The Scitech success story is all due to its passionate staff and volunteers who are committed to making science and technology engaging, a personally rewarding experience, and a way of thinking about and enjoying the world in which we live.

Scitech reaches over 500,000 people annually and works directly with over 90% of Western Australia’s schools, teachers and students.

This vast reach would not be possible without the generous financial support of the Western Australian Government, major corporate partnerships and close professional partnerships with Universities, the Department of

Education, the Science Teachers Association of Western Australia, and many more. If you would like to come aboard and work with us in promoting the importance of science and technology, please get in touch.

This publication is our way of telling you more about our story and our great people. It is about what we do each day across Western Australia, Australia and the world.

We think you will be surprised at the breadth of our business and the impact it has on the people it touches.

We hope you enjoy reading it and are very happy to answer your questions.

Mr Alan Brien CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Dr Erica Smyth CHAIR OF THE SCITECH BOARD

Scitech Discovery Centre is a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to increase interest and participation by Western Australians in science and technology. It was established in 1988 as a company limited by guarantee through the combined efforts of the Western Australian Government, leading industry figures and the State’s top scientists and educators.Since inception, revenues from attendance, outreach programs, exhibition rental and sponsorship have comprised around 40 to 60% of Scitech’s funding requirements, and the balance is obtained through a five-year funding agreement with the WA Government.

Scitech’s FounderEmeritus Professor John de Laeter (1933-2010)

Scitech Patrons & Noble LaureatesProf Barry Marshall AC

Prof Robin Warren AC

Past Board ChairsMr John Stokes

Sir Laurence Brodie-Hall

Mr Michael Chaney AO

Mrs Audrey Jackson

Mr Roger Vines

Mr Peter West

National memberships and international members

Our reach in 2012344,376 visitation Scitech, City West

178,636 visitation Scitech Outreach programs

458,297 total website visitors

$1,794,856 in corporate financial support

9 exhibitions on tour worldwide (Amazing Backyard Adventures, Going Places, Humanoid Discovery, Space, Speed, Top Secret, Playing with Light, Whodunit? and Rescue)

99 (FTE) staff employed

8,190 volunteer hours donated per year

The Scitech Board

The Scitech Board of Directors comprises 11 voluntary independent directors from industry, academia and the field of science; plus a representative of the Minister for Science and Innovation and the Minister for Education. The 13 members work together to achieve Scitech’s mission.

Dr Erica Smyth (Chair)

Mr David Axworthy

Prof Lyn Beazley AO

Mr Colin Beckett

Prof Mark Hackling

Mr David Joyce

Mr Tony Joyner

Mr Michael Malone

Mr Alan Lindsay

Prof Robyn Owens

Prof Leonie Rennie

Prof Fiona Wood AM

ASPACAsia Pacific Network of Science and Technology Centres (CEO on Executive Council)

ASTENAustralasian Science and Technology Exhibitors Networks (CEO immediate past President)

NAMENetwork of Australasian Museum Exhibitors

ASTCAssociation of Science and Technology Centers (Governing Member)

ECSITEEuropean Network of Science Centres and Museums

APSAustralian Planetarium Society

CAMDCouncil of Australian Museum Directors

The strong support from the WA Government, industry, universities and teachers is due to Scitech’s primary focus on raising awareness and participation in science to create scientifically literate citizens, and to support our teachers in educating our children about science.Scitech’s mission leads to broad-based benefits to the State through the generation of a population skilled and appreciative of science and technology.

Scitech has become Australia’s leading exporter of science museum exhibitions. We take great pride in the educational component of our product and its ability to showcase WA ingenuity to the world.

Scitech is a global not-for-profit company

Our ‘Speed’ exhibition has been especially popular overseas in recent years, touring to Finland, Estonia, the Netherlands, Kuwait and Denmark.

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Our ‘Space’ exhibition appeared at the VilVite science centre in Estonia.

Backyard Adventures, Whodunit?, Going Places, Playing with Light and Rescue appeared at several Australian and New Zealand science centres and museums in 2012.

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Science Fiction, Science Future premiered in Perth, 2012.

Our staff are in high demand for their managerial and programming skills in other science centres, museums and planetaria across the world.

Business and Finance Director, Gary Foxton, is the Chair of the ASPAC travelling exhibition committee.

Scitech CEO, Alan Brien was invited to China to discuss future partnership opportunities with Zhejiang Science Museum and the Provincial Government which is a WA sister-state relation.

Science Programs Director, Andrew Hannah attended an international planning workshop for a family museum project in Qatar and provided a science centre view of interactive museums and the role they can play in child and family dynamics.

Scitech CEO, Alan Brien receiving the 2012 ASTC Leading Edge award from Keith Ostfeld, Director of Educational Technology and Exhibit Development Children’s Museum of Houston, Texas. Photo credit: Wayne MacPhail

ASPAC

Andrew Hannah THE QUESTIONER

Science Communicators

Craig Bloxsome COMMANDER OF THE SCIENCE FORCESScitech is so besotted with Craig that we immortalised him with a plaque on our Scitech floor – at his insistence. Craig is not shy about expressing his opinion or the way he does it – recently he dressed as a giant green lizard for his team’s morning briefing. It’s this confidence and passion that makes Craig such a good leader to his team of staff.

“Our science communicators are friendly and open with a willingness to engage and educate our visitors. We don’t want them to fill some pre-defined box of what a communicator should do or say, but rather define the box and make it their own. Our visitors come for a number of reasons, but all of them expect to have a great experience flavoured with science, and that’s what we aim to provide every day.”

In his 20 years at Scitech, Andrew has worked in all aspects of the business. His intimate knowledge across all roles makes him a great leader, counsellor, sounding board and creative infuser. He is also renowned for his ability to get staff to ask ‘why?’

“Scitech has a strong reputation for enjoyable learning in a science environment. It’s my role to think deeper about the types of experiences we offer and how we can convert these into better learning opportunities. It’s not just about telling people about science, they need to be able to discover it themselves, and to do that we need to spark curiosity. We want our visitors to take that curiosity home so it motivates them up the ladder to science enlightenment.”

Front left: Andrew Hannah, centre front: Craig Bloxsome

Jane Parker COMMUNITY ENGAGER“We have over 100 enthusiastic volunteers at Scitech, who range from school-leavers to a recent 80 year-old retiree. We also cater to work experience and tertiary placement students who are curious about a career in science but not sure which area they would like to specialise in. Our programs are very hands-on and tailored to suit their interests and skills set. We’ve also started an Aboriginal Work Experience program with Kwinana’s Clontarf Academy which aims to demystify science and show students that it’s not as difficult as they think.”

Scitech recognises unique skill sets and encourages you to extend them. There are so many interesting people that make up the fabric of this organisation which is the really unique thing about Scitech. It’s creatively dynamic and nurturing. It allows you to explore your passion.

Lotterywest Science Theatre

Renae Sayers EVENTS ENTHUSIAST

Spend five minutes with Renae and you are inspired for life. Motivating and vivacious, she runs the Lotterywest Science Theatre with the same passion as her performances.

“My theatre is a hub of science ‘amazingness’. Having a space that’s dedicated to performance is very important in an organisation full of so many creative and clever individuals. It provides a flexible environment that’s conducive to any science message you are trying to communicate – especially in our demonstration-rich shows.

The theatre is full of moments when we go – ‘there it is!’ That’s why we do what we do. In one

of my shows a little kid was rubbing a balloon on my hair as part of a demonstration, and for some reason my hair didn’t stand on end like usual. After careful consideration, he announced to the audience that the colour of my hair (which is dyed bright red) must be stopping the electrons from coming out. It was a beautiful moment. Although completely off the mark, not only did he recognise it wasn’t working, but he tried to identify a reason why. It was his question-asking, his thought process and his understanding of logic that was so powerful.”

Discovery ShopThe Scitech Discovery Shop stocks a unique range of science and educational gifts, so visitors can take a piece of science home with them.

Renae

Carley Tillett BRIGHT STARRecognised internationally for her specialised – and self-taught – skills in digital coding visualisations for three-dimensional renders of astronomical phenomena, Carley doesn’t just know the stars and planets, she lives and breathes light years and galaxies on a daily basis.

“I’m responsible for making sure that we inspire people to look up. To encourage students to think beyond the clouds and question the world above them. I spend every day delighted in being able to share the wonders of the Universe with my audiences and it’s fantastic that we have such a wonderful resource to do that here in Perth.”

Horizon - the Planetarium

Dr Claire Pannell MAD SCIENTIST!Claire creates music from plants. Crazy? No. Ingenious! Step into her world at the CSIRO Lab and discover another side of science that leaves you wanting to know more.

The CSIRO Lab in Scitech is part of a national network of CSIRO education centres. Hands-on programs provide the opportunity to build science inquiry skills with activities that highlight the applications of scientific research and promote an understanding of science and its applications to everyday living.

CSIRO LabLab-on-Legs“The roving Lab-on-Legs program visits schools in outer-metro and regional areas. When we first started the program, we were given the challenge to design a workshop that makes rocks interesting. Our solution was to present experiments in tool-boxes complete with iron rock as ‘slime from outer space.’ When you hover magnets over the ‘space slime’ (containing iron filings) it moves and morphs like it’s alive. The students are encouraged to look closely and find out what’s in the slime and why it behaves like it does.”

We design our CSIRO Lab programs to be scientifically vigorous, cutting-edge and with real links to science language and careers because, in effect, we’re preparing our future CSIRO scientists. Our programs are relevant, exciting and attractive to young people, but they also meet the needs of parents and teachers.

Claire

Angie Kara BOOKINGS MANAGER“Scitech aims to build flexible programs to suit the different needs and levels of teachers. Customising programs to suit our PEAC students is just one way we do this. Our annual program of events and competitions for schools includes the PEAC Challenge Day, Robocup and Animation Film Festival. We also cater to the Kids Open Learning group and tailor programs in our CSIRO Lab for them. To watch them grow and develop over the years is very rewarding.”

Vanessa Baker TEACHER’S COACH“Science is a subject that can be a little daunting, especially for primary teachers who have not specialised in it. Through our workshops and classroom modelling sessions we aim to build teacher confidence by arming them with the information, tools and resources needed for easy, inexpensive - but more importantly - engaging science learning for their students.”

Scitech provides a range of professional services for teachers that help improve classroom science lessons. From visiting schools, hosting in-house workshops through to over-the-phone support, our learning consultants are always available to provide information and resources for effective science teaching. All Scitech teacher services are directly linked to the WA and National Science Curriculum.

Scitech’s Professional Learning offers affordable development programs for primary and secondary teachers. The programs are supported by the Department of Education, the Science Teachers Association and the Earth Science WA initiative. Programs cater for teachers of years K-12 and are available to visit all schools across the State – including regional and remote areas.

Supporting teachers

Professional Learning

Scitech’s Eureka Science Award-winning Outreach programs deliver a range of engaging and diverse opportunities to regional and remote areas of Western Australia including Astronomy, DIY Science, Early Childhood, Technology, Aboriginal Education and Science Careers. Outreach aims to visit every regional school and community across the vast state of Western Australia every three years.

To know that we’re making a difference by encouraging students that are perhaps disengaged with the school system to attend again is really rewarding.

State-wide science

Amanda McKenzie THE CONNECTOR“We visit every Aboriginal community school in WA, from a school of five students near the Gibb River Road, to the remote communities in far north Kimberley that are only accessible by light aircraft. It’s great to see more and more children attending school as the word spreads that Scitech has arrived in town. I feel pride knowing that we leave a lasting impression on these students, and can highlight the importance of school and learning in a positive way.”

Amanda

Scitech’s Aboriginal Education Program beat 12 other international entries to win the US-based Association of Science and Technology Centers Leading Edge Award for Visitor Experience.

Jane Rosevear THE GLUEJane is responsible for all things tours, teachers and timetables – or as she coins it – ‘taking the science to the children.’ She coordinates regional and remote tours – some of which means presenters spend weeks travelling to schools well off the beaten track.

“Stealing a couple of hours sleep whilst in a swag on the school floor, bunked up in a small cabin with a snoring colleague, sustaining yourself on a diet of tinned food for a week at a time, or worse, swatting away an endless stream of flies... all this melts away when our presenters see the kids faces light up, or they are followed around town, or introduced to their student’s extended families. Those are the moments they remember.”

Amy Boulding THE SCHEDULERAs informer, motivator and counsellor to a team of casual science communicators, Amy’s passion and enthusiasm for science is the extra zest behind these high energy touring teams.

“It takes a diverse range of skills to be a science presenter. You need to be passionate and enthusiastic and not afraid to look silly, but also organised, flexible and innovative. The science presenter is someone who can connect their ideas and knowledge and translate complex ‘geek speak’ for people of all ages.”

Colleen Kleinschmidt CAREERS TACTICIAN With her calm charisma and down-to-earth approach, Colleen tours the state arming secondary school students with the knowledge and information they need to pursue a career in science.

“I took on this role to get out there and let kids know the science career options available to them. We run workshops to get students thinking about current topics that are relevant to their everyday lives such as climate change and how this could affect future career opportunities. We ask students to construct and test future scientific prototypes, such as hydrogen-powered cars and clean-burning biodiesel fuel and then discuss the social and economic impacts and why they might not be viable. It’s fantastic to see them start to think scientifically and question the world around them.”

Communities visited

Scitech encourages and recommends science engagement in a child’s early years (0-6 years), and so has recently developed a range of Early Childhood initiatives. These include puppet shows, the popular Discoverland, the incredibly successful Toddlerfest, as well as the engaging Outreach Early Childhood program. All these programs and services offer opportunities for young children and their parents to explore science concepts.

Researchers from Curtin University evaluating the Early Childhood program considered it to be highly explorative, interactive, educational, age appropriate, and provided an avenue for scientific discovery through play. The emphasis on learning science through both structured and unstructured play makes this a unique program that is highly appropriate for the intended age group.

What else we do...

Science After School Use local libraries as a location for hands-on science experiments.

Regional Science Awareness Festivals

Connect local high school students with local people working in science-based industries.

Shopping Centres Present engaging science performances in a general public environment.

Exhibits enable children to push the boundaries of their thinking and build a bank of interesting, science-related experiences that they can draw on later to extend their understanding. Effective exhibits

will also encourage cooperative activity or other social interaction, helping children to develop self-confidence and practice social skills. Watching children on the floor of Scitech shows these things happening.

Leonie J. Rennie, Curtin Professor and Scitech Board Member

Scitech encourages and recommends science engagement in a child’s early years (0-6 years), and

so has recently developed a range of Early Childhood initiatives. These include puppet shows, the popular

Discoverland, the incredibly successful Toddlerfest, as well as the engaging Outreach Early Childhood program.

All these programs and services offer opportunities for young children and their parents to explore science concepts.

Researchers from Curtin University evaluating the Early Childhood program considered it to be highly explorative, interactive,

educational, age appropriate, and provided an avenue for scientific discovery through play. The emphasis on learning science through

both structured and unstructured play makes this a unique program that is highly appropriate for the intended age group.

Science for all ages

Attracting adults to the world of scienceProfs and PintsQuestion: What do you get when you put a couple of professors, with opposing views, in the middle of a Perth pub?

Answer: A niche opportunity to present lively discussion that sparks curiosity, ignites debate and leaves people questioning the world.

Profs and Pints invites adults to nestle in a cosy pub, with a group of friends, and a nice glass of wine or beer. It is the perfect scientific formula for creating robust discussion. It aims to bring our top scientists into public settings so they can share their vision and listen to public opinion. Profs and Pints is a series of four fortnightly events held over the winter months around Perth’s pub scene.

104 year-old Peg Vivian, holds the record for the oldest visitor to use our speeding Segway! Seniors often visit with their peer and social groups as well as with grandchildren.

After DarkThe After Dark events came about after discussing ways Scitech could engage with an 18 to 35 year old audience. Born from observations on the floor where our communicators would see adults holding back from exploring exhibits because of children, they wondered what would happen if the children were removed from the equation and just let the adults run free. The result was an event held after-hours, on a Saturday, exclusively for adults. Our After Dark events create a unique opportunity for the discussion and exploration of adult subjects such as food science, wine chemistry and sexual attraction in a relaxed atmosphere.

Workshop

The workshop is a continual hive of hectic, but productive activity. The staff come from a diverse range of backgrounds and qualifications, but they all share a common passion and enthusiasm for creating innovative, interesting and educational science exhibits and exhibitions.

Denham Dunstall EXHIBITION ENVISIONER

Paul WilcoxNUTS AND BOLTS MANPaul works closely with other businesses to source the materials that make up each exhibition, and sub-contract the components which can’t be made within the Scitech workshop. Paul generally loves making ‘stuff’ and will talk about it for hours on end.

“I’m in charge of the exhibition construction process from beginning to end. All our exhibits need to meet a certain durability grade. This is a common rule we follow in the science world. Durability grades range from domestic through to light industrial then to mining and finally to science centres – which shows you just how durable the science centre equipment needs to be! Years of experience have taught us to anticipate what kids will bend and break, and which buttons will get pushed thousands of times a day. Believe it or not, learning to approach an exhibit from an excited child’s perspective is sometimes our biggest challenge!”

David Fobrogo and Hew Tromans DYNAMIC DESIGN & PROGRAMMINGThis dedicated duo have been known to pull 18-hour days to deliver high-end computer design and graphics for Scitech exhibitions. Creating the skin or look of the interfaces is Designer, David Fobrogo whilst Programmer, Hew Tromans tailors computer-based interactives that make the exhibits functional.

“Our past experiences drive the present and every exhibit teaches us different ways to do things. Try it and learn. We always strive to do better. We never say ‘yeah, that’ll do’. There’s always going to be something that we could do different, something better.” – Hew.

From little things, big things grow...Each Scitech exhibit starts its life as a gem of an idea in someone’s brain which is then pencil-sketched as a concept on a piece of paper. From here its working parts are built together in CAD so there is a prototype design that the fabricators and technicians can use to piece it together in reality. The exhibit then undergoes several testing processes to ensure it is durable and reliable before it’s wheeled out onto the Scitech floor or taken around the State in one of the Outreach vehicles.

Over the years, hundreds of exhibits have been created, tested, modified and re-created as Scitech strives to provide its visitors with a multitude of science-related experiences.

Scitech exhibitions allow for easy integration of local content and languages. When Mission Earthling appeared in Hong Kong, the Scitech workshop modified the exhibition panels so the information was presented in three languages – English, Cantonese and the standard Mandarin dialect known as Putonghua.

Scitech values the role of academic research into the effectiveness and impact of our programs.Since 2007, a total of 27 research papers have been published and conference presentations have demonstrated the value and outcomes achieved from participating in a Scitech program.

A study of Scitech’s Aboriginal Education Program (AEP) by Edith Cowan University (ECU) revealed that the program is a significant initiative in addressing the science education needs of Indigenous students. Scitech Board Member and ECU Professor Mark Hackling led the research which suggested that the program has the potential to offer a pedagogical model that could be implemented in Australia and beyond.

UWA Winthrop Professor Grady Venville’s ARC linkage grant study of the Chevron-supported science careers program, showed that high school student attitudes towards science studies and future science careers improved following involvement in the program.

Curtin Professor Leonie Rennie, (and Scitech Board Member) is an internationally acclaimed science centre researcher who recognises the critical role science centres play in supporting ‘informal’ science learning. Professor Rennie has supervised four doctoral theses at Scitech that demonstrate Scitech’s role in science learning outcomes.

Science partnershipsWestern Australia’s social, economic and sustainable futures are directly linked to our science investment and future capability. Scitech’s mission is achieved by working in partnership with Federal, State and Local Governments, as well as the education sector, industry and professional associations to achieve science outcomes.

A few examples of our effective science partnerships are:

National Science WeekNational Science Week in Western Australia provides an opportunity to showcase the science, technology and innovation that drives our communities and our economy. Scitech works closely with its science partners to promote community awareness and engagement in science events and activities.

Inspiring Australia and reaching regional WA

In partnership with the Federal and State Governments, Scitech is aiming to develop a network of seven regional science hubs across WA – in Broome, Karratha, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Albany and Bunbury. Scitech aims to facilitate local science volunteers who will develop local science initiatives with seed grant funding.

Scientists and Mathematicians in Schools

In partnership with CSIRO, Scitech supports this national program that creates and nurtures long-term partnerships between teachers and scientists or mathematicians. It aims to promote science education in primary and secondary schools and motivate students in their learning of science by broadening their awareness of the types and variety of exciting careers available.

Community impact

Above: Prof Lyn Beazley at the launch of National Science Week

As Chief Scientist of Western Australia, my mantra is ‘Do science, translate science, communicate science’. One outlet I use for communicating science is ScienceNetwork WA. This website provides easy access to information on current science issues in WA. As Chief Scientist, I have a keen interest in education and outreach to the community, and disseminating information to the public via ScienceNetwork WA keeps people informed and up-to-date.

Prof Lyn Beazley, WA Chief Scientist

Scitech plays a critical role in connecting the WA science community and the broader community through the ScienceNetwork WA (SNWA) online science portal.

Since its creation in 2003 with the State Government, SNWA has become the state’s primary online science news source. It is the principal avenue to spread important messages about new discoveries and the impact of WA science and technology on the state’s economic, environmental and social development.

SNWA covers all WA research and innovation, and in addition to raising the profile of science in our state, is a vehicle to showcase WA innovation on the national and international stage.

Improving the profile, image and knowledge of science conducted in WA is an important step in encouraging the uptake of science careers. This is vital to the economic future of the state and the increasing technical demands of our local industries; SNWA is playing a significant role in this development.

SNWA gives strong support to WA’s Chief Scientist, with regular comment pieces and image galleries. As an advocate for WA science, the Chief Scientist is an important facilitator in bringing together the science community across many disciplines.

The Western Australian skies have long been recognised as an amazing location to view the night sky and undertake astronomy. In 2004, Scitech developed an effective working partnership with lead representatives from the WA astronomy community to create ‘Astronomy WA’.

Scitech

Western Australian Department of Commerce

Astronomical Group of Western Australia

Astronomy Education Services

Astronomical Society of Western Australia

Curriculum Council

The Astronomy WA partnership meets regularly to discuss and develop an annual calendar of events, lectures and combined educational marketing materials.

The partnership is also responsible for planning the annual free Astrofest event, which is designed to introduce the wonders of astronomy to West Australian families.

Curtin University

Perth Observatory

Gravity Discovery Centre

Gingin Observatory

SPICE

The University of Western Australia

Western Australian Department Education

Scitech engages with industry for support of programs and events so that we can achieve our mission. Several of our partners and sponsors have been with Scitech throughout our 25 year history.We thank them all in helping us take science, technology, engineering and mathematics to the community.

Media partners 720 ABC Perth and GWN7

Educational alliances Curtin University, the Department of Education, Earth Science Western Australia, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, Questacon, Robocup Junior Australia, Science Teachers Association of Western Australia, The University of Western Australia

Support-a-school partnersAzure Capital and Fluor

Additional supportersANSTO, APPEA, BDO, CGU, City of Perth, CSE Global Australia, Downer Engineering, Edwards Wines, Engineers Australia WA, Grace Brothers, Harvey Norman, Icon Office Technology, iiNet, Lycopodium, Matso’s Broome Brewery, Neverfail, WorleyParsons, WPM Group

CSIRO Lab at Scitech

Aboriginal Education Program

Scitech-built feature exhibitions

Beyond the Beaker, a touring science careers program for secondary students

CSIRO Lab at Scitech

Lab-on-Legs, a touring program to schools

Scientists in Schools program

Maths Enrichment Program

Scitech is proudly supported by the State Government of Western Australia

Horizon - the Planetarium upgrade

Scitech computer systems

Outreach programs

Pilbara ‘Beijing-bound’ science competition

Aboriginal Education Program

Water exhibits

Water DIY kit

Energy Zone at Scitech

High Voltage show

Top Secret feature exhibition 2013

Science After School

Woodside-Scitech Science Awards

Aboriginal Education Program

Scitech GT, a program for PEAC students

Scitech’s valued partners

So this is the end of the Scitech story, but for this dynamic and progressive organisation there is very rarely an ‘end’ to anything.

Scitech has become an established hub for science communication and engagement throughout Western Australia. Our drive and determination to ensure that we have a lasting impact on the community of Western Australia means we are continually improving the programs and services we deliver, so they are inspiring and relevant.

In tandem with this, we have expanded on our mission, with an aim to increase awareness, interest, capability and participation by all Western Australians in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Scitech is keen to play a vital role in the future prosperity of the state. Our driving force in pushing the boundaries of our mission is to be of even greater benefit socially and economically to all Western Australians.

Looking ahead, our main focus will be working with the State Government to establish the new venue for Scitech at Burswood in 2018. This is critical to Scitech being an effective and comprehensive science centre.

We welcome your support in realising this future vision.

The Scitech Chair, Dr Erica Smyth, the Scitech Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Alan Brien, and all the Scitech staff and volunteers.

So this is the end of the Scitech story, but for this dynamic and progressive organisation there is very rarely an ‘end’ to anything.

Scitech has become an established hub for science communication and engagement throughout Western Australia. Our drive and determination to ensure that we have a lasting impact on the community of Western Australia means we are continually improving the programs and services we deliver, so they are inspiring and relevant.

In tandem with this, we have expanded on our mission, with an aim to increase awareness, interest, capability and participation by all Western Australians in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Scitech is keen to play a vital role in the future prosperity of the state. Our driving force in pushing the boundaries of our mission is to be of even greater benefit socially and economically to all Western Australians.

Looking ahead, our main focus will be working with the State Government to establish the new venue for Scitech at Burswood in 2018. This is critical to Scitech being an effective and comprehensive science centre.

We welcome your support in realising this future vision.

The Scitech Chair, Dr Erica Smyth, the Scitech Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Alan Brien, and all the Scitech staff and volunteers.