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In 2026, we are proudly celebrating Five years of Orbit. Congratulations to our creators on five years of innovation and inspiration.

About

Orbit Centre of Imagination is a children’s interactive STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) hub located in Sydney’s Inner West. This state-of-the-art learning environment is the first of its kind in Australia and has been designed to inspire the imagination of children aged three to six years through the Orbit STEM program that includes interactive STEM experiences, mind-blowing displays, and educational materials.

Recently, Channel 9 reporter, Mike Dalton featured Orbit in a Telegraph article and television news story. It was a honour to have Channel 9 visit, and help us spread the word on why STEM is so beneficial in the early years. View the news story and article here. 

Backed by curriculum 

The concept of the Orbit hub was inspired by the Smart Start element in Rise & Shine Education’s Shine Advantage™ curriculum; which focuses on the cognitive development of children through fun and interactive learning experiences which revolve around early literacy and numeracy, STEM and problem-solving.

The Orbit hub environment extends on the Smart Start element by providing a dedicated, thoughtful and creative STEM-themed learning hub that reflects the Australian government’s initiative to move towards more modern and flexible learning spaces.

Since its inception, the Orbit STEM hub has evolved into the Orbit STEM program that is not limited to the Orbit hub itself  but instead includes portable resources such as a portable Planetarium and mobile blue block playgrounds, which can easily be transported to centres for on-site delivery.

Inspiring

The Orbit hub inspires children’s imaginations, stimulates curiosity, encourages problem-solving, innovation and invention.

Introducing the Orbit Mobile STEM Shuttle, Taking Imagination and Innovation on the Road

The Orbit Mobile STEM Shuttle is a mobile extension of our Orbit, Centre of Imagination STEM hub designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking in young learners. Created as an additional way to bring the excitement of STEM directly to children across our centres, the Orbit Shuttle makes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics more accessible, interactive, and fun than ever before.

Fully equipped with innovative tools and immersive learning experiences, the Orbit STEM Shuttle includes a state-of-the-art hologram display, live creature zone, telescopes, LEGO, coding games, sensory circuits and more. The Shuttle travels between Rise & Shine Kindergarten locations, schools and local events, turning everyday spaces into hands-on science labs and invention zones. With a focus on experiential learning and imagination-led discovery, the Orbit Shuttle empowers children to explore, build, question, and experiment.

Contact details

Orbit is proudly operated and supported by Rise & Shine Education, with access exclusively for children enrolled at our Rise & Shine Kindergarten centres. If you’d like to learn more or enquire about enrolment, our team is here to help.

We’re also thrilled to be partnering with local primary schools through our new Early to Excellence STEM Program, designed to inspire the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers.

Please send any media enquiries to: marketing@riseandshine.edu.au