Join the iLAuNCH Trailblazer and University of Southern Queensland, along with CSIRO, for a space-themed family fun day to Charleville. You’ll experience a thrilling array of activities that will ignite curiosity and wonder about the vast universe beyond our planet. This Space Family Fun Day aims to provide an engaging and educational experience for all…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Q – How do you turn an idea into a business?
Where do great ideas come from? How do entrepreneurs know when to take the leap? And what happens when things don’t go to plan? Join our panel of science innovators as they share the realities of building a business, from the first spark of an idea through to navigating challenges, taking risks, and creating impact….
Hooked on Science – An indoor simulated fishing experience
Celebrate National Science Week with a fun and interactive indoor fishing adventure at Casuarina Square! Learn to use a rod and reel while experiencing the thrill of fishing through an immersive simulated fishing experience, facilitated by the Amazing Miss Deb. Perfect for kids and families, this exciting activity combines fun, technology and discovery in a…
Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum – iLaunch mobile operations centre onsite
Calling all space lovers. Come and visit the CSIRO iLaunch Mobile Operations Centre (MOC) onsite all day at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum. Kids of all ages will get a chance to see how we can communicate to satellites in space from anywhere in Australia. Purpose-built, the b-double trailer deploys into a fully operational…
Powered by Curiosity
Calling all mini scientists! Powered by Curiosity is a hands-on National Science Week event designed for children and their families. Through interactive STEM experiences, you will explore how scientists and engineers use observation, experimentation, measurement and testing to better understand the world around us. The session runs for one hour and there are three…
The Secret Life of Psychoactive Plants
Join us this National Science Week as ethnobotanist, chemist and author Dr Liam Engel takes you on a journey into the world of psychoactive plant chemicals. Much of what we think we know about psychoactive plants comes from decades-old studies, anecdote and tradition. Drawing on research spanning cacti, wattles, fungi, grasses and drug checking, Liam…
Science Escape Room
Put your problem-solving skills to the test in this exciting science-themed escape room. Work through puzzles, crack clues, and uncover scientific mysteries in a race against the clock. Developed in partnership with the Monash University Astrophysics Team as part of National Science Week 2026. Entries are limited to groups of a maximum of six people. Each group must…
Queer Food Taste of Pride Walking Tour – National Science Week
Discover the Hidden History of LGBTQIA+ Scientists – An Interactive Walking Tour Please note this event is completely FREE thanks to the support of Inspire Australia and National Science Week. However, registration is essential as places are limited. Did you know that every Australian state and territory has been home to amazing LGBTQIA+ scientists? Join…
STEAM Club at Warragul Library
Explore STEAM with fun and informative experiments as a part of our STEAM Club program! Warragul Library hosts monthly interactive sessions exploring science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is best suited to primary school age (5-12). Bookings essential for participating children only, however guardians are required to supervise children at all times through…
Clarendon Primary School Science Fair and Escape Room
Join us for the Clarendon Primary School Science Fair where you can see our students amazing science projects and Oliphant Science Awards entries! Students will be hanging out with their amazing work to answer questions, run demonstrations and be judged by special judges for prizes. This event is a must see of primary science excellence!…