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

Positive impact felt across Australia! We are delighted to share this snapshot of student outcomes for the 2023-24 Curious Minds - girls in STEM program.

2023-24 Student Outcomes – Curious Minds Program — Impact
On Monday 6 July 2026, we commenced the 2025-26 Curious Minds Winter Camp! With over 130 people online from across Australia, we started our week of virtual camp that involves stimulating science, technology, engineering and mathematics sessions, fun activities and games, hands-on practicals, inspiring talks, and time to catch up with friends.

Protected: 2025-26 Winter Camp Wrap — Story
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