STEM Equity Monitor resources

Use the messages and resources on this page to promote the STEM Equity Monitor through your communications channels.

The STEM Equity Monitor is Australia's national data resource on participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

It tracks participation across the STEM pathway, from school through to higher education, graduation and employment. The monitor helps organisations understand where people participate in STEM, where barriers exist and where opportunities remain.

The 2026 STEM Equity Monitor introduces a more user-focused experience, making it easier to find data, explore trends and access insights relevant to different audiences.

Explore the STEM Equity Monitor at industry.gov.au/STEMEquityMonitor

Share messages with different audiences

Here are some messages you can use when communicating with specific audiences. Tailor the wording to suit your organisation and channel, but keep the meaning of the data consistent.

Education sector (teachers and career advisers)

We play a critical role in helping young people see a future in STEM. The monitor helps us understand where interest, confidence and subject choices begin to diverge so we can better support students at key decision points.

Higher education sector

Universities help shape the future STEM workforce. The monitor provides evidence on who is entering, completing and benefiting from STEM study, helping us identify opportunities to strengthen participation, success and graduate outcomes.

Vocational education and training sector

Vocational STEM pathways are essential to meeting Australia's workforce needs. The monitor helps us understand where participation is growing, where gaps remain and how we can improve outcomes for a broader range of learners.

Research and innovation sector

A strong research workforce depends on attracting and retaining diverse talent. The monitor helps us better understand progression through STEM teaching, research careers and research funding pathways.

Government and policy sector

Effective policy relies on strong evidence. The monitor helps us track progress, understand barriers and inform action to improve participation and outcomes across the STEM pathway.

Diversity, equity and inclusion sector

Meaningful change requires more than good intentions. The monitor helps us identify where underrepresentation persists and where targeted action can create more equitable STEM pathways and workplaces.

First Nations organisations and communities

Supporting First Nations participation in STEM requires visibility of progress and challenges. The monitor provides data across education, training and employment to help inform programs, partnerships and advocacy.

Disability advocacy and accessibility sector

Accessible STEM pathways benefit individuals, workplaces and communities. The monitor helps us identify where barriers remain and where greater inclusion and support can improve participation and outcomes.

Regional development sector

Regional communities contribute significantly to Australia's STEM workforce and skills pipeline. The monitor helps us understand where regional participation is strong and where further investment can strengthen opportunities and outcomes.

STEM engagement and outreach sector

Inspiring interest in STEM is only part of the challenge. The monitor helps us identify where participation gaps emerge so we can target outreach and engagement where it can have the greatest impact.

Engineering and construction industry

We need more people choosing engineering pathways and careers. The monitor helps our industry identify where participation drops off and where targeted action can strengthen the future engineering workforce.

Technology and digital industry

Demand for digital skills continues to grow across the economy. The monitor helps us understand who is entering technology pathways, where participation gaps remain and how we can build a larger and more diverse workforce.

Manufacturing, energy and resources industry

Our industry's future depends on attracting and retaining skilled workers. The monitor provides evidence on apprenticeships, technical training, regional talent and workforce diversity, helping us better plan for future workforce needs.

The monitor allows you to access data in a range of ways:

• Explore interactive data and read insights from multiple datasets and sources.
• Find data dashboards and infographics across the STEM pathway from early education to employment.
• Find data dashboards and infographics about First Nations, people with disability and those from culturally and linguistically diverse groups.
• Dig deeper to find data on location, socioeconomic status and other variables.
• Download the STEM Equity Monitor data summary report 2026.
• Download infographic posters.

Use data in your own analysis

If you use monitor data to analyse trends or make comparisons:

• Consider the original data collection method.
• Refer to the methodology for definitions, classifications and data sources.

Share data responsibly

When sharing statistics:

• Use the full data point.
• Include enough context for audiences to understand the finding.
• Cite the STEM Equity Monitor as the source and Department of Industry, Science and Resources as the publisher.

Acknowledge our data partners

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources prepared the STEM Equity Monitor with data contributions from government agencies, research organisations and other partners.

See a list of our data partners.

Help raise awareness of the STEM Equity Monitor by sharing content on your social channels.

Tag our department

When posting, tag the Department of Industry, Science and Resources accounts where relevant.

• IndustryGovAu LinkedIn
• IndustryGovAu Facebook
• IndustryGovAu X
• IndustryGovAu YouTube

Use the campaign hashtag

#STEMEquityMonitor

Sample social media post

The 7th STEM Equity Monitor is now available.

Explore how girls, women and other diverse groups participate in STEM from school through to higher education, graduation and employment.

The monitor brings together data from across government. It gives educators, researchers, policymakers and organisations a trusted resource to better understand diversity in STEM.

Explore the monitor: industry.gov.au/STEMEquityMonitor

#STEMEquityMonitor @Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Sample social media tiles

You can use these tiles below to promote #STEMEquityMonitor to your networks.

Help promote the STEM Equity Monitor in newsletters, websites and stakeholder communications.

Sample newsletter or website copy

The 7th STEM Equity Monitor is now available.

Explore how girls, women and other diverse groups move through STEM, from school to higher education, graduation and employment.

Read the 2026 highlights, explore interactive data, download infographics and track changes over time.

The monitor brings together data from across government. It gives educators, researchers, policymakers, employers and anyone working to improve diversity in STEM a trusted evidence base.

Start exploring: industry.gov.au/STEMEquityMonitor