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 apply via the buttons below. Applications will close for the 2022-23 program on 30 September 2022.

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Stories from alumni and coaches

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

Dr Michaela Froehlich — Coach
Curious Minds taught me that there is a space in the world for people like me. Young, creative women who are good at maths are necessary right now in the world and I hope that I can use my skills to make the world a better place.

Ava Woodard — Alumni
I am studying an advanced Bachelor of Science at Monash University and I am planning on majoring in two of chemistry, mathematics, or astrophysics. I am in a program called GEM (Gender Equity in Maths) where every student gets a female mentor to help and guide you. As a part of this program, I have been fortunate enough to meet and see the works of some pretty amazing women in STEM.

Harmony Lower — Alumni

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Next camps

Express interest for the 2022-2023 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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