When

20 August to 3 September 2025

Location

Alice Springs & Katherine, NT

Time

90 minutes

Audience

Secondary students

About

Questacon gets hands-on with science and technology in 90-minute Innovation Workshops. Using simple materials and technology, students will create a prototype to solve a challenge. Throughout the session students will learn about the importance of refining their ideas using the process of innovation, imparting them with STEM skills for life. 

During Term 3 2025 we’ll be visiting Alice Springs and Katherine regions of the Northern Territory.

Things to know

  • Suitable for high school students.

  • Sessions are still available and free however are bookings required.  

  •  20 August to  3 September 2025 .

  •  Alice Springs and Katherine, Northern Territory.

  •  Email us for more information.  

  •  A team of two presenters will come to your school to deliver these workshops. 

  • Adequate teacher supervision is required for each session. 

Expression of Interest

To arrange an Innovation Workshop for your school, please fill out the form below.

Email us for enquiries or to access a PDF version of the form.


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School Details

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Workshop Details

Please fill out the details below with the preferred times and class details for each workshop.

We require a double classroom or large flexible space that is on the ground floor or lift accessible. We also require 13 tables (two-seater/double desks or equivalent) and access to multiple power outlets.

We can present up to 3 workshops in a day at your school. Maximum 30 students per session.

Number of Workshops

We can present up to 3 workshops in a day at your school. Each workshop is 90 minutes in duration with a 30 minute reset required between sessions.

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Session 3

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Acknowledgment of Country

Mparntwe is the Arrernte name of Alice Springs. The Arrernte people are the traditional custodians of Alice Springs and surrounds. The first people to inhabit the Katherine region were the Jawoyn, Dogamen, Walpiri and Wardaman peoples.