About Inspiring SA
Inspiring South Australia works collaboratively with scientists of all kinds, government agencies, citizen scientists, arts organisations, universities, and industry to provide South Australians with opportunities to connect with, be involved in and get excited about science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).
Our aim is to show how STEM impacts everyone and to create a personal connection through experiences to learn more about STEM education, research, industries, and the opportunities available for education, employment, and enjoyment.
The Inspiring South Australia program is supported by the Australian Government through the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, the Government of South Australia through the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, the University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, Flinders University and the South Australian Museum
Inspiring SA Science Communication and Engagement Ecosystem.
This is the first draft of a map of the South Australian science engagement and science communication ecosystem. If your organisation, program or activity is missing please contact inspiringsa@sa.gov.au.
Inspiring SA Science Communication and Engagement ecosystem list as of October 2022 EXCEL
Inspiring SA Community of Practice
The Inspiring SA Community of Practice meets quarterly to come together to share information and ideas about science engagement and science communication in South Australia. The Community of Practice works to foster partnerships, lever existing and potential opportunities, and work together to provide opportunities for South Australians to connect with, be involved in and get excited about science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).
The meeting is hybrid and held in person at MOD. and online via Teams.
Come along and connect with other science engagement and communication practitioners across South Australia and hear updates from Inspiring SA and National Science Week.
If you’d like to get involved, we are inviting both existing sector members and those new to Inspiring SA to complete a short survey to register their interest and help shape the CoP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BS6DSRH.
Your responses will help us understand what the sector needs right now, how a CoP could best support collaboration and learning, and how Inspiring SA can add value by connecting people, ideas, and opportunities.
The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete, and your input will directly inform the design, focus and format of the CoP.
National Science Week
In South Australia, National Science Week is overseen by a Coordinating Committee members including representatives from:
- Inspiring South Australia
- Flinders University
- SA Science Teachers Association
- University of Adelaide
- University of South Australia
- Independent members
Each year Inspiring South Australia has funding available to support National Science Week activities. The funding round will open in April 2026, and applications are due by 15 May 2026. Visit the Grants tab for more information.
Governance
Inspiring SA’s Strategic Direction and oversight is provided by the Inspiring SA Reference Group.
Chair
Dr Lisa Bailey – MOD. at UniSA
Other members include representatives from:
- Adelaide Fringe
- CSIRO
- Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
- Flinders University
- Office of the Chief Scientist of South Australia
- Questacon
- Science Media Centre
- University of Adelaide
- University of South Australia
