Turtle Nest Surveys – Help Protect South Australia’s Freshwater Turtles

Posted by SASTA

on 30/10/2025

It’s turtle nesting season, and your help is needed to identify nesting hotspots along the River Murray to guide future conservation action. Teachers and educators are invited to take part in these hands-on field sessions, learning to identify turtle nests, record data using the TurtleSAT app, and explore how turtle...

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2026 National NAAE Conference – Roots of Resilience: Growing Sustainable Agricultural Education

Posted by SASTA

on 16/10/2025

The 2026 National NAAE Conference will be held from 12–14 January 2026 at the McIntosh Centre, Shepparton, Victoria. Hosted by the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) and the Victorian Association of Agricultural and Horticultural Educators (VAAHE), this event promises to be a highlight on the agricultural education calendar. The...

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Teacher Professional Development Day: Earth & Space Sciences

Posted by SASTA

on 16/10/2025

Wednesday 26 November  Calling all middle school science teachers! Join us for a hands-on Professional Development Day designed to increase confidence in teaching Earth and Space Sciences subtopics in year 8 Science Classrooms. This PD will provide you with two ready-to-use 5-week lesson plan packs aligned to the new South...

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SAHMRI Healthier Futures Breakfast - Making Healthier Brains

Posted by SASTA

on 12/09/2025

Wednesday 1 October 2025 7:00am – 9:00am SAHMRI Auditorium, North Terrace, Adelaide From infancy to older age, our brains develop and change, and sometimes go wrong. Join world-leading SAHMRI researchers Executive Director Professor Maria Makrides, Professor Cedric Bardy and Dr Fiona Bright as they reveal groundbreaking insights into brain development....

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CSIRO FREE STEM Together Professional Learning Program

Posted by SASTA

on 10/09/2024

About the program The STEM Together initiative offers educators professional learning webinars and strategies to boost their impact for students. Our free virtual events include: seminars on key topics with guest speakers interactive, small-group workshops where attendees can learn from others experiences. STEM Together's educator webinars are delivered in partnership...

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