Inspiring NSW Stakeholder Briefing Oct 2025

Join us in person or online for the next Inspiring Australia NSW Stakeholder Briefing.

All are welcome to attend in person at the Australian Museum, or online via Zoom.

• Hear highlights from the 2025 National Science Week, with guest speakers from the University of Wollongong and the Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency, showcasing their successful 2025 programs.

• Learn about upcoming changes to Inspiring NSW funding, including grants for National Science Week and new grants for STEM engagement in regional NSW.

• Network and share science engagement news and opportunities with colleagues after the formal proceedings.

Online participation
If you’re unable to join us in person, you’re warmly invited to take part via Zoom. Online participants will be able to ask questions and contribute during the meeting.

Schedule

• 2.45pm Registrations open (Zoom meeting begins)

• 3.00pm Welcome and presentations

  • Review of 2025 National Science Week – Karen Player & Meredith Hall, Inspiring NSW Manager

  • University of Wollongong program – Theresa Larkins

  • Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency program – Elvis Danso

• 4.00pm Overview of 2026 Inspiring NSW funding, timelines, and the launch of s new Regional Science Community Activity Grant

• 4.30pm Zoom meeting concludes. In-person networking over refreshments

• 5.00pm Close

Please come with your questions!

Special thanks to the Australian Museum for generously hosting this briefing.

Image: Launch of 2025 National Science Week at Science Space University of Wollongong, National Science Week, 11 August 2025