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 eight-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 express your interest using the buttons below.

Applications are now closed for the 2023-24 program. All applications received will be considered for the 2024-25 program.

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Stories from alumni and coaches

Sienna Thomason went through the Curious Minds program in 2019. She is currently completing Year 12, along with juggling an internship at Sharks and Rays Australia and being a youth ambassador for Reef Check and the CAP Great Barrier Reef project in her community.

Sienna Thomason — Alumni
I chose mechanical engineering because I wanted to make a difference, specifically in terms of sustainability

Emily Braithwaite — STEM Coach
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Associate Professor Deanne Hryciw — Coach

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Next camps

Camp dates for the 2023-24 program

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Curious Minds Summer Camp – Virtual

4 December – 8 December 2023

(Australia Wide)

Curious Minds Winter Camps

1 July – 6 July 2024

Curious Minds West Camp

(SA, WA, NT, QLD)

8 July - 13 July 2024

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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