Amplify - Young Minds Can't Wait Hackathon

Event description

Are you passionate about youth mental health?

Over 30% of 8,000 young people aged 13- 18 years who took part in the Growing up in Queensland survey told us mental health was a big concern.

The Amplify - Young Minds Can’t Wait hackathon has been designed by youth for youth and is focussed on addressing young people’s concerns around youth mental health through an action-packed day of workshops, ideation and development.

The Queensland Family & Child Commission have partnered with BOP Industries to deliver this program, creating youth actions to respond to the call for change. 

The day will begin with introductions from the Principal Commissioner, CEO of YourTown and QFCC Youth Champions to get participants familiar with what young Queenslanders are currently experiencing.  Participants will then dive into ideation, user personas, prototyping, marketing and pitching. By the end of the day your idea will be ready to launch and create impact across Queensland!

Frequently Asked Questions 

Who Is This Program For?
This program is designed for young Queenslanders aged 15-25.

When Does The Program Run?
This is a one day event on Saturday 27 February, 2021. 
The program will run from 10:00am - 5:00pm with networking time included.

Where Will The Program Be Held?
IN-PERSON

The in-person program will be held in the Brisbane Business Hub, L2/155 Queen St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000. Entrance to the Brisbane Business Hub is via the Visitor Information Centre on Queen St. A member of the BOP Team will be waiting in the Visitor Information Centre from 9:30am - 10:00am to direct participants to Level 2. Parents/guardians can come upstairs to drop-off and pick-up attendees.

ONLINE

The online program will be held over Zoom with further details to be provided closer to the event date. Main speakers will be live streamed to online participants and the remainder of the program run by online facilitators.  

What Do Participants Need To Bring?

IN PERSON

We ask that participants bring a laptop if they have one. All other equipment and catering will be provided.

ONLINE

Participants will need a laptop or other device and some paper for brainstorming/note taking. 

Do Participants Need Any Prior Experience?
Participants are not required to have any previous knowledge for this program. 

If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to contact the BOP Team at info@bopindustries.com.