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Igniting Brilliance
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…
News & Stories
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Approximately 115 outstanding female students have attended a virtual winter camp to reunite with their mentors, engage in enriching activities and lectures, and share their Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) projects.
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The opportunity to connect with like-minded females from across the nation all of which were driven, passionate and inspired to pursue STEM, was one of Sophie’s highlights of the program. She believes such a diverse group created a “melting pot of ideas,” pushing her to think from a different perspective.
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"I wanted to become a coach as I believe "seeing what you can be" plays a key role in pursuing our goals, especially as a woman and a woman of colour. I still have yet to see people who look like me in our field and now recognise that I want to be a role model for others to pursue a career that might not seem as fathomable now."
Next camps
Dates for camps for the 2025-26 Curious Minds – girls in STEM Program.
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)
6 – 10 July 2026
Winter Camp - Online
(all participants)
