2025 National Science Week Grant Recipients Announced

Inspiring WA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 National Science Week State Grants. These events, led by passionate local organisations, will take place throughout August and showcase the depth and diversity of science engagement across Western Australia. 

To find events near you, visit the National Science Week website.

Perth Region 

Serpentine Jarrahdale Library Services – STEM Projects with SJ Library Services  

Location: Byford  

Hands-on STEM programs for all ages, featuring experienced science presenters and activities that promote STEM learning. 

City of Wanneroo Library Service – Decoding the Universe from the Ground Up  

Locations: Girrawheen, Clarkson  

Engage with geology, crystals, volcanoes, and First Nation's rock art through interactive workshops and storytelling sessions for the whole family. 

Cunderdin Youth Council – The Super Sonic Science Experiment  

Location: Cunderdin  

High-energy science demonstrations designed to engage young audiences with the excitement of hands-on experiments. 

Edith Cowan University – Crochet & Cocktails  

Location: Joondalup  

Discover hyperbolic geometry with Dr. Julia Collins while creating your own crochet models in a relaxed setting at ECU's Birra Bar. 

Edith Cowan University – Deaf STEM Camp  

Location: Joondalup  

A STEM weekend designed for Deaf teens, with tailored workshops and Auslan interpretation to ensure inclusive and hands-on science learning. 

City of Kwinana Kooliny Arts Centre – Science Week Space Music  

Location: Kwinana  

An immersive event combining a live baroque orchestra, NASA imagery, and narration by astrophysicist Dr. Anthony Brian, followed by science activities and Q&A. 

Forrest Research Foundation – National Science Week Showcase 

Location: Crawley  

A public science showcase featuring virtual reality, interactive exhibits, and research presentations from emerging scientists. 

Transfolk WA – Trans-formative Science, Celebrating Identity @ Scitech  

Location: West Perth  

A free evening at Scitech for Perth’s transgender and gender-diverse community, including access to exhibits, the planetarium, and talks from LGBTQIA+ STEM professionals. 

Toodyay Community Resource Centre – Roots and Resilience 

Location: Toodyay  

Three events exploring First Nation's culture, local ecology, sustainable gardening, and virtual ecosystems through nature walks and interactive workshops. 

Wheatbelt, South West & Great Southern 

Kondinin Community Resource Centre – Little Scientist Club  

Location: Kondinin  

A weekly science club for students in Years 2–6, complete with lab coats and real equipment to explore biology, chemistry, engineering, and more. 

Shire of Harvey – Waste Warriors Makedo  

Locations: Harvey, Australind  

Learn about recycling and sustainability through creative, hands-on activities, including worm farming and upcycling workshops. 

Hopetoun Community Resource Centre – Hopetoun Marine Science Week 

Location: Hopetoun  

A celebration of the local marine environment with rockpool walks, educational films, and a community art exhibition using marine debris. 

Nearer to Nature – Eco-Explorers: Family Science Showdown  

Location: Bunbury  

An interactive science quiz focused on marine biology and conservation, hosted at Dolphin Discovery Centre with prizes and educational challenges for families. 

Narembeen Community Resource Centre – Experiments! Excitement! Explosions!  

Location: Narembeen  

Supersonic Science delivers an explosive, engaging science show aimed at inspiring future scientists and creating a fun event for the entire family. 

Murdoch University – Dieback Busting: Greenbushes Edition  

Location: Greenbushes  

An educational event on managing Phytophthora Dieback, featuring tree injection demonstrations and sustainable land care solutions. 

Mid West & Gascoyne Region 

Shire of Carnarvon – Celebrating Science Week on Yinggarda Country  

Location: Carnarvon  

A culturally enriched science program featuring space science, beekeeping, ag-tech, insect ID, and Indigenous stargazing with Rennee Turner. 

International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) – Astronomy Event Series in Mid West WA  

Locations: Morawa, Mullewa, Pia Wajarri, Yalgoo, Cue, Mount Magnet  

A regional outreach program bringing telescopes, a travelling planetarium, and astronomy experiences to towns across the Mid West. 

Shire of Mount Magnet – 2025 Youth Science Day  

Location: Mount Magnet  

An event including STEM activities such as erupting volcanoes, microscope science, gold panning, hydroponics, and First Nation's science and storytelling. 

Mullewa Community Resource Centre – Supersonic Science Show and Workshop  

Location: Mullewa  

An energetic live science performance designed to inspire audiences through interactive and explosive demonstrations. 

Congratulations to all our grant recipients! 

Future grants 

If you or your organisation missed out on a National Science Week grant, we encourage you to apply next year and sign up to our newsletter to be notified of future grant opportunities.