What’s on
WHAT’S ON IN TERM THREE
DAILY ACTIVITIES
- Art – Join us in creARTivity for a hands-on play-based art experience designed to inspire the mind and excite the senses.
- Story Time – It’s story time at the Discovery Space. Grab a seat and read along to some stories from around the world.
- Discovery Activity – Everyone loves our activities! This term, we’ll be running activities that explore and celebrate global literacies.
- Movement Monday (11am) – Join us every Monday for a movement-based activity and explore aerobics, musical statues, yoga and more through song, movement and dance.
All activities are FREE after entry!
Events & Workshops
- Structured Workshop: Friday, 6 August at 9:30 am and 10:30 am
- Open Exploration: Friday, 13 and 20 August from 9:30 – 11:00 am
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Children's Technology Play Space
- University of Wollongong
- Families can use NDIS funding for the full cost of the workshop ($858 incl GST)
- These workshops have been life changing for children and families.
- Following completion of this workshop, you will be invited to join a FREE Parent Support Group, held every second month for ongoing support.
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Jillian Broadbent Building
- University of Wollongong Main Campus, Building 21 Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW
Event Details
Come join a Digital Playgroup!This month, the theme is Through the Looking Glass where children listen to a read aloud of ‘Some Bugs’ by Angela Delitizi, investigate objects and textures with
Event Details
Come join a Digital Playgroup!
This month, the theme is Through the Looking Glass where children listen to a read aloud of ‘Some Bugs’ by Angela Delitizi, investigate objects and textures with digital microscopes and play a game of Find and Seek. We’ll give you three hints to uncover micro-discoveries!
Light, colour, sound! What can we do with glass?
Join the Children’s Technology Place Space for a special Science Week Activity on Thursday 18 August from 10 am to 11 am. In this workshop, children will play with light, sound and colour and investigate the science week theme of glass. We will explore xylophones that are made from glass and water and then record the different sounds we can make.
We will also use kaleidoscopes and explore these patterns using iPads. Bookings essential. Suited to children 3 and over.
Children’s Book Week
Be sure to drop into the UOW Children’s Technology Play Space on Friday 26 August at 11 am when we celebrate Children’s Book Week. We will read Amira’s Suitcase by Vikki Conley and Nicky Johnston and explore our own treasures and memories just like Amira does. Literacy experts in the Children’s Technology Play Space will stream the reading live to the Early Start Engagement Centres across NSW.
Time
1 (Monday) 9.00am - 31 (Wednesday) 3.30pm
Location
Children's Technology Play Space
University of Wollongong
Suggested Ages
Ages 3+
Price
FREE
Event Details
Help your child with ASD to connect, communicate and learn like never before! Focused on daily routines and play, the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) integrates both behavioural and developmental principles
Event Details
Help your child with ASD to connect, communicate and learn like never before!
Focused on daily routines and play, the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) integrates both behavioural and developmental principles to empower children with ASD to become active participants in the world around them. Research has found that ESDM can significantly improve cognitive and social and communication skills in children with ASD, as well as reducing maladaptive behaviours.
When: Every Wednesday from 10 August to 7 September from 10.30 am to 12 pm (5 weeks)
Time
August 10 (Wednesday) 10.30am - September 7 (Wednesday) 12.00pm
Location
Children's Technology Play Space
University of Wollongong
Price
PAID
Bookings
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National Science Week and Book Week The Discovery Space will be celebrating National Science Week and Book
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National Science Week and Book Week
The Discovery Space will be celebrating National Science Week and Book Week from 15 August to 28 August. During this fortnight, we are partnering with the University of Wollongong’s School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences to deliver a program inspired by their Exhibition of Art, Science and Creativity – Antarctic Futures.
Our program will include a range of Antarctic activities, including Science Shows, STEAM programs, interactive stories and much more !!!
Science Week 2022
Theme: Glass – More than meets the eye.
#scienceweek
Book Week 2022
Theme: Dreaming with eyes open…
Artwork: Jasmine Seymour
#dreamingwitheyesopen
Time
15 (Monday) 9.00am - 28 (Sunday) 3.30pm
Location
Early Start Discovery Space
Suggested Ages
All ages
Bookings
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Antarctic Futures is an exhibition and set of participatory workshops focusing on engaging the Illawarra community in Antarctic science and the future of the Antarctic continent. We encourage you
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Antarctic Futures is an exhibition and set of participatory workshops focusing on engaging the Illawarra community in Antarctic science and the future of the Antarctic continent.
We encourage you to visit the exhibition in the UOW Gallery located in the Jillian Broadbent building, directly across the road from the Discovery Space. The gallery is open Monday to Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Time
August 15 (Monday) 10.00am - October 23 (Sunday) 4.00pm
Location
Jillian Broadbent Building
University of Wollongong Main Campus, Building 21 Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW
Bookings
Exhibition Information25aug9.30am11.30amLittle Learners - Wollongong Central9.30am - 11.30am Type:EventEntry:Free
Event Details
Don't miss the monthly Little Learners event for children aged 2-5 years at Wollongong Central. In collaboration with Wollongong Central and Science Space, the children will love the unique activity on
Event Details
Don’t miss the monthly Little Learners event for children aged 2-5 years at Wollongong Central. In collaboration with Wollongong Central and Science Space, the children will love the unique activity on offer every month.
Date: Next event is Thursday 25 August.
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
Important Details:
* No need to book. This event is drop-in and available from 9.30am to 11.30am.
* Parents & carers must stay with your child/children.
* Future dates will be advertised each month.
Time
(Thursday) 9.30am - 11.30am
Location
Wollongong Central
200 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500
Price
FREE
Event Details
Q&A with Antarctic Researchers! Ever wondered what it’s like to visit Antarctica? Come to the Discovery Space on Monday 29 August and
Event Details
Q&A with Antarctic Researchers!
Ever wondered what it’s like to visit Antarctica? Come to the Discovery Space on Monday 29 August and talk to experts Ms Georgia Watson and Dr Melinda Waterman about Antarctica. Both Georgia and Melinda have both been fortunate to visit the beautiful continent and are here to answer childrens questions! Find out what Antarctica is, how to get there and all about the animals and plants that call Antarctica home.
There will be three Q & A sessions on the day in the Discovery Space, running for 15 minutes each:
10am
10:20am
10:40am
Please note for the health and safety of our visitors, numbers per session will be limited.
Georgia is a scientific research officer at UOW in a large national program called Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future. As part of her role, she got to visit Casey Station, East Antarctica, to collect moss samples as part of a long project measuring how the moss health is responding to changing environmental pressures.
Melinda Waterman is a scientist at the University of Wollongong. She has a background in biological sciences and chemistry, and enjoys playing the piano and dancing. She is a passionate science communicator who is currently researching Antarctic moss at the University of Wollongong.
Time
(Monday) 10.00am - 11.00am
Location
Early Start Discovery Space
Suggested Ages
3 to 10
Price
FREE AFTER ENTRY
Bookings
BOOK YOUR SESSION01sep10.30am11.30amGrandparents Day10.30am - 11.30am Type:EventEntry:Free after entry
Event Details
Grandparents Day! Join us as we celebrate Intergeneration Month in the Discovery Space through a series of special programs informed by
Event Details
Grandparents Day!
Join us as we celebrate Intergeneration Month in the Discovery Space through a series of special programs informed by intergenerational play research!
Between 10:30am and 11:30am Discovery Space Educators will be joined by research experts from Early Start in delivering guided intergenerational play experiences, including story time, gardening, movement and visual art experiences!
Time
(Thursday) 10.30am - 11.30am
Location
Early Start Discovery Space
Suggested Ages
Grandparents and children birth to 10
Price
FREE AFTER ENTRY
Bookings
BOOK YOUR SESSIONApril 2020 School Holidays
Join us these April School Holidays as we explore our five senses and the world around us.
Experiences
The POD
Immerse yourself in an enchanting natural world
The Sanctuary
Stimulate your touch, sight, smell and other senses, in our sensory room
Emergency! Emergency!
Police, Fire, Ambulance, SES – you get to be the hero!
Antarctic Research Vessel
Climb aboard and take the helm of a research vessel on its way to Antarctica.
The Campsite
Come on a camping trip in the Australian bush, complete with model campfire.
Bricks & Clicks
Build your own mini world and stop-motion movie with thousands of LEGO® bricks.
Crawlers’ Beach
A safe-haven of sensory discovery for children two and under with its own jetty.
The Dig (Under Construction)
Treasures lay buried waiting to be found. Throw on a vest, grab some tools and start your exploration.
Construction
Gear up with a hi-vis vest and tool belt, we’re looking for builders who are ready to help construct our tiny home.
Marketplace
Take a trolley for a spin and collect your shopping before you start cooking in our Critter Café.
CreARTivity
Unleash your creativity and be inspired to paint, draw, write and sculpt with daily art activities.
Lights, Sound, Action
The stage is yours! Express yourself with costumes, backdrops and lighting.
Discovery Garden
Step outside and explore our natural wonderland – an oasis that will excite all your senses.
Book Nook
Cosy up with a good book in our peaceful reading space. Come along for daily Storytime readings.
Puzzle Room
Step inside a room filled with puzzling games and challenges just waiting to be solved.
Trains
All aboard the Critter Express! Shovel coal to fuel the engine or control a model train around its miniature world.
Visit Today
Inspire their imagination and curiosity at Australia’s first dedicated hands-on children’s museum – perfect for children (birth – 10 years) and adults to enjoy together.
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$50
1 Adult + any Children
under 12 months
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2 people
1 Adult + 1 Child
Discover more
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Max. 8 per membership
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$50
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