Inspiring Victoria Partnership Network
Science engagement works best when it is led by people who know their communities. The Inspiring Victoria Partnership Network connects libraries, neighbourhood houses, tech schools, and community organisations across Victoria to share resources, funding, and programs.
The network is how science reaches places that a single organisation could not serve alone. From public libraries in regional towns to neighbourhood houses in outer suburbs, the people in this network are the reason Inspiring Victoria works.
Who is in the network?
Public Libraries Victoria
Over 200 library branches and outlets across Victoria, providing trusted community spaces for events, workshops, and programs for all ages.
Neighbourhood Houses Victoria
A statewide network of community hubs, particularly strong in areas of lower socio-economic advantage, running science events for local families.
Victorian Tech Schools
Ten educational hubs across metropolitan and regional Victoria, extending their reach from secondary schooling into broader community STEM engagement.
Museums Victoria
Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks, and Immigration Museum, contributing major public events, expert scientists, and educational programs.
Zoos Victoria
Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo, and Healesville Sanctuary, engaging families and school groups in wildlife and conservation science.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
World-class botanical science education, particularly around plant science, biodiversity, and First Nations knowledge systems.
What network members get
- Grants: Access to Partnership Network grants for year-round science events, and priority support for National Science Week grant applications.
- Promotion: Events listed on the RSV website and promoted through Inspiring Victoria’s email and social media channels (over 6,000 email subscribers, 38,000 Facebook followers).
- Connection: Direct connection to the Inspiring Victoria team and other network members for shared planning, resource sharing, and collaborative programming.
- Science content: Access to Science Victoria magazine resources, speaker networks, and National Science Week materials
Join The Network
If your organisation runs events, programs, or activities that engage your community with science, you may be eligible to join the Partnership Network. Membership is open to incorporated organisations, public libraries, schools, and community groups.
National Science Week
Every August, Victoria comes alive with science. National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology, and Victoria is one of its biggest contributors. In 2025, over 11,500 people attended major events across the state, 576 events were held, 41% of them in regional Victoria.
National Science Week has been running across Australian since 1997
National Science Week 2026: 15-23 August
Our 2026 theme has yet to be announced
How to Get Involved
Attend an Event
Browse our events calendar for Science Week activities near you. Most events are free and open to all ages.
Apply for a grant
Community groups, libraries, neighbourhood houses, and schools can apply for grants to run events during National Science Week.
Run your own event
You can register your event on the National Science Week website to reach a wider audience and access national promotional support.
