Universal Literacy

A well-informed community is essential to a free and successful society. We support education to promote broad public knowledge and discussion of scientific work. As professionals, parents, and community-engaged volunteers, we enthusiastically contribute our time and expertise to helping children and students of all ages engage with the physical universe and biological world.

Open Communication

Publicly-funded scientists have a responsibility to communicate their research and public outreach and accessibility of scientific knowledge should be encouraged. Communication of scientific findings and their implications must not be suppressed.

Informed Policy

Public policy should be guided by peer-reviewed evidence and scientific consensus. Public policy must enable scientists to communicate their publicly-funded research results, and must support literacy in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Stable Investment

A long-term, strategic approach to investment in scientific research and development is essential for driving true innovation. Government commitment to stable science funding policy will deliver solutions to complex challenges, promoting prosperity for all.

For more information, please see: https://marchforsciencecanberra.org/

For other marches around Australia, please see: https://marchforscienceaustralia.org/





Take Action!

DONATE to the March for Science Canberra.



WEAR your support for the March for Science Australia (and help us raise funds).

Take part in our 'Ask a Scientist' portion of the event.





Venue and March Route





Travel To and From the March

HOW: It being Earth Day, we encourage you to bike, walk, carpool and use public transportation. Plan your trip here.

Bike: Pedal Power ACT is proudly supporting the March for Science by donating bike racks on the day. Remember, wear your helmet, plan your route, and bring a quality bike lock to keep your ride secure.

Bus: Route 934 stops at Parliament House. Routes 935, 938 and 981 stop at Barton Bus Station (corner National Circuit & Kings Avenue).Route 932 and Blue Rapid 900 stop at Albert Hall on Commonwealth Avenue.

Carpool: Use the free ride-sharing service, RideVu.

Private car: Try using Taxi or Uber. There is limited (free) carparking on Federation Mall, under Parliament House and near Old Parliament House.





What to Bring



There is no official head gear or costume for the March for Science Canberra. Come as you are but consider a rain coat and/or umbrella in case of rain. We encourage our participants to bring re-fillable water bottles and to make sure to slip slop slap. You're more than welcome to bring along a sign/placard/banner to express your science-related views and/or to show your organisation's support for the march. In crafting your sign's message, please keep in mind that we are promoting this event as family-friendly. After the march, we'll be convening in the Senate Rose Garden. If you'd like, bring along a camping chair and picnic blanket! We're hoping to have a few people stationed at the Gardens to mind marchers' belongings but you'll ultimately be leaving items at your own risk.

