STEM resources
for families
Explore the wide-range of free STEM resources for families that have been developed to support families who are looking for ways to support kids to become interested in STEM. This page includes activity packs, interactive and hands-on activities, and career information that can spark conversations, and ignite future career aspirations.
Interactive and creative activities
STEM learning doesn’t stop at the school gate. These hands-on, screen-light activities are designed for families who want to nurture curiosity, creativity, and future thinking.
From our STEM chatterbox and wordsearches to colouring-in with a twist and Draw Who You See, each activity is simple to use and sparks rich conversations.
They’re quick to pick up, easy to enjoy together, and packed with big ideas in fun, bite-sized formats.
Best of all, every activity builds real-world STEM skills and helps your child see how their interests today could shape their future tomorrow.
Meet our STEM role models
STEM careers aren’t just lab coats and robots. They’re creative, people-focused, and full of possibilities. Our Pathfinders are real role models working in science, tech, engineering and maths today.
They share their stories to help young people see what’s possible. From space engineers to carpenters, each one challenges the myths and shows that STEM can match all kinds of passions.
Explore their journeys together at home. Use their stories to spark conversations, break down stereotypes, and help your child see that STEM isn’t just for a ‘certain type’—it’s for everyone.
Meet Ajay
Ajay is visualisation programmer who turns data into pictures.
Meet Bardie
Bardie is a carpenter who builds awesome structures using her hands.
Meet Daisy
Daisy is an optometrist who helps people see better.
Meet Jamie
Jamie is a patisserie chef who makes fancy cakes and delicious desserts.
Meet Lisa
Lisa is an astrophysicist who studies, space, stars, and planets.
Meet Louise
Louise is a heavy vehicle mechanic who fixes big trucks and machines.
Meet Meredith
Meredith is a software engineer who makes the internet more accessible.
Meet Mikaela
Mikaela is a digital entrepreneur who took a brand new idea and turned it into a business.
Meet Phoebe
Phoebe is a wildlife conservation officer who keeps wild animals safe,
Meet Renee
Renee is an aerospace engineer who designs and build places, rockets and spaceships.
Meet Sharna
Sharna is a neuroscientist who studies how the human brains works.
Meet Siobhan
Siobhan is an audiologist who supports people with hearing injuries.
Meet Skye
Skye is a food scientist/entomologist who makes new food from insects.
Stories set in space
Our Imagining the Future stories bring STEM to life through fun storytelling. They’re also accompanied by an activity matrix you can do at home. These activities use different ways of learning to keep every child engaged and curious.
Your family can explore exciting future worlds, solve real problems, and connect STEM ideas to everyday life.
Plus, check out our Space Careers Booklet, made with the Australian Space Agency, to inspire dreams beyond our planet.
These resources help you support your child’s STEM learning with creativity, curiosity, and fun.
The Stories
Far Out!
By Lili Wilkinson
Calculating Apple Pie
By Melissa Keil
Semper
By Rebecca Lim
Proof
By Gary Lonesborough
Earthbound
By Alison Evans
The Activities
Other resources
Explore other fantastic resources to find more specific details on careers, fun activities, and exciting STEM-based places to visit around Australia. Click on the details to be taken to the website via a new tab. Some of these websites are aimed at an older audience, but provide some great insights into career pathways and opportunities.Australian Space Discovery Centre
Be inspired at the Australian Space Discovery Centre with stories of innovation, curiosity and technology from the space sector.
Careers with STEM
Careers with STEM is a great source of information on a range of exciting STEM careers and features real-life role models, teaching resources and more.
Engineers Australia Junior Club
EA Junior Club provides activities and resources to parents and primary school teachers who want to bring engineering into the classroom.
IncludeHer
IncludeHer calls for increased representation of women and gender minorities in our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. They are working with educators to bring a more diverse representation of scientists and role models into classrooms to inspire students to believe they can pursue careers in STEM and be leaders in the field.
STEM Professionals in Schools program
STEM Professionals in Schools is a free national volunteer program from CSIRO that creates flexible partnerships between Australian teachers and science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) professionals to provide engaging and relevant STEM learning experiences for students.
STEM Together
STEM Together is a program from CSIRO that helps young people in Years 5-10 to strengthen their confidence, capability, and connection with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
The Girls in STEM Toolkit
The GIST is aimed at students in high school. It provides teachers with access to free, inclusive STEM lesson ideas, features lots of role models and is packed with resources, activities and a career quiz.
Questacon
Questacon is the National Science and Technology Centre, an interactive science communication facility located in Canberra, Australia. They are creating a better future through engagement with science, technology and innovation, and is an exceedinly fun day out for all ages.