About SciWorld

SciWorld is a South Australian not-for-profit organisation full of people who are passionate about science. We provide science outreach programs in various locations around Adelaide and South Australia. We gratefully acknowledge all our supporters and volunteers who make it possible to take science out and about. At present we store our equipment with the help of the University of South Australia at Mawson Lakes.

Dear Lisa, I had a great time doing science with you. I enjoyed it when you showed us the rocket. I would like to be a scientist when I grow up! It was fun doing the tornado. I also like the bicarb soda when we put the bicarb soda in and the balloon blew up. I had fun. - Melody

Hi Lisa. Thanks so much for your work in our school last week. The ideas, energy and enthusiasm that you generated was a credit to you and also the possibilities that such a program can develop in schools. - Greg Doig, Principal, Warooka

Dear Tracy, Thank-you for showing us around SA Water Centre. I had the best time! The 5 stations were the best! - Isaac

This is one of the best excursions. It was fun making the slime - Beth

Thank You SciWorld for your invaluable assistance in delivering our 2009 School and community education program. You have helped us reach more than 10,000 students and community members in South Australia. The Education and Library Services Team at SA Water.

SciWorld formed in early 2007 following the closure of The Investigator Science and Technology Centre in late 2006. Our aim is to establish a new science centre in Adelaide to use as a base to run exciting science education programs for all South Australians, with particular emphasis on those in the 6 - 18 year age group.

Meet Us

Bronwyn is our fabulous new Bookings and Promotions Officer who works part-time for SciWorld. If you phone in and she's on another call, please leave us a message and we'll get back in touch.

Brian is our General Manager, supported by many talented people on our volunteer Board of Directors, including Prof Rob Morrison and Dr Deane Hutton, famous for their TV hit "The Curiosity Show". We are grateful for the priceless input from people like Regan, Richard and SciWorld's first Life Member Barbara Hardy AO.

Dave, Sumen and Anne-Maree are our Astronomical Stardome presenters, among various other talents such as telling stories and doing maths problems. Thanks go to Val for her many talents including photography and ticketing. Robin is our resident Robotics expert, while Tracy and Jess are talented tour guides for our Industry Tours of Bolivar and Happy Valley Water Treatment Plants. Lisa likes cleaning things. We are teachers, scientists, philosophers, mechanics, event organisers and communicators.

SciWorld Objectives

To establish, maintain and promote a public science facility with interactive exhibitions, displays, and information resources based on scientific principles
To increase the interest, awareness and understanding of science and technology within the South Australian community
To increase the interest, awareness and understanding of environmental science and principles within the South Australian community
To develop and deliver interactive science and technology experiences within South Australia for children and their families in both static and mobile formats
To develop and deliver interactive environmental science experiences within South Australia for children and their families in both static and mobile formats
To promote interest in scientific studies for children and their families
To bring science to the public in an entertaining way so as to raise the awareness and understanding of science and create a desire for more scientific knowledge
To complement the education system in South Australia for science and technology and develop mutually beneficial relationships with other public scientific institutions
To promote public awareness and public pride in scientific achievements and scientific excellence within the State of South Australia
To seek financial and other support from the public, government and private enterprise for the establishment, maintenance and promotion of a public science facility and associated outreach programs

Contact us

Bookings and enquiries - email us: info@sciworld.org.au
School Group Bookings: (08) 8302 3046
General Manager: Brian Haddy ph 0413 156 172