REGISTRATION

General Registration

Fellow Registration

EMCR Registration

Registration inclusions

All Science at the Shine Dome registrations include:

  •  flexibility to register for the days you wish to attend
  •  evening networking opportunities
  •  morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, barista made coffee and gelato
  •  access to the event livestream, event app and printed program booklet
  •  discounts for Academy Fellows and EMCRs.

Registrations for in-person attendance close at 11:59pm AEST Sunday 24 August 2025, unless sold out prior. 

Diversity and inclusion grants

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The Australian Academy of Science diversity and inclusion grants are designed to allow everyone the opportunity to attend Science at the Shine Dome 2025. Assistance is available to allow carers, parents and guardians to attend, and to support those with accessibility requirements to participate fully in the event. Applications close at at 11.59pm AEST, Sunday 24 August, unless funding is exhausted earlier.  

Childminding Assistance

The Childminding Assistance grant aims to support parents and guardians by covering the cost of private childminding services for the duration of their attendance at Science at the Shine Dome, allowing the parent/guardian to fully engage in the event.


Carer and Accessibility Assistance

The Carer and Accessibility Assistance grant aims to support registered participants who would otherwise not be able to engage in the event due to accessibility or caring responsibilities. Funding and support can be arranged to enhance participation of delegates with accessibility needs, or those with caring responsibilities at home. 

Please note: 

  • Parents/guardians are welcome to bring dependent children with them to the event. Additional caregivers are also welcome to attend the event, if preferred. Please contact us to discuss options, such as apartment-style accommodation for families. 
  • Those breastfeeding are welcome to breastfeed anywhere at the event, and a quiet room will be available if privacy is preferred. Kitchen facilities can be made available for parents, if required. 
  • The Ian Wark Theatre is equipped with an infrared hearing loop. For those requiring this hearing assistance, a device can be obtained at the event from the Information Desk.
  • The Shine Dome has allocated and reserved disability parking. Please contact us at events@science.org.au to discuss any special parking requirements.
Full eligibility criteria and grant details can be found within the above application forms.  

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact events@science.org.au 

Science at the Shine Dome 2025
Shine Dome, 15 Gordon St, Acton ACT
E: events@science.org.au
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