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
Investing in the future of Western Australians
Our dedicated partners enable us to do more, reach more, engage more and inspire more, every day. These partnerships continue to help us bring the very best in STEM, interactive learning and positive futures to all Western Australians.
With your support, we’re re-inventing STEM engagement and reshaping the delivery of our vision in the digital age.
Our partnerships play an important role in helping to transform lives, empower communities, diversify our economy and develop our future workforce.
We invite you to share in our successes on this journey.
Statewide
Supported by Rio Tinto.
Scitech’s partnership with Rio Tinto enables us to take our unique STEM engagement out of the Science Centre at City West and on the road (and sometimes the airways) to visit every regional and remote community across the state.
Our Statewide team deliver a variety of experiences that range from primary school science shows and workshops to early learning programs, secondary school career festivals, shopping centre visits, community shows and DIY science kits.
This activity positively contributes to the engagement of over 500,000 West Australians in STEM every year.
We are proud of the impact our work has on WA children in shaping their futures. We’ve captured this in a short video story as seen through the eyes of our Statewide presenters.
Aboriginal Education Program (AEP)
These interactive, hands-on workshops have been developed with a cultural awareness of the people and landscapes of our regional and remote Aboriginal communities. Programs include student workshops, professional learning workshops, and DIY Science Kits for primary and secondary students, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy.
DIY Science Kits are fully self-contained classroom resources – providing teachers with all the equipment and information to run engaging and relevant lessons.
Lighthouse Maths
Supported by Chevron.
Lighthouse Maths is a professional learning program that upskills primary school teachers to deliver effective, research-based lessons focused on problem-solving and reason, to boost student engagement and achievement in mathematics. The program provides teachers with learning modules, personalised coaching, and classroom resources to implement the approach of Powerful Problem-Solving.
Alcoa Digital Technologies Enrichment Program
Under the umbrella of the Alcoa Digital Technologies Enrichment Program, Scitech, in partnership with Alcoa, are delivering two new professional development components for primary school teachers that will enhance students’ capability to learn, understand and be responsible with digital technology and systems.
Mitsui Intensive Robotics Program
Supported by Mitsui Iron Ore Development.
The Mitsui Intensive Robotics Program aims to develop capacity in robotics and STEM in Pilbara schools, through provision of both educational resources and face-to-face teacher support delivered by the Scitech Professional Learning team.
STEM Club
Supported by Woodside Energy.
STEM Club is an intensive multi-week after school program for students in years 4-6. Participants dive deep into STEM concepts through imaginative hands-on projects such as designing and building a rubber band car, coding and constructing an animatronic figure, and building and modifying a gravity defying glider.
Inspiring Western Australia
Hosted in WA by Scitech, Inspiring WA is a part of a nationwide initiative called Inspiring Australia.
Inspiring Australia is a government program aimed at engaging all Australians with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Through the delivery of National Science Week, the distribution of state-wide grant funding, and the support provided to regional networks the program aims to support STEM events and initiatives in every corner of Western Australia.
Corporate Partners
