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Free

Event date and time

Thursday 4 Dec 2025
4.30pm to 6.30pm (arrival from 4pm) AEDT

Location

The Boronia Room, The Holroyd Centre
11-17 Miller Street, Merrylands NSW

CSIRO | Science and Industry Endowment Fund | NSW Government | Cumberland Council

Pricing

  • Free

Dates and Times

Event date: Dec 2025

Thursday 4 Dec 2025

The Boronia Room, The Holroyd Centre

4.30pm to 6.30pm (arrival from 4pm) AEDT

11-17 Miller Street, Merrylands NSW

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Generation STEM

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RSVP by: Friday 28th November, 2025
Please note: Registrations after this date may not allow us to accommodate specific dietary requirements.

Let's Celebrate Your Impact in STEM Education

We'd love for you to join us for an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration. This event is a chance to acknowledge the incredible work you've done as part of the STEM Community Partnerships Program (STEM CPP), and to spend time with fellow educators who share your passion for STEM.

Whether you've been part of the program for years or are just beginning your journey, this celebration is for you.

'Eternal Wisdom, Infinite Innovation' artwork by Rachael Sarra, working with Gilimbaa
‘Eternal Wisdom, Infinite Innovation’
artwork by Rachael Sarra,
working with Gilimbaa.

Featured Session: Indigenous STEM Teaching Resource

We're especially excited to share a teaching resource developed by CSIRO which has been successfully implemented by the Deadly in Generation STEM program to help teachers embed Indigenous Knowledges into the STEM classroom. We will explore authentic ways to embed Indigenous STEM practices and thinking into your classroom – moving beyond tokenism to create meaningful, culturally responsive learning experiences.

Learn more about the Deadly in Generation STEM initiative here.

Hear from Inspiring Guest Speakers

Throughout the evening, you'll hear from a fantastic line-up of speakers who will share insights, stories, and ideas to spark your thinking:

  • CSIRO – Indigenous Learning in STEM: Authentic approaches to embedding Indigenous knowledge in STEM teaching.
  • Professor Scott Sleap, STEM Enrichment Coordinator, NSW Department of Education; Member, Generation STEM Consultative Council – The impact and future of STEM enrichment programs.
  • Professor Aaron Quigley, Deputy Director and Science Director, Data61 at CSIRO – Exploring cutting-edge STEM research and its relevance to education.
  • Cameron Rodgers, Head Teacher of Teaching and Learning, STEAM Enrichment Program Coordinator, and STEM CPP Program Teacher, Sarah Redfern High School – Success in STEM: Teacher insights, methods, and reflections from the classroom.

Agenda:

Time:

Agenda item:

4:00-4:30 PM

Arrival with light refreshments served.

4:30-4:35 PM

Welcome and Acknowledgment of Country

4:35-5:00 PM

Professor Scott Sleap, STEM Enrichment Coordinator, NSW Department of Education; Member, Generation STEM Consultative Council

5:00-5:15 PM

Professor Aaron Quigley, Deputy Director and Science Director, Data61 at CSIRO

5:15-5:30 PM

Cameron Rodgers, Head Teacher of Teaching and Learning, STEAM Enrichment Program Coordinator, and STEM CPP Program Teacher, Sarah Redfern High School

5:30-5:45 PM

CSIRO – Embedding Indigenous Knowledges into the STEM Classroom.

5:45-6:00 PM  

Q & A

6:00-6:30 PM

Networking & Closing

Invite a colleague!

Whether they're part of the STEM CPP program or not, this event is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and explore future possibilities in STEM education. If you have a colleague who would benefit from attending, please invite them to join you.

Note: All attendees must register independently to secure their spot. Register now.

Event Details:

Venue: Boronia Room, The Holroyd Centre, 11-17 Miller Street, Merrylands NSW

Parking: Limited on-site parking. Nearby options include Merrylands Station Car Park, Stockland Merrylands (2 hrs free), and surrounding street parking (check signage).

Transport: Train: 5-min walk from Merrylands Station (T2 & T5 lines). Bus: Routes 806, 809, and 818 stop nearby

Light refreshments and drinks will be provided.

We look forward to celebrating with you and acknowledging the incredible work you do in shaping the future of STEM education!

CSIRO Media Consent:

CSIRO seeks your permission to use a sound or vision recording of you upon the following terms:

  1. You irrevocably agree and consent that CSIRO may film, video, photograph and / or audio record you and use the resulting material (“Materials”) including your image, voice and name, in all formats and media including, but not restricted to, video, website, print and all digital applications in which the Materials may be incorporated.
  2. CSIRO its subcontractors, licensees and sub licensees may modify the Materials as they see fit;
  3. CSIRO will own all right, title and interest including copyright, in the Materials as well as all results and proceeds from the Materials;
  4. You acknowledge and agree that you are not entitled to remuneration, royalties or any other payment from CSIRO for use of the Materials; and
  5. You have read and understand the meaning of this Permission Form.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Generation STEM