Thank you for joining the Inspiring Australia NSW 2025 Stakeholder Briefing.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us, both in person at the Australian Museum and online, for the 2025 Inspiring Australia NSW Stakeholder Briefing. It was wonderful to connect with so many passionate science engagement advocates from across the state.
This year’s briefing showcased inspiring stories from across our network and shared exciting updates for the year ahead.
Highlights included:
Review of 2025 National Science Week – Karen Player and Meredith Hall, Inspiring NSW Manager, reflected on another vibrant celebration of science across NSW.
University of Wollongong program – Theresa Larkin shared how her team engaged local communities through hands-on science experiences.
Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency program – Elvis Danso discussed connecting multicultural communities with science in creative and meaningful ways.
Hawkesbury Library Services – Kate Galloway highlighted innovative local library-led science events.
Citizen Science Corner project – Matthew Grace presented a fresh approach to community-led data collection and environmental discovery.
We also looked ahead to 2026 with exciting announcements about Inspiring NSW funding opportunities, including:
2026 grant timelines for National Science Week projects
Thank you for joining the Inspiring Australia NSW 2025 Stakeholder Briefing.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us, both in person at the Australian Museum and online, for the 2025 Inspiring Australia NSW Stakeholder Briefing. It was wonderful to connect with so many passionate science engagement advocates from across the state.
If you missed the event or want to revisit the highlights, you can watch the full recording here →
This year’s briefing showcased inspiring stories from across our network and shared exciting updates for the year ahead.
Highlights included:
We also looked ahead to 2026 with exciting announcements about Inspiring NSW funding opportunities, including:
After the formal presentations, attendees enjoyed a chance to reconnect, share ideas, and discuss new collaborations for the year ahead.
Thank you again to all our speakers, partners, and participants who make the Inspiring Australia network such a vibrant community.
Watch the recording and stay tuned for upcoming grant announcements and new opportunities to get involved in 2026!
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
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