About Scitech
Scitech is a not-for-profit organisation proudly supported by the Western Australian Government through the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Scitech’s Future Makers is all about getting young Western Australians excited about how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills are shaping the future of the defence industry.
Through hands-on workshops, STEM challenges and career fairs, students will see how their skills can solve real-world problems and open doors to awesome careers. The program also brings parents and teachers into the conversation, helping them learn about defence industry career options and how they can support students along the way.
Get Involved
Free Scitech Excursion
Get ready for an action-packed day of discovery and hands-on learning with the Future Makers excursion! Students will roll up their sleeves in a practical innovation workshop solving real-world challenges, enjoy a captivating planetarium show, and have plenty of time to explore engaging exhibits at their own pace.
Scitech is excited to offer this fully subsidised secondary school excursion as part of the School Pathways Program, making it free for all Western Australian secondary students.
Your excursion will include:
- Sky’s the Limit – Exclusive real-world innovation workshop
- Scitech Planetarium show
- Exhibit Exploration
- Bonus free resources! (Educator Resource and Careers Guide)
Events
Perth Careers Expo 2025
Join us at this year’s Careers Expo to test your skills with our engineering challenges, see how STEM innovation is changing the defence industry, and have your say in our polls hosted by Particle.
Date: 15 – 18 May 2025
Location: Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
Resources Technology Showcase
We’re bringing our Future Makers experience to the Resources Technology Showcase (RTS)! Have a go at an engineering challenge, vote in our Particle polls, and see how you can get involved in the defence industry with STEM!
Date: 17 – 19 August 2025
Location: Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
STEM Regional Festivals
Scitech’s STEM Regional Festivals are Back!
We’re thrilled to bring the excitement of STEM to a region near you! Get ready to dive into fascinating areas you might have never explored before. High school students will complete an exclusive real-world innovation workshop, hear directly from inspiring STEM professionals, and get hands-on with interactive stalls showcasing various STEM careers, including exciting opportunities in the WA defence industry. Discover how cutting-edge technology and innovation are driving advancements in this dynamic field!
And don’t worry about missing out! The whole community is welcome to join us for an evening session to chat with the professionals and explore the interactive stalls.
Join us for a day (and evening) of discovery, innovation, and fun!
Event Dates:
- Bunbury: 10th – 11th September 2025
- Albany: 3rd – 4th December 2025
- Geraldton: March 2026
Future Makers Free Resources
Educator Resource
All participating teachers will receive a free educator resource, giving them the tools to continue the conversation in their classrooms
Careers Guide
All students will receive the Future Makers Careers Guide, which features interviews with defence industry professionals and pathways into amazing careers
Proudly supported by Australian Government of Defence
