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Hi Future Minds Family,
2020 was a whirlwind year: lockdown, remote learning, toilet paper shortages, Zoom fatigue. But there have been bright spots too!
We delivered our accelerator fully online for the first time, and many of our startups pivoted from in-person to a hybrid of both in-person and online delivery — enabling them to reach more students across Australia, and even worldwide. In fact, our Future Minds cohort supported more than 100,000 Australian young people in 2020 and created dozens of new Australian jobs.
In this newsletter, we share some of their latest accomplishments, how to make your own hand sanitiser, how teachers can get a free entry to the Maritime Museum, as well as a few school holiday workshops for kids run by our alumni startups.
If you’d like to learn more about any of our startups or what we're up to, please get in touch or book a call with us.
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Participate in Future Amp’s BETA Platform Pilot
Specialising in award-winning real-world career and employability skills education, Future Amp just launched their BETA platform pilots nationally, following successful UX testing with students and educators in late 2020.
Please get in touch if you are a school or educator interested in talking to the Future Amp team about trialling their product for your students.
Email the team at Future Amp ➔
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Make your own hand sanitiser!
The recipe is really simple and is drawn from WHO guidelines, you only really need 2 ingredients + the scent of your choice.
Dr Rob, founder of science startup Experimentary, was on Channel 9's Today Extra with his kids to demonstrate how to make it. It’s a great activity to keep the kids busy these holidays, and a fun one to do in class 🤓
Watch this video to learn how ➔
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Take part in Australia's largest teacher survey on enterprise education
The national enterprise education survey is a new research project that aims to understand and learn from Australian teachers' perspectives on enterprise education in schools, and map what's happening in classrooms across the country.
By taking part in this survey, you'll help shine a light on the different ways in which teachers are engaging students with enterprise and entrepreneurial education, from K-12 and across government, independent, and Catholic school systems.
The survey is open to all Australian K-12 school educators, whatever your role or location.
Answer the survey now ➔
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Teachers :: Free entry to the Maritime Museum
Now until January 28
9:30 am to 5 pm
Free, Sydney
Are you a teacher looking for new opportunities to engage and inspire your students? Each school holidays, the Maritime Museum in Sydney offers free entry for teachers so they can experience everything it has to offer, including all exhibitions and experiences.
Get your free ticket ➔
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Future of Fashion
Tuesday, 19 January
9 am to 3 pm AEDT
Free, online
Ages 10 to 18
Call out for girls who want to make a positive change in the world through business!
These holidays, the Academy for Enterprising Girls (AEG) in collaboration with Young Change Agents is offering 120 girls aged 10-18 the opportunity to be part of a special Youth Think Tank.
All you’ll need is a device, a good internet connection and excitement to create new things.
Get your free ticket ➔
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Mini Youth Incubator
Tuesday, January 19
9:30 am to 3 pm AEDT
Free, online
Ages 10 to 18
This program is your daughter’s chance to take an idea and turn it into a real life business!
She'll get matched with a mentor, participate in masterclasses and get the chance to build out her brand, business model and prototype. Girls can participate individually, or bring along some other students and join as a team.
What to expect:
- Have fun with friends developing her idea!
- Learn to use some new tools that will help her develop her business
- Get tips and feedback from a mentor
- Be in control - this is her idea so how far she wants to take it is up to her!
Get your free ticket ➔
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