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.
Science Assist is maintained by the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA), in consultation with the Science Education Technicians Australia (SETA).
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.
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.
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 ‘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. an overseas international school).
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 complete on the Subscribe form. Once you fill this in, you may make payment via our secure online payment portal or you can request we send you an invoice. When your payment has been successfully processed, you will be emailed your access details.
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