What if young people didn’t have to wait to start their futures? What if teens could drive to their jobs, earn their own money, and build independence—sooner?
Imagine a worldwide event where young people come together to talk about changing the rules—lowering the legal age to work and drive. The goal? To give teens the freedom to access jobs, earn income earlier, and reduce the pressure on adults to chauffeur them around. It’s about independence, responsibility, and real-world readiness—especially in regional areas where transport and opportunity are limited.
To take the first step, the team will organise a formal presentation to local council at the Town Hall. Their pitch: lower the employment and driving age specifically to support regional youth in gaining access to work and becoming self-sufficient. This community-focused initiative aims to highlight the real benefits of policy change, from economic growth to youth empowerment.
What if there was a place where no animal was at risk of extinction—where every endangered species had a safe haven? It’s time to imagine an island where survival isn’t a struggle, it’s a promise.
Picture an island reserve—remote, protected, and purpose-built—where every endangered species can thrive. Cared for by expert environmentalists and animal specialists, this sanctuary would be a last line of defence against extinction. From the tiniest frogs to the biggest whales, the island would give animals a second chance and help rebuild fragile populations in safety.
To raise awareness and build support, the team will launch a local podcast focused on wildlife and conservation. The podcast will feature stories, facts, and interviews, all aimed at educating listeners about endangered species and promoting the idea of a full-scale documentary to bring global attention to the crisis—and the solution.
What if learning was as easy as plugging in? No textbooks, no long nights—just instant knowledge downloaded straight to your brain.
Imagine a small device you place on your temple that instantly downloads any information you want to learn—languages, maths, science, even life skills—in seconds. No lectures, no stress, just fast, direct learning at the speed of thought. It’s a future where curiosity is limitless and knowledge is always within reach.
While instant brain downloads aren’t quite here yet, the team is kicking things off by inviting real-life experts to school once a month to teach students about different topics. Students will choose the subjects through a survey system, making the learning relevant, exciting, and driven by what they actually want to know.
Taxes can feel like a mystery – money disappears from your paycheck, and you’re left wondering where it actually goes. This team wants to change that with What Is Your Tax Doing? an online platform that breaks down where government support payments really end up.
Their aim is to combat misinformation by showing the real impact of welfare payments, highlighting stories of how support helps people meet basic needs, pursue education, care for family, and build stability. It’s all about making government spending visible, accessible, and human.
To launch their idea, the team is kicking off a social media campaign designed to educate everyday taxpayers, using facts and personal stories to challenge assumptions and promote more informed, respectful conversations.
Health shouldn’t be intimidating. That’s why M.A.P. Health Guidance is reimagining how we learn about it—through a fun, interactive website filled with games, songs, quizzes, stories, and advice from real professionals.
To start, the team will install an anonymous “health story box” where students can share their experiences and read others’ stories, creating a space for connection, understanding, and empathy around physical and mental health.
Rock climbing builds strength, both physical and social. This project aims to build a community rock wall that creates a safe, fun, and challenging environment where people can come together, connect, and move.
Discarded sports nets often end up polluting our oceans, but this team is turning that waste into purpose. Eco-Net repurposes old nets into beach volleyball equipment, showing that sustainability can be creative, community-based, and fun.
To raise awareness, they’ll place a recycled rubbish bin – made entirely from trash – in the local botanic gardens as a visible reminder of the waste problem and the possibilities of reuse.
Food is a basic right and Jam the Van is helping make that right a reality. This mobile food-share van will be stocked with donated local produce and travel around the region, helping people in need access healthy, fresh meals.
To launch the project, the team is running a community food drive campaign in Warrnambool where participants can leave donations outside their homes to be picked up by a dedicated car, bringing neighbours together to help those doing it tough.
Fashion can do more than make a statement, it can spark a movement. That’s the thinking behind Paint Splash, a series of hand-painted jumpers covered in vibrant colours and bold affirmations to promote mental health and body positivity.
The team’s next step is to film the creation of their first jumpers and turn it into a short video to spread the word. They’re also starting smaller by creating positive-message bracelets at school to build momentum and brighten people’s day.
Access to clean water is still out of reach for millions, but this team’s simple invention could help change that. Their Filtration Sponge is a low-cost, compact tool that filters out dirt and harmful germs, making it easier for communities without infrastructure to access clean water.
To promote the concept and build community momentum, they’re launching a weekly community pop-up where people can get involved in volunteering, like beach cleanups or local weeding efforts, creating a space that connects water, wellbeing, and action.
