Luke Steller

Science communicator and community engagement professional

Dr Luke Steller is a science communicator and community engagement professional passionate about amplifying regional voices in education. Over the past decade, he has led projects that bring communities together through science education, from creating a science comedy show with Dr Karl to connecting schools with First Nations Knowledge Holders for On-Country learning. As Questacon’s Northern Territory Regional Leader, Luke supports educators through community-led networks and place-based STEM professional learning across the NT. Questacon Educator Programs are supported by Diamond Partner Department of Defence. He was awarded a Churchill Fellowship in 2024 to explore the benefits of authentic community collaboration in education. To learn more or share a community-school collaboration, contact Luke.Steller@Questacon.edu.au.

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Six ways to build stronger school-community partnerships – lessons from a Churchill Fellowship

Oct 14,2026

‘Community collaboration does not need to begin with a new program or excursion. Often, the simplest starting point is creating a small, clear role for an organisation within something your school already does.’ Churchill Fellowship recipient Dr Luke Steller, Questacon Regional Leader for the NT, shares 6 practical ways educators can build stronger school-community partnerships.

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