National Science Week 2023 looks set to be bigger and better than ever in the Wollondilly Shire, thanks to funding announced through the Federal Government’s Inspiring Australia program.

Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the $4,300 contribution which will see the event grow into an exciting full-scale collaboration between the Library and Environmental Services teams to create Sustainability in the Dilly.

A range of events for children and adults will be held during Science Week, with activities running from Saturday 12 August to Friday 19 August.

Mayor Matt Gould said, “The aim of Sustainability in the Dilly is to engage the Wollondilly community in the practical and accessible science of sustainability.”

“Science Week provides a great opportunity to encourage more people of all ages to pursue their interest or aptitude in science and in particular, to learn how they can make their lives more sustainable.”

“We have hosted Science Week activities before, but on a much smaller scale, so we are very excited to be successful in our grant application to make it bigger and better. Thank you to Inspiring Australia for supporting this fantastic initiative.”

Activities are planned to include:

• Recycled Art Class (Children aged 8+)
• Toxin - Free Cleaning Workshop (Adults)
• Beeswax Wraps Workshop (Adults)
• Composting and Worm Farming Workshop (Adults)
• Waste Sorting Activity (Children Aged 2+ and their parents)
• Science Week Storytimes (Kids Aged 2+ and their parents)
• STEAM Punks – Science Week Edition (Primary Aged kids)
• Sustainable Beauty Workshop (Adults)
• 3D Printing Demonstration (All ages)

More details will be available on the Library and Council websites in the coming months. Find out more about the National Science Week Grants at https://inspiringnsw.org.au/2023/07/03/inspiring-nsw-announces-the-successful-recipients-of-grants-for-2023-national-science-week/