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Flying fox art connecting creativity with environmental action; how technology is changing healthcare
27 April, 202627 April, 2026

Here are the Victoria-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in Victoria is coordinated by Inspiring Victoria. Visit their website: www.rsv.org.au/inspiring-victoria. For general National Science Week media enquiries, contact scienceweek@scienceinpublic.com.au. Remnant…

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Rugby sport psychology meets VR; aerospace innovation
27 April, 202627 April, 2026

Here are the Queensland-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in Queensland is coordinated by Inspiring Australia Queensland. Visit their website: inspiringqld.com.au. For general National Science Week media enquiries, contact scienceweek@scienceinpublic.com.au….

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Beaker Street Festival; cosmic art/science in unexpected places
27 April, 202627 April, 2026

Here are the Tasmania-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in Tasmania is coordinated by Inspiring Tasmania. Visit their website: inspiringtas.org.au. For general National Science Week media enquiries, contact scienceweek@scienceinpublic.com.au ….

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AI, ethics and creativity; a small cartoon fish gets big screen debut
27 April, 202627 April, 2026

Here are the South Australia-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in South Australia is coordinated by Inspiring South Australia. Visit their website: inspiringsa.org.au. For general National Science Week media enquiries,…

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Poetry meets astronomy; global warming meets human health
27 April, 202627 April, 2026

Here are the Northern Territory-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in the Northern Territory is coordinated by Inspired NT. Visit their website: inspirednt.net. For general National Science Week media enquiries,…

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Secret underground food farm; tech saving animals; Poo Palace digestive jumping castle
27 April, 202627 April, 2026

Here are the New South Wales-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in New South Wales is coordinated by Inspiring NSW. Visit their website: inspiringnsw.org.au. For general National Science Week media…

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Canberra’s platypus and rakali; balloons get kids eating veggies
27 April, 202627 April, 2026

Here are the Australian Capital Territory-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in the Australian Capital Territory is coordinated by Inspiring the ACT. Visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/inspiringtheact/. For general National…

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Science films; engineering experiences; painting the Universe
27 April, 202629 April, 2026

28 grants were awarded by the Australian Government through the Inspiring Australia program for events for National Science Week 2026. The following events and activities will be held in multiple locations around Australia. SCINEMA International Science Film Festival Grant recipient: Cris Kennedy SCINEMA International Film Festival 2026 will bring a showcase of science features, shorts,…

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Sports psychology, underground farms, astro-poetry: 2026 National Science Week preview
8 April, 202629 April, 2026

Get ready for the festival that reaches more than 3 million people via 2,500 events. National Science Week returns from 15 to 23 August with stories for every round including entertainment, business, environment, food and wine, Indigenous media, the Arts, health, technology, farming and agriculture, lifestyle, education, and disability media. Talk to us now for…

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Space farmers wanted!
23 October, 202530 April, 2026

“National Science Week provides the opportunity for science engagement teams to connect with people who are harder to reach throughout the rest of the year…” – Dr Lieke van der Hulst, Plants for Space Engagement and Communications Officer For scientists at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space, the mission to grow nutritious…

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