental sustainability? How is native flora used in bush medicines? What can we learn from the ingenuity of Aboriginal tools and technologies developed over thousands of years? And how can Torres Strait Islander virtual reality bring cultural experiences…
Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern
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….
Growing conservation through innovation at Sydney Zoo
Step into a world where science, innovation and wildlife collide at Sydney Zoo’s Conservation Through Innovation, a dynamic, multi‑day National Science Week experience designed for families, students and curious minds of all ages. Begin your adventure on the Discovery Trail, a self‑guided journey highlighting twelve threatened species from cassowaries to cheetahs and the real conservation…
Pacific Airshow Gold Coast
PACIFIC AIRSHOW Pacific Airshow Gold Coast is a huge, action-packed event that takes over the beach for three epic days. You’ll see some of the best pilots in the world flying super-fast planes, doing crazy tricks, flips, and stunts high above the ocean. There’s heaps more than planes too, with fun zones for families, cool…
Bush Tucker STEM
Get ready to get your hands dirty and your minds buzzing with the Bush Tucker STEM Project! This exciting adventure takes you out of the classroom and into the garden, where you’ll design, plant, and care for your very own native bush tucker garden. You’ll become a real-life scientist -testing soil, checking moisture and pH levels,…