Resources and Opportunities
Discover resources and opportunities available to support women in STEM across their careers and promote gender equity.
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Online
National Committee for Women in Engineering
Engineers Australia's vision of the National Committee for Women in Engineering is for engineering to become an inclusive profession which values, supports and celebrates the contributions of women and men towards making engineering diverse and inclusive profession.
National
Queers in Science
QueersInScience is an initiative aiming to build community and improve support for LGBTQIA+ people working in STEMM in Australia.
Online
Clean Energy Council - speakers guide
The Clean Energy Council has compiled the industry's first Speakers Guide to promote gender diverse panels. The guide is designed to showcase the breadth, expertise and knowledge offered by women in the sector to event organisers.
NSW
AINSE WISE School
From 01 Dec 2020 to 04 Dec 2020
Each year AINSE co-ordinates a school for first-year female students with an emphasis on Women in STEM and their career opportunities within nuclear science and engineering. Read about the impact of the program here.
SA, Adelaide
STEM Enrichment Academy
From 15 Jun 2020 to 17 Jun 2020
Flinders University with support from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science is offering an exciting new enrichment program for Year 9 girls only. The program involves hands-on activities and opportunities to engage with women working in a range of STEM professions.
QLD
Wonder of Science
Wonder of Science is promoting a STEM culture in Queensland schools – where students understand the importance of STEM and believe that STEM education and careers are accessible to them. Read about the impact of the program here.
Online
Academy fo Enterprising Girls
The Academy for Enterprising Girls offers an exciting and fun course for girls aged 10 to 18 years to learn about entrepreneurship, design thinking, and how to start up your own business.
QLD
Women in Agri-tech
The ‘Women in Agri-tech’ project creates and fosters a strong network of female teachers who will become leaders in digital literacy, STEM and entrepreneurship in regional, rural and remote areas. They are guided by female researchers, professionals and entrepreneurs to develop engaging learning resources that inspire girls in the classroom to realise the opportunities available to them.
National
Power of Engineering
Run one-day events for Year 9 and 10 high school students (prior to subject selection) demonstrating that they have the power to change the world through engineering, in collaboration with universities and industry. Read about the impact of the Power of Engineering Program here.
National
Tech Girls Movement
We exist to give girls access to technology and programs to build their skills and confidence.