Educator's Resources

STEM EDUCATION!

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Educator's Guide

Risk Asessment

Accessibility

Accessibility & Sensory Information

Discovery offers mobility access, sensory supports and quiet spaces to help every student engage comfortably.

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Getting To Discovery

Parking and Travel Information

Arriving is simple for school groups, with nearby parking options and direct public-transport access across from Discovery.

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STEM EDUCATION!

Education at Discovery!

Discovery offers hands on STEM learning for all ages, from playful early learning sessions to engaging workshops and programs that support curriculum goals. Everything is designed to help students explore real science in ways that feel fun, simple and memorable.

Early Learning

Primary Schools

Free & Funded Programs

Homeschool

We love visitors!

Excursion Booking Form

Book your next school activity here!

1. Organiser's Contact Details

Organiser's First Name *

Organiser's Last Name *

Organiser's Email *

Organiser's Phone *

Your Group Type *

Your School's Name *

Preferred Date #1 *Preferred Date #2 *Preferred Date #3 *

2. Plan Your Trip!

Preferred Arrival Time

What program would you like? *

Note: If you are looking to visit the general exhibits (including Vertical Slide) and potentially want to add-on Planetarium and/or an educational Workshop, please select Excursion.

If you chose "Planetarium Session Only"

20-30 Minutes

60 Minutes (Our Place in Space)

Unsure

What Planetarium Show?

Only select a show if you have chosen to add one.

If you chose "General Entry + Vertical Slide"

Add a 20-30 minute Planetarium Show?

I would like to add a Workshop

What Workshop?

Only select a workshop if you have chosen to add one.

What Planetarium Show?

3. Extra Support?

Number Of Learners? *

Number Of Supervisors? *

Do any students in your group have any accessibility requirements that we need to accommodate?

Will your student(s) need support staff to attend? *

If yes, how many?

I would like to be kept up to date on new
school offerings.

Any additional comments?

I agree to the Terms & Conditions

Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Educator Professional Development

Gamification in the Classroom

Everyday Items For STEM Fun

Making A STEMKit

Easy to Access Digital Tech

At Home Experiments

Gravity & Air Pressure

Chemical Reactions

Up, Up and Away!

Experiments

Shed Science

Bloom & Blossom

Public Transport

Discovery sits right opposite Bendigo Train Station and the bus depot, making it quick and easy to reach by public transport for all visitors.

Car Parking

Bendigo Marketplace carpark via Mitchell Street, Edward Street and Arthur Street and has over 1,200 free car park spaces including disabled car park and parents with prams parking spaces.

Bus Parking

Bus parking is available alongside the Marketplace loading bay, enter via Arthur Street. There is additional bus parking behind the Marketplace.

Facilities

You’ll find toilets on the ground floor, including an accessible toilet with a baby change room for families. Showers are also available for sleepovers.

Accessibility

Discovery is a place for everyone to explore, learn, and have fun. Our centre is wheelchair and pram friendly, with ramps and accessible toilets on the ground floor.

Food & Drink

Take a break in our dining area or resting spaces. Bring your own food, refill at our Coliban Water fountain, or visit nearby Bendigo Marketplace cafés.

Happy Students = Happy Teachers!

Educator Reviews

Happy moments shared by teachers, schools and students!

Thank you for a wonderful day and experience. Kids response "best day ever" That's why we keep bringing them back each year!

Shine Bright

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

Educator's Resources

STEM EDUCATION!