The School of Indigenous Studies expanded its High School programs in 2008 when it held its inaugural Science and Engineering Camp for Indigenous Students in Year 9.
The residential camp is held in Perth and includes visits to the University of Western Australia and other locations of scientific interest around the city.
The camp provides participants with a hands-on experience of science, engineering and technology. There is an emphasis on fields relevant to Indigenous communities in Western Australia, including sustainability, ecology, conservation, infrastructure, water, energy and mineral resources.
School students attending the camp will be engaged through the interweaving of cultural themes with participation from Indigenous artists, scientists and engineers demonstrating the relevance and importance of science and technology to Indigenous people. A careers forum and information session on selecting school subjects is held as part of the camp to encourage students to aspire towards university entrance.
The development of this camp has been made possible through project funding from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations under the School to University Pathways Scheme.
There is no cost to participants for attendance or travel.
