Future Makers

Future Makers is an innovative partnership between Queensland Museum and Shell’s QGC business aiming to increase students’ uptake of and performance in STEM-related subjects and careers, and inspire teachers with curriculum-aligned learning resources and strategies to increase confidence delivering STEM activities in the classroom.

About Future Makers

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Teacher Workshops in Gladstone & Chinchilla

Discover resources and inspiring activities at our free, in-person STEM teacher professional development workshops.


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Online Teacher Workshops

Teachers across Queensland can connect and learn with the Future Makers team through our free and interactive online professional development workshops.

2025 WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCED

 

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Learning Resources

Discover a range of high quality classroom and learning resources for educators, parents, carers, students and children.

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Self-Paced Online Courses for Teachers

Self-paced online courses offering educators comprehensive STEM professional development, anywhere, anytime.

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Future Makers STEM Inventors Challenge

A unique multi-week program for Years 5–10 students based in the Gladstone and Western Downs regions, designed to inspire a new generation of creative and innovative thinkers and makers. 

2025 REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN NOW

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World Science Festival Queensland 2025

Future Makers supports World Science Festival Queensland in Chinchilla and Gladstone. Book your school group for unique, hands-on science experiences. 

2025 GROUP BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
Chinchilla: Friday 6 June
Gladstone: Friday 29 August

 

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EVENT: Chinchilla Fossil Finders
Chinchilla Fossil Finders is the all-ages community event inviting everyone to unleash their inner palaeontologist and join in Queensland Museum’s exciting excavation efforts!

Saturday 2 August 2025
Chinchilla Historical Museum
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Learning Resources

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Learn & Discover

Learn from our experts and discover Queensland's natural and cultural history through articles, images, blogs and podcasts.

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