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

  • A Tayla-made future in scientific investigation

    'Talking to all the other girls and getting to know them and what they want to do with their future was really good."

    A Tayla-made future in scientific investigation — Story
  • Cynthia Lin

    "I would recommend this program to all the young girls in Australia, to empower them to 'Apply science to life' and to use their ability to accomplish more as the upcoming generation."

    Cynthia Lin — Alumni
  • Moe Myint Tha

    "I was in a school from rural NSW back then, this program allowed me to expand my vision into the field, alongside friends from all over the country, and was especially fortunate to learn from women who were industry experts in their respective roles."

    Moe Myint Tha — Alumni

Next camps

Dates for camps for the 2026-27 Curious Minds – girls in STEM Program.

Summer Camps (In-Person)

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)

Winter Camp (Online)

Early July 2027

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!