NSW Regional Science Hubs

Inspiring Australia has established a network of NSW Regional Science Hubs comprising multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver high-profile science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) events in regional NSW.

With links to multiple communities, NSW Regional Science Hubs are changing public perceptions about science, technology and innovation. They plan strategically for ongoing programs of events and activities that promote the value of STEM in local communities in partnership with business, local government and the environment, arts and cultural sectors.

Science Hubs formalise disparate and informal science, technology and innovation networks in regional areas and enable strategic alignment of STEM outreach programs.

National Science Week is just one of many STEM initiatives NSW Regional Science Hubs deliver, as well as programs designed to engage 18-35 year olds.

The NSW Regional Science Grants program supports initiatives developed by new and existing Science Hubs with funding.

Join the network!

Inspiring Australia would like to establish more of these strategic partnerships across the state and welcomes interest from science, technology and innovation experts, professional organisations, businesses, educational institutions and community groups.

Download a PDF of the NSW Regional Science Hubs Terms of Reference.

For more information please contact Jackie Randles, Manager Inspiring Australia (NSW) by email or call 02 9351 5198.

Blue Mountains Science Hub

Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre, Springwood Neighbourhood Centres, Hamish Clarke scientist, Kevin Joseph teacher, Springwood Bowling Club, Science at the Local

Lead organisation: Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre
Facebook page

Central West Science Hub

Dubbo City Council, Dubbo Regional Botanical Garden, Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society, River Smart Australia, Western Plains Cultural Centre and Wambangalang Environmental Education Centre.

Lead organisation: Dubbo Regional Council
Contact: Melinda Barton

Southern Tablelands Science Hub

Southern Tablelands Arts, Southern Tablelands Arts, Workspace 2580, Community Plus, Wollondilly Shire Council, Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Goulburn Chamber of Commerce
Lead organisation: Southern Tablelands Arts
Contact: Susan Conroy
Facebook page

Far South Coast Science Hub

Atlas of Life in the Coastal Wilderness, Sapphire Coast Marine Society, Bournda Environmental Education Centre, Panboola Wetlands Trust, Australian Plants Society, Conservation Management Network, Coastal Wetlands Carers Network and Mat-Sci-Tec.

Lead organisation: Atlas of Life in the Coastal Wilderness
Contact: Libby Hepburn
Facebook page

New England North West Science Hub

The Armidale Tree Group, Southern New England Land Care, the Catalyst Club, ICT International, University of New England, New England Regional Art Museum, Department of Education and Training,Woolbrook, Niangala and Yarrowitch Public Schools, Landcare, Uralla Shire Council, Armidale Sustainable Living Expo Group, University of New England, The Armidale Club

Lead organisations: University of New England and the Armidale Tree Group
Contact: Cherene Spendlove
Facebook page

Murray Science Hub

Murray Arts, Albury Wodonga Community College, Indigenous elders, Astronomical Society of Albury-Wodonga, AlburyCity, Rotary Club of Albury Hume, University of the Third Age, local schools, Albury Art Gallery, Astronomical Society Albury-Wodonga, Albury Sound and Lighting, The Cube

Lead organisation: Murray Arts
Contact: Alyce Fisher
Facebook page

Central Tablelands Science Hub

Bathurst Observatory, Bathurst Library, Age of Fishes Museum Canowindra, CSU, Central West Food Technology, Geological Survey of NSW, Jenolan Caves, National Motor Racing Museum, Bathurst Lapidary Club and Bathurst Regional Council.

Lead organisation: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Contact: Penny Packham
Facebook page

Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub

The CORRIDOR project, Age of Fishes Museum, Cabonne Council, Cowra Council, Orange Council, Dr Alex Ritchie, NSW Department of Industry, Office of Environment and Heritage, Cowra NRM, local STEM professionals, businesses, artists and schools.

Lead organisation:The Corridor Project
Contact: Phoebe Cowdery
Facebook page

Riverina Science Hub

Wagga Wagga City Library, Charles Sturt University, Eastern Riverina Science Teachers Association, Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation, National Indigenous Science Education Program, Department of Primary Industries and Rotary

Lead organisation: Wagga Wagga City Library
Contact: Christine Bolton
Facebook page

Far West Science Hub

Outback Astronomy, Regional Development Australia, Far West
Robinson College

Lead organisation: Outback Astronomy
Contact: Linda Nadge
Facebook page

Snowy Region Science Hub

Snowy Monaro Regional Council, Monaro Regional Library, Snowy Hydro and the Snowy Monaro Regional University Centre.

Lead organisation: Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Contact: Meghan Quinn

Illawarra Science Hub

Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium, Illawarra Astronomical Society, Eaton Gorge Theatre Company , Wollongong Botanical Garden and University of Wollongong’s ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science.

Lead organisation: Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium
Contact: Stuart Creal
Facebook page

Shoalhaven Science Hub

Bundanon Trust, University of Wollogong, South East Local Land Services, Landcare Australia, Greening Australia, Bomaderry High School, Nowra High School and St Michael’s Primary School

Lead organisation: Bundanon Trust
Contact: Mary Preece
Webpage

Hunter Innovation and Science Hub

Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment, Science and Engineering Challege, University of Newcastle, Newcastle Museum, University of Newcastle, Engineers Australia (Northern Division, Hunter Branch), Hunter Wetland Centre, Australian Science Innovations, Engineers Without Borders, Scientists in Schools, Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, Wetlands Environmental Education centre, OzGREEN, Hunter Local Land Services, Regional Development Australia – Hunter, Geological Survey of New South Wales, Australian Industry Group, Cessnock City Council and Muswellbrook Rotary Club.

Lead organisation: Science and Engineering Challege
Contact: Carlene Donahue
Website
Facebook page

Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub

Tabbil Forest Design, Dungog Community College, Williams River Catchment Landcare Group, Dungog Shire Community Centre

Lead organisation: Dungog Community College
Contact: Jane Richens
Facebook page

Mid North Coast Science Hub

Charles Sturt University, Mid Coast Connect, Macleay Valley Education and Skills Forum, Melville High School, Aldavilla Primary School, Kempsey High School, Kemsey Shire Council, Port Macquarie Hastings Council, Mid North Coast Local Health District, Hastings and Macleay Valley Aboriginal Education Consultative Groups

Lead organisation: Charles Sturt University
Contact: Sandra Wallace

Northern Rivers Science Hub

Rous Water, Lismore City Council, Dorroughby Environmental Education Centre, North Coast TAFE, Lismore Rainforest Botanical Gardens,EnviTE, Far North Coast Weeds, Richmond Landcare, Friends of Koala, Arts Fabrika, Back Alley Gallery Artists, Lismore City Council, Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens and North East Waste.

Lead organisation: Lismore City Council
Contact: Vanessa Tallon
Facebook page
Website

Western Sydney Science Hub

Penrith South Public School, CWA Penrith, National Parks and Wildlife Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, University of Western Sydney, Penrith Regional Gallery, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith City Council and Celestino.

Lead organisations: Penrith South Public School and Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment
Contact: Elizabeth Johnson and David Thompson
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Macarthur Science Hub

The Australian Botanic Garden, Royal Botanic garden Sydney, Centennial Parklands, University of Sydney

Lead organisation: The Australian Botanic Garden and Centennial Parklands
Contact: Vanessa Barratt

Southern Sydney Science Hub

Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre, Sutherland Shire Council, local artists Pat Pillai and Rita Pearce, ANSTO, Gymea Tradies

Lead organisation: ANSTO
Contact: Rod Dowler

Eastern Sydney Science Hub

The Australian Botanic Garden and Centennial Parklands, Randwick Council, Sydney Observatory, University of New South Wales