The latest from DeadlyScience

WINNER: Fundraising Institute of Australia National Awards

We’re thrilled to announce that DeadlyScience has been awarded two major honours at the 2025 Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) Awards – winning Impact on a Shoestring and the coveted Overall Most Outstanding Fundraising Project for our Kits-Mas campaign!

MEDIA RELEASE: Changes to the board of Directors

DeadlyScience is welcoming a new generation of leaders to its board while celebrating the incredible contributions of our outgoing directors.

Donate to our 5,000 Books Encore Campaign

Donate to our Christmas fundraising appeal and help us deliver culturally appropriate STEM books to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners across the country.

WINNER: NSW Telstra Best of Business Awards for Indigenous Excellence

We are proud to announce that DeadlyScience has been named the winner of the 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards for Indigenous Excellence for New South Wales, recognising our dedication to empowering First Nations students through science, technology, and education.

DreamMakers Campaign – UnLtd.’s Big Dream Event

DeadlyScience is thrilled to announce that at the recent Big Dream event hosted by UnLtd. in Sydney we received a unique opportunity to spotlight our mission and raise crucial funds during their Big Pledge. This year, we focused on an initiative that will have a transformative impact on First Nations students in remote and rural schools: equipping them with 3D printers.

Science Week 2024 – Species Survival

Our Science Week 2024 Teacher Guide is out now. This guide is based around the theme for 2024 Science Week 'Species Survival, More Than Just Sustainability'. We have created two separate guides this year, one designed to be delivered in classrooms, as well as a citizen science guide to help celebrate Science Week 2024 at home.

NAIDOC Week 2024 – Keep the Fire Burning!

NAIDOC Week is coming up from 7-14 July 2024. This year's theme, "Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud," honors the enduring spirit and strength of Indigenous cultures. This week provides an invaluable opportunity for educators and students alike to immerse themselves in the rich histories, cultures, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

National Reconciliation Week 2024 – Now, More Than Ever

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) serves as an opportunity for all Australians to delve into our shared histories, cultures, and accomplishments, while contemplating how each of us can contribute to fostering reconciliation across the nation.

Interview with Jake Simon from I.Y.D.A

Jake Simon from InYaDot Art tells us about his inspiration behind the tram design.

DeadlyScience is Fueling Indigenous Futures in STEM

DeadlyScience® is one of the Official Charity Partners of the FORMULA 1 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2024. This partnership is Fueling Indigenous Futures in STEM by engaging Indigenous students in the varied possibilities of pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).

FINALIST: Fundraising Institute of Australia Awards 2024

We're thrilled to announce we have been named a finalist for the Fundraising Institute of Australia Awards for 2024. After a massive year raising funds to help create STEM equity for Indigenous learners across Australia, we are proud to receive this recognition.

DeadlyScience 2023 Year in Review

We recently held our first impact reporting session, reflecting on our impact footprint for 2023. Watch a recording of the session, download a copy of the presentation and read our Q&A's here. Thank you to each and every one of you who has supported us in creating STEM equity.

DeadlyScience Kit-Mas Party

We're excited to launch our end of year fundraising campaign  "Kits-mas Party" where we will raise funds to inspire the next generation of deadly scientists by sending microscopy kits to schools across Australia.

FINALIST: Telstra Best of Business Awards 2024

We're super excited to have been named a NSW State Finalist in the #TelstraBestofBusinessAwards for the Indigenous Excellence category. After an incredible year of growth delivering STEM programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children across Australia this seems like a fitting celebration of putting the Deadly in Science. Congratulations and good luck to all our fellow finalists and a huge thank you to everyone who have helped us on the journey!

DeadlyScience Teacher Guides

Each year for National Science Week, DeadlyScience in partnership with Australia Post creates a teacher guide and classroom activities. The DeadlyScience Guides are developed around the annual National Science Week theme and are a practical and fun resource for educators of Foundation to Year 6. 

DeadlyLabs Soap Kits in the News

The DeadlyLabs project engages Indigenous community elders, interns, remote school teachers and our core team of expert STEM legends and science communicators.

DeadlyPathways Launched

As part of the inaugural partnership between WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research) and DeadlyScience we are proud to officially announce the launch of the WEHI DeadlyScience Pathways Program.

National Reconciliation Week

For many reconciliation is a time of acknowledging, growing, and learning. National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Deadly Labs

DeadlyLabs and Merck will build on the philosophy of DeadlyScience to preserve the history of the First Scientists of this land. This project will cover development, production, and distribution of an in-class experimental kit for children in remote communities

DeadlyLearners Teacher Profile: Trish Chapman

STEM Legend: Val Densmore – Fire Scientist

Val Densmore - Fire Scientist

NAIDOC Week DeadlyGrants

DeadlyScience is proud to open our next grant round to coincide with NAIDOC Week. To support activities in the classroom we are providing $200 grants and a craft pack to schools to host events in keeping with this year's theme "For Our Elders".