Curious Minds empowers girls who are passionate, and have high potential in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to explore education and careers in STEM, through an eight-month hands-on extension and mentoring program.

Do you have a curious mind?

If you’re a young woman who is in Year 8 or 9, who is passionate about STEM subjects, or if you’re a female professional working in the STEM industry and would like to become a coach, you can learn more and express your interest in participating in future programs…

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News & Stories

  • Sienna Thomason

    "Curious Minds had a tremendously huge impact on my future in the marine science field that I didn't realise until years later."

    Sienna Thomason — Alumni
  • Lisa Kearney

    "I think it’s important to let girls know that there are many ways to pursue your STEM passions, and that even with life’s obstacles, if you keep trying you can find your own path into a STEM career."

    Lisa Kearney — STEM Coach
  • Dr YiJie Neo: Alum Returns as STEM Coach to Give Back

    "I owe so much to the mentors in my life who have guided and invested in me, and so I have tried my best to continue paying it forward by mentoring others. After my experience as a student in Curious Minds, I knew I wanted to return as a coach one day."

    Dr YiJie Neo: Alum Returns as STEM Coach to Give Back — STEM Coach

Next camps

Dates for camps for the 2025-26 Curious Minds – girls in STEM Program.

Summer Camps (In-Person)

Summer Camps (In-Person)

1 - 6 December 2025

East Camp held in Canberra

(for students from ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS)

8 - 13 December 2025

West Camp held in Adelaide

(for students from SA, WA, NT, QLD)

Winter Camp (Online)

Winter Camp (Online)

6 – 10 July 2026

Winter Camp - Online

(all participants)

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Do you have a curious mind?

Learn more about becoming a Curious Minds Student or STEM Coach!