Payirri-apinthirlu naalityangka: First Nations Science Festival
The SA NSWk Coordinating Committee launched a First Nations Science Festival in 2022, to showcase First Nations knowledge(s).
In 2023 the festival was gifted a Kaurna name Payirri-apinthirlu naalityangka, which means investigate with you all.
Payirri-apinthirlu naalityangka aims to not only showcase First Nations knowledge(s) but also encourage and support participation by First Nations people and organisations in National Science Week along with inspire an interest in STEM study, careers and hobbies.
Proposals for Payirri-apinthirlu naalityangka Now Open
Proposal for activities for the 2026 Festival are now open. Activities such as hands on workshops, talks or demonstrations that share traditional and modern Indigenous knowledge(s) or which showcase both historic and current Indigenous scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs. Funds are available to support the delivery of events and activities.
Please contact the Inspiring Australian Program Manager inspiringSA@sa.gov.au to discuss.
