The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) announced in August 2024 that the National Science Week Schools Theme for 2025 is ‘Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language’. This aligns with the 2025 United Nations International year of Quantum Science and Technology and the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) being hosted in Australia.

Applications for grants will open in March 2025 for schools and preschools to support National Science Week activities. More details can be found on the National Science Week website and locally under News, Events, Grants tab on the Inspiring Australia Queensland Website.

Get your community involved and hold your own event. More details on how to organise and top tips for can be found on the National Science Week website.

Keep an eye out for the opening of the National Science Week Grants – Queensland Seed Grants on the Inspiring Australia Queensland Website. You can find previous year’s winners and resources for Event Holders.

Inspiring Australia Queensland is poised to grow in ambition and scale to provide greater surety, continuity and long-term strategic planning.  This presents an unprecedented opportunity for businesses and organisations to partner with us and lead the charge in science engagement and participation in Queensland and promote the great science undertaken in our state.

Industry partnerships can support multi-year initiatives, deliver on IAQ’s vision to inspire new audiences and accelerate its impact across education, regional outreach and cross-industry collaboration. Industry partners can also support events and initiatives in their region which focus on specific local priorities as a way of engaging with their communities and schools.