Play Matters Australia is hosting a free National Science Week Playgroup on Tuesday 8 August at Woorabinda State School. This playgroup caters to families with children aged up to five years old. Join us for a morning of science activities and lots of fun for everyone. To attend, please register for a free Play Matters…
Topic: Environment and Nature
LIFT OFF! – Wallsend Library
Kick off National Science Week with a bang! We are holding LIFT OFF! at Wallsend Library on Sunday 13 August from 11am – 2.30pm, and it’s free for everyone. Science Shows Start the day with one of two incredible Balloons and Bubbles science shows from the University of Newcastle SMART team (11am or 12.30pm). Suitable for all ages. Book…
Understanding Scientific Knowledge and Sustainable Practices for Gathering Bush Tucker and Medicines
Join us as we celebrate National Science Week by providing this unique opportunity to gain further understanding of scientific knowledge and sustainable practices for gathering bush tucker and bush medicines. This live webinar will provide valuable insights from an Aboriginal cultural knowledge holder and expert in bush tucker. Uncle Bruce Morgan a proud Batjala man…
How Can First Nations Innovation and Invention Knowledge Contribute to the Sustainability of Future Industries?
This National Science Week join us for a unique opportunity to gain further understanding of First Nations innovation and invention knowledge and how it can contribute to the sustainability of future industries. This live webinar will provide valuable insights from a proud Aboriginal man who has extensive experience working in community development, education, conservation and…
The Physics and Chemistry of First Nations Innovations and Inventions
Join us as we celebrate National Science Week and gain further understanding of First Nations innovation and invention knowledge and how these demonstrate a deep understanding of physics and chemistry behind creating First Nations tools and weapons. This live webinar will provide valuable insights from a proud Wiradjuri man who has worked alongside Elders to…
Beaker Street Festival Headline Program – Tim Flannery & Robyn Williams
Connecting with the unconvinced. Two legendary science communicators in conversation about how to change minds in a world of denialism, disinformation, and deep fakes. Our MC for this event will be Lord Mayor Councillor Anna Reynolds. Immediately following this performance, the audience and speakers will be invited across the street to Beaker Street’s Festival Hub…
Beaker Street Festival Headline Program – Science Vs live
Join us for a live recording of the award-winning, chart-topping Science Vs podcast. Host Wendy Zukerman and Supervising Producer Joel Werner will present an evening of murder, monsters, and mind-bending tales. You can’t trust everything you see… Our MC for this event will be Tegan Taylor from ABC Science. Immediately following this performance, the audience…
Agriculture Workshop
Delivered in partnership with Central Regional TAFE and DPIRD, this workshop will introduce participants to the Agriculture industry in Carnarvon, horticultural research currently ongoing and career opportunities in agriculture.
AUSMAP: Science by the Sea Community Day – Belmore Basin
Interested in learning more about microplastics around Wollongong & the impact on humans & the environment? Come and participate in our AUSMAP Scientist for a Day program at Belmore Basin as part of National Science Week. What will you Learn? How microplastics affects our marine environment, wildlife and us. What are microplastics and where we can…
AUSMAP: Science by the Sea Community Training Day – Wollongong
Interested in learning more about microplastics & their impact on us and the environment – come & participate in our Practical Training Course which will focus on identifying microplastics & finding effective solutions. AUSMAP, Australia’s leading microplastic program. is a nationwide citizen science program that aims to quantify microplastic pollution with the primary goals of identifying…