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

"I have really enjoyed being a part of the Curious Minds program. I joined the program as a mentor, because I thought the program sounded like something I would have loved to complete when I was at school."

Jenni Frank — STEM Coach
Over two weeks, 116 outstanding female students will attend a face-to-face enrichment camp to further their interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), travelling to either Canberra or Adelaide. It is the first face-to-face camp since 2019, following a pivot to digital delivery in the pandemic.

Curious Minds shine across two STEM camps — Story
We are proud to share this snapshot of student outcomes for the 2024-25 Curious Minds - girls in STEM program.

2024-25 Student Outcomes – Curious Minds Program — Impact