Join us for a family friendly event bringing together local community groups, businesses and community members to share ideas, be inspired and celebrate action on climate change as we launch the process of developing local community action plans for a zero emissions future on the surf cost. There will be two parts to the day:…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Habitat Hedgerows
What do native bandicoots and berries share? And how can habitat hedgerows help them? In this hands-on family-friendly workshop, we’ll share our discoveries on why protecting native bandicoot and berry habitat is so important. Hosted by Dr Jasmin Packer, Wildlife Ecologist, with special guests Dr Chris Brodie, Weed Ecologist with South Australian Herbarium, and Professor…
A Virtual Reality Experience
The Charlton Neighbourhood House will be giving our community the opportunity to dive into the world of virtual reality. Two Oculus headsets will provide a 3D experience to residents of all ages, from young children to older adults, and will show the unlimited possibilities that virtual reality offers. It may be a trip to a…
Engaging Kids with Nature & Contributing to Science
Nature Play QLD is hosting an online conversation with Jessie Oliver. Jessie is passionate about empowering communities to learn more about the world around them. Over the past 15 years, she has done this through a variety of roles including environmental educator, science communicator, citizen science advocate, and ecologist. These days, Jessie is researching how…
HealthLAB – Xavier College Tiwi Islands
The Menzies HealthLAB aims to translate research knowledge into action and improved health. It has the potential to positively impact health outcomes over the entire life course by ensuring the wider community, particularly young and Indigenous people are fully informed of the consequences that lifestyle choices made today, can have on their own health and…
Environment and Sustainability Expo
The South West Science Council are bringing together a force of scientists to Bunbury in celebration of sustainability in this unique region. Come along and hear about conservation activities and environmental projects in the South West and learn about careers in science and sustainability. Light refreshment provided, please register for catering purposes. We will be…
Generation Restoration in Kings Park and Botanic Gardens
Call for #GenerationRestoration! Did you know Australia holds the record for plant extinctions? The South West of Western Australia is listed as a biodiversity hotspot, with 65% of our Banksia Woodlands lost. The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) has signed up to the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration as part of our ongoing commitment to…
Indigenous Food and Agriculture
Join us to yarn about native foods and Indigenous farmers — everything from practising agriculture as a traditional custodian, growing bush foods and making sure they’re safe to eat, preparing amazing meals and getting Australian native foods to market. Speakers: Luke Williams is a proud Gumbaynggirr descendent, currently completing his PhD in the School of Health…
ANSTO’s National Science Week Hackathon
Ready, steady, hack: ANSTO’s National Science Week Hackathon is back – and you’re invited! Bring innovation to your classroom with this free, fast-paced, virtual hackathon for Australian students in Years 7-11 on an important topic. Because it’s the United Nations’ International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, the National Science Week theme Food: Different by Design…
Diversity in STEMM gallery
That’s What I Call Science is a national award-winning radio show and podcast that celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM) in Tasmania. For National Science Week, the all-women team is creating an online gallery that showcases and celebrates underrepresented people working in STEMM in our island state. The immersive gallery will use light…