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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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"The main thing was probably being able to speak to another cool female role model in STEM, who taught us a bit about her job. There are so many jobs in STEM that I’d never even heard about, and it was really enlightening to learn about some of the options out there that utilise STEM skills."
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One hundred and twenty-eight schoolgirls from across Australia, including 90 from regional towns in every state and territory, are completing six months of extension learning and mentoring this week in national camps that have immersed underrepresented girls in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
Next camps
Dates for camps for the 2026-27 Curious Minds – girls in STEM Program.
Summer Camps (In-Person)
30 Nov to 5 Dec 2026
East Camp held in Canberra
(for students from ACT, NSW, QLD, TAS)
7 to 12 Dec 2026
West Camp held in Adelaide
(for students from SA, WA, VIC, NT)
Winter Camp (Online)
Early July 2027
Winter Camp - Online
(all participants)
