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Build confidence with technology — one project at a time.

Coding, robotics, game design and digital skills programs for future-ready learners across Melbourne and online Australia-wide.

Primary & Secondary Students
In-Person + Online
Project-Based Learning
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Programs

Pathways for every learner

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Applied Robotics & Engineering Academy

Years 3–10 · In-person · Small groups

Hands-on engineering and coding using real robotics kits. Students design, build and program working robots.

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Applied Computer Science Foundations — Primary

Years 3–6 · Online & In-person

Block to text coding pathway. Python, problem solving and computational thinking with friendly mentors.

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Applied Computer Science Foundations — Secondary

Years 7–10 · Online & In-person

Python, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Real projects that build a portfolio and prep students for VCE.

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Creative Coding & Game Systems Academy

Years 3–9 · Online & In-person

Game design, logic, events and interactive storytelling. Where creativity meets computer science.

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Holiday Tech Camps

All ages · School holidays

Short, project-based programs in coding, robotics, Minecraft and AI creativity. Fun, focused and friendly.

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VCE Applied Computing & Software Development

Years 11–12 · Mentoring · SAC & Exam prep

Structured mentoring, project planning and SAC support to help senior students perform with confidence.

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Our approach

We teach students how to think, not just what tools to use.

Tools change. Mindset doesn’t. Every Innovate program is built around real projects, guided coaching and reflective practice — so students build durable skills they can use anywhere.

  • Project-based curriculum aligned to real-world skills
  • Small-group coaching with experienced mentors
  • Structured progression tracked in Innovate Forge
  • Portfolio-ready outcomes parents can actually see
  • Confidence

    Students stop being intimidated by technology and start owning it.

    Problem Solving

    Real challenges, real debugging — the way professional engineers work.

    Logical Thinking

    Step-by-step reasoning that transfers across maths, science and life.

    Creativity

    Build games, robots and apps that reflect each student's ideas.

    Parent benefits

    What your child takes home

    More than code. More than robots. Real skills for life.

    Confidence

    Students stop being intimidated by technology and start owning it.

    Problem Solving

    Real challenges, real debugging — the way professional engineers work.

    Logical Thinking

    Step-by-step reasoning that transfers across maths, science and life.

    Creativity

    Build games, robots and apps that reflect each student's ideas.

    Teamwork

    Pair programming and small-group projects build collaboration.

    Digital Readiness

    The skills, mindset and portfolio for a future-ready learner.

    Innovate Forge

    The learning system behind every Innovate program.

    Modules, lessons, quizzes, projects, badges and certification tracking — with a parent view that makes progress simple to see.

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    Lessons & Modules

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    Real projects, real students. Follow us for weekly behind-the-scenes from our coding, robotics and holiday programs.

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    Glad to see our Robotics students working on their tasks and putting in their best foot forward. 

It’s been yet another busy term, meeting goals and working together solving given projects. 

Well done to our students in all our classrooms across our centres for doing their best 👏👏👏

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    💻 Learn to Code. Create. Innovate.

Enrol now for Term 3 Applied Computer Science Foundations Classes in Glen Waverley, Bundoora, Narre Warren, Cloud Campus (Online) 

Why Join Applied Computer Science Foundations Academy? 

✅Create Your Own Projects – Students learn by building fun projects.
✅Develop Problem-Solving Skills – Coding teaches logical thinking, creativity, and persistence.
✅Build Future-Ready Skills – Gain valuable technology skills used across many careers.
✅Suitable for Beginners & Experienced Coders – Programs designed to support students at every level.

Give your child the opportunity to develop digital skills, boost confidence, and discover the exciting world of coding this Term 3! 💻

Find out more ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://innovatetechacademy.com/coding/

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    This activity was created for our Robotics Academy students. 

It empowered them to become unafraid of drawing the IQ robot because they could trace it and the results of the activity were mind blowing.

They had so much fun working at their drawings and in that special moment felt like they were engineers who created something amazing for themselves 👏

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    Innovate Forge in class: This week inside Forge, students are building confidence through hands-on practice and guided learning. 

Today’s feature focus is Typing Race, which turns typing practice into a fun challenge that encourages focus and improvement. 

DM TYPING to learn more. #TypingRace #StudentEngagement #ForgeLearning #DigitalConfidence

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    One of the things that have excited our students in 2026 is Innovate Forge, our platform designed to support and engage our students in their learning journey. At classes and at home too!

There are many activities to do and some of the students have told us that their parents are doing activities along with them! We are excited to share this platform with other students who are not in our in person / online live classrooms very soon!

It’s something made with our students needs and with some of their input and feedback. We love the fact that they have tried it and engaged with it and continue to do so.

Your child can have access to fun learning activities with Innovate Forge along with our academy students. 

We can’t wait to share more soon! 

https://innovatetechacademy.com/

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    We celebrate the efforts of our students in all our centres be it Coding, Robotics, Game Coding, VCE students and students in our Cloud Campus for Term 2.

Such subjects are not easy and it takes a lot out of everyone to press into them. However, these students have tried hard and their parents have continued to support them along their journey at ITRA. 👏

Almost near Term 3, if you’d like to join ITRA for the holidays or next term, find out more at:

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https://innovatetechacademy.com/

Locations include:

📍Glen Waverley
📍Bundoora
📍Narre Warren
📍Cloud Campus

Or message us on the webchat.

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    Students are hard at work each week, working things out. They don’t know all the answers yet but are keen to keep trying. 🙌 Join us at our new Bundoora and get onto Game Coding with Minecraft Education!

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