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 sees record 2022-23 registrations from science-loving schoolgirls

    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
  • 2022-23 Student Outcomes – Curious Minds program

    After eight years of Curious Minds, we're thrilled to share this snapshot of student outcomes for our first hybrid camp since COVID. Curious Minds was created to encourage STEM-loving girls to consider and pursue STEM Careers.

    2022-23 Student Outcomes – Curious Minds program — Impact
  • Angela Maharaj

    "I think Curious Minds has an important role in normalising women and girls showing an interest and passion in STEM."

    Angela Maharaj — 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!