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

  • 128 schoolgirls tackle gender gap at national STEM camps

    Superstars of STEM join biggest-ever mentoring programs for girls.

    128 schoolgirls tackle gender gap at national STEM camps — Story
  • STEM Deep Dive with Gypsy & Jess

    "My goals in the Curious Minds programs are to learn more things about science and STEM, and meet other girls interested in the same things."

    STEM Deep Dive with Gypsy & Jess — Story
  • Associate Professor Deanne Hryciw

    "I think Curious Minds opens up the field of STEM to young women who are just starting their plans towards a career. Curious Minds makes science more accessible and relatable for young women."

    Associate Professor Deanne Hryciw — 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!