First Nations STEM in the Classroom

National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. The 2025 school theme is Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language.

This theme invites students and teachers across Australia to delve into the mysteries of the Universe by exploring the fundamental languages of nature, including mathematics and the groundbreaking field of quantum science. Wow, right!

You might be thinking, where can we jump into this theme through a First Nations STEM lens? There are more opportunities than you might think!

This year we are excited to explore this theme with Aboriginal educator and STEM expert, Belinda Huntriss.

Join us for an engaging and dynamic online workshop that introduces you to how you can integrate Aboriginal perspectives into STEM in your early years or primary school classroom this National Science Week, and indeed, all year round!

This unique one hour online session will give you the groundwork you need to feel confident in engaging in Indigenous knowledge systems that date back 60,000 plus years, and show you how easy it can be to bring this into your classroom.

We will also be joined by a non-Indigenous teacher who works in the space of STEM and hear from her about her experiences of how she engages in this space with her students, as she shares with us some classroom activity examples of what’s worked well for her.

Workshop Highlights:

• What’s this year’s theme all about? Traditional knowledge systems were developed over thousands of years, based on observations and recognising patterns and decoding meaning. We will chat about how we can explore some of these systems with our students.

• Practical Applications: Drawing on diverse perspectives and experiences, you will be provided with practical examples you can use in your classroom.

• A supportive and inclusive learning environment with opportunities to network with like-minded individuals.

Why Attend? 

This introductory workshop is designed for educators, teachers, or anyone working in the education space looking to enhance their understanding of STEM and how Aboriginal perspectives can be applied in this space. Whether you're directly working in the classroom, or in a leadership role, this session offers practical tools and insights that you can apply immediately.

What to Expect:

Expert guidance and feedback from a First Nations perspective.

Join Us! Don't miss this chance to make an impact in the STEM space in your educational setting. Secure your spot today and take the first step towards diving into the millennia of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge into your classrooms.

About the speaker: 
Belinda Huntriss - Freshwater Education

Belinda is from Worimi Country on the mid-north coast of NSW and has Aboriginal, English and Irish heritage. Belinda facilitates Professional Development training, mentoring, conference and guest speaking and cultural incursions. Through her business Freshwater Education, she has a vision to provide high quality, impactful Aboriginal education consultancy services to educators, to ensure that our jarjums (kids) have positive and culturally safe educational experiences. 

Riley Callie Resources is dedicated to amplifying First Nations voices in the education space and is proud to partner with Freshwater Education to bring you this workshop. Participants will also receive a special discount code for our online shop of Indigenous educational resources.

Ticket is valid for one person. 

Please note this will be held 12:00pm - 1:00pm QLD time. If you are joining us from another state, please adjust your time accordingly.