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
At Scitech, we believe that STEM education is the key to Australia’s future.
As part of the School Pathways Program (proudly supported by the Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery), Scitech’s Future Makers program aims to inspire high school students to pursue STEM education and career pathways relevant to the defence industry.
You’ll find Scitech’s Future Makers at events across WA and at the Scitech Discovery Centre in West Perth. The program includes:
- Scitech’s Future Makers at Perth Careers Expo
- Future Makers STEM Challenge
- Scitech’s Future Makers at the Resources Technology Showcase
- Regional STEM Festivals in Bunbury, Albany, and Geraldton
- Resources for students, teachers, and parents
Perth Careers Expo 2025
Scitech’s Future Makers program will be at the Careers Expo 2025! Visit our stand and test your skills with our engineering challenges, see how STEM is changing the modern workforce, and have your say in our polls hosted by Particle.
Find out more and reserve your tickets here: Careers Expo | Education Training & Employment
Date: 15 – 18 May 2025
Location: Perth Convention Exhibition Centre; 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth WA 6000
Future Makers STEM Challenge
This bookable excursion program invites secondary school students to participate in an exclusive Future Makers STEM Challenge at the Scitech Discovery Centre. Students will use the engineering design process to explore the challenges facing the current and future defence industry.
Register your interest here: (link to EOI form).
Date: Term 3 2025
Location: Scitech Discovery Centre; City West Centre, West Perth WA 6005
Resources Technology Showcase
Date: 17 – 19 August 2025
Location: Perth Convention Exhibition Centre; 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth WA 6000
Regional STEM Festival - Bunbury
Come and meet WA STEM organisations from Metro Perth and your local community and hear from guest speakers. Schools can participate in a specially curated STEM challenge activity!
When: 11 – 12 September 2025
Location: Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse; 2 Marlston Dr, Bunbury WA 6230
Regional STEM Festival - Albany
Come and meet WA STEM organisations from Metro Perth and your local community and hear from guest speakers. Schools can participate in a specially curated STEM challenge activity!
When: 3 – 4 December 2025
Location: The Albany venue will be announced soon
Regional STEM Festival - Geraldton
Meet professionals from Perth’s WA STEM organisations and your local community, plus hear from guest speakers. Schools can participate in a specially curated STEM challenge activity!
When: 18 – 19 March 2026
Location: The Geraldton venue will be announced soon
Proudly supported by Australian Government of Defence
