Virtual Discovery

Grant-funded Virtual science

Virtual Science Program – 2026

Bringing science to life for regional and remote schools across Victoria

Our Virtual Science program is designed to make high-quality STEM learning accessible to every student, no matter where they are. Funded by the Victorian Department of Education, this program connects students with live, interactive science workshops that align with the VCAA Victorian Curriculum Version 2.0.

What’s New for 2026?

We’ve reformatted our sessions to provide a more cohesive experience for students and stronger curriculum alignment for educators. While many of the hands-on activities and experiments you love remain, the content, delivery, session format and schedule have been refined to ensure consistency and deepen engagement with scientific inquiry.

Program Highlights

8 x 1-hour sessions per term

Two Streams:

Foundation – Grade 2

Grade 3 – Grade 6

Hands-on activities and experiments with materials packed and posted to your school

Inquiry-based learning that sparks curiosity and builds scientific thinking

Teacher delivery guide with extension activities, plus new worksheets, and resources to reinforce STEM concepts

A reliable, engaging format that cements students’ introduction to scientific inquiry and methodology

How It Works

Each week, the Discovery team runs live, online workshops where students interact with our science communicators and participate in experiments in real time. Schools receive materials, resource packs, extension resources and online support to explore curriculum-based science topics.

Cost

FREE for rural and regional government schools across Victoria for two terms, thanks to the Victorian Department of Education and Training.

Returning schools, metropolitan schools, non-government schools, or other ineligible schools can join for $18 per student per term, which includes virtual sessions and resource packs.

Free science incursions

Why Free Programs Matter

Free science learning for small or remote schools

These programs make science accessible for every student, regardless of school size or distance. They help teaching principals, multi-age classrooms and remote communities bring high-quality, hands-on STEM learning into their weekly routine without cost or travel.

Happy Students = Happy Teachers!

Educator Reviews

Happy moments shared by teachers, schools and students!

The students have thoroughly enjoyed their stay. Thank you Discovery staff.

Creek St Christian College

The children love coming to the Discovery Centre. Really well organised. A great day out.