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As we wrap up another remarkable year for STEM Professionals in Schools, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to every teacher and STEM professional who has contributed to this thriving national community. With more than 300 new partnerships formed in 2025, the program continues to grow and strengthen, supported by approximately 1,100 registered teachers and 900 STEM professionals across every Australian state and territory.

Your commitment, whether in classrooms, online, or through hands-on STEM activities, continues to spark curiosity and open STEM pathways for young people nationwide.

Thank you for the expertise, creativity and passion you bring to the program. We look forward to building on this momentum together in 2026.

Program news, updates and inspiration for 2026:

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Aviators in Schools program

Aviators in Schools, part of the STEM Professionals in Schools program, connects teachers with aviation experts through flexible partnerships that bring real-world insights into classrooms. The program helps build students’ STEM skills and inspires them to explore diverse careers in aviation and aerospace.

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partner voices

Secrets to lasting partnership success

We asked teachers and STEM professionals to share the secrets behind their most successful collaborations. From standout classroom moments to practical tips, discover how strong, lasting connections spark curiosity, keep students engaged, and deliver incredible rewards for everyone involved.

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Celebrating partnership milestones in 2025!

Enduring classroom connections

One of our longest-running partnerships on the Gold Coast wrapped up this month - and what a legacy it leaves behind! Kelly Hopewell and Julie Miles have spent years inspiring students and shaping futures through the STEM Professionals in Schools program. Read our LinkedIN post to see how this partnership perfectly captures the ripple effect of mentorship, and how a classroom connection can turn into a career milestone years later.

Two decades of STEM in action

What happens when you combine real-world science with Year 9 curiosity? For Professor Natkunam Ketheesan from UNE's School of Science and Technology, the answer is an 18-year partnership that's still going strong. Through the STEM Professionals in Schools program, Professor Ketheesan has been working with Townsville Grammar School for almost two decades to bring health science into the classroom.