This project is in preparation for an ARC -DP grant proposal which looks at developing multimodal strategies to support STEM integration in high schools through a community of practice. At present there are a limited repertoire of such strategies available to teachers. The start up grant would be used to travel to Perth in June to meet with other members of the research team for planning and strategic conversations. We will also meet with Gillian Roehrig and Emily Dare, two high profile researchers in the area of integrated STEM education, who will be visiting Perth at that time.