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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 eight-month hands-on extension and mentoring program.
Do you have a curious mind?
Applications for the 2024-25 Curious Minds program have closed. If you’re a young woman who will be in Year 8, 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, you can learn more and express your interest in participating in future programs…
Stories from alumni and coaches
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Year 11 student Sarah Onoprienko went through the Curious Minds program in 2020 and is currently studying Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths at Isis District State High School in Queensland. This year Sarah has also been successful in displaying her STEM work at the World Science Festival in Brisbane, completing an internship at the Thompson Institute in psychology and neurology research, and being selected as a University of Queensland Science Ambassador.
Next camps
Dates for camps for the 2024-25 Curious Minds – girls in STEM program. Stay tuned for the 2025-26 dates!
Summer Camps (In-Person)
1 - 6 December 2024
East Camp held in Canberra
(for students from ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS)
8 - 13 December 2024
West Camp held in Adelaide
(for students from SA, WA, NT, QLD)
Winter Camp (Online)
7 – 11 July 2025
Winter Camp - Online
(all participants)
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 8, 9 and 10 to explore their potential in STEM studies and careers, we would love to hear from you.
