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Closing the gap in STEM industries

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Junior Engineers | Coding and Robotics for Kids | Coding and robotics programs for kids. Join our after school or school holidays programs and give your child a head start to the 21st century.

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Junior Engineers Presents

Creating accessible pathways for indigenous engineers, inventors,
visionaries and innovators.

Providing a space for creativity, exploration and learning in a drive to close "the gap" in STEM industries. In each program, the students will:

Get to know each other, their STEM instructors and their guest mentors.

Learn in-demand coding concepts through immersive gamification.

Speak to local Elders, mentors and role models from the community.

Present work and coding solutions to an audience of their peers.

Complete digital projects to continue learning from home and beyond.

BREAKING GLASS CEILINGS WITH RECONCILIATION ACTION PLANS

57%

Female participants in Deadly Coders 2021 - twice the industry average!

120+

Total students receiving free STEM education to date in Deadly Coders 2021

5+

Curriculums and program types, dedicated to teaching in-demand STEM skills

Empowering Indigenous youth to access impactful education and career pathways through passion, creativity and technology.

THE GOAL

Closing the Gap by providing fully funded, accessible and exciting coding & STEM programs to Indigenous students.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Early positive experiences with STEM are a powerful influence, leading kids to confidently choose STEM fields in academia & career.

THE INSPIRATION

Community figures and role models connect with the students, inspiring them to follow in the footsteps of the First Engineers on this land.

Our ADVISORY BOARD

Karina Hogan

Karina has strong ancestral ties to Northern NSW having come from a big Aboriginal and South Sea Island family. She is currently a journalist for the ABC and board member of the Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service. In addition to her media and Indigenous advocacy background, she was the former Chair of the Brisbane Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community Health Service. Ms Hogan was also on the board of Sisters Inside, an enterprise focussed on improving outcomes for women and children within the criminal justice system.

Grant Maher

Grant is a descendant of the Gumbaynggirr and Biripi people from Northern New South Wales. With over 16 years’ experience as a structural engineer, Grant is the director of the Jabin Group, an Indigenous owned engineering consultancy. He is also the Chairman of the Indigenous Engineers Group and hopes to provide opportunities to current and future Indigenous engineers through the group. Grant has experience across a wide range of projects and disciplines within the engineering field including Facades, SD, Design Management, Procurement and Fabrication.

Todd Phillips

Todd Phillips is a Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr man. Todd is the National Indigenous Engagement Manager for KBR Inc. KBR is a U.S. based company operating in fields of science, technology and engineering and works in various markets including aerospace, defence, industrial and intelligence.

Todd undertakes tasks such as developing and structuring Indigenous employment and procurement programs with the Australian Navy and other areas of defence. Todd has studied at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and holds a Bachelor degree; Masters and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), all in the field of Education. He also has completed an MBA at Victoria University in Melbourne.

Andrew Brodie

Andrew is a qualified teacher with nearly 15 years experience working in the education and CSR space. Andrew has held many positions across large public and private businesses in industries including motoring, banking, publishing and now is an executive at Early Stages EdTech, The EdTech Group. Andrew has been mentored by several people from Indigenous communities and has developed a passion for closing the gap using his skills in education and CSR. Andrew has experience in mentoring Indigenous Youth and is currently focused on reducing disparity when it comes to STEM-related study and careers, having played a pivotal role in the development and early success of the Deadly Coders program.

Would you like to be a guest speaker or mentor? Provide a location for the program? Partner with us to host a Deadly Coders event? Let us know, we'd love to work with you.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR A FUTURE PROGRAM

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Junior Engineers and the Deadly Coders project acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Deadly Coders STEM Programs for Indigenous Youth Australia

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Andrew is a qualified teacher with nearly 15 years experience working in the education and CSR space. Andrew has held many positions across large public and private businesses in industries including motoring, banking, publishing and now is an executive at Early Stages EdTech, The EdTech Group.

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Leap the work overseas by connecting with STEM proffessionals such as Vivfy to share online content

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Vivify is a STEM education company co-founded by Natasha Wilkerson and Claire Meschkat, two Texas-based aerospace engineers turned educators.

Natasha began her career launching satellites and testing radars at the Department of Defense. She now runs a nonprofit organization that reaches schools around the world through space STEM programs.

Claire has experience working in commercial and agricultural aviation manufacturing as well as on the Space Shuttle program before becoming an educator, currently teaching kindergarten through 8th grade STEM.

In 2014, Claire and Natasha joined forces to re-engineer the approach to STEM education. The result isVivify STEM, which builds on their engineering and education experiences to equip teachers with resources classroom-tested and low-prep resources that support authentic and meaningful STEM learning.

We invite you to check out our blog post, listen to our podcast, or try out our lessons to introduce your students to the exciting world of engineering!

~Claire & Natasha

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STEM activities and resources for elementary, middle, and high school levels for teachers, parents, and informal educators.

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Everyone loves ABC as an easy way to learn. They have resource areas and video sections where the Dreamtime Mini-Missions could be shared.

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Curriculum-linked learning resources for primary and secondary school teachers and students. Videos, games and interactives covering English, maths, history, science and more!

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Libraries are a relaxed environment where young children can learn STEM from Dreamtime stories

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Makerspace is the place for making!

The Makerspace and Media Room at the Parks Library are filled with equipment for creating. From crochet to coding, and painting to programming, anything you can create has a home in the Makerspace.

Download the Makerspace Event Guide for Winter 2022

STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths skills are brought together under the STEM acronym and can also include Arts (STEAM) as creativity is important to innovation and design.

STEM Education is a multidisciplinary approach of hands-on learning to all elements of the field. It uses enquiry learning, problem-solving, self-directed learning and teamwork, where theory and practical skills are brought together with critical thinking.

The STEM Team provides a range of authentic STEM learning opportunities for people from all walks of life and backgrounds from children through to adults. This includes regular programs, fun holiday programs, special interest workshops, outreach, and collaborative workshops. If we are not covering something let us know.

The STEM Team also work in collaboration with Schools, Citizen Science Groups and Special Interest Groups (SIG) to bring skills and experience of individuals and community groups into our libraries. Facilitating likeminded people to get together to develop authentic grassroots workshops, events and collaborations.

STEM Programs

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From badgemaking to podcasting, there's an expert who can help with your project.

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Share our Dreamtime Mini-Missions with CSIRO so they can use them at open days or when they present to schools

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33C - CSIRO – ISEP

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Narrator: The Indigenous STEM Education Project funded by the BHP Foundation and delivered by the CSIRO is forging new education and career pathways for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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The project consists of six national programmes. The Science Pathways for Indigenous Communities Programme works with remote schools and communities to develop Two-Way science learning programmes that connect Indigenous scientific knowledges with the Australian curriculum.

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The Inquiry for Indigenous Science Students Programme equips teachers with the confidence and understanding to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges using hands-on inquiry-based science projects.

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The Aboriginal Summer School for Excellence in Technology and Science brings together high achieving Year 10 students for a residential summer school and alumni programme.

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The Annual Indigenous STEM Awards recognise the achievements of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander STEM professionals and students.

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The Bachelor of Science Extended Programme provides a supported pathway for students with aspirations for a career in STEM to complete the Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Melbourne.

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Prime Futures works with teachers in mainstream metropolitan and regional schools with higher than average Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student populations providing tools and support to improve student outcomes in mathematics.

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Since 2016 monitoring and evaluation of these programmes has indicated they’ve been making substantial impacts on the engagement and achievement of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in STEM.

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This includes enhanced academic results; the creation and expansion of peer and professional networks; stronger and clearer student aspirations; increased sense of belonging at school; and a deeper understanding of cultural identity.

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The profile of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander STEM role models has grown significantly. Parental and community engagement in STEM education has increased.

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Teachers capacity has also improved along with their confidence. CSIRO programme staff have built strong connections among teachers, schools and communities and have shown how a model of culturally responsive and inclusive STEM education can work.

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Learn more about the evaluation findings at csiro.au/indigenous-education.

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The Indigenous STEM Education Project aimed to increase interest and academic achievement among Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects and related professions.

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Create Dreamtime STEM kits aligned to astronomy

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Department of Industry, Science and Resources

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Developing national capability

We're focusing on market gaps, emerging areas and areas of competitive advantage. Collaboration between government, our R&D sector and industry is growing. Our space economy is strong in production areas and we're building upstream capabilities.

Read more about developing national capability.

Leading international collaboration

Australia's space capability is stronger because we take part in:

We also leverage global partnerships to open the door to Australian innovators.

Read more about how we're leading international collaboration.

Regulating Australian space activities

We authorise Australian space activities including high power rockets. Our role is to:

assure safety and national interests

meet international obligations

promote a globally respected space sector culture.

Read more about regulating space activities.

Inspiring Australia in space

See how the Australian Space Discovery Centre is inspiring the nation and supporting the future workforce.

G'day moon and other space programs

Australia is heading to the Moon with the G'day moon campaign. The campaign is supported by the Trailblazer program.
Read about the G'day moon campaign.
We're helping Australian businesses participate in the global space market.
Read about the other space programs we are funding.
How the Agency works

We're a non-statutory entity located within the department, and headquartered in Adelaide. Read more about who we are, how we're organised and what we do.

Read more about the work we do in our publications library.

Connect with us

Follow us on social media and subscribe for updates. Visit Australian Space Agency news.

Contact us

Email enquiries@space.gov.au

Phone 1800 497 182 (within Australia) or +61 2 6276 1166

Media email media@space.gov.au

Media phone 08 8406 4798

Head office: Lot Fourteen, McEwin Building. North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000

Write to us at Australian Space Agency, GPO Box 2013, CANBERRA ACT 2601

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We've got over 4,000 art, craft & STEM supplies in stock & online for your next class, group or event activity. We are specialists in education and event craft.
Need some inspiration? We've got hundreds of craft ideas and free downloadable craft templates waiting for your creativity!

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School resources for First Natinon children

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What have we done to promote subsidiarity for First Australians?

Joint Statement on Subsidiarity

We worked with our First Australian partners to produce a Joint Statement on Subsidiarity. You can read or download the statement here.

"Self-determination, pride and self-respect are the banks of the river through which the waters of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander life flows." - NATSICC (2016)

Uluru Statement from the Heart

We're proud to support the landmark Uluru Statement from the Heart. You can read or listen to the statement here.

"When we have power over our destiny our children will flourish." - Uluru Statement from the Heart (2017)

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The Adelaide Football Club recognises that part of being an elite sporting organisation is a duty to give back to the community.  In partnership with the Principal Partner Optus and the Crows Foundation, who both exist to support children in need through health, education, wellbeing and leadership, the AFC has developed STEMfooty.

This program is designed to address the significant growth in STEM-related jobs and the continued decline in student engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Outline:

STEMfooty is a collaborative 10 week in schools program for Year 7 students linked to the ACARA curriculum.  The program is held on a term basis and the resources and curriculum is supplied by the program for schools to use.  There is no cost to participate.

The objective of this program is:

To translate Australian kids' love of AFL into an appreciation, understanding, and passion for the science and mathematics underlying the sport. By demonstrating the natural connection between sport, science, and mathematics, students are encouraged to define and pursue better life choices, including the continuation of their education.

The educational objectives of the program are to:

Increase student awareness of STEM as a future educational and career path

Link STEM to a real world and broadly appealing application, thus increasing its relevance and interest to a wide range of children

Motivate students to excel at school despite real or perceived obstacles

Provide a measurable opportunity for individual transformation and

Explore STEM concepts through experiential AND traditional academic approaches.

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Official AFL Website of the Adelaide Crows Football Club

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The official AFL website of the Adelaide Crows Football Club

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AGSA - The Art Gallery of South Australia

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The Art Gallery of South Australia houses one of Australia’s most stunning art collections. Its outstanding collection of 38,000 works covers Australian, European, North American, and Asian art.

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Each month we will be featuring a website with useful resources to use in your classroom. If you have any recommendations to add, send us an email! December 2021 Coasts for Kids YouTube series Coasts...

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At Science Alive! we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live, gather and work. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

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Science Alive! really is all kinds of awesome. With over 80 exhibitors there’s no better event to experience first hand all fields of science & technology.

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What is Experimentary?

Experimentary is a new way to help connect kids with science.

Hosted by TV presenter and former CSIRO scientist, Dr Rob Bell, Experimentary is filled with engaging curriculum-based science experiments including lesson plans and reporting tools. It's the perfect platform to help teachers and parents plan and illustrate science principles, oversee student-driven experiments and track comprehension.

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Hands-on and online science for schools and at home.

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Experimentary is a new way to help connect kids with science. Hosted by TV presenter and former CSIRO scientist, Dr Rob Bell, Experimentary is filled with engaging curriculum-based science experiments including lesson plans and reporting tools. It's the perfect platform to help teachers and parents plan and illustrate science principles, oversee student-driven experiments and track comprehension.

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Carclew is South Australia's largest multi-art form and cultural non-profit organisation dedicated to artistic outcomes by and for people aged 26 and under.

Creativity in Schools

Creative participation is proving to have far reaching positive outcomes, including improving general capabilities in literacy, numeracy, personal and social skills, and critical and creative thinking.

Creativity for Children

Creativity is core to a community's resilience. When families and communities are engaged in art and creativity young people grow as creative thinkers, developing persistence and motivation, and the skills to collaborate and confidently navigate their future.

Creativity in Careers

Carclew provides funding and professional development programs to support emerging artists to become established professionals in their creative endeavour.

Creativity for Youth

We recognise the value of collaboration and develop local partnerships to deliver culturally relevant programs that respond to the community.

What's happening at Carclew

Carclew is an institution with a very special place in South Australia's arts community.

Led by highly skilled industry professionals, Carclew is making a difference to creative learning experiences for South Australian students and teachers. The partnerships that we are building together are enhancing learning across many of our South Australian schools.

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Carclew is South Australia's largest multi-art form and cultural non-profit organisation dedicated to artistic outcomes by and for people aged 26 and under. Creative participation is proving to have far reaching positive outcomes, including improving general capabilities in literacy, numeracy, personal and social skills, and critical and creative thinking.

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Reading Opens Doors to future opportunities and choices

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) is a national charity working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote Communities across Australia. We are Community-led, responding to requests from remote Communities for culturally relevant books, including early learning board books, resources, and programs to support Communities to create and publish their stories in languages of their choice.

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I just helped build literacy in remote Indigenous Australia. You can too!

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Indigenous Literacy Foundation | Can You Imagine a World Without Reading | DONATE TODAY

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Aboriginal early childhood consultancy based in Sydney’s inner west assisting educators in the inclusion of Aboriginal perspectives in early childhood curriculums. Aboriginal and indigenous resources for children, professional development, workshops and more.