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National Academies Forum (NAF) (more info)
The National Academy Forum provides a basis for cooperative activities among the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, the Australian Academy of Science, the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and the Australian Acade...
National Science Week (more info)
National Science Week is Australia's annual nation-wide celebration of science. Hundreds of schools, universities, societies, businesses, industry bodies and individuals get involved and take science out of the laboratories and into the streets, beac...
National Zoo and Aquarium (more info)
Combined Zoo and Aquarium located in Canberra. Find out about the facilities, conservation issues, and education programs, and more online.
Native Fish Australia (more info)
Dedicated to the preservation of native fish species this website is the core of a network of Native Fish Australia branches around Australia. The site provides information about Australia's famous native fish its scientific names, size, distribution...
Parkes Observatory Homepage (more info)
Homepage for the Parkes Telescope, famous for it's use in the Apollo 11 landing on the moon. Find out about the history of the telescope and information on visiting the telescope site, located just north of Parkes, New South Wales.
Pearcedale Conservation Park (more info)
Situated on 25 acres of semi-bushland, the Percedale Conservation Park aims to present a comprehensive and cohesive ecological environment which includes low energy facilities and reinstated flora and fauna similar to that which existed 200 years ago...
The Perth Zoo website provides information about the zoo including conservation research, education at the zoo, major exhibits, events, how to adopt an animal, helping the zoo, function planning and general zoo information.
Pet porpoise Pool situated in Coffs Harbour allows visitors to cuddle a sea lion, shake hands with a dolphin, or just be overwhelmed by the many talents of our close marine relatives. Their website provides information about the oceanarium and the ed...
Phillip Island Penguin Parade (more info)
This Phillip Island Nature Park website provides you with information about their natural wonders, package tours, educational programs, the latest scientific research, accommodation, special events and suggested itineraries to help you plan your trip...
Physics Museum at the University of Queensland (more info)
A collection of instruments, books, and memorabilia from the Physics Department of the University of Qld.
Website all about water. Includes chemical and physical properties of water; management, use and conservation of water; and water quality guidelines.
The Queensland University Advanced Centre for Earthquake Studies (QUAKES) is a world-class research centre investigating the physics of earthquakes through the use of computer simulations. The Quakes website provides general information about earthqu...
Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre (more info)
Questacon is Australia's leading Hands-on Science Centre. Questacon promotes understanding and appreciation of science and technology through a wide variety of interactive exhibitions and programs for young children.
Quoll Seekers Network (more info)
A comprehensive guide to the Australian Marsupial Quoll.
Reef HQ is the Education Centre for the Great Barrier Reef and is committed to promoting marine conservation. The website provides information on the centres education programs, tour information, memberships, work experience, internships, volunteers ...
Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney (more info)
Established in 1816 and located in central Sydney, The Royal Botanic Gardens are Australia's oldest botanic gardens and are dedicated to research, education and display. Special collections are maintained in satellite gardens at Mt Annan and Mt Tomah...
Royal Geographical Society of South Australia (RGSSA) (more info)
The Royal Geographical Society of South Australia, founded in 1885, is a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation for advancing geographical science and promoting public interest in geography and related topics. In addition to the Society's unique coll...
The Science Centre and Planetarium website provides information about the Science Centre in Wollongong. You can read about the science centre and the planetarium, its history, what exhibits are on, who the staff are and what they do.
Science Foundation for Physics (more info)
The Science Foundation for Physics within the University of Sydney has raised more than $100 million to support research and teaching in the School of Physics, and public engagement with science through teacher training, outreach to the community and...
Scientriffic - Science Magazine (more info)
Scientriffic is a science magazine for children aged 7 and above. It comes out every two months and is designed for parents to enjoy with their children. Find out how to subscribe, the experiments you can try, and get teacher information from this we...
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