Curious Minds empowers girls who are passionate, high performers in Science,  Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to explore their full potential, through a eight-month hands-on extension and mentoring program.

Do you have a curious mind?

Applications for the 2024-25 Curious Minds program have closed. If you’re a young woman who will be in Year 8, 9 or 10 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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Stories from alumni and coaches

  • Carla Donnelly

    My exposure to STEM was limited in my younger years through formal channels but I was obsessed with the internet and computing from a very early age.

    Carla Donnelly — STEM Coach
  • Lisa Kearney

    I think it’s important to let girls know that there are many ways to pursue your STEM passions, and that even with life’s obstacles, if you keep trying you can find your own path into a STEM career.

    Lisa Kearney — Lisa Kearney
  • Sally Hurst

    I would have benefitted so much if I had had a mentor or coach that would be a role model

    Sally Hurst — Coach

Next camps

Dates for camps for the 2024-25 Curious Minds – girls in STEM program. Stay tuned for the 2025-26 dates!

Summer Camps (In-Person)

Summer Camps (In-Person)

1 - 6 December 2024

East Camp held in Canberra

(for students from ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS)

8 - 13 December 2024

West Camp held in Adelaide

(for students from SA, WA, NT, QLD)

Winter Camp (Online)

Winter Camp (Online)

7 – 11 July 2025

Winter Camp - Online

(all participants)

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Coach a Curious Mind

If you’re a female professional working in the STEM industry and would like to mentor high-performing girls in years 8, 9 and 10 to explore their potential in STEM studies and careers, we would love to hear from you.