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If you’re aged between 18 and 28 and already working on a social, educational, environmental or economic development project in your regional community (early-stage or established) this program is for you.
The ABC has two great opportunities for young people in the regional Australia:
- the Heywire storytelling competition and
- the @Trailblazers program.
OPPORTUNITY #1: Heywire (ages 16–22)
Sponsored by Australia’s Disability Strategy, Heywire is a national lived experience storytelling competition for young people in regional, rural and remote Australia.
Have a true story to share?
You can submit in:
- writing,
- audio,
- video or
- photos
Winners receive:
- Mentoring from ABC producers
- National TV, radio, online and social media coverage
- An all expenses paid trip to Canberra for the Heywire Regional Youth Summit
Free online workshops are available from April to August to help young people shape their story.
For more info or to enter: https://www.abc.net.au/heywire/competition
OPPORTUNITY #2: Trailblazers (ages 18–28)
For young leaders running impact projects in their regional communities, including social, environmental, educational, creative, STEM, inclusion, sport or economic initiatives, whether early stage or established.
Applicants can apply as an individual or as a group of up to three people.
Trailblazers receive:
- An all expenses paid trip to Canberra for the Heywire Regional Youth Summit
- Project development support
- Exclusive funding opportunities
- National ABC media exposure
Apply here: https://www.abc.net.au/heywire/trailblazers
For any questions or further information on either of these great opportunities, email abcheywire@abc.net.au
If you’d like to be involved, but could do with a hand to develop your story or work out what to say, we’d love to help you out.
Just email suzanne.gearing@pda.org.au or call us on 1800 732 674.
