Science Assist

Unlock your science potential with Science ASSIST

Discover the power of expert guidance

Science ASSIST is Australia’s premier national online advisory service dedicated to supporting school science educators and technicians. Whether you need help with lab safety, curriculum implementation, or designing engaging science activities, our team of experts is here to provide authoritative and up-to-date advice tailored to your needs.

What we offer

Expert advice: Get access to high-quality teaching and learning resources curated by experts.
Curriculum support: Assistance with implementing the Australian Curriculum: Science.
Lab safety: Reliable guidance on all aspects of laboratory safety, management, and design.
Hands-on activities: A vast range of safe, practical activities for an inquiry-based approach to science education.

Subscription benefits

Personalised Q&A service: Get peer reviewed advice that meets best practice and legislative requirements for your state or territory.
New and updated resources: Stay ahead with access to the latest science teaching resources and safety guidelines.
ASK A QUESTION: Direct access to our team for reliable support.

Science Assist is maintained by the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA), in consultation with the Science Education Technicians Australia (SETA). Please visit their respective websites for their policies on matters concerning pedagogy and safety.

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Access to new and updated resources and the ability to ‘ASK A QUESTION’ is via a current subscription only, having logged in using your subscriber username and password.

Click on the link below to subscribe.

For help with subscription payment, please click here.

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Categories for subscriptions to Science ASSIST

For purposes of determining categories of subscription, Science ASSIST uses the following definitions and examples:

1. Australian School Subscription

An Australian school is a school which is registered with the relevant school registration authority in their state or territory. They may be government or non-government; early childhood; primary; secondary schools, combined or a special school (e.g., They are listed on the ACARA schools list see ‘About the schools list’, ACARA website).

2. Australian Individual Subscription

An individual that works or studies within an Australian school or University (e.g., This includes Teachers, Laboratory Managers, Laboratory Technicians, HOD, and Students). This subscription remains valid to the individual if they change schools.

3. Australian Subscription (Non-schools)

An Australian entity that is not a registered school (e.g., This will include education sector central offices, tertiary institutions, Registered Training Organisations, Universities, science outreach organisations, architects, independent education consultants, authors and businesses).

4. Overseas Subscription

An overseas individual, entity or school that is located and has an address outside Australia (e.g., Overseas International schools).

Fee Structure for 2025

Subscriptions last 12 months from the date of payment. The following prices do not include GST.

Australian Schools: $150

Individuals: $150

Australian (Non-schools): $300

Overseas Subscription: $400

Subscribing to Science ASSIST

If your school would like to subscribe to Science ASSIST, please click on the Subscribe Now button below. Once you fill in the form you will be directed to make payment via our online secure payment portal. When your payment has been successfully processed you will be emailed your access details.

For any inquiries, please contact Science ASSIST.

Phone : (02) 9346 9600
Email : asta@asta.edu.au
Post : Level 14, 275 Alfred St,
North Sydney NSW 2060

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