The Tall Poppy Campaign began operating in he Australian Capital Territory in 2002 respectively. Awards ceremonies were combined with NSW each year until 2010. The Tall Poppies Reaching Students Program engages Award winners in activities to promote further study, understanding of and careers in the sciences to students and teachers. Additional activities target the broader community and policy makers.

The Tall Poppy Campaign is looking to broaden it’s program in the ACT for School students and the wider community.