Makers Empire has hit the ground running again in 2024 with our popular schools industry and education outreach projects for Australian schools – our team have spent much of the last two months criss crossing Australia to deliver programs in Toowoomba in Queensland, Newcastle in New South Wales, Darwin in the Northern Territory, and the Riverland and Adelaide in SA.
We’re thrilled to be partnering once again with both valued and new government departments, community organisations, Catholic education offices, corporate sponsors, trusts and foundations to deliver custom education outreach programs, schools industry programs and 3D technology across Australia.Â
Makers Empire also runs our own popular managed projects for customers and managed pilots for non-customers each term. With Managed Projects groups of schools are supported to explore a new in-app, themed Challenge Course aligned to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. A comprehensive Teacher’s Guide, webinar and regular check in emails ensure teachers can have a successful learning experience.Â
Check out what’s in the Makers Empire’s Australian calendar so far for 2024. Get inspired, register your school’s interest for upcoming programs and get involved! Â
Climate Change Managed Program/ Pilot for All: FREE/$
Schools are invited to participate in Makers Empire’s Climate Change managed program/pilot for grade 5-7 students. The Earth’s climate is changing. Human activity is causing temperatures to rise around the globe. Science can help us understand why this is happening and the actions we need to take to protect the Earth. Students will think about changes they can make in their daily lives that will help slow global warming and design innovative solutions for addressing this global problem. This course aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal #13 Climate Action. School customer? Sign up. Not yet a customer? Sign up.
Kids in Space Education Program for 85+ Schools
Makers Empire, The Andy Thomas Space Foundation and The Australian Space Agency are partnering once again to deliver Kids in Space, a pioneering, space-themed, design thinking program to 85+ schools in each Australian state and territory. With over 4,000 primary students and 500 teachers involved, this program will allow younger students to engage with the nation’s growing space ecosystem. Participating schools receive a 3D printer, professional development for teachers and access to a space-themed challenge course. Learn more.
Careers Under Construction Program for 19 Schools
Following two years of successful partnership, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) SA and Makers Empire are teaming up again to deliver the Careers in Construction program to another 19 schools. Teachers and students will learn about careers and pathways in the construction industry. Students will then design sustainable solutions for construction related problems. Learn more.
Street Smart Education Program for 15 Schools
South Australian schools are invited to register their interest for the Street Smart Road Safety with the RAA during terms 2-3, 2024. This program promotes awareness of road safety and empower students as problem solvers.  Learn more and register.Â
Kids in Space for 13 Catholic Schools
Catholic Education SA (CESA) and Makers Empire have partnered to deliver the Kids in Space program to 13 schools in regional and metropolitan South Australia, allowing younger students to engage with the nation’s growing space ecosystem. Learn more.
Finding Your Way Managed Program for All: FREE/$
All schools are invited to participate in Makers Empire’s Finding Your Way managed program/pilot for grade 3-5 students. How do you find your way around unfamiliar places? How can technology help? This Challenge Course explores the history of navigation including traditional knowledge and how mapping and navigation technologies have developed over time. This challenge course aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal #9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. School customer? Sign up now. Not yet a customer? Sign up now.Â
STEM Advanced Manufacturing Gold Coast Future Skills for 10 Schools
Queensland’s Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing & Water, the Gold Coast Manufacturing Hub and Makers Empire invite Gold Coast secondary schools to register their interest in joining a STEM Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills program in term 2-4, 2024. Teachers will be introduced to advanced manufacturing. They will learn how to use maker-based pedagogies to teach 3D modelling and design thinking to support their students to design solutions to STEM problems. Learn more and register now. Expressions of interest close March 31, 2024.
Street Smart Education Program for 15 SA Schools
South Australian schools are invited to register their interest for Street Smart Road Safety education program with the RAA for 15 primary schools during terms 2-3, 2024. This program is designed to promote awareness of road safety and empower students as problem solvers. Learn more and register now. Expressions of interest close March 31, 202
Kids in Space Education Program for 85+ Schools
Makers Empire, The Andy Thomas Space Foundation and The Australian Space Agency are partnering once again to deliver Kids in Space, a pioneering, space-themed, design thinking project for 85+ schools across each Australian state and territory. With over 4,000 primary students and 500 teachers involved, this innovative program will allow younger students to engage with the nation’s growing space ecosystem. Learn more.
Careers Under Construction Program for 19 Schools
Following two years of partnership, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) SA and Makers Empire are teaming up again to deliver the Careers in Construction program to another 19 schools. Teachers and students will learn about careers and pathways in the construction industry. Students will then design sustainable solutions for construction related problems. Learn more.
Kids in Space for 13 Catholic schools
Catholic Education SA (CESA) and Makers Empire have partnered to deliver the Kids in Space program to 13 Catholic schools. Teachers will be provided with professional learning designed to teach them how to use 3D modelling and design technologies in integrated ways across the curriculum, in order to support their students to design solutions to STEM related problems. Learn more.
Space to Dream for SA Schools: FREE
For the fifth year, Makers Empire is once again partnering with the South Australian Commissioner for Children and Young People to deliver the Space to Dream competition to South Australian (SA) school students.  Using Design Thinking skills and Makers Empire, students are challenged to design a toy for a child their age moving to Mars. Activities run over term 3 but schools have to be registered by term 2. Teacher or school leader? Learn more. Â
Frozen Land Managed Program for All: FREE/$
All schools are invited to participate in Makers Empire’s Frozen Land managed program/pilot for grade 5-7 students. How can you keep your mind and your body well? In this managed term project/pilot designed for groups of individual schools, students and teachers explore the new Frozen Land Challenge Course. It explores strategies for keeping our minds and bodies healthy and asks grade 3-6 students to design solutions that contribute to healthy happy communities. This challenge course aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-being. School customer? Sign up now. Not yet a customer? Sign up now.Â
STEM Advanced Manufacturing Gold Coast Future Skills for 10 schools
Queensland’s Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing & Water, the Gold Coast Manufacturing Hub and Makers Empire invite Gold Coast secondary schools to register their interest in joining a STEM Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills program in term 2-4, 2024. Teachers will be introduced to examples of advanced manufacturing. They will learn how to use maker-based pedagogies to teach 3D modelling, design thinking and design technologies to support their students to design solutions to STEM problems. Learn more and register now. Expressions of interest close March 31, 2024.
Space Discovery for 16 NSW Schools and 16 SA Schools
In the lead up to the 76th International Astronautical Congress: IAC-2025 Sydney, the Andy Thomas Space Foundation and Makers Empire are teaming up to deliver Space Discovery to 16 NSW primary schools in terms 3 & 4 2024, and 16 more schools in terms 1 & 2, 2025. Based on the national Kids in Space program, this program will encourage students to engage with the nation’s space ecosystem. Learn more and register your interest now. Expressions of interest close March 31, 2024.
STEM Advanced Manufacturing South West Future Skills for 5 Schools
Queensland’s Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing & Water and Makers Empire invite Toowoomba/South West Darling Down junior and secondary schools to register their interest in joining a STEM Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills program in term 3-4, 2024. Teachers will be introduced to industry examples of new and emerging applications of advanced manufacturing. They will learn how to use innovative maker-based pedagogies to teach 3D modelling, design thinking and design technologies to support students to design solutions to STEM problems. Learn more and register. Expressions of interest close March 31, 2024.
STEM Advanced Manufacturing Moreton Bay Future Skills for 7 Schools
Queensland’s Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing & Water and Makers Empire invite junior and senior secondary schools in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland to join a STEM Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills program in term 3-4, 2024. Teachers will be introduced to industry examples of new and emerging applications of advanced manufacturing. They will learn how to use innovative maker-based pedagogies to teach 3D modelling, design thinking and design technologies, in integrated ways across the curriculum, in order to support their students to design solutions to STEM related problems. Learn more and register. Expressions of interest close March 31, 2024.
Inclusive Aurora Space Education Program for 8+ Schools
Following successful programs in in 2022 and 2023, Makers Empire is again partnering with the Andy Thomas Space Foundation (ATSF) to deliver the Aurora Program, part of the ATSF’s Inclusion Initiative. The Aurora Program offers engaging and accessible space education opportunities designed specifically for students and young people living with a disability. This program is now accepting registrations of interest from South Australian schools interested in participating in this year’s program, planned to take place in term 3-4, 2024. Learn more and register. Expressions of interest close end May 2024.
Naturally Brave Resilience for 40 Schools
Following two Bushfire Brave programs, Bushfire Kids Connect is expanding on its partnership with Makers Empire with a new program for 20 primary schools in NSW and 20 primary schools in SA during terms 3-4, 2024. alongside Growing with Gratitude, a mental wellbeing education provider. Naturally Brave is designed to help students in communities impacted by natural disasters such as flooding and bushfires. This project combines 3D technology with developing skills in STEM and resilience. Learn more.
Kids in Space Education Program for 85+ Schools
Makers Empire, The Andy Thomas Space Foundation and The Australian Space Agency are partnering once again to deliver Kids in Space, a pioneering, space-themed, design thinking project for 85+ schools across each Australian state and territory. With over 4,000 primary students and 500 teachers involved, this innovative program will allow younger students to engage with the nation’s growing space ecosystem. Participating schools receive a 3D printer, professional development for teachers, access to a space-themed challenge course. Learn more.
Making Money Managed Program/ Pilot for All: FREE/$
All middle and high schools are invited to participate in Makers Empire’s Making Money managed program/pilot for grade 7-10 students. How good are you at saving your pocket money? Have you ever thought about setting up your own business? In this new Challenge Course students will learn about how to be wise consumers, and savers and explore enterprise opportunities. They will bring their entrepreneurial ideas to life and explore the world of start-up companies. School customer? Sign up for this managed program. Not yet a school customer? Sign up for this managed term pilot. Â
STEM Advanced Manufacturing Gold Coast Future Skills for 10 Schools
Queensland’s Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing & Water, the Gold Coast Manufacturing Hub and Makers Empire invite Gold Coast secondary schools to register their interest in joining a STEM Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills program in term 2-4, 2024. Teachers will be introduced to advanced manufacturing. They will learn how to use innovative maker-based pedagogies to teach 3D modelling and design thinking to support students to design solutions to STEM problems. Learn more and register. Expressions of interest close March 31, 2024.
Space Discovery for 16 NSW Schools
In the lead up to the 76th International Astronautical Congress: IAC-2025 Sydney, the Andy Thomas Space Foundation and Makers Empire are teaming up to deliver Space Discovery to 16 NSW primary schools in terms 3 & 4 2024, and 16 more schools in terms 1 & 2, 2025. Informed by the national Kids in Space program, this program will encourage students to engage with the nation’s space ecosystem. Learn more and register your interest. Expressions of interest close March 31, 2024.
STEM Advanced Manufacturing Toowoomba Future Skills for 5 Schools
Queensland’s Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing & Water and Makers Empire invite Toowoomba and SW Darling Down junior and senior secondary schools to register their interest in joining a STEM Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills program in term 3-4, 2024. Teachers will be introduced to industry examples of new and emerging applications of advanced manufacturing. They will learn how to use innovative maker-based pedagogies to teach 3D modelling, design thinking and design technologies to support their students to design solutions to STEM related problems. Learn more and register now. Expressions of interest close March 31, 2024.
STEM Advanced Manufacturing Moreton Bay Future Skills for 7 Schools
Queensland’s Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing & Water and Makers Empire invite junior and senior secondary schools in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland to register their interest to join a STEM Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills program in term 3-4, 2024. Teachers will be introduced to industry examples of applications of advanced manufacturing. They will learn how to use innovative maker-based pedagogies to teach 3D modelling, design thinking and design technologies, in integrated ways across the curriculum, in order to support their students to design solutions to STEM problems. Learn more and register. Expressions of interest close March 31, 2024.
Inclusive Aurora Space Education Program for 8+ Schools
Following successful programs in in 2022 and 2023, Makers Empire is again partnering with the Andy Thomas Space Foundation (ATSF) to deliver the Aurora Program, which is part of the ATSF’s Inclusion Initiative. The Aurora Program offers engaging and accessible space education opportunities designed specifically for students and young people living with a disability. This program is now accepting registrations of interest from South Australian schools interested in participating in this year’s program, planned to take place in term 3-4, 2023. Learn more and register your interest now. Expressions of interest close end May 2024.
Naturally Brave for 20 NSW Schools & 20 SA Schools
Following two Bushfire Brave programs, Bushfire Kids Connect is expanding on its partnership with Makers Empire with a new program for 20 primary schools in NSW and 20 primary schools in SA during terms 3-4, 2024, alongside Growing with Gratitude, a mental wellbeing education provider. Naturally Brave is designed to help students in communities impacted by natural disasters such as flooding and bushfires. This project combines 3D technology with developing skills in STEM and resilience. Learn more.
