FREE school holiday program launches
Empowering Young Minds for a Sustainable Tomorrow
The North Queensland Hydrogen Consortium (NQH2) and Townsville Enterprise is excited to announce the launch of its Fuels for Future school holiday program, designed to engage students in hands-on, interactive learning about the future of clean energy, with a special focus on hydrogen technology.
The program – running through December to January is aimed at students and children of all ages, and offers an exciting mix of free workshops, demonstrations, and activities at Townsville’s Citylibraries Riverway.
Centered around the potential of hydrogen and the key role Townsville North Queensland is playing in the world’s energy transition, NQH2 aims to inspire and educate the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.
Townsville Enterprise CEO, lead for the North Queensland Hydrogen Consortium, Claudia Brumme-Smith said the program was a creative way of bringing real-world industry to the next generation.
"Delivered in partnership with the Queensland Government, our Fuels for Future program is a fantastic opportunity to spark curiosity in young minds about the role hydrogen will play in creating a cleaner, greener world," said Ms Brumme-Smith.
“Our region is playing a critical role in the global decarbonisation movement, and bringing this concept and future opportunity to our young people is key to not only educating our region but also showcasing the long-term prosperity right here in the North.”
"Through hands-on experiments and interactive sessions, we aim to not only teach children about this cutting-edge technology but also empower them to think critically about the future of energy, its role in protecting our planet and the exciting future happening right in their backyard."
The Fuels for Future program will be held Townsville’s Citylibraries Riverway for the December-January school holidays.
Horizon Educational Director Ales Rakovsky – program creator of the H2 Grand Prix, says the NQH2 program is a fun way to show how kids can apply their understanding of hydrogen science to the real world.
“With the upcoming H2 Grand Prix in North Queensland just five months away, we’re excited to bring the hydrogen-cell powered cars to this program as a fun – yet educational – demonstration on what’s possible with STEM.”
“Even adults get a kick out of seeing these little race cars zoom about; it’s a real glimpse at what’s possible with green energy into the not-so-distant future.”
The program will consist of hands-on demonstrations thanks to James Cook University, and industry discussions with H2 experts with Edify Energy and Ark Energy – both local projects to Townsville North Queensland.
The North Queensland Hydrogen Consortium is committed to advancing the region’s hydrogen industry, fostering innovation, and driving the transition to a sustainable energy future. Through initiatives like the Fuels for Future program, the Consortium is playing a key role in both educating the public and ensuring that the region remains at the forefront of the global clean energy movement.