ACS Foundation

15/04/2026

We’re proud to announce Amelie Hampton as the recipient of the 13th Women of STEM Scholarship, awarded at The Big Day In UTS on 3 March 2026. Congratulations Amelie — we can’t wait to see what you achieve next! Read more: https://wix.to/uTEd5kn

We awarded our first Women of STEM scholarship of 2026 to Amelie Hampton at The Big Day In UTS on the 3rd of March.

31/03/2026

The Foundation was swamped at the 2026 Big Meet — industry and education must work together to create more entry-level IT roles for students. Read the full post for insights from the event and what it means for the future talent pipeline: https://wix.to/qiVhpY3

The social contract of encouraging students to pursue IT degrees as career paths must be matched by the industry's responsibility to offer new entry-level jobs.

21/11/2025

We're excited to announce that applications for the 2026 BHP Neuro-Diverse Scholarship Program are now open! This innovative internship program, facilitated by the ACS Foundation, is designed specifically for neurodiverse individuals in WA. Don't miss the opportunity to apply! Check out the details here: https://wix.to/j5P9DHZ

We are excited to open expressions of interest for our 2026 BHP Neurodiversity Internships, facilitated by the ACS Foundation. This innovative WA focused program is part of the AASQA Neuro-Diverse Program.

05/11/2025

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and job markets. Discover how these changes make internships more crucial than ever! Explore the full insights here: https://wix.to/Ikdpbn7

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and altering the skills required for future employment.

19/08/2025

Big news! Emma Boyd has received the Women of STEM scholarship at the Gold Coast Big Day In Conference on August 14th, 2025. We couldn’t be prouder!

Read more about her inspiring journey here and her time co-hosting the Big Day in Gold Coast 2025: https://wix.to/sy1uQm5

Emma Boyd has received the Women of STEM scholarship at the WA Big Day In Conference on June 11th, 2025.

07/08/2025

At the ACS Foundation, we strive to uplift and highlight women in the male-dominated IT and Technology fields. That is why we are pleased to profile Dorotea Baljević, Director at ISG and expert on all things technology, data, and AI!

Learn more about Dorotea's story in this short video or check out our blog post: https://www.acsfoundation.com.au/post/dorotea-baljevi%C4%87-an-expert-on-data-and-ai

25/05/2025

We can't wait to be back at Parramatta CBD Campus on Wednesday for 2025 ! 200 students & their teachers who get to hear from cool speakers from plus loads of cool exhibitors

21/05/2025

In 1984, Paul Scully-Power boarded the Challenge space shuttle and became Australia’s first astronaut. This year, we celebrate his remarkable achievements as he turns 80! 🎉 Read more: https://wix.to/DsMUy4J
https://youtu.be/7433pFzjJBg?si=Ww4KhmIO0Y1RfO5x

In 1984 Paul Scully Power boarded the Challenge space shuttle and became Australia's first astronaut. This year, Paul turns 80 and we look back and celebrate his achievements

15/05/2025

We are thrilled to announce that four inspiring Australian women have been awarded STEM scholarships this year! 🌟 These scholarships aim to empower future leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Congratulations to our scholars! Read more about their journey and achievements here: https://wix.to/3HgsGnl