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

"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
"Curious Minds creates a safe and encouraging space for young female students to dream big about their future. The program provides regular touchpoints for coaches and students to build rapport and prompts them to explore goal setting, cultural science and tertiary education pathways."

Adriana Zaja — STEM Coach
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