Who we are
DeadlyScience is Australia’s leading Indigenous STEM charity, founded and led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our mission is simple but powerful: to ignite a passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and create a future where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners have the opportunity to thrive.
As a young person, Corey Tutt OAM discovered a love of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) but found little encouragement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to pursue careers in these fields. Many regional and remote education providers were critically under-resourced, limiting learners’ opportunities to experiment, question, and discover compared with their urban peers.
Driven by a belief that every young person deserves access to quality education, Corey worked two jobs to purchase and send resources to these education providers. What began as a small personal mission soon grew into a powerful movement. In 2018, Corey founded DeadlyScience, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing STEM resources and learning experiences to regional and remote education providers across Australia, and connecting First Nations learners with STEM professionals.
Since then, DeadlyScience has grown to become Australia’s leading First Nations STEM charity, working with more than 800 education providers and community organisations across all States and Territories.
From humble beginnings to national impact, DeadlyScience is committed to building a future where First Nations science is recognised and valued, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners have equitable access to STEM opportunities.
Our Mission
We deliver engaging STEM resources and learning programs that incorporate Indigenous knowledge, empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners to create pathways of opportunity to STEM careers and advance STEM equity.
Our Vision
Creating STEM equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders learners.
Our Why
We exist to ignite a passion for STEM and advance equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners, building a future where they have equitable participation in STEM fields, and where Indigenous science is recognised and valued.
Gallery
Geology of Petroglyphs – Learners explore geology through creating symbolic petroglyph artworks
Chemistry & Health Science: Bush Soaps – Learners investigate chemistry and create traditional-inspired bush soaps
Intro to Data Science – Learners use data to identify patterns and solve problems
Engineering of Fish Traps – Learner’s design and test sustainable First Nations fish traps
Sand, Ochre, Culture – Learners explore ochre, culture and Earth science connections
What we do
Our programs are designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and open doors.
Deadly STEM in Schools: Bringing First Nations knowledge holders, scientists, and STEM educators into primary and high school learning environments across Australia.
Deadly Learners: Free engaging, interactive and culturally-relevant STEM sessions connecting learners with science through culture, storytelling and real-world expertise.
Deadly Labs: Celebrating deep scientific knowledge of the world’s oldest living cultures. Through culturally aligned science kits, we empower First Nations learners and educators.
Deadly Resource Development & Distribution: High-quality, culturally relevant STEM resources that embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scientific knowledge into the classroom.
Deadly Pathways: Immersive STEM experiences and work placements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners. Inspiring aspirations and supports pathways to STEM careers.
Head office:
- New South Wales
Service location(s):
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Western Australia
- Northern Territory
- Australian Capital Territory
We’d love to hear from you!
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