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Igniting Brilliance
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…
News & Stories
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Approximately 115 outstanding female students have attended a virtual winter camp to reunite with their mentors, engage in enriching activities and lectures, and share their Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) projects.
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"Curious Minds really opened my eyes towards all the opportunities available and inspired me to continue searching for connections in the science community to expose myself as much as possible. It also encouraged me to act as a mentor for girls at my school, nurturing and encouraging their passion for STEM."
Next camps
Dates for camps for the 2025-26 Curious Minds – girls in STEM Program.
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)
6 – 10 July 2026
Winter Camp - Online
(all participants)
