From major public institutions to grass roots knowledge networks across Victoria, the "Survive and Thrive" program demonstrates the power of collective action, from public libraries answering a thirst for deeper understanding with their local communities, to neighbourhood houses and community…
We’re delighted to announce this year's recipients of Community Grants for National Science Week in Victoria, coming up in August 2023! Thanks to new support from Victoria's Department of Education, we have been able to extend our program to fund…
RARE is a series of live audience and broadcast events presented in collaboration with Museums Victoria, Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria, Zoos Victoria, the Parliament of Victoria, and the Royal Society of Victoria. Follow us on all social media channels via #RARE…
With winter setting in, National Science Week is just around the corner. This August, get involved in shaping our bright, collective future by engaging with the world of science. Each year, over one million people participate in more than 2000…
We’re delighted to announce this year's recipients of Community Grants for National Science Week in Victoria, coming up in August 2022! We have a grant fund of $10,000 to disburse this year, and attracted $20,991 in grant submissions, so it…
This article follows a panel discussion convened by Inspiring the ACT and the Royal Society of Victoria (supported by Inspiring Victoria) during National Science Week on 13th August 2021 titled “Indigenous Food and Agriculture”. The panel featured Uncle Dave Wandin…
How do we fire-proof our forests? How do we protect endangered species? How do we build our collective future? Droughts and bushfires are becoming more common. Around one million native species are on the brink of extinction. As…
Science is for everyone. It is vital in shaping our bright, collective future. Each August, Australia celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) during National Science Week. Events are run across the country for the community to share in, discover, and engage in the excitement of science.
The Inspiring Victoria program offers a Seed Grant scheme to assist organisations and individuals to hold public events during National Science Week. This year there were 12 successful grant awardees and we are looking forward to seeing these great ideas come to life in August.
Written by Shania Prijaya Since moving to Melbourne, I’ve noticed a plethora of birds ranging from the small Rainbow Lorikeet to the big and occasionally aggressive Silver Gulls. I soon realized that these feathery creatures color Victoria with their presence…
Written by Yuxuan Sha In the 2100s, the world is saturated with science and technology. Artificial intelligence can be found everywhere. Plants are the only natural scenery remaining. Childhood At Christmas, a little boy looked at a pot of mimosa…