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

We are proud to share this overview of student outcomes for the 2025-26 Curious Minds - girls in STEM program.

2025-26 Student Outcomes – Curious Minds Program — Impact
"Be curious! Ask all your questions, anyone who's ever told you that the only dumb question is the one that isn't asked has nailed it on the head!"

Emily Braithwaite — STEM Coach
"Curious Minds had a tremendously huge impact on my future in the marine science field that I didn't realise until years later."

Sienna Thomason — Alumni