Curious Minds | Igniting Brilliance

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

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Do you have a curious mind?

If you’re a girl in year 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, then please express your interest using the buttons below.

Applications for the 2022-23 program are now closed, but we are taking EOIs for the 2023-24 program.

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Stories from alumni and coaches

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

Angela Maharaj — Coach
It might not always be easy, but a certain degree of challenge is good to keep you going.

Dr Michaela Froehlich — Coach
Time has changed and so thus have the career options! Fly high with your vivid imagination and rest assured we are all there to support you.

Dr Soumi Paul Mukhopadhyay — Coach

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Next camps

Express interest for the 2023-2024 program.

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4–7 December 2022

Curious Minds West Camp

(SA, WA, NT, QLD)

11–14 December 2022

Curious Minds East Camp

(ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS)

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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 9 and 10 to explore their potential in STEM studies and careers, we would love to hear from you.

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