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“Seeing the whole picture” on International Women’s Day
WEHI welcomed guest speaker Dr Lorien Parker (Dr Loz) to deliver the keynote address celebrating International Women’s Day 2025.
Dr Loz brought her personal experience as a neurodivergent woman working in STEMM to her talk, inviting the audience to “see the whole picture” and challenge their understanding of what being neurodivergent means.
A potential solution to the plastic dilemma
Footscray Primary school students build their new hospital
"MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Plenary Health has completed its first ‘Get to Know Your Hospital Program’, partnering with the Footscray Learning Precinct (FLP) to engage with and involve local schools in the new Footscray Hospital Project.
Held during National Science Week, budding young designers from Footscray Primary and Footscray City Primary Schools had the opportunity to design and build their version of the new Footscray Hospital as part of a STEAM-based learning activity by Dr Loz from SciencePlay Kids."
Dr. Loz on the Multiple Hats Podcast
Tune in for Lorien's founder story which comes with the blessing of embracing her way of working and surrounding herself with the people who can bridge her gaps. Great lessons on tweaking your business model as hers really evolved to an offering she could not have thought of before being buried into delivery of her initial model first.
Dr Loz on The Good People Podcast
"In this episode of The Good People Podcast we explore how Dr Loz went from a career in cancer treatment research, to championing STEM learning, and making it accessible, and digestible for all types of brains.
Lorien invented SciencePlay Kids which creates programs to teach kids of all kinds about the wonders of science, and also Personal Development courses for teachers, so they have the skills and confidence to tackle STEM."
You’ve heard of Dr. Karl, now meet Dr. Loz (Impact Blog)
"Whether she’s talking about the push-pull forces of getting out of bed in the morning, or the chemistry of cooking breakfast and the conversion of energy from what we eat into the movement of our bodies, the physics of sports, or the textures, properties of materials, and shapes used in art, she wants everyone to get excited thinking about how science is a part of it all."​​​​​​
Dr. Loz on the Boilerhouse Podcast
​"Lorien Parker founded SciencePlay Kids to inspire young children by showing them that science is everywhere and in everything. After beginning her career as a medical research scientist, Lorien decided to change gears and become a small business owner bringing science education experiences to communities in Victoria. In this interview we chat about the challenges involved in a research career that made Lorien decide to change directions and embark on her new mission. We also chat about how understanding scientific principles can empower kids to create and explore the world around them."​
Feedback From Programs
"Zoos Victoria has been delighted to work with Lorien in sharing her passion for science with schools and children visiting our zoos. Through science we can understand the planet better and the need to change our behaviours. Through fun we can engage children. Dr Loz (Lorien) brings both, in a fun and impactful way."
Dr. Jenny Grey - CEO Zoos Victoria
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"More than 80% of our cohort each year is made up of families that are culturally, linguistically and socio-economically diverse. We have been engaging with SciencePlay since 2018 through group interaction. The topics and materials provided very much align with our curriculum. Not only do they enhance children’s learning, they are also accessible to families speaking minimal English...
One family commented “Thank you! Since watching this show my son said that he wants to be a scientist""
-Susan Hendra, coordinator of the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters at Cohealth.
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Google and Facebook Reviews
"We’ve attended a couple of the sessions in Footscray, highpoint shopping centre and Werribee zoo, my children absolutely loved it. Some of the experiments I would never have thought of in my wildest dreams! Thinking outside the box! I’d definitely recommend it!!"
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"Dr. Loz and her team are amazing, such a fun experience whilst learning all things science. A definite must for some school holiday fun. We always have a great time!"
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"Dr Loz is actually just amazing! She’s well and truly found her calling in life because the passion she has for Science and kids being involved in science is amazing!!
Engaging, funny, informative and inclusive, Dr Loz and her team at SciencePlay Kids are an asset to our community and I can only hope that everyone gets an opportunity to attend a session with them."