Call for Sponsors
Build the next generation of STEM leaders
At Girls as Leaders in STEM (GALS), we work with schools, educators, and communities to support girls to see themselves as confident learners and future leaders in STEM.
We invite industry and community partners to collaborate with us to strengthen STEM pathways, advance gender equity, and contribute to the next generation of STEM leaders.
Why Sponsor GALS
Sponsoring GALS is not just a contribution. It is a strategic partnership.
As a partner, you will:
Support girls’ participation and leadership in STEM
Contribute to a stronger, more diverse future workforce
Increase your visibility in local schools and communities
Demonstrate meaningful commitment to equity and inclusion.
GALS is grounded in research and sustained partnerships with schools, communities and industries across regional Victoria.
Our work includes:
STEM workshops for girls facilitated by STEM educators and experts
Teacher professional learning
Community engagement and showcase events
Research-informed program design and evaluation
Our Reach
200+ girls engaged annually across 5+ regional Victorian towns
Strong evidence of increased confidence, participation, and aspirations in STEM
Sponsorship Opportunities
We offer flexible partnership options tailored to your organisation’s goals.
Become a GALS Sponsor
We collaborate with organisations that share a commitment to equity, education, and innovation.
Partnering with the GALS program has enabled Ballarat Tech School and Federation University to provide Year 5 & 6 students from the region with an early introduction to STEM concepts and thinking. This is an important step in preparing and exciting them for Tech School programs once they reach secondary school and building a pathway into our flagship Girls in STEM from year 8 and beyond.
- Damon Minotti, Associate Director, Ballarat Tech School.
Get Involved
Philanthropy has fueled GALS since its inception. Philanthropy at Deakin is about the power of community. It’s thousands of alumni, staff and supporters coming together to create real-world change. Your support creates life-changing opportunities and enables inclusive learning experiences.
You can give through Deakin to help us build a future where girls are inspired to pursue careers that solve problems that matter to them, their communities and their world. At Deakin, every dollar goes further. With strong systems and deep expertise, your gift goes directly to the program, creating real and immediate impact.
If you want to donate to GALS, please go to Give Through Deakin
If you want to discuss how you can be a GALS sponsor,
Please call Vanessa Meachen, Trusts & Foundations Manager, on 0409 471 933 or email vanessa.meachen@deakin.edu.au