Who: year 11 and 12 Students
What: In collaboration with the Development team of Snowy Hydro, the ELP Roadshows provides an opportunity to explore Entry Level programs such as traineeships and apprenticeships that are provided at Snowy Hydro.
Where: Locally near Cooma NSW

Who: Science teachers, educators, lab technicians, and the science education industry
What: Join us at the South Australian Science Teachers Association annual conference for a workshop on the new Energy Literacy Syllabus from the Snowy STEM Academy. Explore new free resources and teacher support and find out what we have in store for the near future too!
Where: Morialta High School, Adelaide

Who: year 4-10 Students, Teachers, Heads of learning areas/curriculum, Principals and deputy principals.
What: The program is different to many conferences namely it is intended for both Teachers and Students to attend. This parallel learning experience facilitates shared knowledge and collaboration between Teachers and their Students.
Over the course of the day educators and students will attend a variety of sessions together including, a Digi-Design Mini Workshop, a Problem Solvers Design Challenge and Keynote Speaker Presentations. Teachers also have the option to attend Teacher only Mini Masterclasses and networking sessions.
The brightest educators and students who are passionate about STEM and key organisations will lead the action-packed sessions. Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore the STEAM Expo and discover the latest technologies and resources.
The event format provides a unique opportunity for Teachers to engage in hands-on professional learning with the option of attending with Students.
Where: Grace Lutheran College, Rothwell Campus, QLD

Who: Science teachers, educators, lab technicians, and the science education industry
What: ConASTA stands for the Conference for Australian Teacher’s Association. The Snowy STEM Academy attends ConASTA every year to provide new ways to look into STEM via assets, engineering and science at Snowy Hydro and in the Snowy Hydro Scheme.
Where: 2026 ConASTA will be held in Brisbane

Who: All Australian Students and Teachers!
What: National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Running each year in August, it features more than 2,000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres. Each year the Snowy STEM Academy creates experiences that align with each year’s National Science Week theme.
In 2026 the theme is “Seeds of science: Nurturing knowledge for all”
Where: Local experiences and online experiences for all of Australia

More information coming soon

Who: All Australian School Age Students age 8+
What: The Snowy STEM Academy runs an annual STEM competition. In 2025, the Powering Up the Future national STEM competition invited students to invent a bold new idea, technology, or system that helps save or reuse energy to lower emissions. With Winner and Runner-up prizes for both Community Choice and Judges Choice awards, in 2025 there were 8 chances to win up to $3,000 worth of prizes for the winner and their school!
Where: Any student aged 8+ from anywhere in Australia could submit an entry online, making this competition accessible nation wide.

Who: year 4-10 Students, Teachers, Heads of learning areas/curriculum, Principals and deputy principals.
What: The program is different to many conferences namely it is intended for both Teachers and Students to attend. This parallel learning experience facilitates shared knowledge and collaboration between Teachers and their Students.
Over the course of the day educators and students will attend a variety of sessions together including, a Digi-Design Mini Workshop, a Problem Solvers Design Challenge and Keynote Speaker Presentations. Teachers also have the option to attend Teacher only Mini Masterclasses and networking sessions.
The brightest educators and students who are passionate about STEM and key organisations will lead the action-packed sessions. Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore the STEAM Expo and discover the latest technologies and resources.
The event format provides a unique opportunity for Teachers to engage in hands-on professional learning with the option of attending with Students.
Where: The Knox School, Wantrina South, VIC

Who: Community groups and businesses in the regions where Snowy Hydro operate
What: The Education Team support the Community Grants Program for our local businesses. The next round of applications for the Snowy Mountains Community Grants Program will reopen 28th February 2026
Where: Snowy Monaro, Snowy Valleys and Towong local government areas

Who: Primary School Students
What: During Harmony Week, the Snowy STEM Academy hosts a Harmony Day afterschool event for children to communicate their own meaning of harmony. This event is heavily linked with Multicultural Centers.
Where: The Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre – Cooma NSW

Who: All community members
What: The Snowy STEM Academy team assist in events for reconciliation week every year, reflecting its importance to all ages
Where: Local activations – Cooma, NSW

Who: Local students, school staff and Snowy Hydro staff
What: During NAIDOC Week, the Snowy STEM Academy runs tailored programs with First Nations STEM. This includes internally with staff and externally with students.
Where: Local activations – Cooma, NSW