Our members
We bring the best science educators together to provide you unparalleled science events.
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To book an individual educator for your school, workplace or community organisation, you can go straight to that provider.
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If you want a science event or wish to book more than one educator, the Science Collective will do the hard work for you.
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Like to become a member? Find out how.
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Online STEM and learning resources
Some of our members have developed on-line events and learning resources in response to government restrictions during the COVID-19 health crisis. You can access these services no matter where you live. Check out what the following members have on offer:
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South Australia
SciFiBri
Brian Haddy is The Science Collective's founder and event organiser who also loves the opportunity to be able to entertain audiences by bringing science to life through his alter ego, SciFiBri.
As well as hosting our OSHC and public events SciFiBri can come to you at your school/community event and entertain the audience with one of his popular Fire and Froth shows.
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Performances​
Bugs n Slugs
Did you know that insects represent more than half of all living organisms? Find out more from nature educators Bugs n Slugs and their fascinating invertebrate collection. They create engaging, curriculum-linked experiences to help learners understand and appreciate the natural world and bugs within it.
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Performances & exhibits
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Hatch your own insect kits & dig kits
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Free online resources
Professor Flint's Dinosaur University
What creatures once walked in the place where you now live? What swam in waters that once covered your garden space? What once flew above trees taller than any trees that now grow in your local park? Join Professor Flint on a journey to your local neighbourhood… millions of years ago! By learning about the past, we are able to better connect to the story of who we are today.
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Performances & story-telling
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On-line experiences & video
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Online Dinosaur University Club
Switched On Kids
Formed after countless conversations with parents who were frustrated with the poorly made, plastic toys that were cluttering up their homes, Switched on Kids sells toys that are interactive, educative, challenging and fun. And with a growing importance on STEM for future job readiness, their toys give your kids the opportunity to develop skills and talents through play and discovery.
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Retail
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Online & travels nationally
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Makerspace Adelaide
Makerspace Adelaide provides affordable access to tools, equipment, a community of like-minded makers. They offer membership, classes, workshops, speakers and special events. Makerspace Adelaide brings together a vibrant mix of makers, hackers, creative groups and individuals to make, create, teach, learn and collaborate. Learn more
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Exhibits
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Club
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Marine Discovery Centre
The Marine Discovery Centre helps turn students into ocean warriors. The aquariums with local marine wildlife and the hands-on learning stations teach about sustainable fishing, beachcombing, Aboriginal culture and the importance of preserving our marine environments. Guided engaging beachside marine trails complement the Centre’s indoor educational activities.
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School excursions and incursions
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VR experiences
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Free online resources
Sciren
​We help students and teachers better understand the complex world of science. We provide professional development training for senior school teachers focussing on scientific research skills and a tailored outreach program for high school students. Presented by experienced scientists with a passion for science communications, we put the spark into science education. Learn more >
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School outreach program
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Student resources
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Teacher professional development​
Fleurieu Marine Education
Fleurieu Marine Education provides programs that aim to create stewards of the ocean in each young heart. Our team put on fun and exciting educational marine programs that cover
Australian curriculum content.
Primarily operating out of the South Australian Whale Centre in Victor Harbor we run educational school sessions, incursions, school holiday programs, beach kindy, and guided tours of the Whale Centre and Grantie Island.
By getting children outside we show them the wonders of the sea around the Fleurieu Peninsula: what marine life is found here, and how we can help them survive. We want all
children to care for our planet.
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Incursions
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Nature tours ​
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School Holiday programs
Dr Ali (Alexandra) Bloomfield
Fleurieu Marine Education
Ph 0403 378 459
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Dr Quark's Scientific Circus
Dr Quark explores the science and forces behind the circus tricks we all love. While performing feats of unicycling, juggling, rolla bolla and plate spinning, he demonstrates the effects of gravity, momentum, friction, air pressure, energy transfer and push and pull forces. Learn about the physical science of the circus and beyond in a fun and engaging way.
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Performances
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Australian Dalek Builders' Union
Watch out! Don't get exterminated! The Daleks are here. Where would a STEM fair be without a bit of science fiction? Followers of Doctor Who and today's youngsters alike are bound to be fascinated by the Daleks. Dedicated fans can learn to build a Dalek or even join the Union.
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Exhibits & performances
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Travels nationally
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Junior Field Naturalists SA
A club for nature enthusiasts aged 6-14. Come and hear about animals, fossils, marine life, astronomy, life in Antarctica and much more. Attend field trips like bird banding, fungi forays, geology excursions and marine "rambles". Bring your curiosity and learn about the natural world. The club caters for a broad range of interests, including environmental issues.
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Exhibits
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Club
Techspace Learning
Techspace are the robotics and programming experts, teaching people of all ages about the basics and beyond. With a focus on hands-on learning and troubleshooting, participants will learn the why and how of programming. If you've always had a curiosity about making robots and gadgets work, Techspace can teach you all you need to know. All you need is a willingness to learn, they provide everything else.
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Workshops
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Inspire STEM Education
We bring powerful scanning electron microscopes to your school or site to help students discover the unseen world around them. Prepare to be amazed! Our world class equipment and expertise in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics will inspire learners to seek out even more. Suitable for students from K – 12 and beyond.
Learn more >
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School incursions & programs
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SciWorld
SciWorld is a South Australian no-for-profit organisation full of people who are passionate about science and has been successfully operating since 2007 following the closure of Adelaide's Investigator Science and Technology Centre. Learn more
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Performances
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Workshops
SciWorld
Nitro Nat
Want exciting, amazing educational science shows?
Do you have kids that love a good explosion or elephants' toothpaste reaching the ceiling - all in the name of science of course!
Have Nitro Nat come to your school, function, fair and prepare to be blown away by some astonishing science demonstrations.
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Workshops
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Performances​
Scientific Bubble Show
Marty McBubble will amaze you with his incredible bubble creations and the scientific wonders that make them possible. With quirky gadgets and plenty of comedy Marty will create bubble rockets and volcanos, bubble cubes and carousels, bubble caterpillars and ice-cream. Along the way he'll explain the science of bubbles too. An expert bubble maker, he's even held the World Record for the largest bubble ever made indoors. Learn more >
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Performances
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Events
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A.R.E. Animal Relocation and Education
A.R.E. Animal Relocation and Education are all about animal education. With a passion for helping to rescue and relocate animals, as well as Snake Safety and Awareness training and educational programs, A.R.E. is known as a mobile zoo specialising in reptiles but with many other animals on hand to provide fun-filled and educational encounters for your school, birthday party or workplace.
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Exhibits
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Workshops
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Shows and Birthday parties​
RoboRoos
We’re a community group, with a competitive robotics team.
We love to excite young minds about STEM by using a common interest: Robots. We teach teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking. Talk to us about all things robot!
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Club
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Lego League & robotics competitions
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Exhibits​
Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries
South Australian reefs have more colour, diversity and endemic species than the Great Barrier Reef, so jump in for a safe and supervised guided snorkel tour or virtual reality 360 video experience and learn more. EMS is run by a group of passionate ocean loving volunteers and our programs are led by dive professionals and nationally accredited snorkel guides. All equipment is supplied.
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Guided tours & school programs
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VR experiences
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Online resources & VR headsets to rent
Ignite VR
Ignite VR is where imagination really sparks. With Virtual Reality experiences for education and entertainment, there's fun and learning to be had for everyone.
A new Ignite VR website is launching soon, so watch this space.
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Performances
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Exhibits
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Podcasts
Ignite VR
Pop Events - Roving Dinos!
Pop events presents Adelaide's first resident roving dinos! These puppets will have you doing a double take and feeling like you've gone back in time with their blinking, realistic movement and roars! Learn more
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Entertainment
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Education
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Events
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Travel nationally
Katie Schulz
Queensland
Street Science
Street Science have a passion for bringing science to life. Their experienced science communicators mix humour, exciting demonstrations and quality scientific explanations into an interactive science experience suitable for all ages. From school visits to kids’ parties and local events, Street Science will fire up a love of learning in your community.
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Live & online stage shows & workshops
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Virtual learning tool box including free daily lesson & subscription services
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Travels regionally & nationally
Reef Check Australia
Reef Check Australia is a citizen science focused charity helping communities to understand, appreciate and protect oceans and marine environments. They are a passionate team of people who are committed to teaching about our local reefs and marine ecosystems. Become a REEFsearcher, reef check surveyor or learn about other ways you can help the health of local reefs and marine environments. Learn more >
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Workshops
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Online classroom activities
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Travels regionally in QLD & WA
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Excite Science
Excite Science explains complex science in fun and creative ways. Using immersive products that engage hard-to-reach audiences, we specialise in pop-up experiences with subtle preventative healthcare messaging. From cancer-biology themed escape rooms to virtual reality, we create memorable experiences that last a
life-time.
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Pop up experiences - escape room & VR
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Travels regionally & nationally
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