Our members are at the heart of everything we do at SASTA. In 2025, we continued to listen closely to your feedback while celebrating the strong and supportive community that helps shape science education across South Australia.
This snapshot brings together insights from our 2025 membership survey, along with highlights of the ways members engaged with SASTA throughout the year.
What Our Members Told Us
Feedback from this year’s membership survey shows the strength of the SASTA community and the value members place on connection and professional learning.
89% of members surveyed feel they belong at SASTA
98% plan to renew their membership for 2026
53% would recommend SASTA to a friend or colleague
These results reflect the strong sense of community that continues to grow across our network of science educators.
What Makes SASTA Unique
Members shared the qualities that make SASTA stand out within the education community.
Many highlighted the high-quality professional learning opportunities, practical teaching resources and the strong sense of connection among educators.
Members told us they value:
- Access to high-quality professional development
- Practical resources designed for South Australian educators
- A supportive science education community
- Opportunities for students through programs such as the Oliphant Science Awards
These insights continue to guide the programs and resources we develop for our members.
Why Educators Join SASTA
When asked what they value most about membership, educators highlighted several key benefits.
89% – Access to professional development opportunities
63% – Access to exclusive teaching resources
51% – Networking with other educators
51% – Belonging to a science teaching community
Members also shared how they first connected with SASTA:
41.8% through a colleague
31.6% via email or e-news
18.1% through events
5% through social media
5% through university connections
These results show the importance of both word-of-mouth recommendations and professional networks in growing the SASTA community.
Celebrating the Impact of Your Membership
In 2025, 92 new members joined the SASTA community, further strengthening our network of science educators across South Australia.
Members continue to play an active role in SASTA events and programs, with 96% of all event attendees being SASTA members.
We also celebrated student participation through the Oliphant Science Awards, with 93 member schools participating, including:
86 metropolitan schools
7 country schools
Across the year, members also enjoyed a range of community initiatives, including SASTA merchandise giveaways, with:
79 caps and 12 shirts shared with our community.
Thank You
SASTA’s strength comes from the educators who make up this community. Your feedback, participation and collaboration continue to shape the programs, events and resources we deliver.
Thank you for helping make 2025 a year of connection, growth and shared purpose for science education in South Australia.