Inspiring Australia to a brighter future

Australia aspires to be an innovative society with a technologically skilled workforce, a scientifically literate community and scientifically well informed decision makers. Inspired NT contributes to the Australian Government’s vision to engage all Australians with science. Our strategy aims to build a strong, open relationship between science and society, underpinned by effective communication of science and its uses.

Our Objectives

  1. Inspire community interest and participation in STEM.

  2. Encourage people to pursue an interest or career in STEM, including in younger people/ underrepresented/ disadvantaged groups.

  3. Promote new and innovative ways of engaging in STEM.

  4. Build capacity for STEM engagement.

Inspired NT is supported by the Commonwealth Inspiring Australia Initiative .

Inspired NT is hosted by Charles Darwin University.

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Anyone can get involved

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For the Public and Schools

Anyone can get involved in multiple ways. Explore what science has to offer, participate in events, try our STEM kits and share the experience.

For Science Communicators and Providers

Attend workshops to enhance your STEM outreach and communication skills. Science in Australia is growing. Scientists and STEM Outreach professionals are a key part of driving it forward and communicating science to Australians. We have many volunteer opportunities available.

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CDU Science Outreach Course

Learn to create and deliver your own Science Outreach program. Each year university STEM students join the Inspired NT roadshow, visiting remote schools and libraries and honing their STEM communication skills. In 2023 we visited Batchelor, Douglas Daly, Pine Creek, Barunga, Mataranka, Elliot and Katherine.