Army MakerSpace

About MakerSpace
Makerspace is an Army initiative providing a place for learning-by-making and education in innovative approaches, creative thinking, and agile methodologies. All Army personnel are invited to join their local community of makers to gain a professional toolbox of problem-solving techniques to tackle Army’s current and emerging challenges.
Makerspace is part of The Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation & Coordination Office (RICO) within Future Land Warfare Branch and contributes to realising a Future Ready workforce.
Locations
The Makerspace facilities can be accessed at seven bases across the country from 0800 – 1800.
Irwin Barracks, Perth | Robertson Barracks, Darwin | Edinburgh Defence Precinct, Adelaide | Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney
Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane | Borneo Barracks, Toowoomba | Lavarack Barracks, Townsville
Visit the Makerspace workshop
Whether you’re wanting to prototype an idea or understand manufacturing technologies, the MakerSpace workshop provides tools and equipment to turn your ideas into reality.
At the Makerspace Workshop you will have access to:

CAD and design
work areas

CNC laser cutter
& engravers

3D printing

Electronics

Mentors and
professional training

Wood and metal
work areas
Army Applied Innovation Course
Makerspace is an Army initiative providing a place for learning-by-making and education in innovative approaches, creative thinking, and agile methodologies. All Army personnel are invited to join their local community of makers to gain a professional toolbox of problem-solving techniques to tackle Army’s current and emerging challenges.
Diverse and innovative thinkers are vitally important in realising an Army in Motion. The Army Applied Innovation Course provides two-weeks of training from leading education providers including Deakin University and AxisAgile. The course has been designed to develop the cognitive baseline of soldiers around problem solving and design thinking.
The Army Applied Innovation Course is facilitated once a year in each MakerSpace location and teaches participants concepts in design thinking while providing opportunity to work in a team environment and apply these skills.
WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 |
Challenge yourself in the Army Applied Innovation Course developed by Deakin University. Learn to apply innovation in both daily and adverse situations. Learn Agile project management techniques and become a certified Scrum Master. | Put your new skills to the test by solving an Army challenge and apply innovative thinking in a team environment. Pitch your innovative idea to Army leaders at the end of the week. |
Course Dates
Army Applied Innovation Course
Location |
Date |
Brisbane |
09 – 20 Oct 23 |
Townsville |
30 Oct – 10 Nov 23 |
Perth |
06 – 17 Nov 23 |
Sydney |
Early 2024 |
Adelaide |
Early 2024 |
Albury Wodonga Military Area |
Early 2024 |
Darwin |
Early 2024 |
Lean Innovation for Leaders
Location |
Date |
Adelaide |
04 – 05 Sep 23 |
Darwin |
09 – 10 Oct 23 |
Sydney |
20 – 21 Nov 23 |
Brisbane |
Early 2024 |
Townsville |
Early 2024 |
Albury Wodonga Military Area |
Early 2024 |
Further reading
For more information about the MakerSpace program, explore the Land Power Forum articles below:
• Enhancing Army’s intellectual capacity through MakerSpaces
• MakerSpaces in Army: Encouraging innovation through non-linear thinking
• MakerSpaces in Army - a practical application
• Building a Makerspace Facilitation Team
Upcoming Events
16 October 2023