Primary schools across Australia are invited to submit an expression of interest for the Andy Thomas Space Foundation’s Kids in Space 2026 program. This program encourages students to engage with the nation’s growing space ecosystem, introduce them to space technology and jobs within the space industry and spark their interest in a space career. Schools selected will be awarded a STEM package valued at $6,999 including professional development for teachers, Makers Empire tools and resources and a student showcase event.
This program will be delivered to around 100 schools in Australia in terms 1-3, 2025.
Early expressions of interest close Friday, November 14th, 2025.
Primary schools in the Limestone Coast and Adelaide regions of South Australia are invited to submit an expression of interest for Naturally Brave 2026 with Bushfire Kids Connect and Growing With Gratitude. Naturally Brave delivers a pioneering and engaging STEM program designed to promote awareness of natural disasters and encourage resilience and empathy in students. Schools selected will be awarded a STEM package valued at $8,500 including professional development for teachers, Makers Empire tools and resources and a student showcase event.
This program will be delivered up to 20 SA schools in the Limestone Coast and Adelaide, SA, in terms 2-4, 2026.
Early expressions of interest close Friday, December 5th, 2025.
Primary and high schools in South Australia are invited to submit an expression of interest for the Construction & Industry Training Board (CITB) SA‘s Careers Under Construction program. It introduces students to the building and construction industry through a design thinking problem-solving methodology. It uses 3D design to create solutions for a construction problem in a local context. Schools selected will be awarded a STEM package valued at up to $5,500 including professional development for teachers, Makers Empire tools and resources and a student showcase event.
This program will be delivered to up to 20 schools in terms 2-4, 2026.
Early expressions of interest close Friday, December 5th, 2025.
Primary schools in Queensland are invited to submit an expression of interest for Naturally Brave 2026 with Bushfire Kids Connect & Growing With Gratitude. Naturally Brave delivers a pioneering and engaging STEM program designed to promote awareness of natural disasters and encourage resilience and empathy in students. Schools selected for this program will be awarded a STEM package valued at $8,500 including professional development for teachers, Makers Empire tools and resources and a student showcase event.
This program will be delivered up to 20 schools in terms 2-4, 2026.
Early expressions of interest close Friday, December 5th, 2025.
Secondary schools in Queensland are invited to submit an expression of interest for the Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills Program with the Queensland Government’s Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing, Regional and Rural Development. Schools selected for this program will be awarded a STEM package valued at $7,500 including professional development for teachers, Makers Empire tools and resources and a student showcase event.
This STEM, additive manufacturing and 3D printing program will be delivered to secondary schools in Queensland in terms 2-4, 2026.
Early expressions of interest close Friday, December 5th, 2025.
Primary schools in the NSW are invited to submit an expression of interest for Naturally Brave 2026 with Bushfire Kids Connect and Growing With Gratitude. Naturally Brave delivers a pioneering and engaging STEM program designed to promote awareness of natural disasters and encourage resilience and empathy in students. Schools selected will be awarded a STEM package valued at $8,500 including professional development for teachers, Makers Empire tools and resources and a student showcase event.
This program will be delivered up to 20 schools in terms 2-4, 2026.
Early expressions of interest close Friday, December 5th, 2025.
Primary schools across Australia are invited to submit an expression of interest for the Andy Thomas Space Foundation’s Kids in Space 2025 program. This program encourages students to engage with the nation’s growing space ecosystem, introduce them to space technology and jobs within the space industry and spark their interest in a space career. Schools selected will be awarded a STEM package valued at $6,999 including professional development for teachers, Makers Empire tools and resources and a student showcase event.
This program will be delivered to around 100 schools in Australia in terms 1-3, 2025.
Primary schools in the Eyre Peninsula and Adelaide regions of South Australia are invited to submit an expression of interest for Naturally Brave 2025 with Bushfire Kids Connect and Growing With Gratitude. Naturally Brave delivers a pioneering and engaging STEM program designed to promote awareness of natural disasters and encourage resilience and empathy in students. Schools selected will be awarded a STEM package valued at $8,500 including professional development for teachers, Makers Empire tools and resources and a student showcase event.
This program will be delivered to 20 SA schools in the Eyre Peninsula and Adelaide, SA, in terms 3-4, 2025.
Primary schools in South Australia catering to students living with a disability are invited to submit an expression of interest for the 2025 Aurora Inclusive Space Education Program with The Andy Thomas Space Foundation. The Aurora program offers engaging and accessible space education opportunities designed specifically for students and young people living with a disability.
South Australian primary schools are invited to register an expression of interest to be part of the 2025 Street Smart Primary Road Safety program with RAA and the Lifetime Support Authority (LSA). This engaging program is designed to promote awareness of road safety and empower students as problem solvers. Schools selected for this program will be awarded a STEM package valued at $6,499 including professional development for teachers, Makers Empire tools and resources and a student showcase event.
The Street Smart Primary Road Safety program will be delivered to 5 metropolitan SA schools and 5 regional SA schools in terms 2-3, 2025.
High schools in South Australia are invited to submit an expression of interest for the Construction & Industry Training Board (CITB) SA‘s Careers Under Construction program. It introduces students to the building and construction industry through a design thinking problem-solving methodology. It uses 3D design to create solutions for a construction problem in a local context. Schools selected will be awarded a STEM package valued at up to $5,500 including professional development for teachers, Makers Empire tools and resources and a student showcase event.
This program will be delivered to up to 20 schools in terms 1-2, 2025.
Primary schools in the Townsvilleand Cairns regions of Queensland are invited to submit an expression of interest for Naturally Brave2025 with Bushfire Kids Connect & Growing With Gratitude. Naturally Bravedelivers a pioneering and engaging STEM program designed to promote awareness of natural disasters and encourage resilience and empathy in students. Schools selected for this program will be awarded a STEM package valued at $8,500 including professional development for teachers, Makers Empire tools and resources and a student showcase event.
This program will be delivered to 20 schools in Townsville and Cairns, in terms 3-4, 2025.
Secondary schools in Queensland are invited to submit an expression of interest for the Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills Program with the Queensland Government’s Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing, Regional and Rural Development. Schools selected for this program will be awarded a STEM package valued at $7,500 including professional development for teachers, Makers Empire tools and resources and a student showcase event.
This STEM, additive manufacturing and 3D printing program will be delivered to secondary schools in the in terms 2-4, 2025.
Primary schools in the Port Macquarie, Griffith and Leeton regions of NSW are invited to submit an expression of interest for Naturally Brave 2025 with Bushfire Kids Connect and Growing With Gratitude. Naturally Brave delivers a pioneering and engaging STEM program designed to promote awareness of natural disasters and encourage resilience and empathy in students. Schools selected will be awarded a STEM package valued at $8,500 including professional development for teachers, Makers Empire tools and resources and a student showcase event.
This program will be delivered to 20 schools in Port Macquarie, Griffith and Leeton in terms 3-4, 2025.
NSW Space Discovery with the Andy Thomas Space Foundation for 16 NSW primary schools in terms 3 & 4 2024, and 16 more schools in terms 1 & 2, 2025 in the lead up to the 76th International Astronautical Congress: IAC-2025 Sydney. Based on Kids in Space to encourage students to engage with the nation’s space ecosystem.
