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Defence & Space Industry Careers Showcase 2025
  • For Primary Students

    Pocket Solar System (ages 10+)

    June 28 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

    Pocket Solar System is a hands-on activity for ages 10+ to explore planetary distances and the ‘Goldilocks Zone’ by building a scale model of our solar system.

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    Pocket Solar System, Weekends In-Centre. Australian Discovery Centre. Alternate Weekends Ages 10+
  • Out of this World: Australia in Space Age
    For Everyone
    July 4 – October 5

    Out of this World: Australia in Space Age

    Thinking about a career in space? Step back to where it all began with Out of this World – a captivating exhibition exploring Australia’s role in the space race.

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  • Workshop Space Garden. What will you grow?
    For Primary Students For Secondary Students
    July 5 – July 20

    School Holidays: Space Garden (ages 5-16)

    Perfect for curious young minds, this hands-on workshop lets kids explore space and science while designing their own space plant. A great way to spark interest in STEM and space careers.

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  • So Many Satellites: School Holidays - In-Centre
    For Primary Students
    July 5 – July 20

    School Holidays: So Many Satellites!

    Perfect for kids with a passion for space, this hands-on workshop explores the world of satellites while they design their own. An excellent way to inspire future interest in STEM and space careers.

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  • S.C.R.A.P. Challenge: Student Cadet Rocket Adventure Program
    For Primary Students
    July 6 – July 20

    School Holidays: Student Cadet Rocket Adventure Program

    Kids will design, build and launch their own paper rockets, testing their creativity and problem-solving skills. A fun way to inspire interest in STEM and engineering.

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  • Operation Storytime
    For Primary Students
    July 6 – July 19

    School Holidays: Operation: Storytime (ages 3 – 8)

    Young space explorers will enjoy a space-themed story, take part in a fun activity and finish by discovering the wonders of the Space Gallery.

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  • Launch Your Space Career. Explore pathways into the space sector.
    For Secondary Students For Tertiary Students
    July 7 – July 9

    AUSS presents: Launch Your Space Career (ages 14+)

    Curious about a career in space? Launch Your Space Career is a free school holiday session designed for high school and university students eager to explore pathways into the space sector.

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  • Close to Home: Earth Observation by the Australian Space Discovery Centre, suitable for ages 10+ during school holidays.
    For Secondary Students
    July 8 – July 18

    School Holidays: Close to Home (ages 10+)

    Learn all about Earth Observation, what it is, why it matters and how it’s done from space. A must-attend session for those interested in a future space career.

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  • 19th Australian Space Forum - Space Passport Student Engagement Program
    For Educators For Secondary Students
    July 15 – July 16

    Space Passport Program

    As the major educational outreach program for the Australian Space Forum, the Space Passport offers school students an opportunity to learn about careers and pathways within the global space industry.

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  • Flinders University Bedford Park Campus
    For Secondary Students
    July 25 – July 26

    Flinders University Bedford Park’s Open Day

    Flinders University Bedford Park's Open Day offers the perfect opportunity to explore degree options aligned with the defence and space industries.

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  • Flinders University City Campus
    For Secondary Students
    July 27

    Flinders University City Campus’ Open Day

    Flinders University City Campus' Open Day offers the perfect opportunity to explore degree options aligned with the defence and space industries.

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  • Adelaide City Campus East
    For Secondary Students
    July 27 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

    Adelaide University City Campus East’s Open Day

    Want the full picture? Explore the University of Adelaide’s biggest Open Day event to discover everything about our degrees, campuses, and how to start a career in the defence and space industries.

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  • For Educators For Secondary Students
    August 1

    STEM Day Out

    Science Alive! STEM Day Out returns to Adelaide on Friday 1 August 2025, offering Year 7–12 students an inspiring look into the world of STEM.

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  • Science Alive 2025: All kinds of awesome
    For Secondary Students
    August 2 – August 3

    Science Alive!

    Science Alive! is the largest, single, interactive science exhibition in Australia. With a diverse range of exhibitors and interactive displays, it offers a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to engage with science in a fun and meaningful way.

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  • Weekends Hybrid - Space Fact or Fiction
    For Everyone
    August 3 @ 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

    Space Fact or Fiction + Q&A Session

    Love space or curious about a space career? Join the Australian Space Discovery Centre online to test your knowledge and explore how space impacts our world.

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  • Flinders University Tonsley Campus
    For Secondary Students
    August 9

    Flinders University Tonsley’s Open Day

    Flinders University Tonsley' Open Day offers the perfect opportunity to explore degree options aligned with the defence and space industries.

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  • Mission Space Virtual Excursion Banner
    For Educators For Primary Students
    August 11 – August 14

    Mission: SPACE Virtual Excursions

    This National Science Week, take your students on a free virtual space adventure! Join Scitech and the Australian Space Agency for live STEM sessions designed for Years 3–6 classrooms.

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