National Indigenous Science Education Program

08/08/2025

Happy National Science Week! While it is wet outside in Sydney, you will be warm, dry and welcomed inside the iconic Redfern Community Centre as you immerse yourself in culture, science and technology for the Indigenous Science Experience Community Day, hosted by the National Indigenous Science Education Program, for day one of National Science Week. Come along!

08/08/2025

We are so excited - National Science Week and the National Indigenous Science Education Program's Indigenous Science Experience Community Day are about to start - Saturday, August 9. Come along to the beautiful Redfern Community Centre any time from 10 am - 3 pm this Saturday and immerse yourself in culture, science and technology!
Thank you to Inspiring Australia and the Australian Government for supporting this initiative as part of National Science Week.

01/08/2025

National Science Week is almost here! We are excited to to host the Indigenous Science Experience Community Day at the iconic Redfern Community Centre on Day One of National Science Week (Saturday, August 9). Join us at this event and immerse yourself in learnings from the world’s oldest living cultures. For more information, go to:

The Indigenous Science Experience Community Day showcases Indigenous and science and technologies and highlights the relevance of STEM to our everyday lives.

30/07/2025

We are getting so close to the start of National Science Week, and the Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern Community Day on August 9. There are so many great people to learn from at this event.
Meet Leigh Budden and Robert Fuller.

Leigh is of Dharug and British descent and a member of the Dharug Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation. His research interests include Aboriginal Languages of the east coast of New South Wales, Cultural Astronomy and Petroglyph Art of the Hawkesbury sandstone region.

Robert (Bob) is a cultural astronomer who has made it his ‘third age’ goal of letting everyone know about the science of Aboriginal knowledge of the night sky. Bob and Leigh are excited to be able to share their knowledges though some fascinating talks at the community day. The image of the Milky Way here is by arrtist Lucy West.

We are also thrilled to have physicist Deb Kane and science teacher Sarah Durack presenting the science of light and the application of light-based technologies that are part of all of our daily lives. Come and be inspired to learn more about light with some demonstrations of “lights, optics, colour”.

For more information and booking for our free Community Day go to: https://events.humanitix.com/indigenous-science-experience-at-redfern-community-open-day-2025
Thank you Inspiring Australia and the Australian Government for supporting this initiative as part of National Science Week.

25/07/2025

Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre is excited to be a part of the Indigenous Science Experience Community Day in Redfern on Saturday August 9, hosted by the National Indigenous Science Education Program.
Come join Patrick Helean and the wonderful National Indigenous Science Education Program school students from northern NSW and Wagga Wagga as we explore the science of sound (some beautiful and some … that may bring tears to your eyes).

Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/indigenous-science-experience-at-redfern-community-open-day-2025

23/07/2025

What an inspiring couple of days at Casino High School!

NISEP was proud to deliver our Science Shows and share the excitement of discovery with the Casino High School community during NAIDOC Week celebrations.

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible student leaders for guiding and supporting the activities with passion and pride. Special thanks to Ms Angela Froud and Aunty Liz for their unwavering dedication and generosity.

We were deeply honoured to attend the CHS NAIDOC Week assembly and receive two beautiful gifts — a carved emu egg and Tastes of Bundjalung, a book that beautifully shares local culture and stories.

This year marks 20 years of powerful collaboration between Casino High and NISEP. Here’s to the next 20! 🌿🖤💛❤️

21/07/2025

NISEP is on its way to Casino and Lismore for our Northern Rivers science shows

20/07/2025

There are so many great people to meet and learn from at the Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern Community Day, Saturday August 9, hosted by the National Indigenous Science Education Program of Macquarie University. This includes Sarah Gorst and James Thomas of South Coast Seaweed and the wonderful National Indigenous Science Education Program school student leaders.

Sarah and James will show the rich scientific knowledges of Yuin Country through highlighting the significance of seaweed in customary practices and its potential in modern scientific research and sustainable practices. (Sarah shown below with some of our wonderful National Indigenous Science Education Program student leaders.)

Thank you to the Australian Government for supporting this initiative as part of National Science Week. For more information on the National Indigenous Science Education Program go to https://nisep.org.au/

18/07/2025

Join Alexander Ibarra and Indigibee-Native Bee Rescue at the National Indigenous Science Education Program's Indigenous Science Experience @ Redfern Community Day, Aug 9, and get up close with live native stingless bees! Indigibee’s interactive educational stall will showcase the cultural and ecological importance of native pollinators. Explore a working observation hive, interact with real native bee materials like wax and propolis, and test your knowledge in their pollinator quiz game and win fun prizes! Don’t forget to grab a brochure and discover how you can support native bees in your own backyard.

Also join Md. Jamil Hossain Biswas and Vivian Mendez from Macquarie University Applied BioSciences to explore the fascinating field of chemical ecology. Learn how the study of insect pheromones and plant volatile compounds can help Australian growers protect their crops by manipulating insect behaviour.
Photos below include Indigibee sessions and fall armyworm pheromone glands.

All this and more will be at the Indigenous Science Experience @ Redfern Community Day.

For more information of our free Community Day go to: https://events.humanitix.com/indigenous-science-experience-at-redfern-community-open-day-2025

Thank you to the Australian Government for supporting this initiative as part of hashtag .

17/07/2025

Come along Saturday August 9 for our Indigenous Science Experience @ Redfern Community Day, hosted by the National Indigenous Science Education Program of Macquarie University. Engage with Bush to bowl and Macquarie University's Chiropractic team, along with many other fantastic presenters.
With Macquarie University’s Chiropractic Science students explore the human body with fun activities and interactive sessions. Learn how your bones, muscles, and joints team up to keep you moving. Discover exercises that help you stand tall, move with ease and improve balance. It's all about learning how your body works and feeling super empowered about your health. Let's dive in together and start our journey to healthier lives through exciting science adventures!
Join Bush to bowl for a hands-on experience in which you can touch, smell and taste native flavours. Bush to bowl is a social enterprise aimed at creating a healing space and platform for First Nations people by connecting to Country and their traditional foodways.
For more information of our free Community Day go to: https://events.humanitix.com/indigenous-science-experience-at-redfern-community-open-day-2025

Thank you to the Australian Government for supporting this initiative as part of

16/07/2025

Experience the Wonders of Science with ANSTO’s Virtual Reality Tour at the Indigenous Science Experience @ Redfern.
We are excited to have ANSTO's Indigenous Safety technicians and other ANSTO staff at the Indigenous Science Experience @ Redfern Community Day, August 9, for National Science Week. Come along and learn about the many benefits of nuclear science and technology, including how ANSTO supports Indigenous cultural research. Experience a five-minute journey that delves into the fascinating world of atomic science. With the incredible power of virtual reality (VR), the ANSTO team will take you down to the atomic level—the very building blocks of all matter—to explore Australia’s only multipurpose nuclear reactor, OPAL. This authentic VR experience is free to the public and suitable for participants of all ages, making it an ideal activity for families, students, and anyone curious about the science that shapes our world. So get ready to come to the Indigenous Science Experience, don a headset and dive into STEM with ANSTO
Book for the Indigenous Science Experience at https://events.humanitix.com/indigenous-science-experience-at-redfern-community-open-day-2025

13/07/2025

Come along to the National Indigenous Science Education Program Indigenous Science Experience @ Redfern Community Day on Saturday August 9 and learn about First Nations weaving and dyeing practices. Create your own basket or bracelet with Wiradyuri woman and Macquarie University Natural Sciences academic, RENEE CAWTHORNE, who will lead interactive and engaging workshops on First Nations Peoples weaving practices. Meet Stephanie Beaupark who is a Ngugi woman, Associate Lecturer and PhD candidate at UOW. Stephanie researches the colour chemistry of natural dyes from Australian native trees. She is passionate about creating pathways for the next generation of Indigenous scientists to lead the future of scientific research.

This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week. Book at: https://events.humanitix.com/indigenous-science-experience-at-redfern-community-open-day-2025