2025 Impact in Numbers
Our work is grounded in community, guided by culture, and driven by a commitment to equitable access to STEM education. In 2025, we strengthened our reach across regional, rural and remote Australia, delivering culturally relevant resources, programs and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and educators. Our report outlines the measurable impact of that work, the partnerships that make it possible, and the opportunities ahead to deepen and scale our impact together.
Below is a snapshot of our Impact Report that captures the reach and results of our work in 2025.
Who We Help
Empowering First Nations Learner, Educators & Communities
At its heart, DeadlyScience exists to ignite a passion for STEM and advance equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners. We tackle the underrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in STEM by providing culturally relevant programs, hands-on resources, and mentorship opportunities to remote and regional education providers across Australia.
2025 Highlights
Our Biggest Year Yet!
2025 marked a milestone year for DeadlyScience, with record-breaking reach, deeper engagement, and bold steps forward in our mission to empower First Nations learners and educators through culturally responsive STEM education. Our programs, partnerships, and people have driven measurable impact across Australia - making this our biggest year yet!
Our Organisation Highlights
Expanded Team
2025 has been a year of growth and momentum for our team. We expanded our Education, Operations, and Leadership staff, and the launch of our Queensland-based team is already driving significant impact.
Systems Investment
In 2025, we strengthened processes and improved data collection to enhance reporting. This evolved into a broader systems upgrade, integrating a new technology stack to boost efficiency and transparency while freeing our team to focus on what they do best - delivering exceptional outcomes for learners across Australia!
Cultural Leadership
In 2025, we developed our Impact Framework, implemented our Theory of Change and mapped our Impact Pillars across all programs. We continue to prioritise Cultural IP, further strengthened with a new Director of First Nations & Community Engagement role.
Educator Insights
Feedback From Teachers and Education Providers
Educators and education providers we support bring STEM to life for learners across Australia. In 2025, hundreds of educators shared their experience with DeadlyScience programs, sessions and resources. Insights from surveys, testimonials and discussions show how our programs support teaching practice, showcase First Nations knowledge integration and increase student engagement.
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%Of educators said the program provided practical strategies for delivering culturally appropriate STEM education.
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%Of educators said the resources provided by the program were useful and culturally relevant for my classroom.
Student Voices
Reflections and Survey Insights from the Classroom
Central to our work are the learners whose journeys inspire us every day. In 2025, we heard directly from 2,584 learners across Australia, including 1,244 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners who shared their perspectives on cultural connection. Their voices, captured through surveys and personal reflections, provide powerful insights into how our programs are igniting STEM interest, opening pathways to STEM careers, and strengthening cultural identity.
Below we highlight the key survey findings and selected quotes, providing a snapshot of our impact within classrooms and communities.
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%Of learners said the activity helped them see how STEM connects to their culture
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%Of learners said the activity made them more interested in learning about STEM
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%Of learners said the activity helped them learn about different STEM careers
“It was a really nice way to help me and my peers to connect to our culture and learn new STEM skills at the same time.
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“DeadlyScience has transformed how our students see science and how they see themselves in it.
It’s more than just resources; it’s a reconnection of culture, identity, and curiosity. The program has planted seeds that I believe will grow into long-term confidence and opportunity for our learners.
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“I never thought science could be so fun! This program showed me that STEM is actually really interesting, and now I want to learn more.
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Delivering STEM resources where they’re needed most
Because access to STEM shouldn’t depend on postcode
Our Deadly Resource Development & Distribution program creates and delivers high-quality, culturally relevant STEM resources to schools and educators. By empowering educators and enriching classrooms, it ensures equitable STEM opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners nationwide.
Thank You
For Supporting Us to Inspire Future STEM Leaders
DeadlyScience is deeply grateful for the generosity of our dedicated sponsors, partners, donors, contributors, pro-bono and In-Kind supporters. Your vital contributions are instrumental in empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners to excel in STEM. Your belief in our mission fuels our programs, supports our team, and enables us to deliver impactful resources and opportunities to schools and communities across Australia.
Thank you for your invaluable support and commitment to creating a brighter future in STEM for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
If you'd like to learn more about our impact, how you can support our programs or discuss partnership opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. Connect with our Director Growth & Partnership, Rachel Peek.
