The 2025 recipients of the Great Ydeas, Small Grants program are:
Isabel Richards
Sci_Burst Podcast
Sci_Burst is a next-generation science communication podcast rethinking how we engage with science by blending research, entertainment, and pop culture.
From emerging tech and solarpunk futures to cyberfeminism and AI panic, each episode explores bold ideas through an inclusive, accessible lens.
Featuring voices from across the academic spectrum, Sci_Burst makes space for women and others often excluded from traditional science narratives to see themselves in science and lead the conversation.
Angeline Inthavong
SHARE Campaign
Sexual Health and Reproductive Equity Campaign (SHARE) is a youth-led national campaign committed to achieving universal access to contraception by confronting the financial and systemic barriers that continue to limit choice and access for many.
SHARE is driven by a vision of reproductive justice that puts equity, autonomy, and community at the forefront. Through policy advocacy, public education, and grassroots engagement, the campaign amplifies the voices of those most impacted, particularly young people, women, and marginalised communities.
Otgondalai Byambasuren
The Dancing Queen Project
The Dancing Queen Project brings Mongolian women in Canberra together through the joy of traditional dance, creating a space for connection, community, and support.
Designed to address isolation, the initiative offers a safe and welcoming environment where women can strengthen their cultural identity, enhance mental health, and build self-confidence.
Through regular gatherings, participants celebrate their heritage, forge lasting friendships, and open doors to greater community engagement and vital support services.
Kate Buerckner
Weaving Wonders
Weaving Wonders is a creative new initiative that brings Indigenous storytelling traditions to life through handcrafted, basket-woven animals.
Guided by the wisdom of a respected South Australian Elder, the project supports the sharing of Dreamtime stories in a respectful, engaging way.
Designed for rural preschools, kindergartens, and early learning centres across Australia, Weaving Wonders weaves together First Nations culture, early education, and artistic expression to create immersive learning experiences for children.