Head to the Moon with Edison Robots! Join us at the Dandenong Library to learn about space research and exploration while using coding. Program the robots to complete challenges in small groups, take parts to a lunar rover and detect precious minerals. Children will learn about digital systems, and follow and represent basic algorithms involving…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Ozobots at Ascot Vale Library
Interested in basic coding? Join us at Ascot Vale Library to learn and play with Ozobots. Ozobots are tiny, smart robots designed to teach coding skills. Using sensors, they read colour codes (Ozocodes) drawn on paper or block-based code via OzoBlockly to follow lines, change speed, and move in specific ways, bridging the physical and…
2026 Space Faring Civilisation Film Festival
Imagine a bright future with science. The Space Faring Civilisation (SFC) Film Festival is back for 2026. We are a Canberra-grown festival that loves telling stories about science and space. We show films that give us hope for the future and show how science and imagination can help us build a better world. Free Workshops…
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…
Writing Science Media Releases
This practical course teaches you the key skills and strategies to write and distribute a cracking media release for different audiences. It will help budding science communicators build confidence and learn how the media works, so you can communicate your messages clearly and simply. You’ll get training and hands-on practice writing winning media releases for…
Science, Music and more at the Planetarium
Nate Eggins (a.k.a. Conspiracy of One) is returning with his unique Planetarium Variety Show for a fourth year running! Join us once again at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium during National Science Week for an evening of: · Quirky sciency music, funny rants, audience participation & prize giveaways, · Stunning visuals that will take you…
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,…
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….