Scitech

Scitech will travel across the Pilbara throughout May and June, delivering hands-on science experiences to schools and communities across the region. The regional tour will visit 13 schools in Port Hedland, Newman, Tom Price and Karratha, alongside three WA Day Festivals in Newman on Sunday 7 June, Port Hedland on Sunday 14 June, and Karratha on Saturday 27 June.

A first-of-its-kind partnership between the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) and Scitech will see Aboriginal ranger stories from across Western Australia shared through an immersive planetarium experience.

Space exploration unlocks a universe of unimaginable scale and beauty, but it also influences the way we live on Earth. To Space & Back takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe, and back to our home planet. Discover how incredible achievements in space technology are paving the way for the devices and apps we use every day. What is happening above is coming back down to Earth! This show is live and closed captioned. Show times subject to change.

For many parents, helping with maths homework can feel a little daunting. The good news is that supporting your child with maths doesn’t require you to have all the answers. Often, the most powerful thing parents can do is help children build confidence and curiosity about maths.

Primary schools across Australia are invited to take part in Mission: SPACE, a free national program delivered by Scitech and funded by the Australian Space Agency, designed to inspire and prepare the next generation for careers in the growing space sector. The program challenges students in Years 3 to 6 to step into the role of space engineers by designing, building and testing their own Mars lander prototype.

Australia has a rare opportunity to send one of its own into space under the national flag for the first time. The question now facing the federal government is simple: Will we seize it? The Australian Government is considering an offer to partner with the European Space Agency (ESA) in sending astronaut and Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg on an ESA mission.

Former Scitech science presenter and graphic novelist Aśka has drawn on her years travelling across Western Australia with the Statewide team to help shape her new graphic novel The Friendship Paradox. Aśka worked with Scitech for seven years from 2015 to 2021 as a casual science presenter, engaging students and communities across WA. Reflecting on those years, Aśka said the unique nature of touring created strong connections between team members and offered invaluable learning experiences.

Scitech is on the road, travelling 3,000 kilometres throughout the Western Australian Wheatbelt to bring interactive science experiences to 17 schools. From Beverley to Dumbleyung, Scitech is delivering science shows and workshops to students in kindergarten through to Year 6, encouraging understanding through doing.

Witness our Science Communicators bring the drama and suspense of science to centre stage at the Science Theatre. Get your dose of entertainment with lively demonstrations and stimulating stories. Let the wonders of science wow you as we investigate everyday occurrences that are anything but every day. You’ll learn how science is all around us – it really is science for every sense. With 144 seats, this dynamic event space can also be hired for lectures, debates, product launches and award events.

For 16-year-old Nina, Scitech has been part of her home school education since she was just three years old. “Scitech is a very special place for us home-educated students,” Nina said. “Throughout my childhood and into my early teens together with my brother, we explored every exhibition with our home school friends and participated in nearly every workshop the Scitech Lab had to offer.” In 2023, Nina took her involvement a step further by joining Scitech’s Test Pilots program.