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

  • The future looks bright with Curious Minds!

    What happens when you get a bunch of energetic, smart, and curious students online with experts who love to share their passion for STEM? Catch up with everything that happened at Curious Minds Summer Camp 2023 and find out!

    The future looks bright with Curious Minds! — Story
  • 2021-22 Student Outcomes – Curious Minds Program

    After seven years of Curious Minds, we’re thrilled to share this snapshot of student outcomes. Curious Minds was created to encourage science-loving girls to pursue science and consider STEM careers.

    2021-22 Student Outcomes – Curious Minds Program — News
  • Alina Tairli

    "I think the Curious Minds program has had quite a bit of impact. Firstly, it helped me to develop my interest in computer science, to the point that I do not think I would be doing my computer science degree without it."

    Alina Tairli — Alumni

Next camps

Dates for camps for the 2025-26 Curious Minds – girls in STEM Program.

Summer Camps (In-Person)

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)

Winter Camp (Online)

6 – 10 July 2026

Winter Camp - Online

(all participants)

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Do you have a curious mind?

Learn more about becoming a Curious Minds Student or STEM Coach!