This NAIDOC Week, we honour and celebrate the deep and enduring scientific knowledges of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, whose innovation, connection to Country, and leadership continue to inform and enrich science across Australia.
From astronomy to engineering, land care to ecological systems, Indigenous knowledges inspire and strengthen STEM fields every day.
We’re proud to support several Indigenous-led organisations among our members, including DeadlyScience, ATSIMA, Deadly Coders, and Indigenous Climate Change – who are championing First Nations leadership, education, and climate resilience in STEM.
ATSIMA, led by Quandamooka mathematician Professor Chris Matthews, is an Indigenous-led charity reshaping how maths is taught and learned by connecting mathematics with First Nations histories and cultures.
Deadly Science, founded by Kamilaroi man Corey Tutt OAM, is Australia’s leading Indigenous STEM charity. It works with more than 800 schools and community organisations nationwide, providing vital STEM resources and learning opportunities to regional and remote schools – empowering the next generation of First Nations scientists and innovators.
Deadly Coders delivers free, hands-on coding, robotics and digital technology programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across Australia. Working in partnership with communities, schools, Elders and role models, it’s creating pathways into STEM careers and closing the representation gap in tech and innovation.
Indigenous Climate Change (ICC) is a collective of Indigenous environmental scientists developing community-based strategies to reduce climate risk across Oceania. 100% Indigenous-owned and Supply Nation registered, ICC leads crucial work to protect people and culture from the impacts of climate change.
We encourage our community to engage meaningfully this week.
Attend your local NAIDOC events, learn from Indigenous-led initiatives, and support organisations making a lasting impact.
