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

  • Summer Camp piques Curious Minds

    Media Release: Around 110 outstanding female students will take part in intensive summer camps to ignite their interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

    Summer Camp piques Curious Minds — News
  • Seeking STEM Coaches: Apply to inspire the next generation

    Are you a female-identifying STEM professional interested in sharing your experience and mentoring girls interested in STEM. If you're looking to make a real difference, get involved in Curious Minds!

    Seeking STEM Coaches: Apply to inspire the next generation — News
  • Alex Summerell

    "It is very inspiring to see the new generation of girls with such passion and interest in STEM, and I know that amazing things will come from them. They are the ones that inspire me and make me want to be a better scientist."

    Alex Summerell — 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!