Curious Minds

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

"I think the Curious Minds program has had quite a bit of impact. Firstly, it helped me to develop my interest in computer science, to the point that I do not think I would be doing my computer science degree without it."

Alina Tairli — Alumni
On Monday 6 July 2026, we commenced the 2025-26 Curious Minds Winter Camp! With over 130 people online from across Australia, we started our week of virtual camp that involves stimulating science, technology, engineering and mathematics sessions, fun activities and games, hands-on practicals, inspiring talks, and time to catch up with friends.

2025-26 Winter Camp Wrap — Story
What happens when you get a bunch of energetic, smart, and curious students online with experts who love to share their passion for STEM? Catch up with everything that happened at Curious Minds Summer Camp 2023 and find out!

The future looks bright with Curious Minds! — Story