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FIRST Australia Based at Macquarie University, FIRST Australia inspires students to pursue STEAM pathways.

So much of what makes our community special comes from the people who choose to give their time, lend a hand, and be the...
08/10/2026

So much of what makes our community special comes from the people who choose to give their time, lend a hand, and be there for others. We are so, so grateful to all our volunteers who give so much to our program. Truly, we don't know where we'd be without them 👏

Volunteering with FIRST Australia is so much more than giving your time - it's a chance to develop new skills, build connections, and become part of a community of like-minded individuals. No need for any previous volunteering or STEM experience to get involved in our events, we welcome people of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Don't worry, we know exactly how it feels to struggle maintaining that work-life balance. With flexible shifts, you can rest easy knowing volunteering can fit around the rest of life, whether you have a couple of hours to spare or want to get involved more regularly.

To everyone who gives their time to FIRST Australia, THANK YOU for being part of our community. And to those who haven't come by our events yet, welcome and we can't wait to meet you! 🔥

25/09/2026

FIRST LEGO League is so much more than robots 🤖

As part of the 2026–2027 FIRST® BIOGLOW™ season, students joined us at Macquarie University for the Big Biodiversity Quest — a day of discovery, hands-on learning and big ideas about our natural world 🌱

From exploring biodiversity to connecting with science and sustainability, students saw how FIRST LEGO League goes far beyond the robot.

As we often say at FIRST: we’re not using young people to build robots, we’re using robots to build young people 🌠🚀

Watch the Big Biodiversity Quest in action!

14/09/2026

🌱🐝 The 2026–2027 FIRST Tech Challenge season has finally begun!

Get ready to explore the fascinating world of BIOBUZZ™, where nature, biology, innovation, and technology come together to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers.

There is an swarm of opportunities this season, and we cannot wait to see how our students' ideas take flight to discover how science and engineering can help us better understand, protect, and shape our world.

We are simply buzzing with excitement, and wish our teams the best of luck for this season! 🎉

Great news — more FIRST LEGO League kits have arrived! Our latest shipment of FIRST LEGO League Explore, Challenge and F...
27/08/2026

Great news — more FIRST LEGO League kits have arrived!

Our latest shipment of FIRST LEGO League Explore, Challenge and Future kits have arrived earlier than expected, meaning there’s still plenty of time to get involved in the 2026–2027 BIOGLOW season.

Explore: If you’ve been considering joining FIRST LEGO League Explore, now is a great time to get started. There is still plenty of time to register, receive your materials and take part in this season’s program.

Founders Edition (Challenge): For FIRST LEGO League Challenge teams, additional Challenge Sets are also now available. If your school or organisation originally held off purchasing an extra kit due to limited stock, you can now add one for an additional team, classroom or practice setup.

Future Edition: FIRST LEGO League Future Edition kits are also back in stock. If you’ve been considering this new Computer Science & AI-focused program, there is still plenty of time to register, receive your kit and get involved!

Teams are strongly encouraged to register and order as soon as possible through the FIRST Australia Dashboard or one of our LEGO Education distributors:

Modern Teaching Aids
CD-Soft
Moore Education

04/08/2026

This year on July 9-12th, FIRST Australia was honoured to host 56 teams from 27 countries at the 2026 FIRST LEGO League Asia Pacific Open Championship!

After months of digging into the UNEARTHED season, these teams arrived ready to showcase everything they had worked towards. Over four exciting days, teams competed in intense robot games, shared their innovation projects, formed new alliances, and celebrated each other’s achievements.

APOC is more than just a competition — it's a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, where each student has the opportunity to showcase exactly what it means to be a part of FIRST LEGO League. Congratulations teams!

A huge thank you to all the teams, coaches, mentors, volunteers, partners, families, and supporters who helped make FLL APOC 2026 an unforgettable experience!

📸Video by Archie Oyston ArchO Horizon

04/08/2026

It's been a few weeks but we still can't get over the thrill of FTC APOC 2026!

From 3-5th of July, 28 talented teams from five different countries convereged at Macquarie University for three days of intense competition. They strategised and adapted to meet the unique requirements of the modified game, and didn't forget to celebrate all of their achievements no matter how big or small.

These young innovators demonstrated what it means to be a part of FIRST Tech Challenge, competing with Coopertition and leading with Gracious Professionalism.

Here are a few of the standout achievements from this event:

🏅 Winning Alliance: Team 26000 Theseus & Team 22406 Future Brightness

🥇 Inspire Award 1st Place: Team 26000 Theseus
🥈 Inspire Award 2nd Place: Team 3491 FIX IT
🥉 Inspire Award 3rd Place: Team 32602 We Don't Byte

And of course, a massive thank you to all the teams, mentors, volunteers, and supporters who made FTC APOC 2026 so special! 🧡⚙️

📸Video by Archie Oyston ArchO Horizon

07/07/2026

The 2026 Duel Down Under (DDU) Rebuilt event was a great success over the two days, where teams fought it out to be a part of the winning alliance! It was great to see such big collaborations throughout the competition, with teams helping each other out and rookie students having a go at various roles within their team.
A huge thank you to Team 3132 , FIRST Australia and Barker College for helping give us the resources and help to run this year’s DDU.

We can’t wait to see what next year brings!

27/03/2026

The Medtronic & Hatch FIRST Ladies Breakfast was once again a standout moment of the FIRST Robotics Competition Southern Cross Regional.

Bringing together students, mentors, engineers, and industry leaders, the breakfast created a powerful space to celebrate women in STEM and inspire the next generation of innovators.

A huge thank you to Medtronic and Hatch for their incredible support, and to our inspiring speakers for sharing their stories, insights, and pathways into STEM.

Moments like these remind us just how important representation, connection, and opportunity are in shaping the future.

16/03/2026

What a way to finish the Southern Cross Regional.

The final Day brought intense action as it wrapped up, and the top 8 alliances battled it out for the top spot. The Crowd was on its feet, cheering on their favorite teams and creating an unforgettable atmosphere.

Congratulations to the winning alliance for their incredible teamwork and strategies throughout the playoffs.

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