Inspiring South Australia

29/05/2026

Blast off into a FREE family adventure at Adelaide’s Space Day Out on 19 July—meet an Aussie astronaut, see Australia’s Moon rover, and explore a universe of hands-on space fun! 🚀

Adelaide - Space Day Out is ready for launch 🚀🛰️👩‍🚀

Bring the whole family along for an exciting day of space discovery, hands-on activities and out-of-this-world experiences for all ages as we celebrate everything space!

Space Day Out is launching Space Week in stellar style, while also celebrating five incredible years of inspiring Australia’s next generation of space explorers at the Australian Space Discovery Centre.

Head to the main stage and hear from Aussie astronaut and 2026 Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennell-Pegg and take a selfie at a special meet and greet session between 11am - 1pm. Get a close up look at Roo-ver Mission, Australia’s lunar rover that’s going to the Moon with NASA in 2030. Explore the latest in space technology and find your place in space at our industry showcase.

Whether you dream of walking on the Moon or just love rockets and robots, this is one space adventure you won’t want to miss!

Gather your crew and join us for a FREE Space Day Out.
📅 Sunday 19 July 10am – 4pm
📍Australian Space Discovery Centre, Lot Fourteen

Entry is FREE but please pre-register your attendance here http://spklr.io/6188EMbSO

Want more info? Head over to our website at: http://spklr.io/6181EMbSR

Space Day Out is brought to you by the Australian Space Agency with support from Lot Fourteen, Inspiring South Australia and the South Australian Space Industry Centre.

14/05/2026

Put your citizen science project in the spotlight as Inspiring South Australia, the Department for Environment and Water (Environment SA News) and the South Australian Chapter of the Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA-SA) are pleased to announce the opening of the SA Citizen Science Awards for 2026.

The SA Citizen Science Awards celebrate those making a real impact across South Australia. Show how your project inspires participation, learning and quality science.

21/04/2026

Planning an event or activity around National Science Week?

Applications are still open for the SA National Science Week Grants, available for events and activities in metropolitan Adelaide (up to $3000) and in regional and remote areas (up to $3500).

Applications close Sunday 3 May. Visit the Inspiring SA website for more 👉 https://inspiringsa.org.au/national-science-week-grants/

25/03/2026

SA National Science Week Grants are now open to support events and activities that occur in and around National Science Week.

Grants are available for events and activities in metropolitan Adelaide (up to $3000) and in regional and remote areas (up to $3500).

Applications close Sunday 3 May. Visit the Inspiring SA website for more 👉 https://inspiringsa.org.au/national-science-week-grants

23/03/2026

Congratulations to Rock Hard! The Geological Cabaret by Penny Magnetica who was selected as the 2026 winner of the Science at the Fringe Award, supported by Inspiring SA!

Bringing science storytelling to the burlesque stage, our judges lauded the show for finding the intersection between science communication and cabaret.

“An excellent show with heaps of science and lots of geology puns. Foundational geological concepts were at the core throughout. The performer was funny and bold and had the audience highly engaged. An enjoyable learning experience!”

19/03/2026

28 grants having been awarded nationally to support National Science Week events, including two projects in South Australia.

'Future Minds: Creativity and Ethics in the Age of AI' by Adelaide University is 'is designed to kick off open, inclusive conversations about the good and the bad aspects of AI' at at the University’s metropolitan and regional campuses.

'Little Scientists, Big Blue' by Marine Discovery Centre and Star of the Sea Catholic Parish Primary School Henley Beach, brings ‘Porci’ the lovable porcupine fish and his animated marine mates to the big screen as children and their families explore the wonders of our oceans.

Check out the full list of grant winners 👉www.scienceweek.net.au/national-grant-round-recipients-for-2026-announced

16/03/2026

SA National Science Week Grants are opening next Monday, 23 March 2026 to support events and activities that occur in and around National Science Week.

National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths – from 15 to 23 August 2026.

Grants are available for events and activities in metropolitan Adelaide (up to $3000) and in regional and remote areas (up to $3500).

Visit the Inspiring SA website for more 👉 https://inspiringsa.org.au/national-science-week-grants/

19/02/2026

The Adelaide Fringe kicks off today until Sunday 22 March and we've hand-picked the best science-themed shows from across the Fringe, helping you discover performances that reveal the extraordinary hiding in the everyday.

Explore the Science at the Fringe guide today: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringe-lists/science-at-the-fringe

18/02/2026

Inspiring SA’s Community Grants support projects that help communities learn about, connect with and get excited about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Funding is available for initiatives that engage audiences through community science, reconciliation-focused STEM, and creative collaborations between art and science.

Applications close Monday 16 March 2026. Projects funded through this program will support events and activities delivered across South Australia between May 2026 and January 2027. Applicants are welcome to apply for more than one grant, provided each application is for a different project.

12/02/2026

Call for Activity Proposals: Payirri-apinthirlu naalityangka 2026

Meaning ‘investigate with you all’, Payirri-apinthirlu naalityangka is a First Nations science festival that runs alongside National Science Week, 15–23 August, and provides opportunities to highlight both traditional and contemporary Indigenous knowledge, innovation and expertise.

04/02/2026

Do you have a STEM community project you'd like to deliver in 2026?

Applications for the 2026 Inspiring SA Community Grants will be opening soon to help fund opportunities for the community to learn about, connect with and get excited about science, technology, engineering, and maths.

Applications open 16 February 2026. Grants available for Community Science Engagement, Reconciliation Science Engagement, and Arts and Science.

More details 👉 inspiringsa.org.au/grants