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Museums Victoria (MV) is responsible for the state's scientific and cultural collections, providing public access through three museums. The organization also oversees a wide range of research programs, the continued development of the state's collections, and run major education and research based websites. MV is the largest public museums organisation in Australia. Collections As the state's museum, MV is responsible for more than 16 million individual items. These objects are organised within two priceless collections - Sciences and Humanities. Museums MV operates the Melbourne Museum in Carlton Gardens, Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium in Spotswood, and the Immigration Museum in Melbourne's Old Customs House in Flinders Street. MV is also custodian for the heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building. History The National Museum of Victoria, the state's first museum, was established in 1854. In 1870, the Industrial and Technological Museum of Victoria, later known as the Science Museum, was built. These institutions were amalgamated and Museums Victoria was established in 1983, under the Museums Act.

At Code Camp, our mission is to inspire kids to get creative with technology. Since being founded in 2013, Code Camp has grown into a business which now employs more than 20 permanent and 1,000 casual staff, and has inspired and taught more than 100,000 Australian school students to design and code apps, online games, digital worlds, and websites both after-school and during their school holidays. And we've gone beyond coding, teaching a range of creative tech skills to empower kids to become creators, not just consumers: DJ Camp, Animation Camp, YouTube Creators, Drone Camp, Roblox Legends, Minecraft Engineers, Design Camp and so much more. Code Camp awards include: NSW Finalist Telstra Business of the Year Awards, Westpac Business of Tomorrow, 2018 Optus Small Business Award – Education.

At Engineering For Kids, we believe that every child has the potential to be an engineer. Our mission is to inspire young minds to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through fun, hands-on learning experiences. What We Do: We offer a variety of engaging after-school programs, camps, and classes where kids design, build, and test their own creations. Our expert instructors provide mentorship and guidance as students tackle real-world engineering challenges. From coding and robotics to civil engineering and environmental science, our curriculum covers a broad spectrum of STEM disciplines. Why We Matter: In a world driven by technology and innovation, we're preparing kids for the careers of tomorrow. We help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills – essential for success in any field. By making STEM education accessible and enjoyable, we're helping to diversify the engineering workforce of the future. Our Approach: Children are natural engineers who love building and taking things apart. Engineering For Kids' programs engage students in hands-on, real-world engineering experiences that build on this natural curiosity and creativity. Get Involved: Learn about our programs and find one near you. Partner with us to bring Engineering For Kids to your school or community center. Join EFK and help us inspire the next generation of leaders in STEM.