The National Centre of Science, Information and Communication Technology and Mathematics Education for Rural and Regional Australia (SiMERR Australia) was established at the University of New England in July 2004 through a federal government grant.

SiMERR Australia aims to provide a national forum for addressing issues relating to the key areas of science, ICT and mathematics education, particularly as they concern rural and regional communities. The NT SiMERR Hub is one of seven state hubs. It is located at Charles Darwin University and involves staff from the Northern Territory Department of Employment Education and Training (NTDEET) in a collaborative activity. The Hub is supported by a team of researchers and professionals with extensive experience in science, ICT and mathematics education, expertise in many areas of student diversity. Through a combination of strategic research, network building and practical support, the NT SiMERR Hub aims to identify the needs of geographically and professionally isolated teachers, and enhance their efforts to assist students to realize their academic potential in these subject areas.

The NT Hub Team is working to establish links with teachers, education providers and relevant professional and community organizations to identify research opportunities and priorities. The NT Hub is also involved in the Issues in the National survey: "Teaching and Learning Science, ICT, and Mathematics in Rural and Regional Australia:. This project aims to obtain high quality base-line data that will inform actions to improve educational practices and outcomes in Science, ICT, and Mathematics in rural and regional Australia. In particular, the NT component of the study identifies:
· The key issues facing NT teachers of Science, ICT, and Mathematics, and
· The professional development needs of the teachers of these subjects that will enable them to offer an improved educational environment for their students.