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

"Curious Minds creates a safe and encouraging space for young female students to dream big about their future. The program provides regular touchpoints for coaches and students to build rapport and prompts them to explore goal setting, cultural science and tertiary education pathways."

Adriana Zaja — STEM Coach
An alum of the 2024-25 program, Skye is a student from a regional area with a passion for human biology and helping those in need. She took her passion for STEM outreach, and created a community connection.

From Curious Mind to Community Leader: Skye Wilson’s Story as a Budding Scientist — Alumni
The gender gap in Australia’s science community is showing signs of narrowing, with record applications from schoolgirls wanting to be part of a sought-after education program breaking down the barriers for women entering science, technology, engineering and maths careers.

Curious Minds sees record 2022-23 registrations from science-loving schoolgirls — News