Be Inspired to Learn

The goal of the Inspiring Australia strategy is to foster a society that values science, engages critically with scientific issues, encourages people to pursue STEM careers, and attracts both national and international interest in science.

Queensland Chief Scientist

Best Practice Principles for Community Science Engagement Programs

Professional Development

Many providers offer professional development workshops for teachers and educators interested in STEM. For a comprehensive list of STEM learning opportunities, visit the DETSI portal, a searchable resource curated by the Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist.

Key STEM providers in Queensland include:

Real World Learning – STEM Detectives program for early childhood educators
Queensland Museum – Future Makers program
It’s Rocket Science – Professional development programs
STEM Punks – Topics include coding, robotics, design thinking, and more
Street Science – Immersive Science Experiences
Experimentary – Science that’s online and hands-on
Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Queensland based resource, STEM education

Incursion Program Providers

Many providers offer STEM programs that can be delivered directly at your school. For a comprehensive list of STEM programs in education, visit the STAR Portal, a resource provided by the Australian Office of the Chief Scientist.

Key providers in Queensland include:

Resources, Lessons, and Activities

Find STEM resources that are relevant to your teaching and your students’ interests. For a comprehensive list of STEM programs in education, visit the STAR Portal, a resource provided by the Australian Office of the Chief Scientist.

Key providers in Queensland include:

The Girls in STEM Toolkit (The GiST)
Queensland STEM Education Network
STELR Program (Science and Technology Education Leveraging Relevance)
Queensland Museum – Learning Resources
Queensland Museum Loans
Future Makers
Experimentary
Junior Engineers

In Collaboration with Virtual Excursions Australia

Training sessions can be found below, or at Virtual Excursions Australia

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In response to the pandemic, Inspiring Australia teamed up with specialists in online education Virtual Excursions Australia to deliver a bespoke program to support those who deliver science engagement programs targeting the general community.

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