AROSE’s Virtual and In-person STEM Training and Awareness (AVISTA) Program has concluded, having engaged over 70,000 Australians and almost 1 in 5 secondary schools nationwide during its 12-month run.
Supported by $1.7 million in funding from the Australian Government’s Schools Pathways Program, AVISTA delivered hands-on, curriculum-linked STEM experiences across the country, inspiring students to pursue pathways into STEM and defence industry careers.
AVISTA Program Highlights:
- 375 schools engaged nationwide across every state and territory, with:
- In-person shows delivered to 312 schools.
- 54% of schools reached from regional, rural and remote areas.
- 58% of schools reached from low socio-economic regions.
- 6 program streams delivered, including in-school shows, VR experiences, teacher professional learning, STEM challenges, career events and a STEM camp.
- 3 major STEM career events delivered across Newcastle, Brisbane and Perth.
Together, these outcomes represent a significant step forward in strengthening Australia’s STEM and defence industry talent pipeline while increasing access, deepening industry engagement, and creating lasting impact for regional and underrepresented communities.
While the AVISTA chapter has closed, AROSE remains committed to building national capability and supporting the future STEM workforce through ongoing outreach initiatives.
AROSE would like to thank Defence Australia and our program partners for making this journey possible: Fizzics Education, Gilmour Space Technologies, Gunggandji Aerospace, Illuminate FNQ, Joseph Banks Secondary College, Nova Systems and the University of Western Australia Defence and Security Institute.
