One Giant Leap Australia has been established to prepare and sustain the next generation to thrive in an increasingly technologically complex and competitive global economy. Founded in 2015 by Jackie and Bob Carpenter, One Giant Leap Australia creates unique learning experiences to develop and enhance, scientific, technological, engineering and mathematical (STEM) literacy, as well as the crucial skills of problem solving, critical analysis, creative thinking, communication and collaborative teamwork. A key activity of One Giant Leap since it was established and prior to that, by Jackie in a personal capacity, has been taking delegations of Australian students, teachers and parents to Space Camp USA, based in Huntsville, Alabama.
About One Giant Leap Australia
Since Jackie’s first visit to Space Camp USA in 2007 as a scholarship winner with Honeywell Educators at Space Academy program, she has taken hundreds of students, teachers and parents to the US for the program. In 2018, the One Giant Leap delegation comprised 123 participants – 80 students, 16 teachers and 27 parents and community leaders. In addition to its Space Camp activities, One Giant Leap Australia is also the exclusive Affiliate Director for Australia and other Southern Hemisphere countries for the international Destination Imagination program – a US based non-profit initiative that each year brings together more than 150,000 students supported by over 38,000 volunteers to participate in project-based challenges that are designed to build confidence and develop extraordinary creativity, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
One Giant Leap Australia has forged strong working relationships and partnerships with a broad range of education providers, government agencies, space industry companies, national and international aerospace and astronomical researchers, and other community-based organisations. During her “Space Camp” journey Jackie has also developed an impressive community of friends from the broader international space sector, including: astronauts, flight directors, scientists, CEO’s, senior executives and subject matter experts from around the world.
OUR MISSION
Employability Skills of the Future
Awaken the Adventurer in our Future Leaders
Tick off your Bucket List
Become confidently curious
21st Century Education
Diversity and Resilience through Education
Connect and Collaborate through Leadership
Creative STEM Camp
An Innovative Space
Bridge the Gap
WHAT WE DO
We create unique learning experiences to develop and enhance mathematical, scientific and technological literacy, as well as the ‘softer’ yet critical skills of problem solving, critical analysis and creative thinking needed to thrive in the 21st century.
Embracing the Space Industry and the United States Space and Rocket Centre as major allies in their quest, One Giant Leap provides the latest in technology and expertise needed in today’s and tomorrow’s workforce.
LEARN FROM THE VERY BEST
Founders Jackie and Bob have a firsthand understanding of the value of education in preparing students for the future. With a combined experience in teaching, immersive learning, aeronautical engineering and aviation, they are also proud alumni of the US Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama.
Challenge yourself and see what you can learn from our unique educational experiences!