Sciworld

SciWorld is a South Australian not-for-profit organisation dedicated to inspiring a love of science through interactive, hands-on experiences. Since its establishment in 2007, SciWorld has brought the excitement of science directly to communities across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia, filling the gap left by the closure of Adelaide’s Investigator Science and Technology Centre. With a team of passionate educators and science enthusiasts, SciWorld delivers engaging programs that make science accessible, fun, and relevant for all ages.

Mission and Vision

SciWorld’s mission is to ignite curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of science by delivering high-quality, interactive education outside the traditional classroom. The organisation envisions a community where science is not just a subject to be studied, but a dynamic part of everyday life, encouraging lifelong learning and critical thinking.

Main Objectives

• To provide mobile science exhibits and programs to schools, community groups, and public events throughout South Australia, with a special focus on reaching regional and underserved areas.
• To support the Australian Science Curriculum by offering workshops and shows that are both educational and entertaining.
• To promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and careers, particularly among young people.
• To create opportunities for hands-on experimentation, encouraging students to think like scientists and ask questions about the world around them.

Benefiting Groups

SciWorld’s programs are designed for a broad audience, but they place particular emphasis on children and young people aged 3 to 17. Schools, kindergartens, out-of-school-hours care (OSHC) services, community groups, and families all benefit from SciWorld’s activities. The organisation also caters to public events, making science accessible to the wider community.

Types of Services and Activities

• Interactive Workshops: These sessions cover a wide range of scientific disciplines—including biology, chemistry, physics, earth and space science, robotics, and environmental science—and are tailored to different age groups. Activities might include making slime, constructing simple machines, programming robots, or conducting forensic investigations.
• Science Shows: Spectacular demonstrations designed to wow audiences of all ages, often involving experiments that are too complex or hazardous for participants to perform themselves. Shows are interactive, with opportunities for audience participation.
• Mobile Planetarium (Starlab): A state-of-the-art inflatable dome that brings the wonders of the universe to life, allowing students to explore stars, planets, and galaxies in an immersive environment.
• Birthday Parties: SciWorld offers themed science birthday parties, complete with lab coats, exciting experiments, and take-home gifts. These parties are designed to be both educational and celebratory, with all materials provided and cleaned up by SciWorld staff.
• Public Events: SciWorld participates in community festivals, science weeks, and other public gatherings, bringing science demonstrations and activities to a wider audience.

At the heart of SciWorld’s success are its dedicated staff, volunteers, and supporters—including experienced science educators and advocates—who are committed to making science engaging and accessible. By taking science out of the lab and into the community, SciWorld helps to build a scientifically literate society, ready to meet the challenges of the future.