We are thrilled to announce that two Scotch Oakburn College Year 10 teams have taken out top honours in the Future of Our Regions Young Design Challenge, a national competition run by Young Change Agents. This challenge invited young people across Australia to imagine a healthier, happier, and more connected regional future—and create solutions to make it happen.

Our students’ ideas were selected as winners from an extensive field of entries submitted by schools nationwide. Here’s what they achieved:

Linked Up: Lola Wain, Sophie Cuthbertson-Cass and Saba McCullagh
The Linked Up team tackled the growing issue of loneliness by designing an app that connects people through shared interests. Their platform not only matches users but also suggests local clubs, events, and venues in Launceston. With plans for community-wide events like outdoor movies and live music, Linked Up aims to make friendships easier and strengthen community ties.

Top Bins: Ben Giasli and Ethan Wilkin
The Top Bins Challenge is a creative solution to youth isolation and inactivity. This free-entry soccer competition, encourages young people under 18 to showcase their best goals for prizes. By combining fun, fitness, and social connection, Top Bins brings the community together and promotes wellbeing.
Congratulations to both teams on this outstanding achievement! Your creativity and commitment to making a difference show that the future truly belongs to those who dare to imagine it differently.

Joy Russell
Teacher