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

  • Wendy Agnew

    "My advice would be to continue to explore every area of interest that you can. There are so many amazing job opportunities out there, and there will continue to be more developed that we can't even imagine yet. Don't be afraid to try out new things, as you might just find that you love them."

    Wendy Agnew — STEM Coach
  • Dr Meena Sritharan

    "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."

    Dr Meena Sritharan — STEM Coach
  • Emily Braithwaite

    "Be curious! Ask all your questions, anyone who's ever told you that the only dumb question is the one that isn't asked has nailed it on the head!"

    Emily Braithwaite — 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!