Calling all kids of Townsville – if you love coding, robotics and all things tech, we’ve got the ultimate online experience for you during National Science Week. Throughout National Science Week (15 – 22 August), you will be able to access CODEFLIX at no cost as part of a seven day free trial. CODEFLIX is…
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Milk Carton Confessions
The Milk Carton Confessions is coming to Bendigo Tech School in National Science Week. The Milk Carton Confessions is a project by composer Michael Sollis and percussionist Thea Rossen that explores our disposable culture, motives for recycling and how we live in a world where we consume more than we need. This educational program and…
She Codes Virtual Coding Party – South Australia
South Australia are you ready? Welcome to the She Codes Virtual Coding Party Who said you needed to go outside to have a party? We are throwing a party and you can join us from your living room, your study, or wherever your laptop fits. We strongly believe in the power of technology to connect us,…
Science Alliance
Vanessa de Kauwe has been an advocate for education and disability empowerment for many years, so much so that she enlisted a group of young adults with intellectual disabilities to create Science Alliance. Science Alliance is an alliance between science professionals and the disability community, aimed at the empowerment of students with neuro-diversity. Science Alliance…
Tracking space junk, building brain-like computers and self-playing pinball machines
The International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS) at Western Sydney University will open their doors to showcase the exciting science and research currently underway using biology inspired technology to solve real-world problems. During this 1.5 hour interactive forum, the audience will have insights into a diverse range of research projects from tracking space junk to…
Planting Methods for Central Australian Native Plants
The Olive Pink Botanic Garden has planted 600 native plants this autumn. Come and learn about the McEllister Planting Method used, see the results, share your experiences planting and growing central Australian natives, and hear what worked for others. The McEllister Method involves using termites rather than worms to work the soil. The Garden will…
Olive Pink Landcare Buffel Bust
Come along, meet a great bunch of people, get fit, and help protect River Red Gums in the Todd River. Remove buffel grass and help stop these majestic beauties being burnt to the ground. 8am to 10am Saturday 8 August as part of the EcoFair and every second Saturday of the month. Meet at the…
Film Works of David Nixon – People, Environment and Country
A retrospective of David Nixon, showcasing works about people and sustainability in Central Australia. Works created and co-created by David Nixon. Food and beverages available from the Bean Tree Cafe all evening. Event capacity: 100 RSVP online and Zoom invite.
Mini Electric Vehicle Virtual Competition
START NOW: Design and build your own mini Electric Vehicle (EV) from $15 kit ($25 delivered) plus booking fee, for prizes totaling $200. Based on the highly successful Mini EV prize event run for the last 4 years run as part of Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival but modified: If you have a kit from…
Imagination Packs
Calling all young inventors, makers and tinkerers. Grab your FREE Imagination Pack to create, make and invent with for National Science Week. Each Imagination Pack contains a mystery challenge and assortment of fun craft materials to create, make and invent with. Available at Atherton Library, Herberton Library, Malanda Library and Ravenshoe Library. We’d love to…