About Inspiring Australia Inspiring Australia is a nation-wide
collaborative effort that seeks to develop a coherent approach
to communication of the sciences. It aims to, “build a strong,
open relationship between science and society, underpinned by
effective communication of science and its benefits". A National
Approach The federal government’s Inspiring Australia National
Strategy recognises that to fully realise the social, economical
and environmental benefits of investment in science and
research, communication and engagement with the community about
science is vital. Inspiring Australia seeks to actively educate
and engage Australians in science with the aim of becoming a
more innovative, skilled, scientifically literate and well
informed society. The strategy also recognises the value of
natural and physical sciences, the arts, humanities and social
science and emphasises that they are fundamental elements of a
21st century creative economy. Astronomy, space, marine science,
climate change, clean ene