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

  • Claire Yung

    "I’d definitely recommend anyone who is passionate about science to seek out opportunities like holiday and camp programs."

    Claire Yung — Alumni
  • Dr Soumi Paul Mukhopadhyay

    "Time has changed and so thus have the career options! Fly high with your vivid imagination and rest assured we are all there to support you."

    Dr Soumi Paul Mukhopadhyay — STEM Coach
  • Carmela Micallef

    "I don't know many girls who enjoy STEM, so I saw Curious Minds as a great opportunity for me to meet like-minded people, and make new friends who like STEM."

    Carmela Micallef — Alumni

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!