Our Programs
We have developed a range of programs and experiences to inspire young people across Australia, from experiences that can be delivered in home school environments and classrooms remotely through to high impact week long programs.
At illuminate Education Australia, we deliver high-energy, hands-on learning experiences that empower students to lead with creativity, confidence and purpose. Every program we run—whether it’s a one-day incursion or a week-long challenge—is designed to build the skills young people need to thrive in today’s world: critical thinking, problem solving, innovation, entrepreneurship and community leadership.
We work alongside schools and communities to co-design experiences that are:
- Curriculum-aligned – Mapped to the Australian Curriculum and general capabilities, with clear links to literacy, numeracy, and enterprise skills.
- Student-led – Every challenge puts students in the driver’s seat, encouraging voice, choice and leadership.
- Community-connected – We partner with councils, industry and local organisations to ensure students are solving real problems that matter.
- Inclusive and accessible – We work with schools in regional, remote and disadvantaged areas to ensure every student has the opportunity to lead.
- Teacher-informed – Our team are registered educators who understand the realities of the classroom and how to make learning stick.
What makes illuminate different is that we don’t just talk about innovation—we live it. Our facilitators are educators, entrepreneurs and changemakers who bring real-world experience into every session. And we don’t just measure attendance—we track impact: confidence, capability and community outcomes.
Whether you’re looking to spark creativity, build entrepreneurial thinking, or connect learning to life, illuminate programs are designed to activate students—and energise your whole school community.
Read on to see more about our programs and the different styles of delivery we offer.
Week Long Challenge (Primary)
Years 4 – 6 Students | Week Long (4-5 Days)
The illuminate Primary School Challenge is a week-long experience designed for Years 4–6, where students tackle real community problems using creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking.
With no prior experience needed, participants explore marketing, finance, leadership, and public speaking in a hands-on, supportive environment. Guided by expert facilitators, students build confidence and essential skills while having fun.
It’s a powerful way to connect learning to real-world impact and inspire young changemakers to lead with purpose.
Week Long Challenge (High Schools)
Years 7 – 12 Students | Week Long (4-5 Days)
The illuminate High School Challenge is a transformative week-long program for Years 7–12, where students solve real-world problems through innovation, design thinking, and entrepreneurship.
With expert guidance, they develop ideas, pitch solutions, and build skills in leadership, communication, and teamwork. No prior business knowledge is required—just curiosity and creativity.
Aligned to curriculum and career frameworks, the challenge empowers students to become confident, capable changemakers ready to make a difference in their communities.
illuminateX (DIY Program)
Homeschool & Years 5 – 12 | Classroom based
illuminateX is a flexible, term-long innovation program delivered in classrooms for Primary, Secondary, and home school students.
Supported by educators and the illuminate team, students move through a six-stage design process to solve real-world problems with sustainable, creative solutions. Mapped to the Australian Curriculum, illuminateX includes rich resources, mentorship, and engaging content that builds confidence, collaboration, and critical thinking.
It’s a practical, scalable way to embed innovation and entrepreneurship into everyday learning.
illuminate Impact Lab
Years 5 – 12 Students | 3 Days
The illuminate Impact Lab is a fast-paced, three-day experience focused on ideas that matter to students—school change, wellbeing, and youth engagement.
Participants explore challenges, shape meaningful solutions, and pitch their ideas with confidence. With less emphasis on technical depth and more on creativity and purpose, the Impact Lab builds leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in a supportive, high-energy environment.
It’s a launchpad for student voice and real impact, perfect for schools seeking quick, powerful engagement.
illuminate The Day
Years 3 – 12 Students | One Day
illuminate The Day is a one-day workshop that introduces students to innovation, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving in a fun, fast-paced format.
Designed for primary and high school students, the session guides participants through a creative design process, building skills in teamwork, communication, and critical thinking. Aligned to school bell times and growth areas, it’s easy to implement and highly engaging.
illuminate The Day is a perfect way to spark curiosity and capability in just one school day.
Agribusiness / STEAM Challenges
Years 3 – 12 Students | Week Long
The illuminate Agribusiness Challenge is a STEAM-aligned experience that connects students to Australia’s primary industries through innovation and enterprise.
Over several days, participants assess real agricultural scenarios, prototype sustainable solutions, and build practical skills in science, technology, and business.
Co-designed with industry leaders, the challenge blends classroom learning with real-world application, inspiring students to become confident, creative contributors to the future of food, farming, and sustainability.
What Others Say…
FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERS & COLLABORATORS
FROM THE STUDENTS THEMSELVES
Capacities to Drive Change
At illuminate Education Australia, we believe young people must be equipped with essential, transferable skills to lead change now—not just in the future. Our skill framework was developed through extensive consultation with industry partners and educational research to ensure relevance and impact. It underpins every program we deliver, helping students become confident, creative, and capable. These skills are embedded in real-world challenges, allowing students to apply them immediately and build lifelong capacity. Whether in entrepreneurship, community engagement, or innovation, this framework ensures students grow in ways that matter—personally, academically, and professionally.
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Solving Problems
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What Drives Us
Beneath our vision, purpose and skills we focus upon, illuminate Education Australia has six core passions that drive everything we do and helps set apart our approach.
Leaders for Now.
We do not prepare for the future – we need our young people to lead change right now! Everything we do is for now and to create impact right away, for the idea created in the experience or for the next impact idea.
Young People to Community Shift.
Our focus is to support young people to be confident, creative and capable, who agitate and drive change across families, communities and the generations.
Education is a Contact Sport.
Young people need to be stretched and tested in real world environments now, to push themselves, to develop their capacity and reflect on how they perform for future change.
Reaching All Communities.
We prioritise (and support with our own funds as a social enterprise) opportunities to reach regional, remote and disadvantaged communities, ensuring they do not miss out developing these core skills.
Educationally Relevant.
Although we deliver our programs with an authentic real world focus, we ensure everything we do is educationally relevant and aligned, underpinned with engaging pedagogy that allows students to learn authentically.
Results Driven.
We know that we measure what matters, and for us it is not about the quantity of the students, but the quality of the impact. We are focused on delivering results for all involved, and closely track data to measure the impact of our programs as well as the benefits for all stakeholders involved.