FAQ

ThinkerLab is a Melbourne-based robotics and coding school for children aged 6–14, founded in 2025. We run hands-on term classes, school-holiday workshops, OSHC and school incursions and birthday parties across Melbourne’s western suburbs, plus live-online classes across Australia. Our focus is building confidence, resilience and problem-solving through real, hands-on projects — not just screen time.

No. ThinkerLab is spelled with “Thinker” and is an Australian children’s robotics and coding school founded in Melbourne in 2025. We are not affiliated with TinkerLab, ThinkLab or any similarly named business. If you are looking for hands-on robotics and coding classes for kids aged 6–14 in Melbourne’s west or live-online across Australia, you are in the right place.

Most programs are designed for ages 6–14, with some experiences available for older students depending on the format.

There is no single right age. We welcome children from 6 to 14 and group them by skill rather than age, so a complete beginner of any age starts with the same hands-on fundamentals and is never left behind. The easiest way to find your child’s level is a free trial.

They go hand in hand. Children begin with hands-on robot building and visual block-coding, then progress to text-based coding as they are ready, so you do not have to choose between the two. A free trial is the best way to see what your child enjoys most.

Our focus is the thinking, not just the technology: small groups of no more than 15 children per educator, guided problem-solving, and a real project to be proud of. Term programs are $375 and include a take-home STEM kit, a certificate and a final showcase for parents, and every family starts with a free trial so you can judge the fit before paying anything.

Yes. All educators are Working with Children Check (WWCC) cleared, we keep small groups of no more than 15 children per educator, and we carry public liability insurance, documented risk assessments and a child safety policy aligned with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

No. Sessions are hands-on first — children build and test real robots — and any coding is purposeful: planning, testing and debugging rather than passive scrolling or gaming. It is active, creative technology use that builds focus and problem-solving.

None at all. Every program starts from the fundamentals and supports mixed skill levels, so first-timers fit right in and confident kids stay challenged.

Yes. You can book a free trial to see a session in action before committing — no credit card required and no obligation to enrol.

You can transfer to another term or request a full refund up to 7 days before a term starts. Within the first two classes we also offer a satisfaction guarantee — if it is not the right fit, we will refund the balance.

We offer Melbourne in-person options (venue dependent) and live online options across Australia.

We run in-person sessions at community venues across Melbourne’s west and north, including Caroline Springs Library, Sydenham Neighbourhood House in Taylors Lakes and Melton Library, plus live online classes for families anywhere in Australia.

Just curiosity. We provide the robotics kits and learning materials required for sessions.