Overview

We have asked to hear your experiences with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Your stories and insights have so far helped shape our vision to:

  • increase diversity, engagement and skills in STEM

  • support pathways for diverse groups into STEM.

We’re now asking to hear your feedback on the draft recommendations that have been shaped by your input in previous rounds of consultation.

We welcome insights from all people in Australia. We especially welcome input from people in historically underrepresented groups in STEM. These groups include but are not limited to:

  • First Nations people

  • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people

  • women and girls

  • people living in regional and remote areas

  • people with disability

  • people from low socio-economic backgrounds

  • neurodiverse people

  • LGBTQIA+ people

  • people who face age-based discrimination.

We also welcome insights from organisations who support, employ, educate, learn from, represent or have policies and programs impacting people in STEM.

Engagement timeline: Where we’re at

Engagement timeline: Where we’ve been

Other steps along our pathway to diversity and inclusion

  • Evaluating Australian Government STEM programs

    closed

    The department commissioned an independent evaluation of Australian Government Women in STEM programs. The evaluation examined program delivery, effectiveness, and impacts. Read the Women in STEM evaluation report.

  • Other research

    pending

    The review’s recommendations are informed by insights from Australia's Women in STEM Ambassador, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith. This research is ongoing.

  • Diversity in STEM final report

    pending

    We will review and consider your feedback during this round of consultation. Following this, we will submit our final report to the Australian Government in October 2023.

Help us promote the review

You can help raise awareness and encourage everyone to join the diversity and inclusion in STEM conversation. Our promotion kit includes social media tiles and key messages.

More information

The department is also consulting to refresh our National Science and Research Priorities and National Science Statement

Timeline

Contact
Science Strategy and Priorities Taskforce