Australia's National
Coding & Robotics STEM Challenge
for Schools
Helping students explore real-world problems through coding, robotics, creativity, and engineering thinking.
Designed for Schools & Teachers | Beginner to Advanced | Years K–12
Expanding Opportunity Across Australia
Why Schools Join the Challenge
Schools join because the challenge is meaningful, manageable, and motivating — combining real STEM learning with strong student recognition.
Curriculum-Connected STEM
Supports coding, robotics, problem-solving, and project-based learning aligned with the Digital Technologies curriculum.
Teacher-Friendly
Clear school group entry and simple next steps help schools participate with confidence — no previous experience needed.
Pathways for All Levels
From visual coding to Python, robotics, and AI-inspired innovation, students can join at exactly the right level for their skills.
Recognition That Motivates
Celebrate students, teachers, and schools through awards, trophies, certificates, and growing national STEM recognition.
Choose the Right Path for Your Students
Students can join through challenge pathways that match their stage, skill level, and learning style.
Scratch Explorers
Best for: Early primary
A welcoming pathway for students beginning with visual coding, storytelling, simple game logic, and creative digital projects.
Python & Robotics Builders
Best for: Upper primary to middle years
Students move into deeper logic, automation, sensors, and hands-on project development using Python and robotics hardware or simulation tools.
AI & Innovation Creators
Best for: Secondary students
Students design advanced solutions using coding, systems thinking, AI concepts, robotics, and real-world innovation themes with genuine impact.
RESCUE CITY: Alien Attack
Save the city with coding and robots! Students will use their STEM skills to protect a futuristic city, restore damaged systems, and deliver supplies.
A peaceful smart city is under attack. Alien forces have damaged key systems, causing power failures, blocked roads, and safety risks. Students will join the Rescue City Defense Team, using coding and robotics to design games, apps, and robots that protect citizens and save the city!
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How It Works
A clear, manageable process for schools and students at every stage.
Register
Choose individual or school group entry and claim your spot for the upcoming challenge.
Prepare
Access challenge guidance and learning support matched to your stage and pathway.
Build
Students create a coding or robotics project in response to the annual real-world theme.
Submit & Celebrate
Upload the project, present your idea, and take part in national recognition and awards.
Real Projects from Real Schools
Students across Australia created and presented original projects in response to meaningful real-world themes in recent challenges.
Hosted and Supported by Organisations Committed to Future Opportunity
Women in Construction Project
& Cabinet's Office for Women
e-learning system
Ready to Bring This Challenge to Your School?
Join a national coding and robotics challenge that helps students learn, build, present, and grow through meaningful STEM experiences.